marine8611 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Lali said: What if u have already lodged before 1st July , would they assess/grant visa . Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz in this case you are safe .All the info. is in the DIBP website .If you have received an invitation ,but have not lodged then the new changes apply to you and you won't be assessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lali Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 If possible kindly send the link ..Thax Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine8611 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, Lali said: If possible kindly send the link .. Thax Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz here you go http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/Skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jithooos Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Lali said: What if u have already lodged before 1st July , would they assess/grant visa . Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz As per the DIBP rules, applications already lodged will be assessed. There will be a slight delay in grant since it will be given low priority. But certainly will be considered. So hopefully we are safe. I have lodged my application on 7th June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav Kash Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Lodging application defines as lodging eoi or something elseSent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using PomsinOz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 21 minutes ago, gaurav Kash said: Lodging application defines as lodging eoi or something else Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using PomsinOz mobile app Lodging application means applying for the visa, not the EOI. The final stage, after the EOI and getting invited to apply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine8611 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 26 minutes ago, jithooos said: As per the DIBP rules, applications already lodged will be assessed. There will be a slight delay in grant since it will be given low priority. But certainly will be considered. So hopefully we are safe. I have lodged my application on 7th June. there won't be any 'slight delay' .we are under subclass 189 and they are all treated the same way unless you have evidence from the DIBP website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Sorry to hear this news for anyone who may be affected. The skilled list is dynamic and changes according to the employment market, so as few jobs exist and many people are looking for work the pressure from the unions was the removal of Masters & Deck Officers. It is possible that when the industry recovers in a few years time that it may reappear on the list. Just to reiterate the above, if you have received an invite (after EOI) and actually paid and submitted a visa application, than it will be processed. If you have not submitted the full visa application then you are no longer eligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 For a slight bit of a positive news, there are some slight signs of recovery in the industry in Oz now, a few more jobs being advertised, some of the offshore work is picking up and also some jobs appearing in New Zealand, which all means a bit of movement for those that do have the visas and are searching for work. There are still however many unemployed Officers, Captains, Engineers and also the colleges are producing newly qualified OOW's regularly who are also in the job pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy dhull Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 On 11/4/2015 at 08:02, dnp said: Hope everyone is doing well, In the past there have been concerns if examinations period can be counted as work experience, below is an extract from MLC-2007/B2.4.1-Entitlement to leave/Calculation of entitlement: "2.2. Under conditions as determined by the competent authority or in an applicable collective agreement, absence from work to attend an approved maritime vocational training course or for such reasons as illness or injury or for maternity should be counted as part of the period of service." This section of MLC could be quoted, if every questioned by a CO. Hello everyone, A very sad news about removal of our profession from skilled occupation list baffled us yesterday. Felt sorry for all of us who are affected by this. My query is about above quoted reference. Can anyone shed some more light on this one as I might need to use this one because I took a leave of 1.5 yrs from work due to Exams and Illness while i was still employed by the company but was not paid for the period. And i have used this time for Experience and same have been included in company letter. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 5 hours ago, sandy dhull said: Hello everyone, A very sad news about removal of our profession from skilled occupation list baffled us yesterday. Felt sorry for all of us who are affected by this. My query is about above quoted reference. Can anyone shed some more light on this one as I might need to use this one because I took a leave of 1.5 yrs from work due to Exams and Illness while i was still employed by the company but was not paid for the period. And i have used this time for Experience and same have been included in company letter. Thanks I would give it a go, but certainly wouldn't rely on it. Whats most important is what you're supporting evidence says, your company letters etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer82 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Good Day Seniors , I have a query, despite the occupation has been removed but using the assessment letter from AMSA can that be used to obtain 489 family sponsor visa or will that to will not be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 57 minutes ago, farmer82 said: Good Day Seniors , I have a query, despite the occupation has been removed but using the assessment letter from AMSA can that be used to obtain 489 family sponsor visa or will that to will not be possible. A 489 still requires the occupation to be on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSJ Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Good day Seniors, I have submitted my complete application with payment in mid of may. As of now status is still received. with new SOL list and removal of ship master occupation will they be considering my application? Also, in what time case officer will contact. will be grateful if any senior can reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine8611 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) On 01/07/2017 at 15:56, TSJ said: Good day Seniors, I have submitted my complete application with payment in mid of may. As of now status is still received. with new SOL list and removal of ship master occupation will they be considering my application? Also, in what time case officer will contact. will be grateful if any senior can reply. your application will be considered.As per the trend, they have reached the applications submitted on 08/05/2017 ,so I would say expect a contact by mid or end of July (if the case officer needs more evidence). Edited July 15, 2017 by MaggieMay24 Removing reference to external site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSJ Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 thank you so much sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 You may have noticed, I asked the Moderators to remove the topic as a sticky and modify the title to reflect the removal of the occupation. Good luck to those who have visa applications pending and all the best to everyone else who have been adversely affected. The occupation may reappear on the list in a few years time once the number of seafarers out of work has rebalanced itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lali Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Any good news from those whose application was in assessment stage on 01/07/2017. Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jithooos Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 3 hours ago, Lali said: Any good news from those whose application was in assessment stage on 01/07/2017. Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Nothing yet Lali. Eagerly waiting as there are not much movements happening in case of visa grant/CO contacts. Hopefully things should start to move by next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Ash Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/7/2017 at 02:09, CaptainR said: You may have noticed, I asked the Moderators to remove the topic as a sticky and modify the title to reflect the removal of the occupation. Good luck to those who have visa applications pending and all the best to everyone else who have been adversely affected. The occupation may reappear on the list in a few years time once the number of seafarers out of work has rebalanced itself. I Have had a visa for 2 Years and despite chasing and emailing on a regular basis, I have been unable to find work, the market the way it is globally,s I don't want to relocate unless I have the work, sad times indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy dhull Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 hello everybody, I can still see our profession in 187, is it true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 9 hours ago, sandy dhull said: hello everybody, I can still see our profession in 187, is it true? No, I'm afraid its been removed completely from the skilled occupation lists, so no visa possibilities at all on the basis of a CoR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine8611 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 any recent grants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 9 hours ago, marine8611 said: any recent grants? I suspect you will be on of the last to get in marine8611, good luck with it all. I think the visa route may open up again though in a few years time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jithooos Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 12 hours ago, marine8611 said: any recent grants? Nothing Reported for our profession in recent weeks. However I recently got CO contact asking for few additional docs.whats your status ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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