whoiam

Is there a specific reason for the amended contract? i.e. They want to see that you have a contract tying you in for the next 2 years?

 

Thanks

Sorry for the delay in reply bonza--havent been regular on the net. My Oh was initially supposed to be self contracting--but for one employer. So they needed a formal contract of 'employment' rather than the initial contract that he had.

Direct entry DRc application of 121 lodged on the 27th of July. Acknowledgement in early Sept I think. We know we have a CO as he has asked for an amended contract. No idea how much longer.

This is just horrible. Which centre is it?

Nomination Ack letter received today. Nom was submitted 3 August. The letter states that a case officer has been allocated and our application is progressing. No reference to timelines.

 

We haven't submitted our visa app yet, waiting for nom approval first.

 

Things are moving....very pleased!!

Wonderful news Lisalan. All the very best.

Hi Guys,

186 visa Decision Ready application submitted 28 August.

MA has given me TRN and login details.

Application still just says 'Received'. So more waiting...

I was hoping to get an acknowledgement letter by now.

Even my app still says 'received' even though we got an Ack letter last week.Would have imagined it would get updated to 'lodged' at least. Have no idea how this works.

Timeline:

APP +NOM =July 27th

Ack letter = Sept4/5 I think.

No news since.

Hi whoiam,

 

Could you tell me the link to the website checker please.

 

Thanks!

Hi dear,

Here's the link. http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/check-progress.htm

how is ur application coming along?

Recieved Ack letter from My MA. The letter says that they received the appl and nomination on July 27. It says nothing about DRC and gives a 5-7 month timeline though we had applied as DRC.

Also the weird thing is the website checker hasnt been updated to application lodged but still says 'received'. Is this the same for everyione else? When do they say application lodged on the website?

thanks.

Both ENS Nomination and ENS Visa Application (subclass 186) submitted together as DRC through Direct Entry scheme on the 31st of July and activated TRN. The status shows "Application Received". I have been searching the actual processing timelines on net but couldn't find any. BTW, the application is offshore hence no medicals yet. I know that DIAC has been flooded with load of applications and sorting/allocating them itself is going to take considerable time. Let's hope for the best!!!

Hi there! How did you activate your TRN? Do u have to wait for medicals or can you go ahead and book it?BTW are u applying from the UK?

Cheers.

Anyone else on here who applied online after July 1st?--How did you get the ehealth forms if I may ask? Was there an option whilst uploading the docs?

I got in there quick and lodged my 186 on 5th July.

Uploaded all docs that are on the checklist (no form 80, which was nice).

 

Still not heard from a case officer, will be ringing tomorrow.

 

Some other info on here.

How have you resolved your medical issue? I'm having the same problem--at least similar. MY MA lodged the application and gave me the TRN number. here in the UK they are unable to book my medicals as the TRN is not coming up on the ehealth system. Since then I've been reading the immi website and it seems one should print out some forms during the application process itself. Just wondering if you came across any option of form download or anything while uploading your application? Because obviously my MA has failed to do that.

We are applying under the Direct Entry stream GilraenH. Not sure how long its going to take as there was a huge rush of applications in the end of June before the rule change and they are just dealing with the backlog now!

Both Nomination and Application submitted together as DRC on the 28th of July. TRN number not yet activated to go for the medicals. SO waiting.......

This timeline and info thread is for those who have lodged their applications post 1st July,2012, under the new skillselect scheme.

 The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) is for skilled workers from outside Australia or skilled temporary residents who currently live and work in Australia. It is part of the permanent Employer Sponsored visa program.

To apply for this visa, you must:

• be nominated by an approved employer
• be younger than 50 years of age
• meet the skills and qualifications requirements
• meet English language requirements.

If you are nominated to apply for this visa, you must lodge your application online within six months of the date the nomination was approved.

When you apply, you must select one of the visa’s three streams.

• Choose the Temporary Residence Transition stream if you are a subclass 457 visa holder who has worked for your employer for two years in the nominated occupation and your employer wants to offer you a permanent position in that occupation.
• Choose the Direct Entry stream if you have never, or only briefly, worked in the Australian labour market and have not held a subclass 457 visa for the last two years, or if you are applying directly from outside Australia.
• Choose the Agreement stream if you are being sponsored by an employer through a tailored and negotiated labour agreement or regional migration agreement.

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