189 visa granted today, happy to take questions in case I can help someone
Stats/timeline
Citizenship: UK
Occupation: Mental health nurse
Age: 34
Work experience: 6 years overseas
English test: 10th December 2022 (8.5s for everything but 7 on writing) = Proficient
Marital status status: Single
Skills assessment: ANMAC submitted 18th December.
Skills assessment positive: 24th January 2023
EOI: Lodged 25th January 2023 with 70 points
Invitation received: 25th May 2023
Application lodged offshore from UK: 22nd June 2023
Health assessment: 28th July 2023
Health assessment results uploaded by panel doctor: 3rd August 2023
189 visa granted: 20th September 2023
I didn’t use an agent only had a one off consultation with one after receiving the invitation just to answer a few questions.
No criminal convictions.
No health problems only non significant mental health history.
Total cost: Around £3350