Nora

4 hours ago, Tiago said:

Hi there,

 

Just to let you guys know that as my company nomination was refused, they decided to appeal and it was done 3 days ago.

Any update I let you guys know

Wishing you all the best and congrats on your newborn. Sending you only good vibes!!!!!

On 13/04/2019 at 22:58, ZULU2000 said:

Hi guys please help,i am on old 457 granted Feb 2016

I have 65 points

Nurse mental health

Currently in perth

I want to do ENS but been with currently employer 2yrs this june ,i did 1yr with another it says 3 years with nominating employer,what are my chances

 

Only for those who were granted a 457 after 19*april*17 should complete 3 years with employer. Those granted a 457 prior to this date are to complete 2years. So, if you hold 457 since Feb 2016 all you need are 2 years. You are eligible for ENS TRT 186. Talk to a Migration agent.

34 minutes ago, Lauraloular said:

Good evening all

I'm just wondering what experience people have had with AFP Police Check Certificates and turn around times?

Keen to hear experiences here.

Thanks

Laura

5-7 business days.

Hey everyone, I have a newborn here! Yay, just letting you guys know that once you get your PR and have a newborn or child into your care, you are eligible to apply for Family Tax Benefit Part B. This one does not have a waiting period. You may check more details on DHS (Department of Human Services). It also states on the ENS 186 section on the DHA website.

Congrats to all getting their PRs! And those waiting, hang in there, your time will come.

18 hours ago, Kiwibayer said:

Hey all, 

 

My visa status currently under "Further Assesment" after I had to supply further documents. 

I'm currently planning to go on holiday outside the country over the Easter break and would, therefore, need to apply for a BVB visa. 

 

Does anybody know if the BVB application would influence the current further assessment? 
Either in a positive or negative way .. 

I believe it doesn't have any impact on your visa process. We have read many stories where applicants travel overseas while their application is being reviewed and even approved. 

Enjoy the Easter Break!

58 minutes ago, VS01 said:

reports of new citizenship rules being discussed in parliament which increase the time on PR to 8 years for citizenship. Even bub will not get citizenship if they will not stay in Aus for 10 years.

Where did you read/see this?

5 hours ago, Andytomas said:

Hi guys, 

Normally police check is valid for 1 year, depending of the country, ok. But 1 year start from the day that we apply or from the day that the documents has been done?

I did my police check in November 2017 and I applied April 2018. 

Should I do it again and send to the immigration?

thanks

From the date the Police Check was issued. So, saying this..your police check expired in Nov 2018.  I would be arranging another one. Do what suits you best. Good luck.

On 01/03/2019 at 09:36, Hex said:

Thanks guys - awesome recognition, although I'm not the only one (@Nora | @boo-yaa just to name a couple).

There are many people here that are way helpful - it's the community and what we are here for.
- To try help make this process a little easier (any way possible). 

Keep up the great work guys - now, lets get some PR's granted!

Thanks Hex!!

21 hours ago, steve 007 said:

Changed from Received to Initial Assessment, what does that mean?

Hi @steve 007You can click on the "?" (question mark) next to your status and check what the status mean. And always check your messages and/or verify with your MA.

Good luck.

Nora

29 minutes ago, LULULALA said:

Hi All,

I have been following this forum for awhile and would like to seek some advice from all fellow visa applicants here. I have applied for ENS 186 DE offshore and my nomination was approved in May 2018 and now pending confirmation on my visa approval. Once my visa approved, my nominated employer would need me to report in within 3 months. My question now is: -

1. Once my visa/pr approved if i decided not to work with this employer, what will happen to my visa?

2. Will it be automatically pull back or is there any rules stating that once visa approved i must start work with the nominated employer within a certain time frame?

3. Or once pr approved, i must be in Aus within a time frame or it will be revoked? What if i delay my entry to Aus?

Thanks in advance and sincerely seek clarification and advice from all.

Hi!

Please find info regarding your questions. You may also consult the webpage.

Resource: Department of Home Affairs (2019), Employer Nomination Scheme Direct Entry, Website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/employer-nomination-scheme-186/direct-entry-stream#About Consulted on: 01 march 2019

It states the following:

Your obligations

@Hex you are awesome mate. Thanks for your support!! Congrats to all getting updates to their visa applications and getting PR granted. 

33 minutes ago, Hex said:

@Nora Thanks for this - i'd still be curious to know where it is that they need us to update all this information (I know it says, via the website and for 1022) but then what - you email it to them / update your application etc. I guess we'll figure it out when we have to  

Through form 1022. And you just post it via mail. A colleague from work has his PR and changed residential address and did what it is written to do on his PR grant letter (which is what I copy/paste to you, check page 3). And now automatically his address has been updated. Now he receives correspondence from the Department to this new address. Don't stress about it.

13 hours ago, sydneyishuk said:

There is definitely no need to update your 'finalized" 186 application on IMMI

The only thing you need to update them with is any changes in passport.

Address does not need to be updated after the Visa has been granted

@Hex @sydneyishuk Actually you fo have to update this info. It is written on you visa grant notice on the last page (see page 3 of your letter) maybe not on the actual immi account but through form 1022.

It reads:

Update us
You are required to tell us about any changes to your details as soon as possible.
These changes may include your name, passport, contact details, address or family
members.
If you do not notify us of your new details, this can have serious consequences for you.
You must do this in writing and can use Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances
(Section 104 of the Migration Act 1958), which is available at www.homeaffairs.gov.au/
allforms
More information: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situation

3 hours ago, Ak101 said:

Hi 

I have applied for 186 DE stream ONSHORE in Nov 2018. I want to move to a new apartment that is closer to work. Is it ok to change the address while application is still under processing? Would it cause any delays of I changed the address and notified immigration of the same. 

Thanks

If you do move, just update your address info via Form 929. And that is it. No dramas at all.

29 minutes ago, Suusz said:

Dont you mean 2018?

Haha yes sorry! Can't help typing 2019! 18 March 2018

10 hours ago, Rhitesh said:

I thing you are  wrong mate  DE has nothing to do with 457 visa , anybody can apply DE if they meet the requirement(skill assessment,3years work experience and employer willing to sponsor)  but for TRT you have to work 2years on 457 visa who visa was grant befor 18april,2017  that’s why they can apply PR even there occupation short term list or remove from list doesn’t matter so who ever going to apply for DE occupation should be on MEdium term list. 

That is what we were discussing: occupation list. From 18/March/2018 the list IS relevant for DE.

3 hours ago, Prad said:

I applied 186 TRT Oct 2018 as a cook which is on STL. As in my knowledge One can apply 186 TRT / DE if got visa before the new rule change 2017 . 

Yes, sorry. Exemptions apply. If you held or had applied for your subclass 457 on 18 April 2017 and are applying under the TRT/DE stream the occupation list does not impact your application.

14 minutes ago, sydneyishuk said:

From March 2018 if you are on the STSOL list not eligible for DE stream

If your occupation is on the STL and you apply 18*March*18 onwards, you are not eligible for EN 186. I just wonder why your MA did not inform you this or the 3y requirement for DE.  

9 minutes ago, sydneyishuk said:

I've heard you must have 3 years experience when applying if you fall short of this you are at the risk of visa being refused.

Yes, when you apply you shall meet the 3 years experience. Check out the website for further information. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/employer-nomination-scheme-186/direct-entry-stream

You must

4 hours ago, boo-yaa said:

I just had a quick look and I don't think there is a waiting period for Child Care Subsidy - so @Cheshireborn will be okay

The waiting period relates to the following:

A four year waiting period applies to:
 Newstart Allowance  Youth Allowance  Austudy  Parenting Payment  Mobility Allowance  Sickness Allowance  Bereavement Allowance  Special Benefit  Pensioner Education Supplement  Farm Household Allowance  Low Income Health Care Card  Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

A two year waiting period applies to:
 Parental Leave Pay  Dad and Partner Pay  Carer Payment.

A one year waiting period applies to:
 Carer Allowance  Family Tax Benefit Part A.

 

Source:
https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/01_2019/website-narwp-post-passage-factsheet-etcom-waiting-period-02-jan-19_0.pdf

@Hex Sorry my bad, child care is not mentioned.. I will ask as well. Thanks @boo-yaa

5 hours ago, Hex said:

mmmh, we were given child care immediately after PR grant. 
- Looking at time lines, we are about 3 months apart, so would be surprised if " Cheshireborn"  has any issues here. 

@hex FYI, changes apply from 01/Jan/2019. You were granted your PR before the changes were made, so you were one of the lucky ones.  So,those who arrived on a PR and granted a PR after 01/01/2019 must wait 1 year for Family Tax Benefit, and other timeframes for any other subsidy. 

2 minutes ago, Div said:

Hi everyone 

i had applied 186 in mid march as a cook . On 28th January requested business documents and my pte result. That's wasn't open. I talked pte centre and they send result to home affairs department. Now immi account shows initial assessment to FURTHER assessment. Business documents pending , it submits by MA this week. 

My question is that why  further assessment is showing on immi account? Is it normal or worrying signs? I'm thinking madly since I have seen... 

????

If you click on the quesrion mark next to your status you will find the following:

1 hour ago, Luis Silva said:

Hey all,

Got the GOLDEN EMAILLLL... I am over the moon

Be positive, LAW OF ATTRACTION, and for sure you will get your GOLDEN EMAIL as well!!!!!!

Thanks a lot for such a positive vibe we got on this forum!

 

Parabens!!!!! 

3 hours ago, maria8999 said:

Guys! It HAPPENED! I just got my PR granted. Nearly 20 months of waiting. It really hasn't sunk in yet. 

This has been BY FAR the most expensive, stressful, rollercoaster journey of my life. My case was quite complicated and there were many hurdles but I did it! If any of you need an MA i can't recommend Carmen & Associates enough. They have always gone above and beyond for me and were just excellent. 

I have spent the last hour on calls to friends and family and I cannot wait to celebrate with everyone. NO work has been done since 3.30

Thanks to everyone on this forum for all of your support, advice and laughs over the many many months. Just know- if you have a complicated case, small business turnover and high-risk occupation and been waiting FOREVER-- there is hope! 

Here's hoping the 2-year-old bottle of Dom Perignon has aged well! 

Thanks again guys and all the best! x


 

Well deserved!!! Congrats Maria!!!!! Enjoy!!!! Haha I stilk have my bottle there..couldn't drink it due to pregnancy haha.. But once baby is out I will do so for sure. All the best!