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Thanks mate. Nomination was approved same day as they served me with the letter 08/08/18. The main things we had to prove were: -That it would cause significant stress to an Australian resident or citizen if I was to not have my visa approved. My partner is studying at the moment (she is a citizen) and my baby is obviously a citizen so I am the only breadwinner in the household so that helped. For that we had to supply her TAFE documents, our joint bank account details etc. - That I had significantly contributed to the Australian economy and communities (member of surf life savers, charities etc) I am not a member of any charities or clubs (that would of helped) but I do pay a lot of tax so we sent my last 2 years PAYG summaries. - I had made a genuine mistake. I had but this was hard to prove. My MA helped write a letter along with the HR manager of my employer to explain my character etc and that I had made a genuine mistake I hadn't tried to hide anything etc. We also included my mortgage documents to show we owned a home here etc. Hope this helps!

Hi guys, After not sleeping for 2 months and putting our house up for sale as we were convinced I was going home I received the golden phone call from my MA to let me know of my visa approval on Monday-the day after my son's first birthday p.s the immi website updated within an hour with my approval (I know because I was checking it 3 times a day!) I wish you all the best on your applications and thank you for the advice I have received in the forum-some great people in here Timeline below: Occupation: Marketing Specialist Stream: TRT Date applied: 15/12/17 S57 Natural justice letter served: 08/08/18 S57 Explanation letter returned: 15/08/18 Visa Granted: 08/10/18 Country: England

Thanks Ali yes I will leave the bit out about Newcastle haha! It is called a PIC 4020 and apparently from November 17 it has been enforced a lot more than in the past. The more I read about it the more I am worrying now!

Thanks mate!

Thanks mate yes apparently even cautions before the age of 16 show up!

Hi everyone, I have been a silent reader on here for a while now. I received what I thought was going to be my 'Golden Phonecall' 2 days ago and with the risk of ridicule I just thought I would share my situation and ask for any advice.... short story I applied for my PR in December 17 I am currently on a 457 as a marketing specialist. My friend applied in November 17 and received PR June 18 working at the same company so I had a good feeling mine was due soon but having heard some horror stories on here I didn't want to count my chickens. When I applied for my 457 the question any convictions came up. I have had 2 cautions in my life one 14 years ago for drunken disorderly (I'm from Newcastle it's a standard rap) and one 9 years ago for damaging property (again drunk put a cone on someone's car and scratched it) advice given at the time was don't mention it as they are cautions not convictions. When I applied for my PR these showed up on my police checks my MA said don't worry we will write a stat dec saying you misinterpreted conviction and caution and you are sorry, a different person etc (which is true I am 32 years old I have built a house here and have a Australian partner and son. I think in England a lot of things we did seemed normal in our environment but it takes moving somewhere new to realise how stupid and childish you are!) Fastforward to the phone call 2 days ago and you guessed it the response says more info needed it says I made bogus statements in my 457 and I have 28 days to respond as to why. It is a very strongly worded letter and says if they find my explanation not good enough my visa maybe refused. I guess my reason for the post is: 1. Don't be stupid like me in the first place 2. If you are then admit it on your 457 no matter how minor it might seem! 3. Any advice? Thanks Adam