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Caution: So, it seems there is a potential resolution to this issue after all. Sometimes it takes multiple calls to the helpline, but patience is they key here. A word of warning. Don't take this info as gospel, do run it past someone with more knowledge in this area, and be aware of the possible consequences. I'll try to summarise. The 3 year extension cannot be lifted from individual accounts. You can make a request to cancel your existing 489 visa. Option 2 is a possible way forward for anyone who is in the following categories: Has an existing Bridging Visa A/B related to an 887 application which has already been lodged and the holder has since moved to a non regional area (if no conditions on the Bridging Visa A/B and that same Bridging Visa is live and in effect until the 887 decision). As the extension has the effect of reinstating the original 489 and all previous conditions, the visa holder could consider a request to cancel the 489 via their Immi Account (can take up to 6 weeks to process). The Bridging Visa relating to the 887 should remain active, thereby returning the visa holder to the same position they were in before the extensions granted on 18/02/2022. Has an existing Bridging Visa A/B (with no conditions) related to an 887 application, but not yet in effect until proposed end date as per their original grant letter, and as detailed within the Bridging Visa A Notification letter. Even more caution should be applied here. The aim is not to jeopardise the prospects of the 887 being successfully granted. The 887 application has pre-requisites including work and residential requirements. The decision officer may also require that the 489 Visa Grant letter and conditions are also respected and complied with in full. In this scenario, should you decide that the bridging visa is your preferred option, do not consider requesting cancellation of your 489 until after your initial obligations and conditions have been adhered to. That would normally mean staying within the designated areas for the entire duration of the original 489 before taking advantage of the lesser or zero restrictions as listed in your Bridging Visa A. 489 visa holders should not be moving to non designated areas unless authorised to do so. This solution suits those who may have already anticipated making a move as soon as their original 489 expired but may have been caught up in trap of the 489 extension and it's unintended consequences. However, please seek professional advice rather than consuming info from a non qualified person on an internet forum. Hopefully this info helps or offers potential comfort for those who have been shaken up in the past week. Further reminder - When in the Immi Account - do remember it's the 489 visa we are talking about, not the 887 application. Do not under any circumstances get confused. Given the current 887 processing times, you do not want to reset the clock here, nor terminate your Bridging Visa which is live due to the 887 application and suffer the consequences that such action would bring.

I had 4 days, a long weekend, in Auckland during Feb 2020. There was no travel restriction in place and exemption was not applicable. Still been granted an extension against my wishes. 887 lodged in 2020, I did not need an extension to the 489 and want this reversed back to the agreed expiry date and subsequent bridging visa A that had no conditions. Still no official notification of this costly extension, only by self checking VEVO are you aware of the alteration at this time. Seems like possible unintended consequence despite the ministers best intentions. Cant get anyone to listen unfortunately. There seems no way to bring individual cases to attention and quickly so.

It's true and I have absolutely no idea as to why they have not excluded those who have already applied for an 887 visa (decision pending) from this bulk update. My 489 has been extended for another 3 years, despite submission of an 887 late 2020. I do not want this extension, nor will anyone remove this. My bridging visa, just about to be activated (as granted at 887 submission time), has no restrictions/conditions, but the 3 year extension contains all the restrictions of the previous visa, which of course has been honoured in full. Who is in a position to resolve? - The dept won't even speak about my case, only in general terms and all they would reiterate is to review the website, that explains the extension.

Your application for sponsorship will be determined according to the rules at the time of submission. You should have no worries if everything else is in order. For others it's important to note that any EOI should not be front loaded with future projections, i.e. you cannot anticipate an IELTS score of 9 and claim 20pts until you are able to verify such a score. It's not worth the risk of having a visa application refused due to misleading information. The EOI guidelines are pretty clear on this.

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