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15 hours ago, JD3006 said:

on your Immi Account login in you should have the section "Update Details" and choose "Change of circumstances" 

I think that's the correct space as I need to do the same. 

 

 

Where is the line? What do and what don't we have to keep them updated about please?

Hello,

I have had an 887 application in progress since June 2021. I should inform the department of change of circumstances, but where is the line please?

For example on form 80 I declared my employer. I am due to start a new job next month. Should I submit form 1022 please?

Thanks

Processing times can be found on this page:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189

It is possible. A migration agent posted on here pointing someone in the right direction. The OP responded saying they managed to get it sorted. 
 

52 minutes ago, laf said:

I've just started researching what looks to be a nightmare on how and what to take. One company said our TVs need to have wooden boxes to transport them at a cost of £250 each! Is this the same with all companies?

Regardless of the packaging I wouldn't take it anyway.

1. The tuners are different here - you might not get all the channels (if any?)
2. If it's a smart TV most of them can't be changed to a new region. You might be stuck with the British apps that you can't use in Australia and unable to install Australian apps.

1 hour ago, Ausvisitor said:

You would have, but without the filing it generally takes about 3 years for them to work through the backlog.

Nowadays it's much quicker and they are working through backlogs from the last decade or so, many people are getting cheques for past overpayments sent back to them.

That said I am looking forward to hitting submit on my final UK tax return and my first AUS one in the next few weeks.

The UK owes me £5,700 in overpaid tax for last year and the AUD authorities about $13,500 for 21/22 tax year.

Kerching ! ! !

There was me getting excited when I found $10 when the first time I put my coat on this winter!

2 hours ago, Marisawright said:

I'm not aware of any reason why it should take longer?  

The new government have said they are going to give priority to the backlog. The 887 PR queue is nearing 2 years, so they may move the resources away from new applications (such as the 190) onto this, this is my speculation though.

4 hours ago, Ausvisitor said:

But you would have got that anyway at the end of the year, you didn't get a refund for leaving you got a refund based on how much you earnt and how much tax had been withheld

If I hadn't filled out the paperwork and notified them I would have received nothing.

On 29/06/2022 at 16:31, kelv said:

Just wondering how many of you guys informed hmrc when you left the Uk

I certainly did - and got a nice tax refund as a result!

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The 489 visa advises you need to live for two years and work for one year in a regional area.

This is makes you elebible t to apply for the 887 visa. This is not a requirement for the 489.

Whilst you are on a 489 you can only live and work in a regional area. You cannot live or work in an area that isn't on the postcode list whilst you hold a 489. However, if have applied for your 887 and your bridging visa is active you can live and work anywhere. The same applies for a granted 887.

I have attached an extract from my grant letter - "Must Say In Specified Area". You should check yours and VEVO.

21 hours ago, Bluey128 said:

Our application was submitted at 00:03 on 29/6/22

 

In what time zone. Remember some parts of the country are in different times than others. So it won't be as much as an issue as you think!

You can renew. Once you have a new passport there is a section on your application to update your information.

The processing times are quite long at the moment. You might not have enough time to renew them on a visit.

If they decide they don't want to let more migrants in I hope they improve the processing times for those already here. I applied for my 887 a year ago and there has been nothing at all and it looks like I will have another 12 months wait. 

It's not just myself it impacts. My Australian partner is impacted.

On 24/05/2022 at 19:04, Marisawright said:

If it's with the exception of parent visas, how would the OP qualify?

I didn't say they did. I am highlighting that in some circumstances you can get Medicare on a bridging visa in order to help other who stumble across this post and have applied for another visa. This is possible as the title of this thread is quite broad and not specific to parental visas.

I am posting this for anyone reads this and is wondering why the OP cannot get an interim Medicare card. This is offered to permanent resident applicants with the exception of parent visas. The OP falls into this category and the 804 is an "Aged Parent visa".

People who are in Australia on a bridging visa with a skilled PR (and others) application are eligible for an interim card (a blue card) and are also entitled to elective surgery.

I just thought I would add this incase someone reads this at a later time and gets the wrong end of the stick.

I have the HSBC Qantas credit card on a 489. No issues at all.

From what I understand the blue card offers the exact benefits as a green card that PR and Citizens get. 

A married siblings are not part of the family unit so should not be entered in this section. They should be entered in "other family members". Populating in the family unit section will mean they are asked to provide documents for these people when the application is paid for.

I don't have a degree either. I had a job offer before I arrived into SA and another the week I arrived. I also applied for a job, a was offered the position (but later refused) that specified a degree as mandatory. i would make sure you address why you have equivalent experience in your cover letter.

3 minutes ago, Arcadia53 said:

I have a few questions today tbf. My wife is embarking on the journey for a 491 visa and we had the view of moving to WA however with things having gone quiet over the last few years and a few nerves setting in our migration agent has asked us what we think of South Australia? 
 

What’s the current situation re the jobs market in south Australia ? My wife is a primary school head and would want a month or two off to help settle the kids into their new lives (atm 12 & and I am a signalling design engineer on the railway .

Also with a 491 when can we buy a house over there as we are unsure as to whether to rent our property here in the uk out . 

I can't comment on your particular industries but there seems to be a general lack of skilled workers in South Australia.

Just now, JD3006 said:

When did you submit? 
 

I sent mine in Sept 30 2020. 

June 2021 - Exactly 11 months.

1 minute ago, JD3006 said:

They changed again! I feel like each few weeks they keep going up! 

I am also waiting for my 887 - I fully appreciate your position.

3 hours ago, JD3006 said:

according to their 22 month wait times) 

I am sorry to say - the processing times have changed.

• 25% of applications: 18 months
• 50% of applications: 19 months
• 75% of applications: 21 months
• 90% of applications: 25 months

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so my question is if I take this job and change job skills could it have a negative effect on my 887? 

No obligation to work in same profession you migrated on. I know a few 887 holders who didn't You will be fine.

Before you applied and moved these type of things would have gone through your mind. At the time how did you think you would handle it? When thing happen like this the mind can snowball and make you feel worse. Could you try and get back into that mindset from the early days?

Easier said than done