Charly Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Hi guys, I've been a silent reader for a while. Here's my situation: Restaurant manager 186 DE State VIC Nomination and visa application submitted September 2017 LR Country IMMI Status: Received I have been waiting for 15 months and I guess you can understand how confuse I am when I see so many granted visas from January, February or even March 2018. It looks like Restaurant managers applications are indeed left aside. Anyway, since the last update, I am now out of the time frame. I have called the immigration but got given a very generic answer: "10% of the applications are actually processed outside of the time frame. We cannot track the application status for you, so all you can do is wait". I have read in previous posts that other applicants have been luckier than me when reaching out to Immi (nomination has been granted shortly after they called). So what kind of information can you ask for or give in order to get the process sped up when you are outside of the time frame? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo-yaa Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Charly said: Hi guys, I've been a silent reader for a while. Here's my situation: Restaurant manager 186 DE State VIC Nomination and visa application submitted September 2017 LR Country IMMI Status: Received I have been waiting for 15 months and I guess you can understand how confuse I am when I see so many granted visas from January, February or even March 2018. It looks like Restaurant managers applications are indeed left aside. Anyway, since the last update, I am now out of the time frame. I have called the immigration but got given a very generic answer: "10% of the applications are actually processed outside of the time frame. We cannot track the application status for you, so all you can do is wait". I have read in previous posts that other applicants have been luckier than me when reaching out to Immi (nomination has been granted shortly after they called). So what kind of information can you ask for or give in order to get the process sped up when you are outside of the time frame? Cheers! Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately the occupation "Restaurant Manager" is seen as high risk. Due to this it seems to have a higher processing time than other occupations. This is manly due to this occupation being taken advantage of with many fraudulent nominations. You only have to look a few pages back to see what I'm talking about. I wouldn't worry to much about that as its out of your control. Calling IMMI will not help I'm afraid. You will just get generic response - please wait. In terms of previous posters having more luck contacting IMMI - i believe that is just coincidence. I don't believe them calling actually had any effect in their application being processed quicker - its just luck that their application was allocated after they called. Those that answer the calls are not case officers, just customer service advisers. Unfortunately there is not much you can do but sit tight and wait - many of this forum will be in your situation so we are all in it together. Good Luck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellabonkers Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Maggie2018 said: Merry X’mas Bella! I think you don’t need to worry much about your visa because you will definitely receive the golden email within any minute! Your got nomination approved(that’s 99% safe!) and you also submitted all required documents so I guarantee you must get it at the end! Just hope you won’t leave us after you get the good news because we love you and need your positive energy around to cheer us those who are still waiting for over 20 months.... Enjoy the holiday beautiful! Xxx WARNING NO GOLDEN EMAIL! I just had to come back quickly to reply to this wonderful message! Awww thanks so much Maggie- don't worry when my day finally comes i will not dessert (i think i spelt that wrong hahah) you, any of you! I still have a 1.5 hour window left for the QLD processing office... either way i'm cracking open a beer in 1.5 hours... i'm still hoping for champagne... we will see! But seriously that was a lovely message thanks so much!!! Merry Christmas one and all xxxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBR Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Hi guys, question: Immigration asked my agent on 10th Dec for extra police clearance, my agent asked these documents to me yesterday (20th Dec). Considering that immigration give 28 days as deadline to send the documents, considering the scenario that I can't give these documents in time for the 28 days, what can happen? They don't accept any documents after the deadline? There are any possibility/reason to make them accept it? My agent stop to work today and will return only 7th Jan. Any help/idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay kim Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 19 minutes ago, AndyBR said: Hi guys, question: Immigration asked my agent on 10th Dec for extra police clearance, my agent asked these documents to me yesterday (20th Dec). Considering that immigration give 28 days as deadline to send the documents, considering the scenario that I can't give these documents in time for the 28 days, what can happen? They don't accept any documents after the deadline? There are any possibility/reason to make them accept it? My agent stop to work today and will return only 7th Jan. Any help/idea? Wtf you MA work like this? If I were you, I would submit it directly to my immi. Not reliable MA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Vitor Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 29 minutes ago, AndyBR said: Hi guys, question: Immigration asked my agent on 10th Dec for extra police clearance, my agent asked these documents to me yesterday (20th Dec). Considering that immigration give 28 days as deadline to send the documents, considering the scenario that I can't give these documents in time for the 28 days, what can happen? They don't accept any documents after the deadline? There are any possibility/reason to make them accept it? My agent stop to work today and will return only 7th Jan. Any help/idea? As far as I know, they give the 28 days to you to provide the documents, so after the 28days they might open your file again and take decisions based on what is there (you uploading or not). But even after the 28days period you're still able to upload any documents. They also understand that, in some circumstances, if you're not able to arrange the documents in the 28days time frame, they might extend the deadline. You need to send them an letter/email explaining the situation and ask for more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsie Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Would you guys day a fitter is a high risk occupation. It's still on all relevant lists I've seen no others on here only mechanics that is similar Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Vitor Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Pottsie said: Would you guys day a fitter is a high risk occupation. It's still on all relevant lists I've seen no others on here only mechanics that is similar Cheers Oh well, it's in the mltssll, so I think you're fine. I haven't seen any other pharmacy technicians in the forum either, and I like to think I'll be alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nora Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, AndyBR said: Hi guys, question: Immigration asked my agent on 10th Dec for extra police clearance, my agent asked these documents to me yesterday (20th Dec). Considering that immigration give 28 days as deadline to send the documents, considering the scenario that I can't give these documents in time for the 28 days, what can happen? They don't accept any documents after the deadline? There are any possibility/reason to make them accept it? My agent stop to work today and will return only 7th Jan. Any help/idea? Apply now online on the afp website. I applied two days ago, and they sent the certificate already via post (it will arrive 3-7 business days). What a bummer that your agent didnt advice you on time. Is there a way you can contact him/her to just submit that directly? I believe we can't submit any docs on our immi account if we import the application,or can we?? Good luck!!!! Edited December 21, 2018 by Nora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsie Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, J Vitor said: Oh well, it's in the mltssll, so I think you're fine. I haven't seen any other pharmacy technicians in the forum either, and I like to think I'll be alright Good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBR Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 43 minutes ago, J Vitor said: As far as I know, they give the 28 days to you to provide the documents, so after the 28days they might open your file again and take decisions based on what is there (you uploading or not). But even after the 28days period you're still able to upload any documents. They also understand that, in some circumstances, if you're not able to arrange the documents in the 28days time frame, they might extend the deadline. You need to send them an letter/email explaining the situation and ask for more time. Yes, he requested to immigration to extend the deadline due to Christmas and New Eve period. Hopefully they will understand and accept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo-yaa Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Looks like no more grants for 2018... Here's hoping 2019 starts well for us all and the grants start flying in. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay safe and I will speak to you all next year 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Vitor Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 hours ago, AndyBR said: Yes, he requested to immigration to extend the deadline due to Christmas and New Eve period. Hopefully they will understand and accept it. So I think you're good. But apply for afp now, first week of the year it'll be delivered to you, and will be in between the 28days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charly Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 8 hours ago, boo-yaa said: Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately the occupation "Restaurant Manager" is seen as high risk. Due to this it seems to have a higher processing time than other occupations. This is manly due to this occupation being taken advantage of with many fraudulent nominations. You only have to look a few pages back to see what I'm talking about. I wouldn't worry to much about that as its out of your control. Calling IMMI will not help I'm afraid. You will just get generic response - please wait. In terms of previous posters having more luck contacting IMMI - i believe that is just coincidence. I don't believe them calling actually had any effect in their application being processed quicker - its just luck that their application was allocated after they called. Those that answer the calls are not case officers, just customer service advisers. Unfortunately there is not much you can do but sit tight and wait - many of this forum will be in your situation so we are all in it together. Good Luck Thanks a lot for making all of this clear, this helps a lot :) All the best for all of you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashif.Iqbal Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 17 hours ago, Charly said: Hi guys, I've been a silent reader for a while. Here's my situation: Restaurant manager 186 DE State VIC Nomination and visa application submitted September 2017 LR Country IMMI Status: Received I have been waiting for 15 months and I guess you can understand how confuse I am when I see so many granted visas from January, February or even March 2018. It looks like Restaurant managers applications are indeed left aside. Anyway, since the last update, I am now out of the time frame. I have called the immigration but got given a very generic answer: "10% of the applications are actually processed outside of the time frame. We cannot track the application status for you, so all you can do is wait". I have read in previous posts that other applicants have been luckier than me when reaching out to Immi (nomination has been granted shortly after they called). So what kind of information can you ask for or give in order to get the process sped up when you are outside of the time frame? Cheers! Very sad to hear about Restaurant Manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashif.Iqbal Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 16 hours ago, boo-yaa said: Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately the occupation "Restaurant Manager" is seen as high risk. Due to this it seems to have a higher processing time than other occupations. This is manly due to this occupation being taken advantage of with many fraudulent nominations. You only have to look a few pages back to see what I'm talking about. I wouldn't worry to much about that as its out of your control. Calling IMMI will not help I'm afraid. You will just get generic response - please wait. In terms of previous posters having more luck contacting IMMI - i believe that is just coincidence. I don't believe them calling actually had any effect in their application being processed quicker - its just luck that their application was allocated after they called. Those that answer the calls are not case officers, just customer service advisers. Unfortunately there is not much you can do but sit tight and wait - many of this forum will be in your situation so we are all in it together. Good Luck I spoke with my MA yesterday, he tild he hsad a lots of Restaurant Mangers grants recently. He said TRT applications won't effect however DE Restuarant Mangers are on high risk unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bips22 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 On 20/12/2018 at 14:17, boo-yaa said: This is why certain occupations get scrutinised and genuine people have to wait longer. I truly do feel for Cooks who are doing everything legit and you have people like the above playing the system. @Austin It is illegal - no question about luck. What 'you' or 'your friends' are doing is wrong and has an impact on others. True.... well said .. !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bips22 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 On 20/12/2018 at 14:17, boo-yaa said: This is why certain occupations get scrutinised and genuine people have to wait longer. I truly do feel for Cooks who are doing everything legit and you have people like the above playing the system. @Austin It is illegal - no question about luck. What 'you' or 'your friends' are doing is wrong and has an impact on others. True.... well said .. !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDB07 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Thought I'll quickly let you guys know.. Received an email Friday night around 6pm (QLD time).. Looks like our application is with PESE WA. They've requested a letter from the company just saying that our little girl (born after nomination was lodged) is included in the Company Nomination. We're not using a MA, so didn't event think to update the Nomination. She's included in VISA application. Company is closed now for the holiday's so we'll only be able to get the letter from them early January, upload and wait! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashif.Iqbal Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Is the immi department is operational today? Any one got any update today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny1985 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Closed to 2nd jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashif.Iqbal Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Merry Christmas guys, hope all of you will get their golden news soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPP Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 On 21/12/2018 at 09:52, Vipa23 said: HI CCP, So sorry to hear about your situation. My reply might be too late now as I just found your post today.However I just wanna share my case. My case is exactly the same as you. I got my nomination refused in June2018(Ens186 Pastrycook transits from 457). The reasons of refusal was that there was insufficient evidence (receipts, a written report of the training outcome) to show that PR or Citizen were giving training. After having consultations from 2 migration agents and 2 migration lawyers,then I decided to reapply as those migration specialists said there is the best option for me so far. The positive point for reapply option is that the laws have chance. So.if you lodge a nomination application after 12 August 2018 the case officer are now not required to assess the training benchmark requirements as all businesses that nominate permanent or temporary staff must simply pay the training contribution charge( $3,000 for business with a turnover less than 10 million. Anyway my case still has risks as the refusal decision of the previous nomination is on record and it could be adverse information and this can affect to the new nomination so the best way to do is providing a strong submission about the previous training issue. Or if I'm lucky , the case officer might not give weight to the training benchmark issue on the record as it has been discarded by the new laws. Finger cross and always have a good hope! What I want to tell you is that don't just stick on one migration agent but seek a lot of second opinions from several agents or even lawyers to ensure you get the best solution. Good luck! Hi Vipa, Thanks for sharing your story! It's just ridiculous how they refuse our nominations for such reasons, but it had already happened. For exactly same reasons as you, I'm reapplying the visa too, and my MA also said training benchmark is gone, but as we have a record, we gotta prepare documents for the reasons for refusal as well as new SAF rules ($3000 donation). Thanks again, and let's keep our fingers crossed! Please update me when you have the result next year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashif.Iqbal Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Is the Immi department is working today? Any one got any update today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo-yaa Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 On 22/12/2018 at 05:34, Kashif.Iqbal said: I spoke with my MA yesterday, he tild he hsad a lots of Restaurant Mangers grants recently. He said TRT applications won't effect however DE Restuarant Mangers are on high risk unfortunately. Irregardless of TRT / DE, sadly, Restaurant Managers will be looked at with the same level of scrutiny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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