Harriet Bridger

You have the same problem as me my visa was only an 18 month 457 because of the business being quite new. This expires march 2018. From what I have read we will not be able to apply for another 457 as they no longer exist. My plans are to apply for the permanent residency as quickly as possible through the employer nomination direct entry scheme on 186 visa. It means you have to do a skills assessment but it's worth it to get the worry over with and right now I'm extremely scared about my future. Good luck to you as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Suzanne if you are from the uk you are entitled to Medicare but not until you are in Australia, therefore you need to arrange private healthcare to be able to be granted the visa ( I used frank) Once you are over there you can get the Medicare and cancel your health insurance if you wish and you will still be abiding by the rules of the visa. In regards to your medical, are you sure you need one? Your bio does say you are from U.K. If so then you only need to do if you are in a medical profession or childcare, look into it. I never had to as a hairdresser Hope that all helps as for the HAP number if you need it I can't help as I never had to do it sorry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats to everyone on their recent visas! June/July applicants don't worry just yet your timeframes seem quite normal, it's just luck if it's earlier! I was a May applicant and my visa was only granted a week ago so it took a full 4 months, the wait is horrible but worth it. My flight out is the 19th!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes It states that a bachelors degree is required which you have. It also states that if you don't have a bachelors degree then you must have the years of experience. You have both so you have a great case for 457 because you obviously have the skills and qualifications that Australia needs. That's what I've read though so it would still be good to get another opinion [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's a year from when you enter but I think you have to enter aus within a year of it being accepted otherwise you lose it [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Ricky I am going to Sydney and I applied offshore from the uk through a migration agent in Australia. I'm a hairdresser. [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Finally finally finally got my visa granted today!!!! It's been an extremely painful wait, think I've been one of the longer timeframes on here! Such a relief now can't even explain it! Timeline Nomination applied 5th May Visa applied 23rd May Further info requested regarding nomination 9th July Further info sent 12th July Nomination granted 30th August Visa granted 2nd September Wahoo now to pack everything! [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm using a migration agent but I just sent him the one that was emailed to me the confirmation of health insurance he said that was fine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wahoo double celebration for us! Maybe our visas will be approved within days of each other too?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My nomination was approved this morning!!!! Can't describe the feeling of relief it's been so long I thought it would never happen!! Timeline Nomination applied 5th May Further info request 9th July Nomination approved 30th August Now just wait for the visa but we feel we can actually start packing now as I don't live near my family, finish everything up here and then spend quality time with them! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh prita I really feel for you, this is what I am dreading I can't even imagine how this must feel! Your company must be able to prove that they spend a certain percentage of income on their staffs training, this is the existing staff they can't just say they will do it for you they have to prove they do it already. I can't remember the percentage it has to be but they obviously couldn't prove this or didn't provide enough evidence of this? I think like you say they can appeal but I'm also under the impression that it costs a lot more to appeal? I'm so sorry for you I hope you have/get another chance or sponsor [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Ricky, that's what I thought just wanted to check [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Does anyone know how many days they class as 'working days?' I would have thought it was 5 days Monday-Friday but not sure if they include Saturday?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not necessarily, my application is Sydney. Low risk country offshore 16 weeks waiting still Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No idea! It seems there can be lots of different factors. How come you left such a long time between nomination approval and putting in the visa application? The waiting period would probably only count from when you submitted the visa but atleast your nomination has been approved. Next step should be grant, it just depends where in the queue it is or who's desk it ends up on? I've been quite unlucky with my timeframes unfortunately so id hate to get someone's hopes up when I know how it feels to wait a very long time. Try to prepare yourself for a wait just incase. Been 16 weeks and still no word on my nomination (after 9 weeks wait employer was asked for further info) still waiting [emoji20] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk