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Since your waiting that long..I would suggest you check on your own immiaccount... Just coz they asked for s56 that doesn't mean it will change to further assessment. Some people are still on received, so only by checking your status you would know if your file has progressed in the queue or it is still waiting to be looked at by a case officer.

Has your status changed from initial assessment to further assessment??

Yes it's compulsory.

Sorry to hear about your situation...it must be so stressful waiting in anticipation.

Generally it's 28 days but depending on the documents they've asked for, you could ask for an extension of time.

When did you apply and what's your occupation, if you don't mind... seems pretty strange waiting so long after the nomination has been approved

I don't think it should affect applicants who have had their nomination approved because that means that they file has already begun processing. The other thing is that this timeframe is just an estimate, there are many applicants who have got their visa in 6-7 months and there are a few unfortunate ones who are still waiting over 35 months.

This time frame keeps changing every few months depending on the load of application...a year back it was 17-19 months, now they will have a surge of application because this visa is shutting down in November, most likely by December the timeframe will decrease again.

That should be fine...as long as you go for your medicals before the 28 days, there shouldn't be any issues. Once the medicals are done it usually gets uploaded within 3 working days...so you will still be within the 28days.

Don't wait... lodged your application for your nomination and visa...your wasting time...you will get your RCB anytime now up to 12 weeks, but even if it's a negative result for your RCB, you can submit another application even after your nomination and visa have been filed. There is also a possibility that your nomination can be approved without a RCB.

You are partially correct, it's a general assumption that the employer is the nominator and applicant and they are supposed to pay all charges related to the visa applicant- this includes: - RCB - Nomination (no fees required) - Visa application (only for the primary applicant) Migration Agents fees (professional fee) Unfortunately there are many employers who are willing to sponsor but not willing to pay all these related fees. The burden of this then relies on the visa applicants. This is not just small organisation I'm talking about, I personally was sponsored by a 5star resort and hotel, but in the past they has sponsored 2 employees who walked out on them mid-way of the application so from then on they have decided not to pay any expenses for any employee being sponsored. I'm sure there are many people on this forum who will understand what I'm talking about and regards small companies in various fields do exactly the same thing who show immigration that they paying for the applicant but indirectly make the applicant pay for it.

This is strange...if ur nomination is approved or rejected...even though the nomination is addressed to the employer, it's your right to view this letter so that you can prepare what you require for the AAT. Your agent is being overly professional and a little stupid, I'm sure you are paying your MA fees not your employer right - remind them this.

It's nothing to be worried about, if it's not your fault, you are free to find another job in the same occupation and the same regional state, for this your visa will not be affected in anyway as your employer is not complying with the regulation of the the contract.

Rajat what you want to know...I lived in Perth for for a year...if I know the answer to your question, I'll definitely let you know.

Congrats...seems like your the luckiest applicant to get your good news in the shortest period of time

What's the turnover of ur business and how many staff are working there... sometimes this plays a role in the decision time aswell

Don't worry Carmen...it's definitely your turn next...by the way I think immigration will ask you to do medicals again. And once you get your visa, hopefully your owner sells the business and you will be free to go your own way

Hey that was just a joke...but from what I have observed ever 3 months there is a certain occupation that is granted more than others... I've seen Restaurant Managers / Retail Managers get their visa Dec-Feb, the Mar-May there were lots of Child care related occupations that got their visa's and now it's Cooks/Chef may be they will be lots more till August...of course this is just my observation...I could be wrong

Because without the Restaurant Manager the establishment can still run to some extent but without the Chef and Cooks the restaurant needs to be closed

Good one Rajat

Maybe that's why immigration inquired

I sent you a message in your inbox, please read it and if this applies to your case then it will not affect your RSMS

My friend got his visa yesterday RCB+Visa+Nomination - September 2017 Medicals, Police clearance from Brazil and AFP all done in September 2017 but expired so he had to do it again in October 2018. 30 April 2019 - Nomination approved 10 July 2019 - Visa granted Cook - NSW

Yes it can be done... doesn't really matter which one is done first...some applicants have their visa lodged before starting with the RCB and Nomination being lodged.

You click on Health Assessment and then beside each applicant there will be a link that says Organise Health Examination.