ScottK

Today is my day!!

Waited over 7 weeks from "request for more information"

Hang in there everyone - you think "its never going to come through" then all of a sudden its over and the weight is lifted. 

Best of luck!

17 minutes ago, Antonie said:

I got the visa granted today. Im so confused that do i need to work here or i can leave this company? Can somone explain for me more detail about this visa? 

Just scroll back 1 or 2 pages mate, there's been alot of talk of it recently. 

Last working day of the financial year..... hope all the CO's enjoy a relaxing weekend and are ready for a big Monday of approving visas!!

1 hour ago, AndreaG said:

@scottK

My timeline is very similar to yours, hope everything is finished soon!!

No it isnt. 

You applied for your visa 7 weeks ago. I applied almost 12 months ago!!

it takes anything from 1 week to 6 weeks on average after submission of document. 

Ok, i went to look at the old email with the invitation to comment nomination refusal and the subject starts with "Team 01- IMMI Invitation etc.. etc... "
Any idea what Team 01 is?
 

22 minutes ago, Mahal said:

Hi guys, Im holding 457 grantfathering visa and I have recently changed my employer and i had work with former employer 2 years and 9 months. So I would like to apply 186 ens visa as an hairdresser but its not on the list .. is there any chance that can be back again in july? Or as a grantfathering 457 visa it shouldnt effect us.. I am bit confused with that.. any ideas? 

if you've changed employer you'll have to get your 457 transferred to that new employer and then your 2 years probation before applying for the 186 ENS will start all over again. 

I am a project manager for a medium sized joinery company in Melbourne specialising in office fitouts and domestic kitchens. Great company, mostly run by expats. They sponsored me and I am currently waiting for my PR to come through.

We are always on the lookout for keen and enthusiastic cabinet makers or joinery installers. Company is a registered sponsor so sponsorship would be an option to the right candidates.

Slide into my DM's for more info.

On 13/05/2019 at 14:36, playitbyear said:

Great to see another Chippy

Check out details in my signature where a request for licencing has slowed us down. CO requested proof of licencing/registration which is not required in WA. And now we're back in the pile

Hopefully yours isn't far off!

I received a request for more information yesterday. 

They've asked me for:

A new AFP check because mine had expired, more information on a criminal charge from the UK and a licence which i too don't think is required here in VIC either!? let me know if you hear anything back . i am waiting to hear back form my MA, will let you know how we proceed. 

5 hours ago, GBD said:

 

Naa i never got 'the' email  

52 minutes ago, Hex said:

@ScottK So does that mean that the new company sponsored you (by means of re-application), or did you simply not inform Immi and wait for them to review the application? 
- Do you still work at the company that was sold? 

Doesn't a company that's sold and bought change ABN numbers? 

Hi @Hex 

I was originally sponsored by company A, they sold and it was taken over by company B. My visa agent arranged for my 457 to be transferred to the new company (they also had to register as a new sponsor). Yes ABN number had changed so when my nomination and visa were submitted we had to prove that both companies were effectively the same company and nothing had changed. Still doing the same work from the same place of business for the same clients with the same staff etc. My MA did a lot of back and forth with company B to gather up all the required information. 

1 hour ago, Ducktales said:

Silent, avid reader for a very long time now with good news! (Finally)

Pretty complicated process due to sponsorship in a niche role by a very small company (5 workers), with changes in Directors/ABN mid way through first 457.

Finally received Nomination and Visa grant on Friday 10th.

Signature updated below.

This is a very tough test for most, don't ever give up the chase. "Rest, never stop!"

Great forum with some amazing members. Thank you!

 

THE MARATHON CONTINUES

 

Very similar situation to mine. my boss sold the company halfway through my 2 years. so i was concerned about my nomination but after a long 10+ months my nomination was granted on Friday!! hoping my visa grant isn't far behind!

Occupation: Carpenter/ Joiner
State: VIC
Birth Country: Scotland 
Stream: TRT
Number of applicants: 1
Nomination applied:  06/07/18
186 Visa applied: December 06/07/18
Nomination approved: 10/05/19
186 Visa approved: ....
IMMI Status: Received