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7 minutes ago, Ovi said:

One question why immi state about the processing time that 

75% application 11 months and 90% 14 months.

So what should I consider 11 or 14 months?

That means that 75% of the cases finalised last month were processed in 11 months, 90% in 14 months and the remaining 10% in less or more than the times quoted. So just think you can hear from them before, during or after that waiting time.

8 hours ago, Jez said:

How many years of experience required for 186 DE?? 1 year or 3 years ???? For Application applied on February 2018

Funny but nearly all the relevant answers to questions are on the Immi website. Have a read! 

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/employer-nomination-scheme-186/direct-entry-stream

2 hours ago, Ovi said:

Does anyone guess how long it may take to approve nomination only, I submitted in August and 186 in October.i know it's too early but still I am counting each single day.

Nobody knows for sure. It is all about luck, priority on occupation, etc. There are people who got nomination approve ages ago and still waiting for visa application to be granted. There are people who within 3-6 months of their nomination application being submitted got approved. So it is really unpredictable. Check the Global Processing time so you can have an idea.

Good luck.

2 hours ago, Kashif.Iqbal said:

hi guys,

i have a query, which application is more quicker 186 TRT or 187 TRT?

Please answer

Go ahead and check the timelines for each on the Immigration's website and give it a thought. Each one of us will only share our experience on Ens 186 and those we have heard. 

1 minute ago, EMcQ said:

Thank you!!  Sadly it's still "received" and the timeline in the mini account online for my application has increased from 10 - 14 months to 11 - 16 months...

I've (hopefully)  updated my signature now!

Stay stong!!! So Direct Entry stream.

Happy Australia Day! Enjoy your long weekend everyone. Hopefully we can hear some good news on Tuesday! 

Stay safe and positive.

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17 minutes ago, EMcQ said:

@fifi186 Silent reader here who has finally registered to post!  I'm still waiting... lodged on 05 March 2018. Fingers crossed soon!! 

Welcome @EMcQ We lodged on the same date. What is your status on your Visa application?

Share your details to upload them on the tracking spreadsheet if you like by providing:

*Occupation  

*Visa date lodged and Nomination date 

*Direct Entry or Transition Stream

*Onshore (In Au) or Offshore

*Status (if known)

*Country or Low Risk/High Risk (if known)

No. Of Applicants

Any update received since lodgement.

Good luck!!!!!!

2 hours ago, Lion said:

Quoting and answering myself here. 

It's fine to send documents and replies through email if you cannot access your online immi account for cases similar to mine.

 

Regarding the medicals have been asked today to redo them anyway. Reason being that these were valid at the time of their request for further information, but are not anymore now that they looked at the papers...

So yeah, even if listed at completed once they request the info you would be better redoing these anyway if are going to expire in a month or two.

 

Please, keep all your prehensile appendages crossed for us... After almost 40 months on a bridge visa we might be getting there!

Praying for you.

54 minutes ago, CD_waiting said:

Wait, are you for real???  That's all it is? 

I thought that surely that if I were to take maternity leave during this wait then that would indicate that my business doesn't "need me"? 

A note to mention that I haven't spoken to my MA about this, but I have just been delaying family planning until everything is resolved to be 100% certain that I don't give the DIBP a reason to reject my application. 

Well, as far as immigration documentation, all you have to do is let them know your circumstances have changed. Buy hey, I am nobody, is best for you to check with an Migration Agent. Do whatever suits you best. Good luck!

52 minutes ago, millie1871 said:

Oh so its just a form? It wont delay the process at all? Thank you so much for the encouragement. 

Yes, you will just have to advice the Immigration Department through form 1022 (Changes of Circumstances) and that is it.

Go for it!!!!! 

16 minutes ago, Jenny1985 said:

Can’t belive another week and nothing! I am close to giving up, so stresssed at work and this is an additional one!

I know. Stay strong..I say this to myself..but sometimes anxiety really gets me!!
 

4 minutes ago, maria8999 said:

I think it is possible. 

My agent uploaded updated police check last week and I'm pretty sure it didn't change. 

Then yesterday she uploaded a few other docs, and clicked that all docs had been submitted and then the date changed. 

You can check - just go to 'attach documents> expand all --- then you can see all files and date uploaded for your application. 

 

Same with us. Our agent uploaded our Police Checks and did not change the "last update date". I wouldn't stress about it.

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3 hours ago, Gighen87 said:

Dear Tiziana, I feel for you and I'm exactly in the same situation, cook 16 june 2017.

Probably you and your husband are tired as I am, I suppose you guys as well found a sponsorship and sacrifice a lot of your life to stay here!

Listen to me, you're not alone

I've worked so many extra hours for disgusting money hungry bastards, I started my job with all the passion and the experience I have and now waiting for my visa to be approved and in those days I became to strongly belive that I'm not going to have a positive outcome at the end of this story for many reasons, lets clarify them:

1 I work for dodgy people

2 Is a shit business and only people on visa and miserables are working there, in fact they abused of sponsorship because is the only way for them to find workers ( god is great, government changed the rules isn't like that anymore) since then no more new cooks/chefs

3 With me, 3 other cooks waiting long time for pr

4 Visas can be refused for different reasons, so even if you are a good,lived in Australia for many years, did everything correctly sure not a criminal ecx they have the power to rejected you because of business nominations for example

5 Cook is not on the long term list, and so far I only seen cook application rejected, not approved

6 Is unbelievably unfair the waiting time, a total joke.I'm suspicious that they don't look at ur application to take time and advantage the business before they rejecting

Would I do the same again?

Absolutely not, but I had a good lesson

So what to do when you know all this things?

I choose to do so, and I will go until the end

Whatever you decide to do just make sure if for the best and the happiness of your family, then you'll win anyway!

Good luck! xx

Well said. Just put your life for now God's/Life's or whoever you believe in hands. Life is beautiful.

Xx

Starting to feel the anxiety now about the visa. We've submitted all requested docs..and this weekend it hits the 28 days the CO gave us to reply. Let's see what happens next. Will it change status...who knows.  

Status: initial assessment

March 2018

Low Risk counties according to MA´s are the ones listed to apply for ETA. All the other countries are High Risk, factors can be because it is more complicated for the Australian Government to access services/investigations with overseas dependencies to check the applicant. It is not  because the citizens of those countries are "good boys/bad boys" or "overstay in Australia". I doubt somebody from Ecuador, Chile, Poland, etc for example has overstayed in Australia (I mean there could be situations, but what would be the percentage compared to those neighbour countries).

And why would it matter for visa purposes? Well..because it can be easier or harder for Immigration to have more info about the person applying for X visa. 

Here is the list of those countries eligible to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). Check the website: https://www.eta.homeaffairs.gov.au/ETAS3/etas.WSA+Winner+2013:+Electronic+Travel+Authority+ETA+and+Integrated+Border+Management+System+IBMSThe

To apply for an ETA online through this website, you must hold a passport from one of the following countries or regions:

• Brunei - Darussalam
• Canada
• Hong Kong (SAR PRC)
• Japan
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Korea, Rep of (South)
• United States.

Just now, Jenny1985 said:

No news-was really praying this would be the week! 

Us too! Still initial assessment. We still got tomorrow.

12 hours ago, kmp said:

Still when i am login in immiaccount and go to view detail option it shows “go to online account “

Same here

4 hours ago, Dlasar27 said:

Hi guys, which one do i choose? 

First one.

50 minutes ago, boo-yaa said:

Yeah, I'm getting the same.

Same.

10 minutes ago, Hex said:

From personal experience, majority of the cases i've seen (80%-90%) that go to "Further Assessment", are all high risk occupations.

- Again, this is only from personal experience (before people jump down my throat ). 

I do know that is is listed on the SSL ocupation list, but wouldn't know if it falls as a "high risk occupation".  Do not know what are the considerations for this. 

1 minute ago, Hex said:

What was your occupation again? (Might want to add the information to your signature )

Yes we'll do. Fruit Grower

24 minutes ago, Hex said:

Not necessarily - the application doesn't always go from Received to Initial Assessment to Further Assessment.

- It could go from Initial Assessment, straight to Finalized (it did with mine).  

Omg Hex, hopefully that is the case..hehe. 
Oh well, I will keep you guys posted.

Congrats to everyone getting there grants! that 5 months waiting time...geez I was like "wow". So happy for you guys, I cannot imagine the feeling!!!

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Hi there!!

So, we have submitted all requested information (nom: payslips summary, etc and visa app: Up to date home country police check). Now let's wait how long it will take to process. As mentioned on past posts, the requested was made on 29 Dec 18; company submitted their paperwork on the 9th Jan and we submitted our paperwork yesterday. 

Status: Initial Assessment , let's see if the status changes or remains the same

Have a nice day!!!!!!
N

9 hours ago, bigbro said:

Thanks nora! 

Just a quick concern if it is already initial assessment it does mean my nomination is approved?

thanks guys!

Not necessarily. Mine (for example) is also showing 'Initial assessment', and nomination is still pending. It might mean you've been assigned a case officer and they are checking on documentations provided and/or requesting for more info; like in your case.

Why don't you ask your company (or whoever is dealing with your visa) if the nomination has been approved.

4 hours ago, bigbro said:

hi guys just get initial assessment and requesting police clearance from qatar which I worked before do you have any idea how to from there urgent. thank you for you help.

good news coming soon!