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Hi. Yes, it was referred to character consideration unit in Melbourne. Obviously, the character testing had been finalized by October upon having received that formal letter about the section 501 document. I don't quite know how significant is 'significant' in relation to the wait time for visa processing. Is it another 8 to 10 months (sigh) after the character testing has been finalized?

I had 65 pts and skilled assessment certified me as ICT Managers NEC. ICT Managers NEC was a very scarce occupation as it was not available in any state except Canberra and Darwin under the SN 190 compatible occupation list. My friends applied with 60 pts (including 5 from nomination state), and they got theirs fairly quick. They lodged exactly the same time as me, and got theirs within 6 to 10 months.

Hi. I lodged a skilled migration state visa subclass 190 on August 2017 against the points test requirement. It's now March 2019 and I haven't received an approval yet, and the immiaccount tab shows that it is in Further Assessment. Last time I received an email from Immi was sometime in October last year in regards to my medical history and some character considerations. Their formal advice letter was to remind me of the potential issues that can result in visa cancellation, although on this occasion they won't refuse my SN 190 visa and will continue to proceed with its processing. I will try to contact the Immigration phone number tomorrow, but they are at most times unable to comment much as they see exactly what I see also and the history of the processing itself. I don't know if it is a rare thing that they would accidentally forget to look at my application that has been waiting in a queue. My friends have already received their approval in 8 months after lodging theirs. Some of them got theirs within 20 days a couple years back. Does any one know what might be the case?

Yea. I guess maybe it wasn't appropriate to post these questions here. I thought generally they may have some expert agents that may provide some generous insightful advice or info according to their past clients.

No, I don't have any criminal records of convictions - for in that case it would be unjust and I would earnestly dispute the matter. I was under some mental health treatment and a history of hospitalization due to some personal family issues that evolved to something more concerning in the community. Nonetheless, the diagnosis of paranoia schizophrenia and formal advice to detach from my parents due to domestic violence and their own mental health issues was generally the best remedy of treatment. Nonetheless, the character testing became considerable upon those medical health basis. I obviously have been quite busy for the past 6 years with study and internship programs, and friends since my last hospitalization roughly 6 years ago.

Dear S M Imtiaz MANNAN FORMAL ADVICE LETTER I am writing about your application for a Skilled - Nominated (Class SN) visa which is being considered by the Department of Home Affairs office at in South Australia. It has come to the department’s attention that you may not pass the Character Test embodied in Australia’s migration law, because of your character. Each visa applicant must satisfy certain character requirements before they can be granted a visa to enter or remain in Australia. Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 (the Act) details certain conduct which may cause an applicant to fail this provision and therefore be refused entry or stay in Australia. Subsection 501(1) of the Act states that the Minister may refuse to grant a visa to a person who does not satisfy the Minister that he or she passes the character test. The character test is defined at subsection 501(6) of the Act. There are a number of different ways, in which a person may not meet the character test. A copy of relevant parts of section 501 of the Act is attached for your information. It is strongly recommended that you read this document carefully. On this occasion your application for a Skilled - Nominated (Class SN) visa will not be refused under section 501 of the Act. The application will continue to be assessed by the Department of Home Affairs office at in South Australia. However you are warned that if you engage in any future conduct that brings you within the scope of section 501, cancellation of any visa that you hold and/or refusal of any future visa applications may then be considered and if so, the fact of this warning may weigh heavily against you. It is also important to note that if you ever make a future application for a visa for Australia or Australian citizenship, or complete an Incoming Passenger Card when entering Australia, you are required by law to disclose all criminal convictions. The consequences of failing to disclose convictions are serious and might include: ✃ refusal of entry to Australia; ✃ refusal of citizenship; ✃ visa cancellation; ✃ removal from Australia; and ✃ criminal prosecution. Client service information We value your compliments, complaints and suggestions. Your compliments let us know where we are performing well and your complaints help us improve our services. Further information on our client service charter and how to make a compliment, complaint or suggestion is available on our website www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about/contact/providefeedback Yours sincerely

Hi. I lodged my state nomination visa application for ACT 190, sometime in mid August of last year. It's been roughly 14 months since I lodged my application, and then I received an email from case officer yesterday and have also attached a copy of it. Can somebody sensibly elaborate or tell me what this letter really means and if anything is leading positively towards a success? I was under a mental health psychiatric treatment about 5 years ago and the diagnosis of the treatment , which was doubtful eventually lead to the treatment being revoked/file closed about 2 years back. Maybe that was the cause of some attention. Extract from section 501 of the Migration Act 1958.PDF