Hey everyone,
I lodged my Subclass 500 application 22 days ago and my status is still unchanged. I’ve been seeing mixed experiences recently, so I wanted to check how things are moving for other July intake students.
Would be nice to hear from others who recently applied — whether you’re still waiting, got an update, or already received a decision.
Thanks and good luck to everyone waiting.
Hey everyone,
I lodged my Subclass 500 visa application for the upcoming intake at CQUniversity (Melbourne Campus) for the Master of Information Systems program.
I’m starting to get a bit concerned because two of my friends who applied to the exact same university got their visa grants in exactly 15 days. I’ve noticed a lot of mid April applicants posting quick 13–17 day turnarounds, but I am currently on Day 17 with no updates, and my ImmiAccount status is stuck on Further Assessment.
Here is my timeline and profile layout:
Subclass: 500 (Higher Education Sector)
Application Type: Offshore (India)
University / Course: CQUni Melbourne / Master of Information Systems
Medicals Completed: April 14, 2026 (Upfront)
Visa Lodgement Date: April 29, 2026
Current Status: Further Assessment (No updates since lodgement)
Anyone else who lodged around April 29th still waiting in "Further Assessment"? Trying to stay calm but the radio silence is stressful! Thanks in advance