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On 08/01/2019 at 07:14, Raul Senise said:

Are you aware that on a bridging visa C, you cannot apply for a bridging visa B if you need to travel or leave Australia?

Raul, If I withdraw my student visa does it mean I can work full-time since I am only waiting for 190 to be granted?

19 minutes ago, Raul Senise said:

Are you aware that on a bridging visa C, you cannot apply for a bridging visa B if you need to travel or leave Australia?

I am. They have reminded me regarding this too and I have cancelled my trip to nz in march.

On 31/12/2018 at 01:43, VERYSTORMY said:

I have seen student visas recently taking 12 months. All of the processing times are very erratic 

I had a discussion with migration agent and they tell me to just lodge that 190 and I will be granted a bridging visa C in which I did this morning.

Once I get a bridging visa C I can withdraw my student visa and bridging visa C will still be under effect.

The next question is why didn't I get a bridging visa C as soon as I lodged my 190? Will it take a few days?

18 hours ago, VERYSTORMY said:

I would take some professional advice as you risk the 190. There is a principle you can only hold one visa at a time, so, if your 190 were granted then the student visa, the student visa will cancel the 190. 

11 hours ago, rammygirl said:

Second this. It could get messy.  Worth paying for an agent to assess your particular situation and plan a way forward.

Thank you guys! Unfortunately they are closed until january but I will contact them. But isn't safe to say my student visa will come first? It usually takes a month whereas 190 visa might take more than 6 months

Hi everyone!

I am really happy that finally I got an invitation to apply for 190 visa!

However I have a problem; three weeks ago I lodged a student visa just to buy time as my 485 visa had expired. I have done medical check up and now am waiting for my student visa to be granted (I am on Bridging Visa A at the moment).

1. My question is that should I just lodge 190 visa now? I heard that it's not a good idea to withdraw that student visa and just leave it as it is. 

2. Assuming that I lodge 190 visa and my student visa comes first does it mean I can only work 20 hours a week until I get my residency?

Your reply would be much appreciated! I am happy to answer any questions too!

1 hour ago, Gwatson said:

We lodged EOI 190 for South Australia 13 weeks ago (end of august). Their website says processing time is 10 weeks. If it was a definite no, would we know by now?! And if the occupation is full, are there ever an extra invitations sent out? Please help!

Do you have to lodge an application to SA website too? It has been 20 weeks for me since I lodge an EOI but I only knew that I needed to notify victoria via liveinmelbourne.com 2 weeks ago

On 02/08/2018 at 09:01, WizardofOz2018 said:

So I received my invitation to apply today, so pleased, just on 12 weeks. Now the next phase begins. This forum is so useful in understanding the process and seeing others in similar situations. Thank you. 

Congratulations! When you submitted an EOI did you also lodge an application to liveinmelbourne.com.au straight away? Or you waited for an invitation first?

On 16/11/2018 at 07:51, Raul Senise said:

All States are being difficult with 190 invites due to the many applicants who came before you who ignored their obligation to live in the sponsoring State. 

You may want to explore the 489 option, as you may have more chance of being issued an invite.

But I think I should have lodged my application to liveinmelbourne.com earlier rather than just submitting an EoI

I meant 74 hours fortnightly

Hi there,

I am really frustated at the moment. I have lodged an EOI for 190 (VIC) in June 2018 with 70 points but haven't got an invitation yet. I am a registered nurse currently working 74 hours a week.

My 485 visa will expire next week therefore I am going to lodge a student visa just to buy time.

Two weeks ago I submitted an application through liveinmelbourne.com without getting an invitation first. I called them and they told me it might take 12 weeks.

I am just wondering if there is a major delay in Victoria regarding 190 invitation due to the new rule on 10 September 2018. Anybody in Victoria got an invitation between September and November?

It has been almost 20 weeks with 70 points (65+5) for me under registered nurse but still haven't heard anything. Anybody on the same boat?