nicolo

On 09/05/2017 at 07:03, Raul Senise said:

We are still receiving regular Subclass 457 visa approvals, but things have definitely slowed down since the announcement of the new rules.

Hi Raul, my friend have lodge a subsequent 457 visa for her husband in Feb 2017 but no word from DIBP until now.  We have heard approvals of 457 subsequent visas in just 3 weeks so we were wondering why her husband's application is taking so long.  Should they be concerned and contact DIBP?

Visa granted yesterday - LR country, 457 with spouse dependent, applied offshore through an immigration agent.

It took a LOT longer than the 6-8 weeks we were initially told (13 weeks!) and were given zero update throughout the process so bottom line is - don't give up!

Did your spouse submit police clearance and form 80?

Do we need to submit form 80 for dependent's of 457 visa?

Hi Nicolo,

 

I didn't submit a police clearance and IMMI never requested for it as well.

 

If you can get it easily, there is no problem submitting it but you may also proceed with the application w/out it and just wait if the case office will request it.

thanks Chowder

My friend is planning to lodge a secondary 457 visa for her spouse he s currently working in Japan and has been there for 2 years so we assume he would need a Japanese police clearance. My friend has the following questions:

1. Japan police won't issue a clearance without a letter of request from DIBP. Does DIBP automatically send the letter of request for Japan Police clearance or do we have to write DIBP to ask for this letter? How long after lodement of the dependent 457 visa could we expect to receive this letter of request for Japan police clearance?

2. We heard that the Japan police clearance will come in a sealed envelope and addressed to Australian Immigration. Since visa applications are lodge through immiaccount, are we allowed to open the sealed envelope yo scan and upload or do we have to physically mail it yo DIBP?

Hi, do we need to have our documents certified true copy email r a scanned colour copy of the original document is enough to attach. Also do we need police clearance for secondary/dependent's 457 visa?

Finally an update for me!

 

Date Applied: 28/06/16

City council: Broome shire but it gets sent to regional WA Perth office

Online

Acknowledgement received moments after applying

More info requested: 01/11/16

Form 1195 posted to regional WA office as per CO request: 02/11/16

Citizenship test received via email: 25/11/16

Date of citizenship test: 08/12/16

 

Less than 2 weeks til my test, I've been waiting almost 5 months so pleased finally some progress. My kids are 6 & 8 will they be granted citizenship after my test date since they don't have to do the test or ceremony?

your kids do not become citizens until you become a citizen. So although they do not have to physically attend the ceremony, their citizenship is dependent on when you become a citizen. They will not get their citizenship certificate until you have finish attending the ceremony yourself.

Hi nicolo,

 

Is there any option to reschedule the test date online through a web link in the email invitation you received?

there is no link in my invitation email for rescheduling. It just states I have to call if I want yo reschedule.

Hi Nicolo where are you from??

Banana Shire Council in Queensland. Test location will be in Rockhampton

Has ANYONE who applied in September received email invitation for test?

Just received email invitation for test today> Here is my timeline

Applied onlinde: 16 Sep 2016

Email Invitation for test: 27 Sep

Test: 12 Oct

I have applied for Adelaide, SA.

What about you?

my council is Banana Shire in Queensland

Online application sent on 11 Sep. Received notification email immediately, but nothing since then. No email for test or interview appointment. 11 days have passed.

We are on the same boat.

lodged online application: 16 Sep

Acknowledgement letter: 16 Sep

Letter for test date : still waiting

Hi everyone,

 

My case is a bit complicated. I am not sure I should post my question in this thread. If not, please guide me to the right place.

 

My citizenship apply date is 12/08/16, I got an email to request additional information on 20/08/16. I provided the information on the same day. Now, I am waiting and nothing coming yet.

 

My current visa 187, conditioning I have to keep my job (the nominated employer) for 2 years from the day visa granted (The 187 visa granted on 11/08/15). However, my employment came to an end today. Will it affect my citizenship application? Is there anyone has been in the similar situation?

 

Thank you.

What additional information was asked from you? I lodged my citizenship application 16 September 2016 and I am also on a 187 visa

nothing happens ... 187 is not "dependent" once granted and landed in the country, except in very limited visa cancellation circumstances (getting citizenship is not one of them)

Thanks for the reply. Good to know it won't affect the wife's visa

My friend's husband is the primary 187 visa holder and he is now eligible to apply for citizenship but his wife who holds a 187 dependent visa who is not yet eligible until next year due to the residency requirement. What happens to the wife's dependent 187 visa when the primary 187 visa holder becomes a citizen? Since the primary 187 visa will cease, will the wife's dependent isa also cease? What will then be the status of the wife in Australia?

I applied last week and was able to upload PDFs which the system split into jpegs. The only issue I faced was while uploading passport twice (Once for Present country of citizenship, Evidence and the same passport for First arrival in Australia, Evidence).Since the file name was same system couldn't handle it. So after the 1st upload had to change the filename in my computer to different one. Hope I didn't confuse you

Thanks kcec826

thanks Catalyst2012

Can the Form 1195 (identity declaration form) be signed 2 weeks before eligibility date for citizenship or do I have to wait until the day I am eligible to have it signed? My friends lives in another state and I have to mail the forms to him. I wanted to have everything ready so I can lodged as soon as I become eligible. Also when I logged in my immiaccount today it says that there have been issues with attaching documents for citizenship in pdf format and they recommend the jpeg format. how did you attach files with multiple pages in jpeg format? Is there a way to combine multiple pages in one jpeg file such as the form 1195 which is 2 pages?

Does anyone know what is the current TSMIT for sponsoring 457 visas. Is it still at $53,900 or has it increased already and how much?

Thanks Sarah2016 and Nemesis for the reply.

Another quick question. Do we have to apply for an Australian Penal Clearance ourselves or does DIBP do it for us? If we have to apply ourselves, do we apply to Australian Federal Police (just like what we submitted for our Permanent Residence application)?

Hi guys! I am preparing my documents to apply for citizenship next month. For the proof of address, is a foxtel cable statement or a bank statement acceptable? our electricity bill and water bill is not in my name so I cannot use those so I am planning to send my Foxtel cable bill (is this acceptable)?

This is off topic but I am preparing for my citizenship application and I am wondering if the photo requirements for citizenship is as strict as the photo requirements like for a passport application. Form 1195 states passport-sized photos but does it mean strict compliance to the guidelines set for photos used for passport application? I am thinking of taking the photos ourselves instead of having to go to austpost to get photos. Anyone here whose photos have been rejected for citizenship application?

Thanks Roland

Hi! what do they ask during the citizenship interview? Did you have to undergo another health check during your citizenship application? Do I have to bring my kids during the citizenship interview if they are included in my application?

Hi. When applying for citizenship online, do we have to attach certified copies of our documents or can we just scan the originals and attach it to the application without having it certified.