ACT June 2017

5 hours ago, DD in Oz said:

Hi ACT June 2017,

Thanks so much and Yes! I'm really grateful and count my blessings..

Please stay positive! Your visa grant will be on the way soon! 

All the best! Cheers!

Thank you DD. Merry Christmas.

3 hours ago, Amy1001 said:

Hey Guys I'm a silent follower of this group, I wanted to share my timeline and remind you all that your day will come, it's been a long hard wait but for us the wait is finally over...

My partner applied for 187 visa and I am a partner on his visa:

RCB, Nomination and 187 DE visa applied: 9 Mar 2017 - All documentation uploaded (including police checks and medical checks)

RCB approved: 3 Apr 2017

Visa granted (No extra docs requested as we always kept this up to date): 12 Dec 2018

Occupation: Accommodation and hospitality manager - NSW

We never imagined this day would come but just into our 21st month since application it finally has. I wish you all the best of luck in your applications - trust me I know it's a long and very unsure wait but the relief you will one day feel will be the most elated and fantastic you will ever feel. This forum has really helped us to get through the tough times, I hope this will give some of you a little bit of hope too. 

 

Congrats Amy. I am so happy for you. Please did you update your Medicals as well? My MA told me I cant update my Medicals until Immi requests for it. I have updated all other docs.

3 hours ago, DD in Oz said:

Hi fellow 187 applicants,

I am new here and have just started reading this forum last week. I would like to share my timeline with you and hope it will help those in similar situations.

 

RCB, Nomination and 187 DE visa applied: 19 Jan 2018 (through MA)

RCB approved: May 2018 

Nomination approved : 18 Oct 2018 (DHA requested for work contract and AFP)

Documents submitted: 1 Nov 2018

Visa granted: 12 Dec 2018

No. of applicants: 4 (me, my spouse + 2 children)

Occupation: Childcare Educator, VIC

Processing office: WA (as stated in the letter)

 

All the best to those waiting and don't give up your dreams of building a life here. Take good care and stay positive!!

"When the going gets tough, the tough gets going"

Compliments of the season and may everyone get their visas soon!!

Have an awesome 2019!! Cheers!!

Congrats mate. You are very Lucky. I applied under same occupation in ACT in June 2017. My nomination was approved 1st November 2018 and since then no News. 

10 hours ago, SineadK said:

My MA said it has priority over any others right now.... I'm struggling to believe it!

On paper, it is the highest priority Visa. That is why almost any occupation is eligible, the English Language requirement is not so high and you can be on Bridging Visa A, B or C when you apply. However, the processing time and Refusal rate do not seem to tally with the high priority. I dont know why.

8 hours ago, Qudos said:

If you already got the 187 permanent resident visa granted, you are obliged for working 2 years full time with your employer after granted. However do anyone still working even you get abuse, not getting superannuation paid for the last 18month, never get paid overtime (10-15 hours easily every week) and day in lieu (still working on public holiday) is anyone able to tell me the way out? Cause this is so frustrating...

Go to Fairwork. Join the union and claim your right.

3 hours ago, Ish90 said:

No worries!! My MA said they need the WWVP check. So I guess as a group leader. I am pretty sure, we had to submit business registration docs at the time of the RCB and/ or nomination. Hopefully, we will hear from them soon Keep in touch!!!

Thanks.

Thank you. I will keep in touch.

11 hours ago, Ish90 said:

Hey,

We have applied from the same occupation and same state. I applied for nomination Mar, 2017 and Visa Jan, 2018. My nomination was approved on 22nd of Oct and then immi requested for licensing/ registration info and my afp police check( my afp check isn't expired until next year but I have only send them the receipt and hadn't submit the actual document). Until they ask for it, didn't realize it. Btw I submitted both documents the same day they've requested, which is 21st of Nov. Since then haven't heard from them.. 

Thank you Ish90. Please do you need Licensing/Registration as a group Leader or do you mean Licensing/Registration of your Employer? Thanks for sharing.

Hi everyone. My nomination was approved on 2nd November 2018. No document was requested. Visa and nomination lodged in June 2017. Since then I have not heard anything. 5 weeks now. Please is there any with a similar experience?

Childcare group leader, ACT.

11 hours ago, Waiting4betterdays said:

Yes.it is positive sign .is your file open .thx 

Its a good sign, meaning your file is open and would be processed further if documents requested are supplied on time. Same for visa file.

16 minutes ago, Lovi said:

Don’t know mate I know couple of people waiting more then time frame 

Only 75% of applications are processed during that time frame. For the remaining 25% you cant tell how long.

18 hours ago, MilaMocha said:

Got your permanent Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187)? We know how hard you worked to get it, don’t lose it. Unlike most other permanent visas, the RSMS 187 visa had more conditions attached that could result in the cancellation of your visa:

• Not commencing employment in your nominated position with your sponsoring employer within the stipulated time frame
• Not completing a two year term in your nominated position with your sponsoring employer

 

Non commencement of employment

If the visa holder does not commence employment in their nominated position with their sponsor company within a stipulated time, they are liable to have their visa cancelled. The time frames are as follows:

Visa holder outside Australia: Six months from the date the visa holder first entered Australia

Visa holder in Australia: Six months from the date of the visa grant

The employer is to provide the information to the Department of Home Affairs. It is also possible that information on the visa holder’s employment status is gleaned from Centrelink, other government agencies or other sources. In the latter scenario, the Department will investigate first by contacting the employer.

 

Non completion of two years

Should the visa holder be terminated from their role with their sponsoring employer, they may have their visa cancelled. It is an obligation for the visa holder to stay in their nominated position for at least two years.

In calculating the period of employment, annual leave is considered to count towards the two years. In the case were the visa holder goes on Leave Without Pay (LWOP) that has been agreed upon with the employer, they are not taken to have broken their service with the employer.

Note that previous periods of employment prior to the grant of the RSMS 187 visa such as the time spent with the employer on a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) cannot count towards the two years. The timer starts from when the visa holder begins work whilst holding their RSMS 187 visa.

 

Dismissal by the employer

Even if the visa holder did not intentionally fail to complete their obligations and have been terminated from their role, their visa may still be liable for cancellation. It doesn’t seem fair, so why so? This is to prevent the possibility of a visa holder performing badly or worse, sabotaging the business, so as to create a situation where they are able to leave their obligation of completing two years of service. Further to this, the visa holder is granted their visa on the basis of their being able to perform in their nominated role.

Of course if the visa holder was unfairly dismissed or there were other circumstances, that’s a whole other story. Evidence will needed to be provided on the visa holder’s part in such situations – the employer will be left out of further dealings with the Department. If the dismissal has been brought forth to the Fair Work Commission, the Department will take into account the results of any proceedings.

 

Exceptions

Where there has been genuine effort made on the visa holder’s part to commence employment within the required timeframe or to complete the obligated two years of service, but have not managed to do so due to compelling and/or compassionate reasons, it is possible for the visa holder to avoid their visa being cancelled.

The Department will consider:

• The visa holder’s reasons for and/or circumstances that results in their inability to commence employment or complete two years of services
• The period of the visa holder’s employment with their employer prior to the termination of their employment
• If the employment was genuine or if the employer and visa holder created an arrangement for the sake of obtaining a visa
  Any other relevant details

Compassion and/or compelling circumstances could include and are not limited to:

• The visa holder or a family member falling significantly ill
• The position no longer being viable due to the business seeing a drop in activity
• The business facing financial difficulties such as bankruptcy or closure

Circumstances that were within the visa holder’s control such as moving to another job for a more attractive offer or choosing to postpone commencement of employment for a holiday will not be taken to be not having made a genuine effort to fulfil the terms of the visa grant.

Are you in a sticky situation and have received a visa cancellation notification? Speak to a qualified agent to see how they can help you.

MilaMocha I think you can see the facts for yourself. You only decide to listen to yourself and you are telling yourself what you want to hear. Its is very clear that time spent on bridging visa and 457 do not count towards 2 years.

3 hours ago, MilaMocha said:

As long as you can prove that you've worked for the nominating business in a regional postcode on the nominated position for at least 2 years full-time, you're good to leave as soon as you get the PR.

It's on the official website but pretty much written between the lines.  

Two years only count from the day you get PR. 

52 minutes ago, Mano@187 said:

Yes I heard from them after a week of nomination approval.

 

Please what did they ask for. Have you got your visa and when was your medical completed.

42 minutes ago, Kumar said:

Can you please do a spell check

That makes me to Question how some people get their IELTS or other Eglish tests. I think there is now a back door.

On 24/11/2018 at 23:46, Mano@187 said:

Visa and nomination applied April 2017. Nomination  approved on 21st November 2018. 

Everything is updated except our medicals.

So far immi hasn't sent any email requesting for anything. Even immi account status for visa application is still received. It hasn't changed yet.

hopefully this is normal . Anyone else had such experience?

Yes I in the same shoes. My nomination was approved 1st November 2018. No request for more information till today 5th December. Nomination  and visa lodged june 2017. Medicals and all documents submitted then. Have you heard from them now?

4 hours ago, Jaylou said:

Hi guys 

share my info

I had applied as a chef 187DE on Feb 2018

nomiation approved Oct 18

visa granted 5 Dec 18

business turnover 5 m

100years old company

not sure this info help you guys or not

Congrats Jaylou. I am very happy for you. Please did they request for any document after approving your nomination and when was you Medicals completed.

2 hours ago, Deepak karsa said:

Hii guys 

I am a silent follower on this page from almost 2years. I want to share my good news, both visa and nomination is approved yesterday. My timeline is below 

visa and nomination applied 13March 2017

position - cook (sa)

3 dec was my golden day. They ask for few documents in mid of November.after submit all the documents they approve next week

 

 

 

Hi Deepak, Please what documents did they ask for and when did you complete your Medicals and PCC. Were they still valid?

Hi everyone. Please has anybody got a visa grant for file lodged between april and june 2017 without request for Medicals and Pcc. My medicals and pcc were submitted in june 2017. My nomination was approved without request for more docs. My visa file is still showing received.

12 hours ago, Jugraj said:

Finally came out of stress  after 1 month and finally posted my timeline, will never forget this Diwali my whole lyf and getting one more gift in form of visa application refusal in 1-2 days.    I hope no one can get same  as co , otherwise it seems . 

Sorry to hear that. Please can you share the reason for your visa application refusal.

13 minutes ago, MSingh said:

that's true bro, the same CO have refused my brother's visa, and the reason was "if other candidates applied the same job, why they were not eligible?" that's Shit !!!

 

Sorry to hear that. Please was it the visa or nomination that was refused.

1 hour ago, Gary Leigh said:

Nomination approved on 26 Oct. Visa application was opened and only APF clearance was requested.

All documents were submitted on 26 November. No news yet.

Hi Gary, Did they open you visa file same day? When did you complete your medicals and when was your nomination and visa lodged. Timeline please.

Has anyone had nomination approved without request for more documents even when medicals and pcc are expired (about 18 months). Its more than 4 weeks since my nomination approval and no news or request for docs.

59 minutes ago, Raheem said:

Hello everyone 

rcb n nomination Sep 2017 

nomination approved Nov 2018 

restaurant manager 

pcc medical form 80 required 

when can I expect my visa 

thanks

When did you submit requested documents. Visa is usually finalised 4-8 weeks from date of nomination if requested docs are submitted on time.

Just now, ACT June 2017 said:

You may not be able to lodge an appeal if your application is refused when you are offshore. That is the only risk.

 

I am new to this forum.

My timeline is 

Rcb lodged november 2017.

Rcb approved January 2018

Nomination and visa lodged June 1st 2017. All documents including Medicals submitted. 

Nomination approved November 1st 2018. No doc was requested.

Occupation: Child Care group Leader

State: ACT

187 Direct entry.

My question is: Is it usual for Immi not to open Visa file one month after nomination approval? They also did not request any doc. My medicals and PCC were done in June 2017.

58 minutes ago, Lovi said:

Hi Everyone, hope you guys having a good day.

just have a question if you guys can share your experience.

i applied as office manager in March 2017 haven’t got any news yet. It already been nearly 22 months. 

I am on bridging visa A and i want to go to India on bridging visa B. Because of family problem. 

What would you guys suggest, should I go or not? Or should I wait for decision? Will it be safe if I go overseas and suppose if they reject the file would I be able to comeback to Australi?

thanks to all of you if guys can give any ideas that will be really helpful.

You may not be able to lodge an appeal if your application is refused when you are offshore. That is the only risk.