audrayyeng Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi all, My current 485 visa will expire in May. I have been working for a company (a big construction franchise) since 25th August 2015 and they have decided to offer me a 457 (for the role Analyst Programmer), but they have never sponsored before. They have lodged the SPONSOR application by themselves on 21st Dec. The immigration requested for more information on 17th Feb and they have uploaded the documents on 23rd Feb. I would like to ask a couple questions: *1) How long will it take for a response regarding RFI?* From the auto reply it mentioned 28 working days, is there any situation where it can be longer? *2) How can the company expedite the process? Eg; apply for priority processing?* The company is currently shorthanded on staff (Initially team of 4, but now only 2 person in the IT department including me, both managers had resigned). They would like to give reasons as follow: The responsibility of the position is to analyse the business and providing critical information that helps to access the company's situation and ways to improve the company revenue in managerial perspective. They have also advertised the position and conducted interviews but there is no suitable candidates. *3) Do i need to do skills assessment again?* I have done skill assessment in August 2016, however that was for developer programmer, and I have recently been promoted to an analyst programmer role. Does the job title have to be the same as the the code in skill assessment? When I did the skill assessment in Aug 2016, I was employed as IT Application developer and it turned out fine with 1 year experience from ACS. *4) Can we apply for nomination and 457 Visa together? *As mentioned, my visa will be expiring soon and the company hope that i can continue to stay here instead of going back to my country, wait for the results and fly back. *5) What other evidence / attachment should the company prepare for the applications other than Job advertisement/interview results?* The immi website is not very clear about what attachments are required. It is just brief saying to provide evidence for LMT. Would appreciate if someone can tell me what exactly does the company need to upload to make sure they lodge a decision ready application. Thank you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi all, My current 485 visa will expire in May. I have been working for a company (a big construction franchise) since 25th August 2015 and they have decided to offer me a 457 (for the role Analyst Programmer), but they have never sponsored before. They have lodged the SPONSOR application by themselves on 21st Dec. The immigration requested for more information on 17th Feb and they have uploaded the documents on 23rd Feb. I would like to ask a couple questions: *1) How long will it take for a response regarding RFI?* From the auto reply it mentioned 28 working days, is there any situation where it can be longer? Yes it can take longer. 28 days is the time frame to respond to their request. It will be looked at after the 28 days. *2) How can the company expedite the process? Eg; apply for priority processing?*The company is currently shorthanded on staff (Initially team of 4, but now only 2 person in the IT department including me, both managers had resigned). They would like to give reasons as follow: The responsibility of the position is to analyse the business and providing critical information that helps to access the company's situation and ways to improve the company revenue in managerial perspective. They have also advertised the position and conducted interviews but there is no suitable candidates. They are unlikely to obtain priority processing if they have not lodged the nomination and visa applications. *3) Do i need to do skills assessment again?*I have done skill assessment in August 2016, however that was for developer programmer, and I have recently been promoted to an analyst programmer role. Does the job title have to be the same as the the code in skill assessment? When I did the skill assessment in Aug 2016, I was employed as IT Application developer and it turned out fine with 1 year experience from ACS. You do not need a skills assessment for the subclass 457 visa. *4) Can we apply for nomination and 457 Visa together?*As mentioned, my visa will be expiring soon and the company hope that i can continue to stay here instead of going back to my country, wait for the results and fly back. Yes. *5) What other evidence / attachment should the company prepare for the applications other than Job advertisement/interview results?*The immi website is not very clear about what attachments are required. It is just brief saying to provide evidence for LMT. Would appreciate if someone can tell me what exactly does the company need to upload to make sure they lodge a decision ready application. The documents required are extensive and dependent on the specific situation. LMT is not a requirement. It appears that the situation is time critical due to an imminent visa expiry. The sponsorship application has already been delayed and from your post it appears that you do not understand the requirements for the nomination or visa. You would be well advised to seek some professional assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 You do not need a skills assessment for the subclass 457 visa. True in this case, but that does not stop somemone in a 'centre of excellence' from asking for one, even in cases where a '457' skills assessment cannot be obtained. You would be well advised to seek some professional assistance. At least some advice about what to do to be granted an A? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audrayyeng Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi, Can you recommend me some trusted agents where I can seek for assistance?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi, Can you recommend me some trusted agents where I can seek for assistance?? Two agents have been very helpful to you and replied on this thread. Why wouldn't you use one of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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