Tosh14

Only immigration can advise you on it. I suppose because if they count from nomination date then you are fine and you will get the visa. In case they count from your visa application date then u might get a refusal as rules changed in March and it clearly mentioned 3 year experience in nominated occupation.

I wish I can make a rule.

I know.. This is my opinion about 12 months time frame. A person keeps his hopes up and after waiting 22 months if they get rejection. That is painful.

A min. of 12 months of processing time

Its very disheartening that you waited 22 months and got a rejection. If they want to reject they should reply within 12months of timeframe. Have you applied as restaurant manager or retail manager ?

Would you like to share about your business in details and when did u applied

Franchise are hardly getting PRs . Was it an independent service station ? I had also applied as retail manager.

You will not get any refund at all. Immigration refund money only in case of suicide and death. Do you work for a convenience store or petrol station. Any idea about turnover ?

Hi Kedrick Very sorry to hear this. Even if owner does work in the business, business still needs a manager. It entirely depends upon the turnover of the business. They should check the turnover, profits . You mentioned that you applied offshore then how come you are working there from last 2 years or am I mistaken to understand anything ?

Hi Sorry to hear this but is this the only reason for refusal haven't heard it before. if that's the case then I think ur MA should write an email explaining u had uploaded all the docs in timeframe and review the decision. Also have you personally checked what date ur agent had uploaded the docs ?

Be confident about your application and action. Immi is taking time but I don't think they are refusing genuine applications now.

Preet in my understanding i think u had selected feedback option instead of selecting complaint. That's why they are trying to tell ur feedback has passed on to relevant department and now this is closed. They are not taking any further action. In case the dept. chooses to inform anything relates to your feedback they will contact ur MA not you as u are not the authorised person to receive response.

Would you mind sharing ur occupation please ?

Thanks Mark. Yes he has 2 years Masters Degree from Australia and I hope my MA is embarrassed but not egoistic. I do not want to embarrass her. I am happy to work with her if she do not think I am foolish.

I was actually just about to share this as my next topic on my MA what mark23 has said. My MA asked my partner's IELTS twice. Once while lodging the application in 2018 and again in 2019 when I provided her more documents to upload . She wants me to inform her if my partner is appearing for IELTS or paying VAC . I again searched a bit on immi website about English exemptions and found any secondary applicant does not need IELTS if they have 2year onshore Australian degree. When I asked this to my MA through an email. She did not replied me back. When I gave her a call second time. She didn't talked to me. She actually didn't talked to me since she has received my daughter's bridging visa 187 directly from DIBP without knowing anything. Now I had received an email from her assistant about providing evidence of qualifications but they had still not given me an answer in yes or no. I am at that stage where I cannot afford to change my MA but I really want to or fight myself if in case my file opens. I am working in a regional area where it is very dangerous to live. My house has been broken in twice and robbed. All my valuables/jewellery/laptop/purse/cards/overseas driver's license was stolen when I moved to regional area in 2018. This area is considered as high drug addicts area. I am scared each day here besides of this fact I would get 187 grant or not ?. I was not aware about the area when I moved and when I discussed this with my MA she did not replied me back. She ignored my email completely. Seems like she don't care. If I spend 24months waiting here for 187 visa grant and gets a refusal it will be very disheartening for me. I lost everything already. I am just living on a hope of visa grant now.

Hi Guys, I couldn't stop myself to join this forum. However I always wanted to join it on my visa approval but never mind. Here is my timeline Visa and Nomination applied : 30th Jan 2018 Status : Received Occupation : Retail Store Manager Just wanted to share something .. I applied my file through MA but I added my new born daughter myself for free.. My MA told me to pay $550(MA fee for preparing application) and $850(DIBP fee ) I rang DIBP and they told me the process. I searched a bit on website as well and found everything. DIBP doesn't charge any fee for newborn babies. There is only one form to fill (Form 1022) The fee I paid was only for her passport and birth registration certificate which I need it anyway. I want to help my fellow friends who are in the same situation. Don't waste your money and don't believe on MA blindly.