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You can have as many tourist visas as you like as long as you leave the country each time. The only thing that will stop you getting a WHV is if you have had a WHV before. Tourist visas wont matter.

Sorry for the very late response. I don't know why they did it. My agent didn't even know until he tried to follow it up. I imagine just workload.

Hi Guys, I finally received my visa grant notification this afternoon. I'm so relieved. I originally applied DRC (low risk) to Parramatta but my case got transferred to Perth in October/November time. I had no contact with my CO, CO was allocated and visa and nom all granted today. I am an animal attendant/trainer on a cattle property in CQ. This was an exceptional circumstances case with experience rather than qualifications. Here is my timeline: Visa lodged 26 June 2012 DRC Application acknowledged 3 July 2012 CO assigned/Visa granted 10 January 2013. That's a 6.5 month wait but no questions asked, no phone calls, no visits etc. Good luck to everyone else, hopefully thing will all start to move along smoothly in the new year! :biggrin:

If you're non DRC I'd say you still have a big wait ahead of you but it's hard to tell. I applied DRC to Parramatta on 26th June and just found out my application has been forwarded to Perth. Who knows how much longer?

26th June DRC Parramatta Acknowledgement letter 3rd July As of 21st November still no CO Low risk but with exceptional circumstances

Although that would make no sense (and would be completely unfair), it would explain why my agent has other cases lodged after mine that have already been approved. I received an email from wa.pse yesterday (even though I applied through nsw.pse) saying that my case has not yet been allocated a CO and is unlikely to be finalised before December. Seems there is no real advantage to being DRC at the moment, especially with Perth and Parramatta.

If this was possible I think all our employers would be doing the same thing. The reason we applied DRC was to get a quick decision so I don't think this will work.

Congrats mate. It's good to see Perth is finally moving forward. Just need to hear some news from Parramatta.

Good job - so jealous. Was gonna ask how you went. Hopefully my turn soon.

Apparently the RCB is a private, legal document between your employer and the Certifying Body and therefore they wont disclose any information to you anyway. If you are unsure ask your employer to show you or follow it up. RCB's only speak to employers.

No one really knows what's going on. A lot of us seem to be in the same situation, lodged DRC late June and heard nothing since. Basically a CO is the last person along the line that actually makes the decision on your case. If you have a CO then I'd just sit back and be patient. If you really are DRC it wont be long because they have everything they need to make a decision. You're doing better than most people who haven't even got that far. Good luck, I'm sure you'll hear soon.

How frustrating! If that's the case I might as well get that BVB. Grrr. Let us know what he says. My agent said he think I'm up soon because some of his other DRC clients from this area who applied around the same time or after me have started being approved. I'm not convinced though. Kinda just given up hope on that phone call arriving this year

Oh right, thanks. Well it's not worth risking it. I know what you mean about it not making much difference. A friend applied non DRC about 5 weeks before me and he already has his 857. I can't see me getting mine before xmas. Oh well.

Hi Blossom, did you apply DRC? Just wondering because I know you managed to get a BVB. My agent has told me if I leave the country I am no longer DRC but go into the pipeline. What was your experience?

Hi Karan I didn't apply at the same time as my friend I applied a bit after him, but I applied DRC and he didn't. If you are already on a BVB then you can only apply offshore, the problem I have is that I was on a WHV then it changed to BVA. This is why I applied onshore and why I have the issue with leaving the country. Your CO will tell you when to leave the country but it will only be once you have a pre-grant letter. They then give you 28 days to leave so they can grant the visa. Because I am DRC I am expected to be in the country so they can make a decision quickly. (Ironic hey considering I've been waiting almost 5 months on a DRC application).