Nneeri

2 hours ago, Hex said:

@Nneeri Other than the interim having an expiry of 1 year, I don't recall any difference in benefit's or coverage. I do know that, although we were able to get Medicare whilst waiting for PR, we were not able to claim any CCS (Child care subsidy - this we had to wait for PR).  Hope that helps. 

Oh k, Thanks @Hex

1 hour ago, ohmoomtang said:

Just wanna ask your guys about Medicare card if you guys have any clue on this?

I have a physical blue "Interim" card since I applied for a PR.

At this time, I got my PR and I checked my Medicare online account. The digital card changes from Interim card to Green one and valid till 2026.

Will the new physical "green" Medicare card post to my home? Or do I need to walk-in to Centrelink to change from "blue" to "green"?

Thanks very much.

May I know the difference between Interim Medicare card and green Medicare card interims of benefit and coverage?

12 hours ago, M A Z said:

Yap, here I am. 

But it's not a good experience to share as I am heading to 2nd Anniversary. Long waiting.. Almost forgetting!!   

That's really too long for an ICT occupation. Can we know what are three S56 requests asked by immigration? Also, what is your immigration agent saying about this long waiting?

1 hour ago, DrunkBell said:

Hi, anyone have timeline or news about ANZSCO 263111 : Computer Network and Systems Engineer?

Occupation: Computer Network and Systems Engineer
 Stream: 186 DE
Visa and Nomination applied: 28 September 2020
Health clearance provided: 6 October 2020
 Status: Received

Is your nomination approved?

3 hours ago, Mar007 said:

Yes, the validity for functional English is only valid for 12 months before you applied for the visa.

Thanks, In that case, I have got a certificate from my partner’s college where she has done her full time bachelor degree for 3 years in English medium, will that be sufficient??

should we require to notarize?

should we require to attach all mark sheets of her bachelor degree??

1 hour ago, Nneeri said:

My Apologies, As per Immi website on partner function English 

"in the 12 months before you applied for the visa, you scored one of the following:

PTE - 30 and above in each section."

 

Since my wife taken on "20th Dec 2019", it can be used only until "20-Dec-2020", to prove her functional English requirement. Though PTE score is valid for three years, functional English requirement is to take the exam within last 12 months.

Source : https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english

Updated the dates.

9 hours ago, Mar007 said:

are the dates correct or is it a typo "Regarding partner functional English, She has taken PTE on 20th Dec 2020 and scored more than 60 each which is "Competent Level""

 

The English test results are valid up to three years and 60 score is sufficient for the partner.

 

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/competent-english

 

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Main/primary

By time of application

Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of application

My Apologies, As per Immi website on partner function English 

"in the 12 months before you applied for the visa, you scored one of the following:

PTE - 30 and above in each section."

Since my wife taken on 20th Dec 2020, it can be used only until 20-Dec-2021, to prove her functional English requirement. Though PTE score is valid for three years, functional English requirement is to take the exam within last 12 months.

Source : https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english

Hi Everyone,

I have a situation, As per new guidelines even for 186, immigration lawyer suggested there is a need for LMT and the ad should be there for 28 days. which means from today, nomination can be lodged only after 25th Dec2020.

Regarding partner functional English, She has taken PTE on 20th Dec 2020 and scored more than 60 each which is "Competent Level"

My query is, as per immi guidelines, English exam must be taken within last two months but since my partner scored competent level English, is it still applicable?

As a other option, she has done her bachelor degree in English medium and we have got certificate from college saying she has completed Full time 3 years bachelor degree with medium of instruction in English. Will that be sufficient? 

Also, Does this document need to be Notarized?

Any suggestion's please?

1 hour ago, arzh2 said:

My employer applied for jobkeeper across all employess except me (since I was not eligible), they still got the nomination approved recently (check signature). Don't worry about it.

Thank you for the response, That helps.

Hi Everyone,

If Employer is applying for Job Keeper payment due to Covid, Will that Employer still eligible to sponser 186 visa where they need to show a position for next 2 years?

Employer saying jobkeeper payments will be impacted as they are contradicting one side jobkeeper and otherside visa sponser for a job.

Your thoughts please?

-nneeri

Writing on behalf

"I have situation here, can someone help with the below queries.

My 457 Visa is expired recently and currently I am on bridging visa A working with the same employer who sponsored 457.

I have got a job where the new company is OK to sponsor 186 Direct entry. Below are my questions?

1) Is it possible to change employer while you are on bridging visa A?

2) Is it possible to raise 186 Direct Entry visa with new employer, any restrictions? New employer mentioned they can sponsor as soon as I join?

Thanks, "

1 minute ago, Ash@ said:

When you visit the Bupa centre for medical examination, you can request to change this and pay the variance. 

Last year, during my appointment while verifying my documents , I was asked If I want to change the status , I did and paid the difference. 

Cool, Thanks for the response, I will try as suggested.

Hi Everyone,

I have situation to update below questions for the HAP ID generation? We have selected "NO" and generated HAP ID already and now I want to change as "Yes". How I can do that?

Does the applicant intend to apply for a permanent stay in Australia within the next 6-12 months?

Ans : “NO”  =====> Need to change Yes

Does the applicant wish to have their health assessed for a permanent stay in Australia?

Ans : “NO”   =====> Need to change Yes

Will I be able to create new application? or Is it possible to update existing?

Thanks,

nneeri.

On 31/07/2020 at 21:33, Saper said:

 

Thank you for the response.

I did not do skill assessment as it is not mandatory. Is it required?

Yes, 482 visa also applied with same occupation.

While booking for 482 visa medicals, there was an option to do complete medicals if I am intended to apply for PR in the next 12 months. So I did medicals which includes HIV and blood tests. Medicals status is clear.

Hi,

I don't see any option while booking medicals about this question "if I am intended to apply for PR in the next 12 months"?

I am booking through with BUPA Medicals, Can you please let me know where exactly you selected this option to include HIV and other exta tests for PR

22 hours ago, Saper said:

 

Thank you for the response.

I did not do skill assessment as it is not mandatory. Is it required?

Yes, 482 visa also applied with same occupation.

While booking for 482 visa medicals, there was an option to do complete medicals if I am intended to apply for PR in the next 12 months. So I did medicals which includes HIV and blood tests. Medicals status is clear.

No, If it is TRT, skill assessment is not required.

1 hour ago, Saper said:

Hi,

I am newbie to this website. Lodged my application on 28/7. How long does it take to get the case officer assigned?

 Nomination application is lodged by migration agent. Can we see the status of nomination based on the TR or do we need to ask the MA only?

 

 Visa : 186 TR

Nomination and  Visa Applied - 28-Jul-2020

 Medicals - Were cleared as part of 482 visa

Onshore : Yes

Role : Software Engineer

Visa Status - Received

Have you done your skill assessment?

Is 482 visa applied with the same occupation as a Software Engineer?

From the website, 186 medicals are different from 482. Did u check with MA?

On 29/07/2020 at 16:12, Marisawright said:

Are you sure they are being honest with you?   Why did they not prepare in good time to submit the application?    

Yes as far as I can see the efforts they are making and funding is the reason for delay.

On 29/07/2020 at 11:25, Tech Sales Rep said:

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.  

grandfathering arrangements are still in place. 

I am seeing one last option which is don't submit medicals for 482 until I get clarity on 186, which will delay 482 process and I remains on Bridging A

Or, I need to check is it OK to apply 186 trt even if I am on 482 visa with occupation in STSOL?

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

Hi Team, 

as per current processing time line, both trt and de holds nearly same processing times

i am eligible for both and for de my skill assessment is going to expire by 24July

my question is between de and trt which is best option? If de is best, I may need to do skill assessment now itself