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5 hours ago, Shashank2000 said:

Thank you.

Employer 2 will allow me to join once my 186 approved only, there are some obligations within Employer2. I am sure that once 186 granted, within hours time, I will ensure to withdraw my 482 from Employer1.

 

All I am worried is, how department takes of two different occupations on same applicant.?

Don't worry about it. Speak clearly to your migration agent and follow their advise. Get a second opinion if it helps.
Personally, I believe there is absolutely no issues with two different occupations. DHA realizes there is a lot of overlap between similar occupation codes.

6 minutes ago, Shashank2000 said:

Hi Everyone,

I have a typical situation as below, Can someone guide if I can expect positive news around on my 186 visa.

Currently I am on Bridging visa A as my current Employer1 applied 482 visa back in July 2020 with the occupation as 263213 [ICT Systems test Engineer]. As per VEVO , my bridging visa A is active now.

My job responsibilities fit for bot 263213 and as well as 263111 which is computer network and systems engineer, I have done ACS skill assessment with 263111 and got positive outcome.

Later, this year March 2021, I have got another job from the Employer2 and they applied 186 DE visa with occupation as 263111 since I have positive skill assessment. I have received Bridging visa C which is not active as I am already holding bridging visa A by Employer1.

The lawyer told me that once 186 DE granted, I need to withdraw my 482 visa application from EMPLOYER1 and join EMPLOYER2 with immediate effect.

my questions are below.

1) Will the department cancel/refuse the application since there are two visa applications on my name with two different occupations from two different employers?

2) Any idea on how department select the visa application when there are two visa applications on one person name?

Thanks
Shashank.

1) They won't
2) There is no specific order. Whatever comes to their desk first. But remember if your 186 is granted and your 482 is granted after that then your 186 will cease to exist and you won't be a PR. I would suggest, give your notice to employer 1 and work for employer 2. If Bridging Visa C comes into effect, apply for working rights on it. It is usually granted fairly easily.

Seek advise from a registered agent/lawyer on this. Get a second/third opinion if needed.

Some great news from me!

186 DE granted on 4th May. Less than a month from application. Below is the timeline and other details:

Application date: 16th April 2021
S56 request for health check: 20th April 2021
Health check completed on 27th April 2021 and migration agent confirmed results were uploaded by the clinic on 29th April 2021.
DHA called my employer on 4th May morning to confirm employment and few other details. Visa granted by afternoon of the same day. Very, very quick.

Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) which is on PMSOL
Location: Offshore (yes, that's not a typo!). Working remotely from home at the moment.

I was concerned that offshore applicants weren't being looked at but I believe for PMSOL occupations it doesn't really matter. Happy to answer any questions that may assist other people.
(Please do not ask me about my employer's details, however)

1 hour ago, girafales said:

Hi M A Z,

I have a colleague who is in the same situation as you (same occupation as well). He is also offshore. He called the immigration and they said they are giving priority to who is onshore due to the coronavirus problem. But even for me who is also waiting for the 186DE, I didn't have any update since the lodge.

 

 

Visa: 186 DE - Onshore

Occupation:   263111 Com Netwk & Sys Engr

Nomination and Visa applied: 29 Jun 2020

Status: Received

They are prioritizing PMSOL occupations at the moment. 263111 is not on there so even if you were onshore it would take time (though you'd have bridging visa). My immigration lawyer (very reputed and knowledgeable) tells me they have seen offshore grants for PMSOL occupations. For employer sponsored, temporary visas which are on PMSOL and applied offshore, the turn around is 1 week if DFAT has granted travel exemption so for PR visas it should not be very different.

Anyone offshore with an occupation PMSOL receive their 186 visa recently? Or does anybody know if DHA is processing them at the moment?

19 hours ago, wrussell said:

Have you tried booking business class or first class? 

Yes, my last flight was business but got bumped off cos of the 50% reduction in flight caps. Have to wait for the refund and increase in caps before I can shell out $6k again.

Anybody know if 186 DE for PMSOL occupations are being processed for offshore candidates? I currently have a 482 visa with travel exemption but finding it very difficult to return to Australia due to the flight caps otherwise I would have been onshore.