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2 minutes ago, Alibaba said:

Really !! My MA is telling me a different story. He is saying this isn't a positive sign. This is just the visa application. Nomination has nothing to do with it. 

Im 90% positive.

Also think about how many times people have had their nomination and visa approved at the same time. LOTS. They obviously just wanted to confirm a few details that were not clear perhaps and then once that had been sorted, they opened your file and saw your AFP needed updating. I see no cause for concern at all as long as everything is above board and genuine. 

i get you are worried as I would be too. Completely irrational to think the worst outcome (I do this everyday atm) but I honestly think as an independent party you have zero to worry about as long as its all kosher.

3 minutes ago, Alibaba said:

Thanks mate. That's what I thought but have not heard any case like that. Most of the cases immi approved the nomination and asked for the AFP. I guess mine is the first case they hold the nomination and requested AFP for the visa. Strange !!

No we have seen it before I think! Awesome to see someone from June and in Sales /Marketing. Lets hope they turn it around quickly for you.

6 minutes ago, Alibaba said:

Can someone explain me how this works ??

Nomination Applied 1/06/17

Visa Applied 1/06/17

Sales & Marketing HR 3 people

01/05/18 CO rang my employer and verified few details 

03/05/18 Received email from Immi for the new AFP request. 

They have not approved my nomination and yet they are working on my visa file.

i am confused a bit. How come my nomination has not been approved and Immi is working on my visa. The only document asked was new AFP that has been submitted on 15/05/2018.

 

 

Not to worry mate, they are probably just going to confirm your nomination and your visa in one go. Thats a good thing!

It will happen very soon. Get the champagne ready

1 minute ago, canuck64 said:

congrats, but is recruitment consultant really that in demand...this whole thing is a crap shoot! 

They are taking recruitment consultant off soon I think! Outrageous.

Congrats anyway.

2 minutes ago, Navsandy said:

Hi guys 

I m another silent reader. I apply for 186 as cook trt 4 april 2017 and got nomination approved 8 march 2018 and they ask for documents which i provide by 28 march 2018 and co ask further requst 19 april . I provide that docs on 10 may till now nothing

 

Congrats. You will be getting it very soon. Little more patience and you will be there

11 minutes ago, pzuk said:

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you then!

Thank you

Im going to get mine next week. I can feel it #pma

1 minute ago, Ullu said:

Hi guys 

happy days 

my PR approved today 

cook trt nsw pse 

26th June 2017 applied both applications 

Congratulations! You must be very relieved.

Enjoy your new life!

45 minutes ago, Mohammed said:

I can't able to check my nomination file but I can check my visa file. Its there is any possibility to check nomination file also. Thanks. 

No only your employer/MA

I thought you were male too @bradfordshaha! No idea why!

Great post

4 minutes ago, markix said:

ok, how do I get that? please give me more details, thanks!

Its on your confirmation email if you did it yourself. If not ask your MA for it. Simple!

51 minutes ago, ring3018 said:

Well he can’t say that 7000 in 190,000.

190,000 is the numbers combined partner visa, skilled migration, employer sponsored etc... 189, partner visa can basically live anywhere. 489,190 can live depend on their state sponsored but even so, they can live in Melbourne or Sydney as well.

In 2017-2018, the actual number of pp get approved for 186-187 is only 25,000-35,000. But you can work in big cities with 186 and 187 employer sponsored is only 10,000-15,000. So in my opinion, 7,000 is kind of acceptable.

Agreed but he didn't say 186/187 only did he.

They could change the whole visa system for all we know to be more strategic. It probably needs it if im honest.

1 hour ago, khan010 said:

someone changed the spreadsheet again. I don't understand why?

Why what's happened?

5 minutes ago, Toots said:

Some of the regional towns are very nice and could offer a good standard of living (IF you have a job there) compared to the large cities.

Absolutely! Thinking about it myself. I guess the whole point of the regional visa is to grow the economy in those areas. More people and therefore more investment and job creation. Its a good thing.

2 minutes ago, Garry-88 said:

I sort of agree with this to be honest. Regional means regional otherwise its pointlesss! 

1 minute ago, Katepip said:

Looks pretty dark huh?! I’ve got an Australian partner so De facto will be my back up plan.

Just want to see how long I can stick it out before jumping on the next one.. been waiting for 14 months already so I might as well give a couple of more.

any news on yours @Bellabonkers??

Lucky you have a defacto as a back up!

Who has some good news? Any silent lurkers got the golden email maybe? 

Preference for marketers

24 minutes ago, Katepip said:

I applied in March 2017, my colleague in June. I’m DE and he’s TRT.

We are now the only ones working, we don’t have any apprentice or any Australian staff.

New owners and the business is at a big loss atm. They can’t even afford paying our holidays.. and they’ve fired everyone to save money. But losing instead.

I’m afraid our visas will be refused.. what do you guys think?

Doesn't sound great based on what we have seen but you may get lucky. If your employer went through all the necessary steps trying to employ Australians then that would help...but the financials don't sound good

18 minutes ago, MilaMocha said:

If that's the case (the numbers were changed based on previous month processing time - factual), they could as well drop. Could have been a difficult month as in too many not decision-ready applications, the CO waiting for additional documents for too long, other issues with the applications, etc. Will see.

Yeah I agree. I wasnt saying it will increase as per my original post (factual).

2 minutes ago, MilaMocha said:

The processing time was yet again extended today, we can only hope it was done for the last time.

It will change every month unfortunately. See 186 thread.

9 minutes ago, W4V said:

@deepak1986 Thank mate

Im not sure his advice is correct. Check with a migration agent.

5 minutes ago, pzuk said:

So I just called my MA. Was pretty annoyed about the increase (yet again) in time guidelines, so asked them how long people are actually taking on average and just general info

They said reason it's increased in timing is due to how long it's taken to process people in the last month, and also to cover themselves a little as for some reasons all applications made prior to June 2017 are taking a long time, longer than predicted, whereas applications made after June 2017 are having quicker turn arounds as a generalization

Don't know if this reassures anyone or not, but here to pass on info I got

 

Zoe

Thanks Zoe. I wonder why the pre--June 17 applications are taking so long....

I guess it could be:

1. Misjudged the scale and volume of that came in once the changes were announced

2. There are more dodgy applications submitted due to people trying it on before the visa changes

3. They are being tougher on those who have grandfathering arrangements to reduce the net migration number who have reduced restrictions compared to the people who have applied under the new conditions

BUT IM GUESSING!

1 minute ago, NJB said:

2 x DE 186 Marketing Specialists, LR (UK), small employer, been waiting since July 2016.

That isn't a typo ... TWO THOUSAND AND SIXTEEN.

No updates, no requests for information, and all required docs have been uploaded (including updated police clearances after the old ones expired)

Jesus. Awful

1 minute ago, Bellabonkers said:

YEP!!!

 

And the worst part... being scared to go on holiday or leave the county whilst you are on bridging visa - in case you are refused whilst you are away and can't get back in!

I am actually a prisoner...

You can officially call me a POM!

Haha. Yep! Me too.

This process is so bad.

7 minutes ago, Tania said:

Guys, for your information. 

So this means processing time is based on the facts of last months.

Right so the numbers are basically just an average of how long people have waited in that particular month of processing.

In other words a number is generated based on each monthly batch and is not based on any meaningul algorithm or calculation.

Basically its meaningless.