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Just thought I'll share this in case it helps or clears some doubts. 

If your police clearances Australian or overseas have expired or if health examination conducted has expired - as of the current situation, you need NOT go and do all that over again. Its better saving the hassle/money and waiting for a RFI from the department. They seem to be a bit understanding that due to COVID, processing has slowed down and documents like police clearances/health examinations may cross validity.  

By experience, our Australian police checks, overseas police checks and health examination expired by over 2 months and the visa status went straight from "Received" to "Granted" without a RFI in the entire application process.

In fact we just got our new Australian police clearances and overseas police clearances letters late last week and our MA was going to upload the new documents later today but he received the grant notice early this morning. 

Hope this helps ease some of your anxiety..!!! 

1 hour ago, Sheb said:

Congrats mate.. May be I’ll see mine today.. 

Soon you will bro, fingers crossed. Best of luck. 

Hey guys

Just received my 186 visa grant. Beautiful start to a freaking cold wet windy morning. Best of luck to all you waiting and hang in there. The govt is slow but still working. 

17 hours ago, chefkento said:

Happy to see the invites and grants amid this freakin pandemic.

Just a question, I know everything is negotiable, but how would I ask my employer that I need to go and leave the company after they have sponsored my TRT?

My case is: I have been working for the same company over the last 5years,  I already asked them for 186DE last week, unfortunately, they couldnt do it at the moment as I have been stood down since we havent reopened our venues yet(international airport).  Next plan is just ask them for 186TRT after 1yr. As I still have 1yr to finish my "3yr requirement" for the TRT while on 482TSS.  And hopefully by that time we already have reopened 

I dont want them to think that I used them to get my PR, thats why I wanted to talk to them beforehand and inform them of my plan.

I just would like to get some of your thoughts on how to approach with the conversation with them.

My reason for leaving the company after the PR is I have been on the same area of my field as a chef, and wanted to upgrade(Bistro/Pub to fine dining). I want to leave the company both in good terms.

Im just so stuck with planning for my PR since I am also awaiting for invites for 189 and 190(closed atm. submitted EOI December2019)   then 186DE rejected since we still havent reopened.

This is driving me crazy, i hope we all do the right thing and just follow rules, so we can end this pandemic soon 

Thanks for any response.

That's a really hard one mate. There's not much you can do but just speak to employer directly and  inform him of your plans. Obviously its a big risk as he may then say  well there's nothing in it for them at the end. It basically depends on your current relationship with them and how understanding you think they are. It also depends on who paid for the entire process. I am in quite a similar situation and I had made my intentions clear about quitting once I get PR before applying for the 482. We were in agreement as long as I bear the visa application charges and MA charges (MA recommended by me to the company). I've been with this company for 5yrs as well only difference is we're considered a essential business so haven't' stopped full time work even for a day through this period. I know exactly how you feel about wanting to maintain good relations and leaving on a good note. 

Maybe just be honest with them and tell them what you would like to do and then maybe work out a deal. They may say put in another year after PR and then you can quit.   

10 hours ago, Nneeri said:

I have a query in 186 trt, below is the situation

 

currently I am on 457 visa which is going to expire in one month time. My employer is positive to nominate for 186 but it will take some time. Meanwhile they asked me to lodge 482 application which is short term and skill also falls under short term skill set

 

my question is, If i get my 482 grant before 186 nomination, Am I eligible to lodge under 186 trt with the short term occupation? Because 186 trt condition is you need to have 457 or 482 visa and the occupation must be medium or long term but my 482 visa skill is short term

It depends. If your first 457 visa was lodged before 18th April 2017 then you are eligible to go from a new 482 onto a 186 TRT through provisional/grandfathering arrangements. Speaking from similar experience. Only thing is are those arrangements still valid or have they expired ? iI'm not too sure. I heard they were due to expire early 2020.  

My opinion would be to somehow apply directly with 186 nomination application and visa application which will get you the bridging visa at least and then you/your company can attach more docs as you have them ready but should be done soon after lodging.  There's a risk involved here that they may decide soon after the application is submitted based on the docs provided.  

Hey guys.

Nomination just gotten approved. One step further. Now awaiting visa decision

22 minutes ago, MZ_ said:

New timeline is updated.

Thanks for that update. That must've been done today or late last week. 

Does the department entertain any tele-queries from applicants or MA's ? Like if the application has been assigned to CO ?

We haven't a clue whats the status and have not even had any requests for more info...!!!  

1 hour ago, devProgrammer said:

In same boat, still waiting to hear something from immigration.

Well to be fair, yours should be earlier is its DE. Mine is TRT which is usually a bit longer than DE "according to their website"

3 hours ago, Kiwi said:

Hi Laura, what documents we can upload as a confirmation of the employment? 
 
 

As per my MA and I did the same, a letter from the employer confirming your employment status remains full time and there has been no affect on your position, roles and responsibilities and salary. And that there is still a genuine need for your position in the company. Also providing payslips for last few months till date will help proving your status. 

Wonder when our nomination will get approved having applied in Nov'19. Not a single response from dept. or request for more info/documents. MA even uploaded status update requests recently and emailed same employer nomination section but no reply. Also, uploaded letter confirming full time employment through the entire COVID period with no affect on position, salary .

Just having the nomination approved feels like a dream right now.  

7 minutes ago, RMartin52 said:

Hi Guys

Got our 186DE granted today.  Wasn't expecting it so soon with the wait time so may other people have been experiencing.

Best of luck to everyone and hope you all get yours soon to.

Congratulations mate..!! Nomination and visa granted same day..!!!! Awesome. 

Anyone else have a similar timeline to mine as below:

Role: 225499 - Technical Sale Rep NEC 

04 Nov 2016 - 457 Nomination application submitted 

11 Nov 2016 - 457 Visa application submitted 

03 Jan 2017 - Request for more information questioning genuine position

20 Jan 2017 - Additional documents provided 

10 Mar 2017 - Status updated request raised by MA 

15 Mar 2017 - DIBP revert saying "application is undergoing routine processing and unable to provide status update"

18 April 2017 - Govt abolishes 457 visa and introduces new 2yr temporary short term and 4yr temporary long term

05 July 2017 -  2nd status update request raised by MA

15 Aug 2017 - Nomination approved 

28 Aug 2017 - Visa approved but only for 2 yrs instead of 4 yrs as nominated title came under new short term list therefor visa expiry - 28 Aug 2019

Mar 2018 - Grandfathering/provisional arrangements announced by govt where applicants who applied for 457 visa prior to 18 April 2017 were eligible to apply for ENS 186 visa post 2 yr full time employment completion

12 April 2019 - 482 Nomination application submitted (a 1 yr renewal visa with same company and job title to compensate for unpaid leave taken during the 2yr full employment period for marriage purpose)

04 June 2019 - 482 TSS Nomination approved

25 June 2019 - 482 TSS visa application submitted

05 July 2019 - 482 TSS visa granted for 1 year hence expiry - 05 July 2020

28 Nov 2019 - ENS 186 Nomination application submitted considering "Grandfathering/provisional arrangements" (2 yr full time completed with employer since first 457 visa grant on 28 Aug 2017)

28 Nov 2019 - ENS 186 Visa application submitted

10 July 2020 - Awaiting response to both Nomination/Visa decisions.......

Sorry for the extensive timeline but it feels like a complicated story/process to me overall but maybe others have something similar..???? 

Just now, Ozzy_man10 said:

Thanks for link. 

Direct to MA, hope to have response by tomorrow. 

"response by tomorrow"..??? Did they only give you 24hrs to get back with an answer saying "yes" or "no" or have they requested for proof of full time employment and docs to support genuine need ? 

3 days for nomination approval. Well done..!!!

• Visa : 186 TRT 
• Nomination and  Visa Applied - 27 Nov 2019
• Onshore : Yes
• State: NSW
• No. of applicants : 1(primary) & 1(secondary-onshore)
• Role : Technical Sales Rep NEC
• Nomination Status - received 
• Visa Status - received