cachinnation23 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Getting so impatient these days. So great to see all the approvals over the past few days and i'm super happy for them but what on earth is going on with applications made before June 2017? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHR27 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Another day start with hope...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranjeet Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 26 minutes ago, cachinnation23 said: Getting so impatient these days. So great to see all the approvals over the past few days and i'm super happy for them but what on earth is going on with applications made before June 2017? I m june 2017 applicant, software engineer no updates ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD31 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 May 17 applicant ...last requested docs submitted on 6/12/17 ... no update since then...[emoji20][emoji20] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkesy Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 A friend of mine thinks the huge influx of applications in May/June 2017 has been sidelined strategically. Not sure why its strategic but they had 16,000 applications in June alone according to their newsletter back in November. That is not an insignificant increase in volume. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, Parkesy said: A friend of mine thinks the huge influx of applications in May/June 2017 has been sidelined strategically. Not sure why its strategic but they had 16,000 applications in June alone according to their newsletter back in November. That is not an insignificant increase in volume. ... May/June 2017, aka once people had got their apps together immediately after the Turnbull government's announcements? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkesy Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, millski88 said: ... May/June 2017, aka once people had got their apps together immediately after the Turnbull government's announcements? Good observation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkesy Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Having said the above - we must remember that we on this forum are only a small segment of applicants (and most likely the most frustrated as we are looking to share our anguish on daily basis!), and that as I write this, people are getting grant letters. Thats what I'm trying to tell myself anyway! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALAM Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Having said the above - we must remember that we on this forum are only a small segment of applicants (and most likely the most frustrated as we are looking to share our anguish on daily basis!), and that as I write this, people are getting grant letters. Thats what I'm trying to tell myself anyway!same thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caps23 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hi friends I will complete my 2 years with my employer this month but I have applied for direct entry in last February so is there any possibility to change it to transition stream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkesy Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Caps23 said: Hi friends I will complete my 2 years with my employer this month but I have applied for direct entry in last February so is there any possibility to change it to transition stream? I looked into this and the answer was no sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) Couple of general visa quiz questions whilst we wait? I will ask these of the department next time I call, but since we’ve got a community of experts right here: I have a trip planned to the UK in August 2018 for nearly a month. Currently 4 months in to 186 waiting, our 457s still run until mid-2019. Q1 – Am I correct in thinking we do not need to switch to Bridging Visa B to travel outside of AU? Do the 457 rules for travel stay in effect until they expire, and trump any bridging visa rules in the meantime? Q2 – If our 186 was opened during the time we’re away, in August, what would happen? We’re due to be away just shy of a month total. Would I have to quickly return to Aus? Thanks 186 crew for any insight! Edited February 7, 2018 by millski88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJSAJS Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 You can travel freely until your 457 expires. Once it expires you would then need the BVB. (i'm just about to apply for my BVB) I don't think you would need to return to OZ once they open your file. They may ask for extra documentation but you can just upload that to your Immi account. I suppose you would only have to return if they wanted to do an interview but I would say that would be unlikely. Best of luck and enjoy your trip home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Just now, AJSAJS said: You can travel freely until your 457 expires. Once it expires you would then need the BVB. (i'm just about to apply for my BVB) I don't think you would need to return to OZ once they open your file. They may ask for extra documentation but you can just upload that to your Immi account. I suppose you would only have to return if they wanted to do an interview but I would say that would be unlikely. Best of luck and enjoy your trip home. Thanks AJSAJS! I suppose it's mainly if it was granted whilst we're out of the country, or it was due to be granted and we we're offshore, when we had applied onshore. If that happened would i thought it might mess things up, or that i might be given a window to return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaich87 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hi is there anyone still waiting from April 2016 or before.... or is it just me that immi forgot about completely [emoji17]...???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cachinnation23 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, millski88 said: Thanks AJSAJS! I suppose it's mainly if it was granted whilst we're out of the country, or it was due to be granted and we we're offshore, when we had applied onshore. If that happened would i thought it might mess things up, or that i might be given a window to return. Also wondering the same thing - what happens if it is granted when you are out of the country on a longer than average holiday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMY Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hi guys, Quick update. I got my visa approved. Lodged date - 14/10/2017 Nomination and visa Approved date- 27/01/2018 (Yes, a Saturday afternoon) Position Life Scientist skill level- 1 Wish everyone good luck. Happy to answer any questions. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 1 minute ago, QMY said: Hi guys, Quick update. I got my visa approved. Lodged date - 14/10/2017 Nomination and visa Approved date- 27/01/2018 (Yes, a Saturday afternoon) Position Life Scientist skill level- 1 Wish everyone good luck. Happy to answer any questions. October crew represent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fida Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, QMY said: Hi guys, Quick update. I got my visa approved. Lodged date - 14/10/2017 Nomination and visa Approved date- 27/01/2018 (Yes, a Saturday afternoon) Position Life Scientist skill level- 1 Wish everyone good luck. Happy to answer any questions. Many Congrats QMY, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesh Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, QMY said: Hi guys, Quick update. I got my visa approved. Lodged date - 14/10/2017 Nomination and visa Approved date- 27/01/2018 (Yes, a Saturday afternoon) Position Life Scientist skill level- 1 Wish everyone good luck. Happy to answer any questions. Congrats buddy !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANM92 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 2 hours ago, badaich87 said: Hi is there anyone still waiting from April 2016 or before.... or is it just me that immi forgot about completely ...???? Hi badaich87, May I know your occupation and timeline please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice 1 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Waiting for May 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice 1 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hi badaich87, May I know your occupation and timeline please?I'm the one waiting for May 2016 They open my file in December 2016 For kids medical After no any news yet Called many time to Immi But clueless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkesy Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 30 minutes ago, Alice 1 said: I'm the one waiting for May 2016 They open my file in December 2016 For kids medical After no any news yet Called many time to Immi But clueless Surely you can fill out a request or something for that? Its insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cachinnation23 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 34 minutes ago, Alice 1 said: I'm the one waiting for May 2016 They open my file in December 2016 For kids medical After no any news yet Called many time to Immi But clueless That is not okay? Nearly 2 years is absolutely outrageous, sorry to hear that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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