Subclass 176 Visa Dillema.

[samidhk]

Hi,

I applied for Immigration to Australia under subclass 176 on 29 June 2009. Subsequently application fall under priority processing 5. I last received an notification from Department of Immigration & Border Protection on 24 September 2015, that my application for a Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 176) visa can no longer be considered. And advised for Cap and Cease refund.

 

However, I was naturally frustrated and disappointed and could not make to time to apply for a refund. Out of frustration I did not bother to login to 'online.immi.gov.au' site . Now, I login to online.immi.gov.au site yesterday and found out that the status shows 'Finalised' and visa header shows 'Application for Temporary Graduate or Skilled Regional Visa' , but, It is a TR visa. Why is that? I was applied for PR visa. Did they convert to TR visa? and also in the left side it shows 'provide character assessment' ?

So as per the communication if they no longer continue 176 subs-class , why would they ask to provide me Police clearance, and why did It show TR visa category?

 

I have provided a screen shot, can some one please help me with their advice. Is there any other option to proceed other than Refund the money?

 

Regards,

Sami

[wrussell]

You might as well find time to download form 1442 and claim a refund of your visa application charge.

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