Emkay

Thank you for replying. employer did hire the migration lawyer to attend this matter. Is it that agent could not handle the case? as a proof, they have 4 advertisements including government job active.

About me: Onshore Applicant - On a Bridging VISA for 482 TSS [Medium Skill Shortage] About Employer: Large scale Australian business Nomination for Role: Engineering role Hi all, I really need help and guidance regarding below. Issue: My employer’s nomination has been rejected stating below reasons: 1. DHA says – attempts to hire Australian Employee or PR holder were paper based only. No efforts were made by employer to give an opportunity to local candidate. That implies, LMT was not genuine. 2. No new singed contract has been submitted till date – Employer saying delay with contract was due to Covid-19 restrictions in NSW that occurred in last few weeks as Most of the HR staff working from home and No CEO available to sign the paperwork. 3. DHA has given option to go to AAT. 4. I’ve been given 21 days to provide response regarding my application. Questions: 1. Can I still stay and work for the employer if their nomination has been rejected due to above reasons? I am on a bridging Visa that I got when applied for 482 VISA. 2. What are my options? And does it seem fair that DHA rejected the nomination without asking for much information as employer has followed all the necessary LMT guidelines. 3. If we withdraw visa application will there be a refund or need to pay total fees again – which is around $5000 [appx.] 4. Will it be possible to prove LMT was genuine or very hard? It was a genuine as employer tried really hard to find replacement. 5. What are the chances of winning we are looking at in this scenario? 6. Any other suggestions? Please add. Thank you in advance. Really appreciate the response and guidance in the matter.