Rabby88

Just hypothetically if I would go for the 461 visa when could I start working? I heard that most of the people hang on a bridging visa for ages where they can't work (for me it would be a tourist visa then). And another question would be if I would go for that visa now and wait on it until my job is open for NSW and then start with the application for the 190 visa. Is it possible that the 190 is taking over the 461? Thanks

I have heard so many bad stories about the partner visa, especially when you haven't been together for so long. With two of my friends it didn't work out because it had put so much pressure on the relationship and they told me it was horrible. Thus, I don't really want to risk that and was rather going for a visa that I can do on my own. Nevertheless, I didn't know that the 190 would take so long as the agency I am with told me it usually takes 6 months. The longer it takes now the more I am beginning to think about other options. At the same time it annoys me that I have spent so much money on this current visa and then going for another visa where I have to spent money again and don't even know it is going to work out is simply frustrating. Thank you for the info about further options though...

Before you ask, the partner visa is no option for me at the moment as we are not together for such a long time yet. He is Kiwi though.

Mine is taking 16 weeks now, too. I got my agent to call them and ask for an update. They told me that my application is in the final stages of the process so I guess I will probably get something back in the next few weeks. Due to a high number of applications in the last 6 months a processing time of 16-18 weeks seems to be accurate. Maybe just call them up and ask for an update

Hey Adam The only thing is that it is really important to me to live and work in NSW because my boyfriend lives there and all my friends are there, too (I did my bachelor degree in Sydney). Thus, I can't really commit to live in another state for 2 years. That is why I was hoping it will be open for NSW at some point soon.

Thank you Adam. I hope it will be on the list at some point otherwise I am stuck here and can't go to Australia I heard that I can even apply for other states and then move but it kinda sounds risky so I don't really want to try it...

I just wanted to ask if anyone knows how often the states generally update their migration plans? I am still getting my skills assessment done but after that I would need to apply for a state sponsorship. My job which would be conference and event organiser is not on the current list for NSW but I am hoping it might get on the updated one. Thanks

My agency told me today that VETASSESS assigned a case officer to me and my application is in the final stages of the assessment process. Hope having a case officer now is a good sign...getting into week 16 now so hopefully hear something soon.

Thanks for the positive thoughts...it's good to know I am not the only one who is worried and has to wait. It is horrible to wait on something that will change your life so much. I really hope I get a positive outcome.

Hey davidkidd I have worked in Australia on a student visa (internship as part of the studies) and on a working holiday visa in total for a year and I am now applying for the 190 visa. My documents are currently with VETASSESS so hoping for a positive outcome. As long as you work in the field of your occupation that you want to get a skilled visa for for at least a year and your education level fits as well it should work. The only thing would be that you probably have to get a second year of working holiday through farm work or leave Australia since you can only start applying when you have done at least a year of working. I am currently back in Germany waiting for the visa to get sorted from here.

Hey there, I am new to this forum but would like to hopefully hear from other people that have or had the same problem with VETASSESS and can help me out... I have lodged my application with VETASSESS 14 weeks ago and still no answer. I have done it through an agency and they simply told me there is a delay. How long will this still take? Any other people experiencing delays at the moment? I asked the agency for my VETASSESS references today to be able to call them myself since I don't get much help from the agency in telling me how long I still have to wait or any attempts to quicken the process (as it seems). I already applied for IELTS as I want to speed up the next step and not wait for more months were I don't know what's happening. So hoping for a positive outcome...