lukescotty Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hey people Does anyone know whether invitations will be sent out monday even though it's bank holiday labour day? Or will it be on Tuesday instead? cheers Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Does one day really matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukescotty Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Yea it's does, everyday counts in my situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Depends where your application is being processed - - It's not a holiday in VIC or WA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I *think* invitations are issued from Canberra where it's a public holiday on Monday. The next invitation round is Oct. 9th so the holiday is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukescotty Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 i thought it was the 1st and 3rd monday of each month ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 i thought it was the 1st and 3rd monday of each month ? Recent changes in the invitation rounds. Upcoming rounds are fortnightly on Friday's for October it's 9th and 23rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukescotty Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 cheers guys! this gives me one chance instead of 2 whilst i'm still here to be invited, submit and jump on a bridging visa B, unless anyone knows another way, which doesn't mean you have to submit it 2 weeks before flying out? like going straight to an office, i'm in brisbane btw, if not i'll have to submit it in sunny england........ if am invited cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 cheers guys! this gives me one chance instead of 2 whilst i'm still here to be invited, submit and jump on a bridging visa B, unless anyone knows another way, which doesn't mean you have to submit it 2 weeks before flying out? like going straight to an office, i'm in brisbane btw, if not i'll have to submit it in sunny england........ if am invited cheers Sorry, has to be done via skillselect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 cheers guys! this gives me one chance instead of 2 whilst i'm still here to be invited, submit and jump on a bridging visa B, unless anyone knows another way, which doesn't mean you have to submit it 2 weeks before flying out? like going straight to an office, i'm in brisbane btw, if not i'll have to submit it in sunny england........ if am invited cheers How many points do you have? If you have 65+ points you will receive an invite on the next available round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I've seen posts from migration agents that state the BVB application can only be done by post (assume express same-day courier would be the same result). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I've seen posts from migration agents that state the BVB application can only be done by post (assume express same-day courier would be the same result). Oops, misread that. I thought he was talking about the 189 by post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiandownunder Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 cheers guys! this gives me one chance instead of 2 whilst i'm still here to be invited, submit and jump on a bridging visa B, unless anyone knows another way, which doesn't mean you have to submit it 2 weeks before flying out? like going straight to an office, i'm in brisbane btw, if not i'll have to submit it in sunny england........ if am invited cheers NOTE: I am not a migration agent, you should seek professional council if you need help :NOTE This was my experience with bridging a/b visas (and should not be construed as professional advice or in any way authoritative, see above comment about seeking peofessional advice) When my 457 was running out and I had a business trip scheduled (literally on the day my original visa expired), the agent my company used submitted the 457 renewal (which also grants a bridging A visa); For the bridging B visa, they had me go and file in person; The bridging B visa can apparently be granted on the spot if you have travel that is less than two weeks away (at least thats what the senior immigration agent said, but depending on who you end up talking to they can get very strict, mine said that because I was there at 9am ad my flight was at 11am two weeks later that they wouldn't grant it on the spot - I had the misfortune to get an agent on his first day, who first claimed that there was no way I could file for the bridging visa in person if I was a 457 holder) - That said, it was granted the same day when it was passed along - The paperwork I was given to file was not simply the standard pdf, it had extra attachments like plane tickets and letters from my company covering why they were sending me, etc which I would assume helps answer questions like "why can't you just hang tight for a bit and not leave the country" If you are in a tight spot, speaking to a migration agent is the best option so you get informed professional advice and avoid anything that might impact your application at a later date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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