EVELYN

An even more confusing update here...

The new short-term list and mid-term list, which known as F2017L00450 is now no longer in force according DIBP website, what is this suppose to mean??

1 hour ago, Curious said:

Bit of an update for those in a similar position to me... I don't know how valid the source is, but gives me some hope...

Marina Brizar, head of corporate and private client at immigration law firm Playfair Visa and Migration Services, said there was a grace period for people currently on 457s to apply for permanent residency. The changes to residency eligibility will not kick in until March 2018, so 457 holders have until then to submit their residency applications. In a statement, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection confirmed this.

"Existing 457 visas will continue to remain in effect until they expire. As is currently the case, a 457 visa holder who wishes to remain in Australia beyond the validity of their current visa, must apply for a new visa before their current visa expires," a department spokeswoman told HuffPost Australia.

"Existing 457 visa holders and applicants as at 18 April 2017 will continue to have access to existing employer sponsored pathways to permanent residence. Further details will be published on the Department's website in due course."

I saw this as well, really hope this 

"Existing 457 visa holders and applicants as at 18 April 2017 will continue to have access to existing employer sponsored pathways to permanent residence. Further details will be published on the Department's website in due course."

is the whole truth, not just the grace period...

But anyway, those whose TRT point is after Mach 2018 (like myself) should probably start to make a plan B....

9 minutes ago, millski88 said:

I'm concerned your post may apply unnecessary worry and stress to existing 457 holders.

Please consider that we currently don't have any evidence suggesting that existing 457 holders' path to PR will be altered, and we do actually have a lot of info to support the contrary. 

Tom.

TOUCHE

1 hour ago, drewbty said:

My TRT point is May 2018. The visa expires in July 2018. Do I have legitimate cause to worry this part might not be grandfathered?

That's my biggest concern... Mine is Nov. 2018. The new visa system should be fully effected by then, not sure how far they willing to go with this grandfathering thing. Currently it seems the department hasn't say anything specific regarding to our situation. IMMI lawyer suggested I should wait... but I might call DIBP tomorrow to find out more.

54 minutes ago, Curious said:

Thanks for your response!

I have contacted immigration and got a call back just now - they have confirmed your thoughts. She put me on hold and spoke to her manager and confirmed that the changes only refer to those wishing to enter via the direct entry scheme and not through transition to 186 - thank goodness for that, it was a sleepless night!

Would you mind me asking when is your two years TRT point, is it before Mar. 2018? As I recall, the FACT SHEET TWO did mention something about the changes after Mar. 2018 such as "permanent residence eligibility will be extended from two to three years." It really looks like that this could affect TRT steam applicants after Mar. 2018.....

2 hours ago, millski88 said:

*Update for Weds morning*

I just got off the phone with the Department. The rep told me there is no change to current 457 holders applying for 186 via the TRT stream.

Thank the lord.

cheers ✌?

My occupation is on the combine list now, not the medium list. And the worst of all, my two year point is Nov. 2018. Do you have any idea whether I'll be affected by the new rules? Thanks~

Does a grandfather agreement means that current 457 visa holders can still apply for permanent residency after two years of working?

On 3 April 2017 at 1:00 PM, EVELYN said:

Hi Guys,

I lodged my application as subsequent entrant on 16 Jan 2017. My de facto partner is already holding the 457 so I did the application all by myself. I thought it would be quick but it's been almost 3 months and the status is still "Received". Anyone has any idea how long a subsequent entrant usually take to process? I'm pretty sure I've upload all the required documents, start to get worried.....

Hi everyone,

Just want to share GOOOOOD news. Got the email from DIBP with my visa this morning! (9:30 was a bit too early for this kind of news) 

application lodged on 16 Jan 2017

visa granted on 5 Apr 2017

high risk. onshore.

Hope this could be a useful timeline for other subsequent entrant applicants.

Btw, no CO signed from beginning to end.

GOOK LUCK!!

Hi Guys,

I lodged my application as subsequent entrant on 16 Jan 2017. My de facto partner is already holding the 457 so I did the application all by myself. I thought it would be quick but it's been almost 3 months and the status is still "Received". Anyone has any idea how long a subsequent entrant usually take to process? I'm pretty sure I've upload all the required documents, start to get worried.....