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I've done some searching but haven't been able to find a definitive answer on this one. If you apply to transition from 457 to PR but are refused, is your 457 valid until its original expiry date?

Does anyone know the answer to this question prompted by a lunchroom conversation -

If you've applied for transition from a 457 to ENS 186 and it's refused is your 457 visa still valid until it was originally meant to expire or do you have to leave Australia within 28 days?

There's no point emailing them yet, they state that processing time is up to 6 months and that they don't respond to status requests until you've been waiting for longer than that.

Guys,

 

Which email ID do you send an email to for contacting immi about your application status? Also, I applied on 1st Sept 2016, so is it appropriate to email immi and ask them about my application status?

 

Regards,

Abhi

I did my visa without an MA, used one for the nomination though.

HI All,

 

Is there anyone that applied without MA?

Yes! Lots of us - check the spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1INy6sxuUIisgLOT7CcskWLjQjHV_6yVvUBRHceWE_a0/edit#gid=1627480557

Any June or July applicants still waiting?

 

 

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Folks.. someone deleted 'May2016' spreadsheet. Is there a way to retrieve it?

I've pasted the values in from the latest revision I could find, might need some tidying

RSMS

Section 137Q of the Australian Migration Act provides that a regional sponsored employment visa may be cancelled:

• If the Minister is satisfied that the visa holder did not commence work with their sponsoring employer within 6 months AND the visa holder did not make a genuine effort to commence that employment; or
  
• Where the visa holder commenced the employment but did not complete the two year employment period AND the Minister is not satisfied that the visa holder has made a ‘genuine effort’ to complete the required two years.
  

Under Australian Migration Policy, in assessing whether the visa holder has made a ‘genuine effort’, the delegate must consider:

• The visa holder's reasons and/or circumstances leading to the failure to commence work or to complete the two year employment period (family or personal considerations may be a factor under these circumstances);
  
• The possibility that the visa holder, in collusion with the employer, does not commence work within the six month period or resigns shortly after commencing work, as part of an arrangement to help the visa holder enter or remain in Australia;
  
• In the case of termination, the period of the visa holder's employment with the employer prior to termination of the employment (generally, periods of more than 12 months may be considered as a genuine effort); and
  
• Any other matter which is relevant to the commencement or termination of the employment
  

RSMS (subclass 187) is a regional sponsored visa. They're pretty similar but for RSMS you obviously have to work in a regional area and there is a condition on your visa which states you must stay with your employer for 2 years. The ENS (subclass 186) does not have this, it's more of a moral obligation to stay with your employer.

Hi, what's the difference between the ENS group and the RSMS group? Thanks

 

 

Visa and Nom 07/07/16. LR. Transition from 457. Melbourne - supply and Distribution Manager. [emoji1][emoji1303]

... I don't envy the people presumably working in resource constrained teams who have to deal with all of the calls.

I wonder how much extra time there would be to process visas if immi didn't have to answer all these calls? :wacko:

Congratulations!

Do you mind saying which state you live in? I think this is something that's missing from the spread sheet.

hi Everyone

 

I have been a silent follower of this forum and finally my wait is over, details below which might help others

 

Nom and Visa applied 17/06/16

TRT

Occupation: Beauty Salon Manager

HR, 2

both Nom and PR approved 17/06/16 ( I wonder if they work on saturday :smile:) it took us exactly 6 months

no further docs requested

submitted all docs including medicals, police checks and form 80 at the time of application

 

I wish all the best to those who are waiting, hope you will get good news soon.

 

Thanks

I lodged my visa in July. My agent has called immi a few times and told me it is too early to do health check now. Agent told me to wait.

How about you guys who has lodged in June/July? Have you all not done health check?

We lodged in July and did our health checks in October. They last a year so I'm hoping we'll have our visa long before next October!

never thought this way LOL

does it matter? those centers working on different rate?

No idea, I just often see people asking or specifying the center and was curious how they knew!!

isnt it shown on the acknowledgement you received as soon as app has been submitted?

The footer of the acknowledgement letter (PDF on email) has the following -

NSW PESE

OFFICE: 9 Wentworth Street Parramatta NSW 2150

Is the footer specific to each application? I assumed it was a template and that was Head Office.

How do you know which processing centre your application has gone to?

I know a nurse who got her 189 in 1 month and she was already in country!

If you're already in the country I can't see why your occupation would make any difference. You're already in the job you've been nominated for so processing your application faster isn't going to fill a skills shortage!

Jeez.... Can't believe the incompetence of some MA... Seriously, this is a basic one how can they possibly miss it????

I did the visa application myself and there was no mention of medicals in the document checklist. I've actually just logged into immi and clicked on 'View heath assessment'. In there it says -

Examinations required

This person is required to complete health examinations for this visa application. Click on the link below to organise these health examinations.

I went through and made a declaration about my previous health and have now printed off a referral letter with HAP ID. So it looks like I can go and get them done and they'll be there ready for the case officer that picks it up.

I haven't done my medicals and if I'm reading the information on the immi site correctly it would now delay my application to submit it prior to a case officer asking for it. Does anyone have any experience with this? I didn't realise it could be submitted prior to it being asked for. I'm in country if it makes a difference?

(I did already post this but it said it required moderator approval and has completely disappeared!)

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I have already lodged my Australian visa application

 

You will be advised by email or by your case officer what health examinations you need to do (if any). You will then be requested to complete these examinations within a certain time period. Please wait until your visa case officer contacts you, do not use the

My Health Declarations

service if you have already lodged a visa application. It will delay processing of your visa application.

 

http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Heal/meeting-the-health-requirement/arranging-a-health-examination

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Thanks, don't know how I missed that!

as we can see here it doesn't take 7-8 months for 186 it takes only 6 months..

Fingers crossed, PR would be a nice way to start 2017!

Hi I'm new to the forum

ENS 457 transition to 186

Nomination lodged 06/07/2016

Visa lodged 07/07/2016

The agent that lodged my nomination said there is currently a 7-8 month wait!

Can anyone tell me how to add this to my signature? I've been through the settings but didn't spot it!