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  1. Hex
    @Vsh Is there a question here? I noticed you added a confused emoticon. Let me know what about and i'll try help explain further.
  2. Hex
    @Vsh If they pick it up now, they will likely send you a s56, requesting an updated / renewed passport. The application would then be put on hold until the document is uploaded and verified with them (we had a similar issue but were able to get the passport JUST in time). Good luck!
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    @Anna Amrit This is like asking "How long is a piece of string". I'm afraid no one can answer this accurately for you. A VISA application has many factors that are unique to the individual making the request and hence, it all depends on the application / character reference / medicals etc. My suggestion would be to apply for your visa (if you'd like) - you can apply for nomination and visa at the same time and hope for the best. Good luck!
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    @Prlife Questions like this, so soon after receiving PR always make me concerned and wonder what the real motivation behind the visa was. To answer your question: There is nothing legal that says you cannot leave your job once the visa is approved, on the basis that everything is above board and the employers don't have an issue with it. - If your employers have an issue with it and lodged a complaint with the department, stating that you never had intentions of staying with them once approved then your case will be investigated and your visa can be overturned (from memory, there was one person this happened to on this forum). - If however, you and your employer are happy for you to resign and move on, then yes - you'd be able to do this without any repercussions from the department. It's only when your sponsor has an issue with it, do they have an option to open a case. Personally, knowing that a company has gone through the effort in sponsoring you and spending the time and effort in doing the same, I think it's only fair to "pay back the gratitude" by sticking it through, at least until there's an issue or you guys can leave amicably.
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    @restaurant.manager My best opinion would be to confirm with a registered MA. - This is why I've not commented on this post (I don't do it for any other reason than wanting to avoid giving incorrect advise), hence, there are people out there that know more in this area. Sorry I couldn't be more useful.
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    @Swoop From memory, it was the "general accountant" and only recently due to the high amount of people coming in on same. - This is also why the points for this occupation (on the 190) have changed (increased).
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    @Swoop This list is never easy to find, they deliberately bury it deep in the web. To answer your question, no - i don't know the link or have it off-hand. If I spend some time, I could possibly find an official one but yeah, from experience, I know a few occupations (from the past), that are on that list; - namely: Cooks / Chefs, Restaurant managers, some accountants and a bunch of others.
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    @Dkumar93 Welcome to the group. Being in what immi call a "high risk" occupation, the timelines do jump for Restaurant managers. Here's hoping yours is quicker than others. Best thing to do is not set any expectations and do not compare your application to anyone else's.
  9. Hex
    @MELBOURNE2011 This sounds interesting, care to elaborate of the story? As for your question: No, you cannot work for / with anyone else whilst on a sponsored visa (not without them first taking over the sponsorship). You also cannot work at multiple places. - Basically, the condition of a sponsored visa is that you need to remain working for the company who sponsored you. If you leave, the visa is cancelled (unless you leave to another company who is willing to take over the sponsorship - in which case the visa lifetime restarts). This includes any other "additional" work.
  10. Hex
    @187 chef Must be a long investigation. Are you sure they haven't concluded it and just have't told you / your company anything?
  11. Hex
    @187 chef Ok great, so then there's your answer
  12. Hex
    @187 chef Welcome to the forum - I strongly suggest you read through some of the previous pages in this forum - there are many discussions on this. In short, there is Expected waiting times to use as a guide, however, as many here have found - they are not very dependable / accurate. So anywhere from 1 day to 2.5 years
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    @Swoop If you're referring to the spreadsheet then it's likely an error - that spreadsheet is done on a best effort approach and I don't think it's maintained much nowadays. - The official statuses are that which I'm sure you've seen online (immi website).
  14. Hex
    @Dian Unfortunately, this is like asking "how long is a piece of string" - no one can answer this accurately. Some cases (if the CO does not request anything else) have amazing turn around time (complete within 1-3 months), others, as you'll notice from here can take upwards of 2+ years. - Everything is case and CO dependent. If you wanting figures, your best bet is to use the current processing times, however, they are not always (rarely) accurate. My suggestion, would be to hold on and try not obsess about it (easier said than done, I know).
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    @Mohammad A reminder that the 3 year full time experience has not always been the case. Depending on when the 457 was granted and the PR applied for - they may be able to skip this requirements, meaning they could apply for DE at any stage of the process (I was in a similar situation as I was running 2 visa's at the same time).
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    @Mohammad This has been answered numerous times in this thread - you'd need to go back a few pages though, so i'll summarize for you; - No, you don't need to (by law) stay with your employee once the visa is granted however; - If you leave the employer and they feel you shouldn't have or haven't "served your time", they could open a case with the immigration department, stating that you never had any intentions on staying on after visa approval. - If they can justify that and generate a case, you could have your visa overturned and cancelled (I've only heard of one such case). My suggestion: - The employer has gone through the effort to sponsor you and get you into the country, spend the extra time and honor your deal. If you have to leave them discuss things with your employer and ensure you leave on good terms - this is always the best approach anyway.
  17. Hex
    @MerryPumpkin Yes. Once you get PR, you are eligible for CCS (Child Care Subsidy). We applied for it immediately and got some back pay from the government (which was a nice addition). - The amount you allotted is all income dependent now (there's a sliding scale - topping at ±$350k p/a from memory). A friend of mine was able to get CCS before their PR was granted, however, I still don't know how as I tried and was told it's not possible (I saw my friends payments, so it was official - just not sure how). My suggestion; wait till you receive the grant then apply (you can do this online) immediately. The system works really well! Good luck!
  18. Hex
    @Jai In this case, it's likely that it was a document or documents related to your nomination (company documents). - As if it was documents related to you they would have likely asked you to produce what was required.
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    @Jerita Sorry mate, but when in doubt - please don't give incorrect advise. If you're on a valid 457 visa - travelling in and out of AUS is fine, with no limitations (outside of the obvious) - there is nothing about emergencies etc. - Don't mean to pick on you, just feel if you're not sure rather don't comment - might cause unnecessary confusion.
  20. Hex
    @Mang This is a real tough question to answer, as all CO's are different. 1. They ask a range of questions (not from a script) but typically: Your role / pay / length of work. There have been a few posts in the past that have added to this list, you'd need to search for them I'm afraid as the list varies. 2. They call back when they are ready. 3. If only we knew the answer to this question. No one can answer this. Can take 1 day and go up to 2 years (it's dependent on too many factors to know). If you don't lie you'll have nothing to get caught out about and have nothing to worry about. Good luck!
  21. Hex
    @JPJ Applications in "further assessment" can and have taken much longer in the past i'm afraid. - Although not very helpful, I've seen "further assessment" applications get a response within 10 days, and others take up to 2 years (once case in this forum).
  22. Hex
    @kzzz This sounds really worrying... 1. There was a new legislation made a while back (no, I don't have a link to it right now) where it was decided that an application can be rejected by the department if it does not have all required documentation (this is in an attempt to lower the queue and waiting times, it also means more money for the government). I wonder if this is what's happened here? - It's unlikely they "made a mistake". 2. If this was 4 months ago, then it's likely that you're currently illegally in the country, as your visa would have expired, allowing you 21 days to leave the country. - If this is the case and you have no bridging visa, then this will be a bigger concern / issue. 3. There is a contact number for the department, been mentioned in this channel many times (131 881), however, I wouldn't hold out too much hope of helpfulness. If this turns out to be a valid refusal (which i suspect), you may have a case to sue / claim damages from your MA, however, I'm not sure how helpful that would be as you'll likely need to be on soon to be leaving flight out of the country - before immigration come knocking. Sorry to hear about the news, please keep us posted.
  23. Hex
    @fifi186 All correspondence and feedback is averaged at (what they say) is 28 working days. You're lucky if you get anything back sooner than this and it's typically longer. - The averages used to be around 30-40 days, but that was on a s56, not sure on correspondence.
  24. Hex
    @Vee Shah This one is still unclear (no one has ever asked their MA this) However, from my experience and others mentioned here, I don't think they know anything about this. - As long as you don't make any changes (strongly suggest you don't - rather go through your MA) and only use it to view your process / status, everything should remain anonymous.
  25. Hex
    @Vee Shah haha, why do you need updates everyday Personally, I'd suggest you try avoid it but I can completely understand - I myself would try limit myself to looking twice a day. Create / login to your Immi account --> Import application --> Enter the required details (TRN number from your bridging visa and Passport details) --> import. NOTE: This will only import and you'll only have access to see details of your Visa application, nothing to do with the nomination application (this contains company finances and hence, updates of same are only available to your MA and company on request). Good luck!
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