yuderdc

I think they will reopen RCB application but it will take some time since they are currently reviewing the immigration policies.

WA only suspended the RCB application, and that is what they only could control. Nomination and visa application is handled by national immigration department. As you said, since RCB appication is suspended, no people could apply new nomination and visa application anymore. But previous nomination and visa application is OK.

State could only make decision on RCB approval, which is WA has now suspended. Nomination and Visa application go directly to the national immigration department so that is why visa application shall not be affected as long as the RCB approval has been granted. Since DINGKATH has lodged nomination so I assume he or she has got the RCB approval already.

I agree with Stevwtosh. Let's have a look at the information posted on the WA government's website as below: "New applications to certify positions for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme are temporarily suspended. New information will be posted on the migration portal as it becomes available". So I don't think previous applicants will be affected.

I don't think the new policy will affect your application because the new policy is to stop RCB approval in WA. Since you have got the RCB approval, there is nothing should be worried about.

I also suggest you to apply together. The progress of visa application could be checked by yourself through immiAccount once it is submitted, but I am not sure whether the progress of nomination application could be checked through immiAccount too. If it is a different system and only could be checked by your agent, there is a potential possibility that your agent keep you from knowing the progress or give you wrong or false information. Above is not my imagination but a fact happened to my friend.

Immigration itself is a risk, isn't it? I am onshore and applied QLD.

I applied together since separated may cost longer time.

queensland

Yes. My status is still received. If there are any updates, I will post here.

Congratulations! Hope my visa will be granted soon Nomination&visa application 20 April 2016 DE 187 onshore health practice manager