Sarahsara Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Does this mean your visa won't be looked at until abit further down the line? As soon as the visa is granted I shall be booking flights and going so ASAP I have never experienced wanting something so much and waiting so nervously for something!! I hope everything goes smoothly for you! Chubbs we didn't use a ma some people claimed we was silly in doing so and then a few other people claimed they are a waste of money and up to now I'm glad we've done it ourselves, I just hate the waiting but believe in the saying good things come to those who wait. I seems unfair having to have it all reviewed etc but hopefully once your sponsors prove what they need to you will recieve your grant an all this will be a distance memory!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsara Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I had to get references with the list of tasks. They didn't sponsor before. Since the 1st of July changes they need to prove that is cheaper for them to take me on than train someone up to my level. But apparently all info is with DIAC now and we waiting for approval. Yes I'm using MA but they are a pain to communicate with them. They are in CIC somewhere What job is it you will be doing? So do you have alot of experience rather than qualifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs75 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Does this mean your visa won't be looked at until abit further down the line? As soon as the visa is granted I shall be booking flights and going so ASAP I have never experienced wanting something so much and waiting so nervously for something!! I hope everything goes smoothly for you! Chubbs we didn't use a ma some people claimed we was silly in doing so and then a few other people claimed they are a waste of money and up to now I'm glad we've done it ourselves, I just hate the waiting but believe in the saying good things come to those who wait. I seems unfair having to have it all reviewed etc but hopefully once your sponsors prove what they need to you will recieve your grant an all this will be a distance memory!! Once it's granted they won't looking at it again. Yes soon as mine granted handing my notice in and booking tickets ) If I would do this again I wouldn't use MA would do it myself cause its not that complicated. We also lodged 190 NSW SS and using MA for that cause that's more complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs75 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'm a qualified vehicle technician but working as a engineer on ground care machinery. My job will be to run a number of service workshops as I have got specified training a in different machinery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 little did you not have to prove any qualifications etc or did you have the experience rather qualifications Thank you Sarah Yes, I did submitted my qualification to DIAC in the first place so the didn't ask me that again Hope yours will come soon. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bali6688 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi everyone, Share my situation: I am changing employer/sponsor with a current valid 457, so only nomination required. It should be the most straightforward case. My new employer's MA lodged nomination application on 15th July, and no news ever since. I wrote to DIAC today and got a reply that my case is waiting to get CO assigned. My start date was delayed twice because of unexpected lengthy processing time. If they are aware of this situation, would my case get priority? what do you guys think? Or any possible way to speed it up? I am jobless because of this as you can imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsara Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi can't imagine you would have priority as there may be many cases awaiting the same as yourself and it wouldn't be very fair on other people, think you should expect to be waiting a few more weeks I hope this isn't the case, I waited 7 weeks for a case officer others even longer! Aren't you currently working for you're new employer? Surely this is allowed as they are sponsoring you? Hope it all works out and something gets sorted soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie3736 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi all, Just thought I'd let you know that a case officer contacted my employer and told them about the TSMIT changes and that they had to be met for the nomination to be considered for approval - so they are complying with the new changes against existing applications. I'm fortunate in that my employer has increased my salary to meet the new threshold, however that doesn't guarantee me approval. Will just have to wait & see! Just hoping a decision is not too far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsara Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi all, Just thought I'd let you know that a case officer contacted my employer and told them about the TSMIT changes and that they had to be met for the nomination to be considered for approval - so they are complying with the new changes against existing applications. I'm fortunate in that my employer has increased my salary to meet the new threshold, however that doesn't guarantee me approval. Will just have to wait & see! Just hoping a decision is not too far away Hopefully you're grant will be on it's way, so it does seem they are using the new rules for applications lodged before 1st July!! Doesn't seem fair but glad you're employer has agreed,does this mean you will be recieving a pay rise? Sorry I'm not too clued up on what this means... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie3736 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yes I would definitely say so, and yes it is a pay rise! :-) However its not just my salary that needs to meet/be above the new TSMIT, the market rate does also (I.e. the salary of an Australian citizen currently doing the same job within the company) - so fingers crossed that is the case also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superleo Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 They are definitely applying the new rules to the undecided applications .. So frustrating.... I am tired from waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bali6688 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi can't imagine you would have priority as there may be many cases awaiting the same as yourself and it wouldn't be very fair on other people, think you should expect to be waiting a few more weeks I hope this isn't the case, I waited 7 weeks for a case officer others even longer! Aren't you currently working for you're new employer? Surely this is allowed as they are sponsoring you? Hope it all works out and something gets sorted soon No, I am not working for the new employer because ppl are not allowed to work without proper visa plus visa conditions by law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsara Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Won't you be on a bridging visa awaiting sponsor visa for the company? Oh I thought that was allowed sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs75 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Nobody got a grant today yet? No news for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthesaint Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Nobody got a grant today yet? No news for me.. Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superleo Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Waiting is killing me ! our MA spoke to the CO and he siad we are aware of the delay and will get back to you shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bali6688 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Won't you be on a bridging visa awaiting sponsor visa for the company? Oh I thought that was allowed sorry Hi Sarahara Bridging visa was also an option I looked at, but it went nowhere eventually. I was advised that I am eligible for a bridging visa only if my current visa is to expire. But I am transferring sponsorship and my visa is not expiring. Edited August 7, 2013 by bali6688 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bali6688 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Waiting is killing me ! our MA spoke to the CO and he siad we are aware of the delay and will get back to you shortly Lucky enough Superleo. I am still waiting for a CO. When was your case lodged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs75 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Just found this info : http://migrationalliance.com.au/home/new-457-visa-legislation-will-no-longer-be-imposed-retrospectively.html So don't really understand why are they fiddling with my application still ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsara Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Just found this info : http://migrationalliance.com.au/home/new-457-visa-legislation-will-no-longer-be-imposed-retrospectively.html So don't really understand why are they fiddling with my application still ?? Yes it seems unfair!!! Maybe now this has come into place your application won't be under as much scrutiny an your grant will be on it's way soon. Hope you hear something soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzcrave Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Just found this info : http://migrationalliance.com.au/home/new-457-visa-legislation-will-no-longer-be-imposed-retrospectively.html So don't really understand why are they fiddling with my application still ?? you guys r sure it is ruight coz it is not updated on diac website.please confirm if its true approvals are on d way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs75 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 you guys r sure it is ruight coz it is not updated on diac website.please confirm if its true approvals are on d way I don't know if its true or not I just found the link in the net ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie3736 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hi all! After abit of toing and froing between my employer and the case officer about my salary, my visa has finally been granted today!! . Finger's crossed they are picking up speed again with everything now following the changes, and everyone else gets their visas soon also! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs75 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hi all! After abit of toing and froing between my employer and the case officer about my salary, my visa has finally been granted today!! . Finger's crossed they are picking up speed again with everything now following the changes, and everyone else gets their visas soon also! x Congrats ! Well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzcrave Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I don't know if its true or not I just found the link in the net ! Hey guys I spoke to my migration lawyer n she claimed the info is correct guy best of luck. Hope to hear good news soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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