DD in Oz

5 hours ago, cavas85 said:

This is what i found:

There is no mention of "visa grant"

 

12 Where the visa holder commenced the employment referred to in the relevant employer nomination (whether or not within the prescribed period), the person’s regional sponsored employment visa may be cancelled under new subsection 137Q(2).  The Minister may only cancel a person’s visa under new subsection 137Q(2) if:

 

• the Minister is satisfied that:

 

• the person commenced the employment referred to in the relevant employer nomination; and
• the employment terminated within the required employment period of 2 years starting on the day the person commenced that employment; and 

 

• the person does not satisfy the Minister that he or she has made a genuine effort to be engaged in that employment for the required employment period. 

Hi cavas85,

This may be good news if there is no mention of "visa grant" for the 2 years period!

I guess, ultimately.. "To each their own".. we make our own decisions and I will follow the 2 years from visa grant just to err on the side of caution.

I wish everyone all the best! Happy 2019! 

27 minutes ago, Diemlinh said:

Thanks so much for the information. At first, i have no idea about what HR or LR stand for, so couldn’t find any on Google. 

Now, i can search more info. 

Merry Christmas & Happy new year

You are most welcome, Diemlinh! 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! 

Stay positive and all the best! Cheers! 

2 hours ago, Diemlinh said:

Yes, i think this is the one i saw long time ago, that’s why i have this question  

Also, can u let me know what is LR/HR country means? I did try to google it but couldn’t find any information and no one tell me about this.

thanks and best wishes for all of us

Hi Diemlinh,

Enclosed is a list of low risk countries, however; please check the DHA website again for any updates.

In general, the rule of thumb is - If your passport is ETA eligible (application for electronic visa), your country is considered Low Risk.

Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Metropolitan Monaco
Norway
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
The Caribbean
The Netherlands
United Kingdom (UK)
United States of America (USA)
Vatican City

Hope this helps! All the best! 

12 hours ago, 2016manager said:

I wanted to share wonderful news 

Yesterday my nomination got approved for restaurant manager 

Asked for Afp and medical 

Its was a very bumpy ride

finally got this news after 30 months and 2 days 

Hopefully everyone gets their visa in 2019

May this new year brings happiness to all of ours lives..

Merry Christmas and Happy new year guys.

Congrats 2016manager!! 

6 minutes ago, Rajat Babbar said:

Any idea how long is "further assessment" ?

Hi Rajat Babbar,

I am not sure about that, however based on the timeline for the different stages of application; it should be in the range of 2 to 4 months. (Some might get theirs earlier and others, later.)

Personally, it took about 6 weeks for my status to change from "further assessment" to "finalised".

All the best! 

14 hours ago, declanchou said:

21/12 Nomination Approved, Information Requested, AFP and Health Check

Best Christmas Gift Ever

Congrats declanchou! 

1 minute ago, Kashif.Iqbal said:

How lucky you're mate.

What's your timeline? TRT or DE?

Thanks Kashif.Iqbal!

Yes I do consider myself very fortunate and count my lucky stars! 

I applied on 19 Jan 2018. DE - Childcare Educator, VIC

RCB, Nomination and Visa submitted - 19 Jan 2018

RCB approved - 15 May 2018

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

Documents submitted - 1 Nov 2018

Visa granted - 12 Dec 2018

I wish you and all fellow 187 applicants all the best and hope everyone will get their visas soon!

On ‎20‎/‎12‎/‎2018 at 00:27, Diemlinh said:

You misunderstand me. I’m not comparing everybody’s cases. 

i just wondering that is the processing time for nomination and the processing time for visa are the same? Or different?

Cause i read a post of a migration company said nomination take 10-14 months and visa take 21-22. But not sure is this correct or not

Hi Diemlinh,

I think you may be asking about the different timeline for each stage?

Something like this perhaps?

However, please note that every case is unique and submitted differently. (Some submit RCB, Nomination and Visa application together whilst others submit separately.)

All of us end up with different processing time due to documents, LR/HR country, etc.

This serves as a guideline only but at least it gives us an idea of the different timeline in the various stages. The 21-22 months refer to the total time taken from the start of application to visa grant.

Hope this helps. All the best!

On ‎20‎/‎12‎/‎2018 at 22:19, Bishal911 said:

Anyone has recently granted 187 visa ? If you won’t mind pleas let me know any condition attached it ? 

Hi Bishal911,

I just received my visa grant on 12 Dec 2018.

There are NIL conditions attached but if you are asking about the 2 years period, I believe it starts after the visa grant.

I asked my MA about it and this is his reply:

Thank you for your email. The visa comes with nil conditions. However, section 137Q of the Migration Act specifies that subclass 187 visa holders can have their visas cancelled if they don't make a genuine effort to remain with the employer for two years from the date of visa grant. The onus is on the employer to report any changes to the Department of Home Affairs. Each situation is analysed on a case by case basis. If the employer is willing to change your employment conditions then you may not be at risk of being reported to the Department. In any case, you would always have a right to show that you have tried to make a genuine effort.

Hope this helps.

On ‎21‎/‎12‎/‎2018 at 13:04, MilaMocha said:

The 2 years begin when the 2 years begin, not after the grant. 2 years of full-time work for the nominated business at the nominated position it's what counts. 

Hi MilaMocha,

I believe the 2 year period starts from the date of visa grant, and not 2 years full time work for the nominated business (while we are on Bridging visa).

I started working full time for my employer (when I applied for 187 visa) in Jan 2018. I recently received my 187 visa grant on 12 Dec 2018 and despite working for the employer for the last 11 months, it is not taken into account for the 2 years period. I have spoken to my MA about this and he has advised me that the 2 years start only after the visa grant. 

For those of us who have received our 187 visas, I think it is a wiser decision to fulfil the 2 years period after the visa grant just in case. However, if you encounter a difficult or unique situation, do speak to a professional to consider your options.

This is the reply from my MA:

Thank you for your email. The visa comes with nil conditions. However, section 137Q of the Migration Act specifies that subclass 187 visa holders can have their visas cancelled if they don't make a genuine effort to remain with the employer for two years from the date of visa grant. The onus is on the employer to report any changes to the Department of Home Affairs. Each situation is analysed on a case by case basis. If the employer is willing to change your employment conditions then you may not be at risk of being reported to the Department. In any case, you would always have a right to show that you have tried to make a genuine effort.

I hope this helps.

To fellow 187 applicants who are still waiting for your visa, stay positive and happy! Do not let this consume you.

Enjoy the lovely sights of beautiful Australia! Wishing everyone an awesome 2019!

20 hours ago, Sharma99 said:

Many many congratulations dear

 

Thanks so much, Sharma99! 

9 hours ago, ACT June 2017 said:

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. 

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!

29 minutes ago, Rbereba said:

Hi DD in Oz. That’s great news, my heartiest Congratulations! Just need to ask something the regulation for 187 visa changed in March 2018 where it states the applicant needs to have 3 years of working experience. Was this applicable in your case?

 

Thanks

Thanks so much, Rbereba!

My application was submitted on 19 Jan 2018, thus it was still under the old regulation. I was rushing to get it submitted before 1 March 2018 as I would have been ineligible under the new scheme. (I do not have 3 years experience post qualification).

Hope you will get your good news soon! All the best!

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!!