peyotemix

Hi guys, does anyone know if once the AAT will approve the nomination you will need to re-submit fresh documentation in order to get the visa granted? Assuming that the visa was lodged in 2017 and the appel decision will be finalized in 2020, do the documents submitted at the time of the application expire? Do you need to provide fresh Police Checks, IELTS tests, Medical etc etc?? Or they just use the old docs submitted at the time of first lodgment? Thanks

Hi everyone, who is still waiting from AAT since 2017?

Hi mate, sorry but AAT waiting period is over 2 years at the momet... relax and keep waiting

Yeah hopefully... keep us up to date with your case... cheers

Exactly the same reason as me... I think as long as you have been paid and still working there should be fine...

like what? your employer could have not paid you for the next two years? I lodged the appeal in December 2017 so mine should come soon too

Not sure as I am still waiting, just send them what they asked ... may I ask what was the reason of the nomination refusal?

FYI https://www.aat.gov.au/contact-us/feedback-and-complaints

i am up to 22months of wait at the moment... dont give up

I know is frustrating takes 2second to refuse and years to get an answer from AAT but unfortunately is the way it is at the moment, just don't give up... make sure you append to your case additional information ...for example in my case at the end of any financial year I providedy tax return and group certificate and also activity statements from my employer.... so far has been 2 years that I have been waiting...

May I ask the reason of Nomination Refusal? You can lodge an appeal to the AAT if you believe your case is strong but the waiting period is very long so re-lodging the visa might be a quicker option. Speak with your agent.

get a letter from your employer's accountant explaining the situation

I am sorry mate but that is the most common path for most people, if you want to have an appreciation of numbers read this: http://theconversation.com/most-migrants-on-bridging-visas-arent-scammers-theyre-well-within-their-rights-120989?fbclid=IwAR1p0ewemEAa8f9D3G-mHsY7Kfv0pB9S_EnpfrfcfINFyJBWbHBaSOrhjgI

I will suggest you to consider the fact that also people on a bridging visa pay taxes...

the point I was trying to make is that is not fair that someone's life can be put on hold for so long, the challenge is not on the decision but on the extended delays which could cause consistent financial loss or mental stress for both nominator and nominee.. say for example you were offered a job which was paid double that what you doing now but you could not commit because waiting for a decision, and 3 years after you still waiting for that decision... I reckon it will be a very uncomfortable situation to manage... another example, your employer is unsure of the outcome or timing of the decision and has to employ someone-else just to have a replacement in case you will have to leave the country... I don't think someone ever challenge on this and maybe things could change for the better if someone is willing to be brave