ENS (121/856 visa) Timeline

**alimadge** · 23-02-2011, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by kris2010

Oh.Iam wondering how the employer can make the condition stricter when one get PR as I was under impression that 856 is restriction less PR application.
Could you clear on this.

Yes you are right, once you have the 856 PR then they have no restrictions or conditions on you regardless of what was arranged in the previous 457. We are on our 2nd 457, the first one was only for 12 months , our new one is for 4 years, we have only had it 6 months and we are now in the middle of processing our 856.

**smilearchitect** · 23-02-2011, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by alimadge

Yes you are right, once you have the 856 PR then they have no restrictions or conditions on you regardless of what was arranged in the previous 457. We are on our 2nd 457, the first one was only for 12 months , our new one is for 4 years, we have only had it 6 months and we are now in the middle of processing our 856.

true , i agree but a dentist friend of mine got a 856 after being 2 years on 457 the new contract read , if he were to quit he had to give 6 months of notice before quitting(previous contract read 2 months notice, and he could not practice around 70kms of the same practice for 3 years , 50 for the next 2 and 25 for the next 1 year)the employer put in this because
my friend knew almost 90% of patients there and had a good will...
all said and done , i am saying the experience from my field but every field has its own ups and downs , somebody in this forum suggested me that i read the contract loud till it sinks in ur head and use a highlighter to mark what i dint like.....i did it and am happy about the advice...
so beaware of aussie employers they are not that kind as they are back home.....

**AlecG** · 24-02-2011, 04:41 AM

After my third email to nsw.pse over the past month, I received a response today letting me know that I have a case officer. They gave me his name and let me know that my application is in Parramatta.

I don't know anything yet about my nomination, I am assuming they are being processed together.

There is no telling how much longer now, but there is at last a light at the end of the tunnel!

856 - Both nomination and application lodged in Parramatta on 08/09/2010 using MA, but pre-DRC.
Occupation: Specialist Manager (nec)
Police checks and meds lodged with application, but now expired

Here's to hoping it all happens quick now.

**ashish** · 24-02-2011, 06:27 AM

Hi,

Just wondering if you could lodge ENS 856 visa online? My agent suggest it has to be applied offline i.e paper lodgment.

Also, how long does it take to get an acknowledgment letter containing TRN for paper based application?

Any idea?

Cheers,
Ashish

**smilearchitect** · 24-02-2011, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by ashish

Hi,

Just wondering if you could lodge ENS 856 visa online? My agent suggest it has to be applied offline i.e paper lodgment.

Also, how long does it take to get an acknowledgment letter containing TRN for paper based application?

Any idea?

Cheers,
Ashish

technically you can lodge it online but since its lengthy document all agents prefer it to be arranged indexed precisely and submit copies of it for immigration which is better rather than online ....

it depends normally the first thin g u hear is only after ur case is decided ;-0)
by law they have to respond to u in 48-72 hrs after they recieve the document but u knw how the situation is

**smilearchitect** · 24-02-2011, 07:19 AM

gud luk m8

**ashish** · 24-02-2011, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by smilearchitect

gud luk m8

Hey mate,

I just checked the spreadsheet and it has your grant date as 21/02/2011.
Have you been granted a visa?

Cheers,
Ashish

**mikeskinner1272** · 24-02-2011, 07:39 AM

Can anyone answer this for me please does a ENS 856 visa have priority over an ENS 121 ??? as I see AlecG has a case officer and there application went in on September 2010...

Just curious as I thought Parramatta were only just in August 10 ????

can anyone please advise

Cheers

Mike

**ashish** · 24-02-2011, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by mikeskinner1272

Can anyone answer this for me please does a ENS 856 visa have priority over an ENS 121 ??? as I see AlecG has a case officer and there application went in on September 2010...

Just curious as I thought Parramatta were only just in August 10 ????

can anyone please advise

Cheers

Mike

Nope. But yes onshore applicants do get allocated to case office faster than offshore applicants, but its not always the case. I think the DRC thingy made his application allocated to case officer.

**mikeskinner1272** · 24-02-2011, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by ashish

Nope. But yes onshore applicants do get allocated to case office faster than offshore applicants, but its not always the case. I think the DRC thingy made his application allocated to case officer.

Thanks for that....and bloody typical.......Looks like I will just keep waiting.

Cheers