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We came from Philippines, we didn't accept any benefits from our government. So therefore, were considered as dependent on my parents.

Did you provide any proof to show that your children that are over 18 is still dependent on you? I arrived here in OZ as a dependent on my dad's 457 visa and I'm 23 at that time. When we started to process our visa, I stopped on my fulltime job to be considered as dependent. My eldest brother which is 24 at that time, go back to full time study. What we provide is a certification from an authorised attorney stating that were still living with my mum, they are the one who provide foods and every day allowances. My brother provide his enrolment form from school and me provide a certification stating that I am still looking for a job.

We've been in this situation too. I am already over 18 and working full time at the time when my dad applied for his PR. But fortunately, my employer sponsored me an RSMS 857 visa. Anyway, I've known a lot same on your situation. What they did, they enrol their son/daughter in TAFE for a short term course and make them work part time temporarily while their visa is on the process to be considered as dependent. After their visa got granted, they back to their full time work.

Hi SonicBlue82, just calm down. Everyone here in forum really understand what you feel at the moment we also been on that situation. We cannot really tell or no one can tell on the processing time of DIAC on our visa application. Just like on my situation before, I lodge my application May 28, 2012 and plan to get married by January 2013 because I thought that I can already get my visa on that time. But it doesn't happen. November already came and haven't heard from DIAC regards with my application. So what I did I secure my bridging visa B, booked my ticket, go home for my wedding and had a very good holiday without even thinking hows my visa application. Until one day, while having my honeymoon I received an email that my nomination got approved and CO asking when I will come back to OZ so that she can finalise my visa. It's really surprise me that everything happen so quick. But at that time, I change status which I told my CO immediately and she is very nice to answer all my queries very promptly. She then put my application again in a queue waiting for us to complete all my husband documents. When everything is complete visa had been granted. So if I were you, be patient enough, calm down, put your mind in peace and pray that everything will be alright. It's just a matter of time. If it's for you, it will really be given to you. Hope you feel good now. Goodluck mate. Cheer up..:biggrin:

Sometimes, it really depends how efficient the CO is who handled your application. Same the case of my dad way back 2011. His nomination and application was lodged together August 2011, by October 2011 his nomination approved. After that no contact from the CO. January 2012, CO emailed for additional documents, so dad immediately processed the necessary documents. February, March, April and mAy had already passed and still no email received from the CO. So what we did, we emailed different people on the immigration that we had on our email list asking any updates on my dad's application. And there is one DIAC staff who had the initiative to forward it to my Dad's co regarding the update we need on their application. After a day, CO emailed us for the secondary installment. We pay immediately and PR granted straight away.. But on my case, when my CO granted my nomination she very efficient enough to look after my case.. And so very quick to reply on all of my queries. And she also give me the date when she is going to finalise my application. So it really depends on the CO..

Congrats!!.. And your long wait is now over..)

Agree with you Jay2012. My husband also provide a certificate from his school from his primary, secondary and tertiary that english is the medium of instruction of the institution and everything is alright..

Thanks Blossom. I never know that. Thanks for the info..

How come that your 457 visa is only good for 1 year? As I know 457 visa is valid for 4 years. And how come that your contract is only for 1 year and no chance to extend and still employer manage to sponsor you that 457 visa. Quiet strange. But anyway, if you have the qualifications, experience and skills you can apply on the skillselect type of visa. To enable you to remain here in Australia.

No, my dad PR had not been refused. It was granted but I wasn't included on his PR. On the time he applied, DIAC automatically deleted my name on the names of the applicants.

Yes, I saw that post from another thread.. My dad applied his PR last August 2011.

So have you already submitted all the documents of your fiance needed by your co?

it's up to you if that is your decision. Yes, while my dad's PR is on the process I also applied my PR sponsor by my company. When my dad apply his PR he also included me, but when we received acknowledgement letter my name wasn't included anymore. And DIAC advise us that I cannot be included to his application as I am working full time.

Have you lodge ur PR application already?? If not, enroll ur son to TAFE and let him work part time temporarily so that he will be considered dependent on you. I don't trust your agent either. When we were on your situation we asked how many agents to help us and most of them suggest us to enroll me on TAFE and work part time. But we don't follow it, instead dad continue to his application without me and I applied on my own visa.

Agree with blossom. When my dad applied his PR, he included me on his application. But when he received his acknowledgement letter my name was not included on the name of applicant. We then contacted DIAC and we was told that children who are over 18 and working full time cannot be included in the application.