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On 12/04/2024 at 01:36, Guest LDunham said:

I’m in the same boat as OP. Lodged in October 2022. Have had a few RFIs which I promptly submitted, and since then there’s been no movement. 

Can you elaborate about the query regarding application progress? I’ve written multiple emails to the DHA office about my application, but I’ve never received any response. 

They do not respond to emails asking about progress with processing of an application. 

2 hours ago, MuratGloris said:

Here's my advice. Many migration agents offer free consultations or assessments of your situation. Take this opportunity to talk to several agents and evaluate how they can help you.

Most Registered Migration Agents do not offer free consultations, unless they are new to the industry and trying to gain experience. 

Free consultations are more often used by unregistered operators. 

The old saying "you get what you pay for" is generally true in this situation.

The Migration Regulations, Act and Policy have become very complex. To do a consultation properly often includes detailed research, which takes time.

Yes, that is possible. 

On 16/03/2024 at 18:20, KenPothen said:

Hi,

I lodged my 189 on Dec 2022, till now its showing "RECEIVED". Does it mean that my case is not taken by any officer yet? Experts please advice.

Tks

It is beyond the published standard processing times of 12 to 13 months. 

On 08/02/2024 at 18:14, Marisawright said:

However the agent is working for the employer, not for you.  If they're a good agent, they wont mislead you, but they might not disclose all the downsides or risks because it's not their job to warn you of those -- you're not the client.

That's not really true as each would be a client in their own right.

There would need to be a contract between the Agent and the employer and the Agent and the visa applicant.

In these cases I make it very clear to each party that they are each a client in their own right and I cannot disclose confidential information from either party to the other.

I work in the interest of both parties to obtain a successful outcome. 
 

I would recommend that your son obtain professional advice on planning a viable visa pathway forward, based on his specific circumstances.

Second hand advice from his father, based on second hand advice from a public forum, based on very scant details, is probably not ideal. 

Your situation can be complex to navigate and you should speak with you Migration Agent for instructions on how to proceed. 

TRA skills assessments can be difficult and require a lot of documentation.

The chance of success will depend on the specifics of your qualifications and experience. 

As there is a technical interview component, the outcome will also depend on you. 

On 20/01/2024 at 05:59, Ben8899 said:

My experience and that of my fellow students has been that of dealing with migration agents who have been associated with the international colleges for which we completed our student VISA's (these are a completely different kettle of fish). When we were signed up by these agents the words "guaranteed" and "easy" were thrown around alot. Time has shown for all of us that this hasn't been the case though and many of us have felt let down by the Colleges that we signed up for and the agents that facilitated this. 

Unfortunately, this is not uncommon.

Many of the "agents" working for the colleges are student agents or overseas operators.

Student Agents are not allowed to give Migration advice, but unfortunately often do to sell courses.

Overseas operators are not regulated in any way and can do or say anything.

A Registered Migration Agent is not allowed to guarantee any outcome as this is against the very strict code of conduct which we are regulated by.

The reality of the situation is that obtaining a student visa and studying in Australia, does not guarantee a Permanent Visa outcome in the future.

On 16/01/2024 at 19:22, Caroline01 said:

Chat gpt says yes but I’m not sure. 

I would suggest obtaining advice from a human Registered in the field. 

On 11/01/2024 at 17:02, Jon the Hat said:

I have a 100% success rate

Best comment ever 

There are rumors circulating that there may be a round before the end of the year. 

On 04/12/2023 at 14:32, gary_844 said:

Unusual Scenario - I think...

Company Applied pre-Covid 2019

When it was finally granted in April 22 (I was 45) so only arrived in Sydney Sept 22 due to it taking 6 months of life re-planning with my Wife - also bringing pooch as well.

Extension would be due April 24 although I'm not sure I want to stay with the same business

What would my options be if I decided to stay with the business  / Or maybe I transition to another company - Life feels upside down at the moment!

Unfortunately can't ask my migration agent as they are tied to my company!

Not that it is not an extension. If your visa is expiring, a whole new application would be required, providing all documentation again. 

There is no age restriction on the subclass 482 visa.

You can transfer your current visa to a different employer/sponsor at any time, provided all requirements can be met. 

If your intention is to apply for Permanent Residency, it may be difficult after the age of 45 as there are only limited exemptions available. 

22 hours ago, vikas said:

Hi everyone,

I have finished my certificate 3, certificate 4 and Diploma in light vehicle Automotive (321211) and I have my Job ready program which we consider as a skills assessment from TRA. But my immigration agent suggested that I have to do another skills assessment which shows that I have done 3 years of work experience. Is it right ? Because i have more than 3 and half years of experience and JRP with me so can I lodge the visa ?

It depends which stage of the JRP you have completed. It sounds like you have only completed stage 1 which is a provisional assessment. Your Agent would be in the best position to correctly advise you. 

The Regulations and Policy regarding when one is considered skilled can be complex and vary between different occupations. If you are not sure, you should consider professional advice. 

On 10/11/2023 at 19:30, Andrew1980 said:

I have now been asked to take an IELTS English test before they will approve my skill assessment.  Again strange considering I am already here and from the UK as a British citizen.

My question please - is it mandatory to take an English test for PR?  Especially if I am already in the country under an emp sponsored TSS 482??

Not sure if the skills assessment place (CPA) are making me undertake the test when it's not required...

The English test is required for the CPA skills assessment. They do not allow exemptions for native English speakers. 

On 25/09/2023 at 08:25, MarkLdownunder said:

Just wondered if anyone has recently had a skills assessment decision with vetassess and could share the processing time? 

Hearing mixed messages on how long it might take etc? 

Vetassess does different types of skills assessments each with their own requirements and processing standards. 

On 20/10/2023 at 19:02, Jnet said:

Hi there, 

We are a family of 4 and have applied for 186 DE as registered nurse. Currently in Tasmania on 482 visa.

One of my children is Deaf and health assessment now reads as 'health assessed - wait further advice' is anyone able to shed some light on what may happen next? And how long we may wait to hear anything?  We have already been requested to send additional audiology reports which we have sent.

Thanks 

They will need to assess to determine the cost to the Australian community and weather it is within the parameters to pass the health requirement. This can delay things for a few months. It will really depend on what costs are assessed. 

11 hours ago, Leeds123 said:

Hi I am currently in the UK and the Melbourne branch of my company have agreed to sponsor me and we have just started the free consolation with a migration agent from ‘immigration 2 Oz’ my company have agreed to pay 50% of the fees applicable to me so my partner isn’t covered, but only when I arrive in Australia and start work will they refund me. The price breakdown is a screenshot attached but seems very expensive (may be correct) I’m just new to this. Adding it all up it seems to come to over £10,000 with me and my partner.
Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Employers/Sponsors are not allowed to make the candidate pay for any of the costs associated with the sponsorship, nomination or recruitment. This would be considered a serious breach.

6 minutes ago, Ken said:

It seems then that the systems has changed and they no longer take the date of the medicals and police checks into account when calculating the first entry date. Back in 2009 my visa grant date was 01 July 2009 but the initial entry date was 05 September 2009. Rather than stating "must not arrive after" the visa grant stated "If a visa holder wants to travel, or remain outside of Australia for a period of time after 01 July 2014, and has not become an Australian citizen, they must hold a current Resident Return Visa (RRV) to be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident".

Similarly my son's visa grant date was 11 January 2012 but with visa condition "must enter Australia before 12 August 2012" and "allows permanent residence in Australia and also allows travel to and from Australia until 11 January 2017". 

No, things haven't changed. The grant letter above was likely for someone who was in Australia at time of grant. So no first entry date needed. 

8 hours ago, bearnova64 said:

Do they usually approve the RRVs and that $465 would be the only additional cost if I needed to apply and if approved is it extended for another 5 years? Or a lesser period?

It depends on the circumstances and whether an applicant qualifies. If residency requirements are met, the RRV can be granted for 5 years. If residency requirements are not met but substantial ties to Australia are present, then a 1 year RRV can be granted. 

7 hours ago, bearnova64 said:

My Australian girlfriend(she born there) and I ( I am born in England) wish to move permanently to Australia and marry there. We have lived together in the UK for 4 years in a property we own. I have a few questions please.

1)I would apply for a permanent subclass 100 visa and the temporary 309 visa at the same time and the authorities decide which visa to grant me based on my weight of evidence and if my case is strong and straight forward they would grant me the 100? With the total cost being about £5,400?

2) How long roughly is it taking from submission of an application to get a visa decision?

3) Once I get the decision I have to in person enter Australia within 12 months of being granted the visa to activate it?

4) Once activated I have 5 years from this activation date to make the permanent move to Australia, otherwise I have to go through the application process again and pay the fees for a second time?

1) 309 and 100 are lodged together. If certain requirements are met they will approve the 309, immediately followed by the 100. If not they will process the 309 first, and process the 100 after 2 years.
 

2) Current published processing time is 90% processed in 32 months. Median is 10 Months. Processing times vary greatly. 

3) 12 months of validity of Medicals for first entry.
 

4) If one does not become a Citizen within 5 years, they need to apply for an RRV to renew the travel facility on the visa. 

On 19/09/2023 at 02:52, jayNurse1984 said:

HI there, hope everyone is well. I am In need of some help.

Context - I came to Oz on a tourist visa and by trade and I’m a registered nurse. I got my Nursing license to practice nursing in Australia, and the nursing agency was not ready to lodge sponsorship, which won’t be ready for another 3 months. I applied for a (student visa class 500) and currently on a (bridging visa A) but it came with no working rights. I completed the medical July 11^th, 2023. My migrant agent said to just wait for visa grant approval but its been 9 weeks and not to worry. I phoned immigration for assistance, and they said I could apply for a new bridging visa with working conditions, but my migration agent said I cannot apply for working rights? I’m very stressed out as my finances are getting pretty low.

 

QUESTION 1. How long does it take for student visa 500 grant approval?

QUESTION 2. Can I apply for working rights? And has anyone had any experience?

 

 

Thank you.

Kind regards.

Jay.

Note that even if the student visa is granted, you won't have work rights until the course commences.

On 08/08/2023 at 13:13, OnTheFence said:

I know this is an old thread but we’ve had the same request due to my husbands drunk and disorderly caution (from over 20 years ago!). Do either of you have a template for the statutory declaration so we know if we’re on the right track?

If the Police Certificate states "no live trace" you will need to obtain the step down document showing details of the offences. 

Depends on the specific circumstances and the stream you apply under.

Current published processing times vary anywhere from 5 days to 5 months.