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@yoginkumarpatel1 this is still early (only 3 months) and can be expected with some cases. My suggestion is to be patient and wait, it'll change over time. Good luck!
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@Rafi You will always need to provide a police clearance - it's a requirement. When you actually action it, is up to you. (Too early and they might request another one - if the application takes a long time || Too late and you might waste time with them stopping your application until there's one submitted). My suggestion / opinion would be to submit the visa application with a clearance - however, understand it might expire by the time they get to the application.
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@restaurant.manager Sounds as though they've made a "Suggestion" to the Australian government to put the occupation in the priority list. The only issue I have with this is: 1. There is no proof that this is factually correct - is there an equivalent article of proof from a reliable / government source (this is a TikTok video)? 2. Based off what was said, this was simply a suggestion - nothing else, including no indication on if this will be taken forward to get a final decision (from any department of immigration). So, although it would be great if this happened for all occupations (in an ideal world), based off the video attached, I have no other comments than what was listed above. - There are too many fake news stories / people that take advantage of others in tough situations out there, for me to believe what I see in a posted TikTok video (no offence meant). Best of luck for this.
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@Oscar1988 You've asked this a few times with no response now - it might be worth contacting an agent to get professional advise as this is an important question (in my opinion) and one that might affect your application / visa. Also, you could then come back and tell us what the results of the query are
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@Oscar1988 honestly, I have no idea what would happen in this situation - although I am curious to hear and find out more. I suspect you'd either be granted an extension or would need to come back onshore until the visa status is finalized. Not having any background on this (forgive the ignorance), I do wonder why you'd not just come back onshore (closer to the October deadline) anyway. It seems you've been waiting a long time already - surely the process is nearly at it's end?
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@Nora93 Hi Nora! There is no law that states you "have to stay with the employer" once you have received your visa - however, there is a moral obligation. Remembering that the employer is the reason you got a sponsorship and ultimately, how you get to stay in the country. Personally, I would discuss this matter with your employer and come to an agreement, if they're happy for you to leave / work less hours, then great, win-win situation. The only time this (2 years working with same employer) becomes and issue is if you get a visa, leave the company and the company then files a complaint with immigration - stating you never had any intention on staying with them at the time of sponsorship - this is when immigration could open an investigation. I've only heard of this successfully happening once. I would just make sure you and the employer are happy with the situation and then end thing (or change contract) with both parties happy. - It's unlikely immigration wouldn't get involved - unless you have a really upset employer.
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@Micgeo This sounds like a completely different request to the one mentioned - where they require proof of occupation still exists. I'm not sure what impact being stood-down would have, however, my assumption would be that they would consider that to be the same level as "work without pay" and not count that towards the amount of permanent work you've had. If you are still employed full-time (now) and no-one else who was an Australian citizen had lost their job then you should be fine. Again, this is just my thoughts on the matter and I could be wrong - seek professional advice, if needed. Regardless, you'd need to provide the above requested information to Immigration. I would include any period of unpaid and when it started again (when you were no longer stood-down) so that they can see there was just a "break" and nothing official. Good luck!
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@restaurant.manager I'm afraid I have no comments on this - I have no idea on the internal immigration process and when / if ever they plan to focus on hospitality occupations.
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@bluejazz thanks for the clarification - does that mean you're still employed and getting paid from the same company? - If yes: You are still a tax resident and would have to follow the standard tax procedures - If no: Then the tax would be my last concern as your PR application no longer be valid / have any chance of getting approved. Regarding Tax, you'd likely still have to submit for the time that you were getting paid / paying taxes. Please remember to read my disclaimer - if needed - seek professional advise.
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@TJP578 you're still within the waiting period (even if it was outside the period, you'd have little choice) - If there are others that have had results / feedback it wouldn't mean much as there are many forums out there where other cases get action that we don't hear about here. Other cases can't really be compared with - each case is unique. As unfortunate as it may be - there's little you can do but wait and hope I'm afraid.
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@bluejazz this sounds weird. So if you're not in AUS and don't have PR - how are you still on a payroll? Are you still working fulltime / hired at a company in AUS? - I'd assume if you are on a payroll, receiving an income you'd be considered a tax resident and have to pay / claim tax. However, if you're not getting paid or are not in a fulltime role then I'm not sure how it is that you're applying for a PR, unless it's via a DE stream?
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@Divya please review and check the latest expected waiting periods from Immigration. Although they can't always be trusted, it should help in providing a rough ETA. Having waited only ~4.5 months from visa application , I suspect you're still far away from hearing from them - however, I could stand corrected. Could be today, could be in 12 months time - who knows. Have patience and good luck!
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@AJ_Lewie "Wait time now says 5- 12 months " <-- if this is the case, then you're still within the time frame I'm afraid, you'll just have to wait it out. Good luck
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@CPY I'm afraid this has been asked many times here and has yet to be answered, no one would be able to accurately predict when things will change / improve for select occupations. If it helps, there are many (in this forum alone) who are in your exact (and worse / longer waiting periods) situation.
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@TheFinanceGuy This is a great question and one that I was contently and still am looking for answers to (exact clarity on the process). What I can tell you is that, after being on this forum (and many others) related to this topic (migration and all things VISA"s has become a hobby of mine), I've still not found / come across a single clear answer to this question - it seems either there is no exact "process" being followed, or if there is, no one knows or has shared it. Although frustrating, what I have found is that once lodged, your case will be viewed and actioned - the question is all about when! I've seen cases take 1 day to over 2.5 years (excluding appeals, which can take longer). There's been many of the same thoughts regarding how each case is unique and you can never compare your to anyone else's, no matter how similar (too many individual factors at play, including but not limited to police / character checks, country of origin, living history etc.). I can't tell you the amount of times I've seen the "My case is exactly the same as a friend of mines and he/she got their visa, why am I still waiting" - "exactly the same" is never the case, for the reasons mentioned. In my case, I ended up waiting for close to 12 months for my visa, some of this was due to having 2 separate case officers work on my case, each requesting different s56 documents, which was annoying (this is where I learnt that it's not guaranteed for you to have the same CO work on your case from start to end - even more annoying) for an occupation that is now actually getting responses really quick (sub 5 months) - just the luck of the draw again, I guess? In short - I hope someone can answer your question accurately and not in a vague manner (there's plenty of that around) but from my past experience in this area, I wouldn't bet money on that happening. What helped me get passed the wait (might not work for everyone / use it, don't use it) was to expect the worst and hope for the best (I expected a 2 year wait and hoped for a 5 months turn-around). Enjoy the ride, try not get too worked up about things and know your time will come (regardless of good or bad news). All the best!
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@Divya A simply Google search should help with this - although I'm not certain it looks (and reads) as though it's highly recommended. Google search: https://www.google.com/search?q=186+de+is+labour+market+testing+mandatory&rlz=1C1CHBF_enAU843AU843&oq=186+de+is+labour+market+testing+manda&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j33i160.7759j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Results: Results from Immigration site (also found from a Google Search): https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/labour-market-testing Hope that helps.
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Anyone here do their citizenship test in Sydney during December? If so, have you heard anything about a ceremony yet? - I'm likely pushing my luck but was hoping what they said was accurate (I'd get a date for the 4 of use - wife and 2 children, within 3 months). It has to be within 12 months, so at least we have that
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@raza12345 where are you situated? Salary ranges are different for each state - if you're in Sydney for example, that rate, with that title - would be less than the average rate from my knowledge.
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@Nora93 from memory it's been mentioned here on this forum before (you'd need to dig back into threads) and was mentioned to me from my MA at the time. None of which was confirmed, hence, I cannot guarantee it's actually a thing (maybe just a "rule of thumb").
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@Pr2021 My son had 2 tests. First one - general medical for 1 year old. Application took long and he turned 2 years old (at which stage they need a TB test). I was requested to go back and do JUST a TB test. This was done and results were uploaded. So in all, we did 2 tests for him, the general first, then he turned 2 years old and had to go back for the TB test.
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@Riki Would be helpful to others if you added your timeline to your signature. Can find this here: https://www.pomsinoz.com/settings/signature/
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@Dkumar93 I know it can be frustrating - I had to wait for nearly 12 months (which you're coming up to). I learnt and was told (many times) that calling the department rarely solves anything but add frustration... Apparently if you call and your case is older that two times the expected wait time posted online, then they can look into your case and provide reasons (never confirmed) - other than that, I've seldom heard any good outcomes from calling the department. Good luck!
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@Pr2021 we did our exams with 2 (young) children and the results also came back at different times to each others - mine came first, then my wife and both children later. - All in all it took ±5-7 days (there was a weekend included) before it reflected in the system, so I wouldn't worry about this. NOTE: It's worth noting that my son's medical never came through to the Immi system and only after calling and explaining this to the department, did they look into why it was never captured. It ended up never showing but they had it on their system so there was nothing I needed to do. PS - I had to do 2 medicals for my son (unrelated to the above story), as the first one was before he was 2 years old and at 2 years old they are needed to be tested for TB (from certain countries) and hence, when my application took longer than expected, we were required to go get another test for that. I don't think you need to worry, if there's concern they will call you. Good luck!
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@restaurant.manager as mentioned, "I've also heard from more than one source" - one of which was when I was waiting and called in - the Immigration consultant told me that's "typically how they base priority". It's possible he was referring to his own "priority", however, as mentioned, not many people (including me) really know how they work.
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@andrewajp002 I had my interview / test on the 10th December and they asked for the following of all applicants (my children were included): 1. Passport 2. Birth certificate 3. Drivers license (which needed to have my correct address, else I needed proof of address) I took an entire file of certified documents (to be safe) and that's all I was asked for. Good luck!
