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if you need to reapply for "reasons" you could amend your current application which you will have to give the reasons for. I'm saying this as I've seen this option on my 489 and PR apps so could be different for CITZ

for me I have a chronic illness which is Chrones Disease that I require a fair bit of meds for usually the future holds a trip to the hospital to have bowl removed which at the time I hadn't had, I was asked about surgery at my assessment but I passed the medical and got my visa. 4 years into living in Aus I had that surgery in spectacular fashion as it nearly killed me and I was rushed into surgery. I now have a nifty 13 inch scar up my stomach. I believe because at the time of the assessment I was on pills, if i was on the injections for Chrones it would of put me over the threshold for anyone applying with that illness.

Hi all I submitted and paid for my perm visa from a 489 and need to start attaching docs ( I am filling the app out myself like I did for the 489) I've been asked to attach.. Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient Form 956 Advice by a migration agent/exempt person are these normal for a self application as I ticked the box stating I was not using an agent, I do have a family sponsor that I used for the 489 is this related to that? cheers

Hi all I am filling out my permanent visa app as I've past the 2 year 1 work year requirements from my 489. on the application it asks where my visa was issued. now I applied in Melbourne and it was granted whilst I was resident of Tasmania ( regional skill visa) on the actual visa it doesn't state what office it was issued from? or does it go by state of application, I've also checked VEVO with no office of issue stated? many thanks JD

Please remove the above post The answer was in front of me the whole time.. its been a long day. apologies JD

Hi all Its been a while since I have been on here since I had my 489 granted two years ago, I am at the point now where I have completed 2 years of my visa with 1 years full time work (min) as stated in the 887 Permanent Residency visa application so I am eligible to apply. As I am filling out the form its asking for - Accompanying members of your family unit Non accompanying members of your family unit Other family members where do I include my brother and my parents considering that they all hold there own Permanent Residency Visas ( brother moved over 7 years ago, parents 1 year ago so separate visas) I though they would fall under "Non accompanying members of your family unit" as they are not accompanying me here, but since they are listed as residents of Australia within the details given, It gave me the error of - "Our records indicate that family unit member may be an Australian permanent resident. Australian permanent residents are not eligible to use this service. Please check and re-enter details. You will not be able to include family unit member as an accompanying or non accompanying dependant in this application. Please record their details as an other family member. For further or assistance please contact and office of this department" Does this mean I leave them out of this part of the visa or do they fall under another category of whats listed. Many Thanks JD

I was recently granted mine My timeline was - Arrived in Australia November 2016, living in Melbourne on a Working Holiday Visa, me and my fiance Vetasses carried out in June 2017 and passed 4th August for 8 years skill in Film and Video Editing. Applied for 489 in August 2017 with 70/60 points 489 accepted by Tasmania November 6th 2017 and granted a Bridging visa with a week left on the working holiday visa Moved to Tasmania in December Medical carried out In December ( passed with Crohns disease ) Case officer contacted June 2018 Visa granted 2 week ago July 2018natly When I called the department to check waiting times when my employer wanted to extend my contract I was told the wait times for 489's was increased and would defiantly take up to 8 months possibly longer rather than the 6 that used to be advertised.

I got some of the same requests, i think its just a generic thing they send out. they asked me for evidence of AFP clearance.. which was already uploaded, so that suggested to me they haven't read everything I uploaded. they asked for proof of sponsorship too, I just gave them all the same things you have supplied but for for my brother. Work evidence was the same. just uploaded P60s, if they need more things they will just for more ask its not like its your final chance to supply. they cant argue p60s as they are issued by the Tax office.. as log as it has the business name on them. as with certified copies i think its mainly forms of identity that need those.. non of my p60s, invoices or letter from accountants were certified with a stamp. hope that helps.

just google the state lists fella. its all online.

have you looked at skill lists in other states? maybe a path through another state ?

hey folks just to let you know my 489 was granted last week ( Tuesday ) and could not be happier now since we were already living and working full time in Tas, so the tough of having to leave was killing us. My timeline was - Arrived in Australia November 2016, living in Melbourne on a Working Holiday Visa, me and my fiance Vetasses carried out in June 2017 and passed 4th August for 8 years skill in Film and Video Editing. Applied for 489 in August 2017 with 70/60 points 489 accepted by Tasmania November 6th 2017 and granted a Bridging visa with a week left on the working holiday visa Moved to Tasmania in December Medical carried out In December ( passed with Crohns disease ) Case officer contacted June 2018 Visa granted last week July 2018 hopefully this is helpful to some in the start of the process. Thanks for all the help from the forum folks.

at the time of applying for my 489 I was self employed ( for 7 years ) my biggest tip would be to get all your paperwork sorted before you get your skill assessed by the governing body that over sees your particular skill. you will need degree cert and transcript, tax returns, business registration, invoices, client testimonials, a signed letter from your accountant, and proof that it was indeed a full time job which will be shown through various things like tax return, bank statements, expenses, proof of work. with your "obtaining previous tax returns" question your accountant should be able to supply those no problem. if you did the tax yourself you should have these as record ( I think you have to keep them for up to 5 years ) if not, a call to the tax office should put you straight and past returns can be mailed to you. the skill assessment can take up to 2 months to complete so bare that in mind when your planning to get the application started as you will need this first in order to apply. Since moving over to Australia I have since stopped being self employed and gone full time employed as it will help me when I come to apply for the PR. possibly a thought for you? P.S if like me your uni degree isn't in the skill field your work is actually in. you can use another degree along as it is within a related field. for me Camera Operator and film editor, my degree was in Illustration. so being an Art/media degree it was related, so speak with the assessing body to see if you need to do it that way. If your job didn't need a uni degree such as a trade skill, other things can be used. Apprenticeship program, collage corse etc etc - speak to the assessing body. And as always said on here... speak to a certified Visa Agent for advice.

no nothing yet, I submitted a few weeks after you so hopefully I will hear soon. as we are close to the financial year iam hoping to hear something soon.

I'm currently living in Tasmania (launceston) on my bridging visa until my 489 skilled regional visa arrives. (been waiting since November) as said above employment here is a bit hard to come by, I was fortunate enough to have a skilled job (camera operator and film editor) that not many people can do in Tasmania. And with a heavy CV with 10 years worth of history In the field with BBC and Discovery credits I was able to be head hunted by WIN network. So very lucky there. If you do plan on coming over try and find a job beforehand. If your coming over to study. You will also be required to have a certain amount of money in the bank to support you and you will also be restricted on how many hours you can work. So bare that in mind when you calculate your living costs. It is a lovely state and I'm so glad to be here and I wish you all the luck in getting down here. The north has a lot to offer and is also cheaper to live. FYI

any news yet ?

im still waiting. think I submitted 2 weeks after you... so im using you as a time guide ha. hopefully will be soon.

Im not a visa agent but im pretty sure as you are the main applicant the rules mainly apply to you, so if you get a 489 that gives you 4 years in Aus, after 2 years have lapsed you can apply then for a PR visa. for that you will have to prove you have lived in the sate you were nominated by and that you have also worked 1 year full time with in the 2 years of 489. you can travel whilst on a 489 but bare in mind the proof of living and working in the state for (x) amount of time in order to get a PR visa. hope that helps. best contacting a visa agent to discuss your options.

Thanks for your reply Sreeja. I applied on 3rd Nov, 2017. CO contacted me on 13th Jan for additional documents. Still waiting for the grant. But its alright with me because I'm on shore. im surprised I haven't heard from a CO yet since I applied only 10 days after you and you heard from your CO in Jan ?

I rented in Flemington. close to train for a short ride into the CBD very nice and upcoming area.

thanks for the insight Raul.

I have not had a specific request for them. as I haven't had a CO assigned. just that they are on the Immi Account. just checking if its just a formality that they are on there as suggested by Barker. what was a simple question has turned into grilling me about claiming points that shouldn't have, which is 100% not the case at all.

thanks for the helpful response. at the moment everything is orange icons for "recommended" I was just checking if this was the case as when I get a CO I want it all the be 100%

I carried out plenty of research when I filled out the application. I have in no way ever suggested or filled in any application that I have adopted my fiancé or that she has been adopted in any way, so can't see why there is a section for this. I have never claimed the points for English for my self or for my partner. so can see why there is a section I have taken and passed my medical so can't see why there is a section to upload such a document when it says on my immi account "All health examinations required for the specified visa subclass have been finalised. Processing of this person's visa application can now continue." so unsure as to why these sections are on my immi account. for reference since im being asked if I claimed for my English to get 70/60 489 skilled regional visa - 10 points aged 25-32 - 30 points competent English via passport - 0 points Aus qualifications - 0 points highest education degree - 15 points professional year program - 0 points overseas work experience 8 years + - 15 points Aus work experience less than 1 - 0 points partner skills - 0 points designated language - 0 points adds up to 70/60

I haven't claimed the language points or claimed points for my partner. Still scoring 70 points. My main question is if I haven't claimed for them why is there a section for me to upload a result. Is this normal for all immi accounts ? Do I need to upload my passport under that section. Also any idea on the other requests such as custody proof for my fiance? Basically my question is are all these document request just standard for apearing on all immi accounts and not tailored for your specific application.

Sorry it was 70 points I got and I didn't claim the points. This is for a 489 Tasmania.