Prashant Shukla

6 minutes ago, parveen said:

I want to know I did not visit to India after lodge my application I already submitted police check so it’s more than 12 months so I want to do it again pls any suggestions

As per my MA, if you haven't visited India, you don't need it. But he also said, depends on case officer. i would suggest you to get it done and upload it coz there's no harm.

Just now, Deep1991 said:

 Bro never call thm. It's a waste of time. I did tht for 2.5 yrs.. Never got right answer. File will open whn managment want to open. I dnt think this customer care people can do enough. 

that's what i have realised

FYI post...

I called 131881 three times in last two weeks; I got different answers every time.

Call 1 Agent 1: We can just tell you about global processing times and we cannot look into your application.

Call 2 Agent 2: Asked for my application no. and said everything looks fine but nobody is working on your application as of now. There are comments but i can't read them.

Call 3 Agent 3: We can not look into your application but can tell you about global processing times.

**to me this number is not useful.

Hope it helps!

10 minutes ago, pzuk said:

THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME!!!!

VISA GRANTED!!!!

Lodged: 21/12/2017

Visa: 186 Direct Entry

Occupation: Recruiter

Grant Date: 31/07/2018

No info asked for, assuming nomination and visa granted at the same time - logged onto my Immi account and saw status changed to Finalised, clicked Messages and saw the grant!!

Could not be happier!! Keeping my fingers crossed for everyone else, I totally understand how frustrating it is waiting but I trust you'll all get your good news soon!!

Congratulations!!

2 minutes ago, EDB07 said:

Sounds like you have a staff loan?  If they paid the fees and deduct from your wages. 

Staff loan is not a tax deduction for you or for the Employer, but it would not hurt for a Tax Agent to look into this for you.

Thanks!

17 minutes ago, boo-yaa said:

I'm also sure this is the case.

@Prashant Shukla best to book an appointment with a Tax Agent.

Thanks!

Hi Everyone

Need your help on the following:

The amount deducted from our salaries for MA fees; is it tax deductible? As in, shall I show it under deductions, when lodging tax return?

Thanks!

20 hours ago, MP007 said:

That's the number.  13 18 81.

i called them yesterday and they only tell you global processing times.

2 hours ago, Madmike said:

Hi guys, been a silent reader for about 3 months,

thought I would let you know of my timeline. 

Nom and visa application- 18 aug 17

occupation- motor mechanic

country - Lr

nom approved - 15 June 

needed breakdown on police report as I had something on it,

uploaded new docs 20 July 

visa granted this morning 25 July 

good luck to all keeping my fingers crossed for everyone through this highly stressful period. 

Congratulations!

1 hour ago, Hex said:

131881 is what i've been told. (if you within AUS)

That doesn't seems right... just tried.

12 minutes ago, Hex said:

In regards to a 186 TRT that has been lodged for 7 months now, still in received state. 

Would it be worth calling the immigration offices to ask for an update, or am I wasting my time? I am using a MA, but also don't want to waste their time, if there's nothing they can do.
- If so, what is the best number to use?

I lodged on the 9th January 2018 (Software Developer).

Any thoughts / ideas or suggestions? 

Thanks

What's the number to call?

20 hours ago, Rahul1990 said:

Hi, 

my friend told me about This Page nearly 2 years ago and since then I been Silent Follower. One of best thing about this Page is People share information about their Application and that always gives some relaxation and Big hope.

So today I would you to share with you Guys that Finally After 2years of wait I Recieved my not just Golden but Diamond news. Yes Friends, I recieved my PR. 

Sharing my 5 years Journey from 457(trt) - PR(186)

Position- Retail Buyer

457 approved- August 2013

Nomination Lodged (186) - 16 Dec 2015

nomination approved (186)- 25 July  2016

Visa lodged(186) - 26 July 2016

file Allocated (186) - 22 June 2018

Domunent Requested- Medical  and AFP

186 Granted - 18 July 2018

i hope my good news gives you all some hope and strength. 

Good luck with your visa. 

 

Congratulations!

On 21/07/2018 at 22:27, Vinnie N said:

Hi,

Finally got PR!

Waited for 11 months than CO assessed my case and asked for medicals to be re-done. 5 weeks later, visa granted!

TRT, on shore, hospitality manager.

Good luck everyone!

Congratulations!

2 minutes ago, Granted After 24 months said:

 

All my brothers and sisters ....god bless you all 

I am a silent reader....since June 2016

PR GRANTED after approximately 25 MONTHS

Today 19 jul 2018 at 7:45am 

Class: 186 DE - graphics pre press trade

applied in 8june2016

file opened on 3july2018

ask for medical and AFP

GAVE ON 9th July 2018

pr granted on 19july 2018

Thanks A LOT TO ALMIGHTY 

STAY BLESSED ...PRAYING for those who are waiting 

Wow, Congratulations!

On 07/05/2018 at 13:15, Madtig said:

Has anyone in the group used EY as your MA ? 

Yes!

12 hours ago, PRaying said:

I'm half cut writing this but i needed all my blog friends to know....I GOT THE GOLDEN EMAIL!!!!

lodged 11/12/2017 - received 6:45pm today! just over 7 months. Recruiter transition scheme - British

 

Can't believe it, feels just like it should. I'll pray for you all - good luck and just believe its going to happen. meditation and visualisation really helped me.

xxxxx

Congratulations!!

3 minutes ago, lucky_mo said:

Here we go 

It has  been increased again 

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/186-

Unbelievable

2 hours ago, Kashif.Iqbal said:

Any update regarding processing times?

Its usually update on 19th or 20th of every month.

Just now, Hex said:

Could you please post the link to the Excel sheet again - 
Also - how does this get updated? If I have an outstanding case, do I add it? 

Yes, you need to add it.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1INy6sxuUIisgLOT7CcskWLjQjHV_6yVvUBRHceWE_a0/edit#gid=167448616

Please be careful while adding, don't delete anything or any other member's detail.

6 minutes ago, Kashif.Iqbal said:

Any good news today?

Just checked the excel; Yves from Jan 18 got approved today.

32 minutes ago, DrNi said:

I did submit it for our 457. Do I need the relationship stat dec or the character?

No idea; it will be asked for if its required.

1 hour ago, DrNi said:

Thanks mate, my MA said its not required unless the department asks for it. I just want to be sure and submit everything. 

I think Stat. Decl is always on request.

16 hours ago, dodagatta said:

What is that a watsapp or what?

Well that's what I thought but cannot argue with MA

10 hours ago, DrNi said:

is there a template for Statutory declaration?  

Yes there is but different form is required for different reasons:

Two examples are below; your MA shall provide you based on your case;

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/forms/documents/888.pdf

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visasupport/Documents/character-statutory-declaration.pdf#search=statutory declaration

3 minutes ago, Kashif.Iqbal said:

I didn't understand bro, what does it mean it depends on wether she was working before coming to Australia?

When I applied for 457 my MA said that usually your spouse get full work rights but sometimes they look into whether they were working or not? And hence my MA asked for additional work related documents. But that's just a MA thing this is not stated anywhere on DIBP website.