Skillselect ENS 186 Timeline

[cristinamia]

15 hours ago, Bellabonkers said:

I can’t miss my brothers wedding and my best friends wedding- I’m 100% going back. There’s no question on that. 

 

Guess I should just hope they approve my visa- it will be 24 months by that point .... I mean surely they will open it soon! 

not that I'm an expert but I read a lot about it as I needed to do the same and didn't want to damage any progress so far.

I took 2 months off unpaid as I did not have enough holidays and because of family reasons I really needed to be back home. I made sure I took it in a period with low workload and made sure 2 people, with 2 different skills set covered my work and also made sure I was available remotely in case of emergency. 

Under the Migration Acts and Fair Work Act 2009 we are covered by the National Employment Standards.Leave without pay is additional to any other form of leave which an employee is entitled to take. It is usually granted only when an employee has used up all his/her entitlement to other forms of leave.The length and terms of leave without pay are subject to agreement between the employee and employer. 

Leave without pay (LWOP) is permitted whilst on a 457 visa for up to a year, where agreed to by the employer and documented, as long as you do not work for another employer during any period of LWOP. The genuine need for a position and consequently your position within the company cannot be questioned because you need to take unpaid leave for various circumstances.

Now, few tricky things to consider, you are generally protected from dismissal in case of sick/unpaid/long leave but not anymore in these cases: 

Quote

 

When an employee is away for longer than 3 months
An employee is no longer protected from being dismissed (even if they provide evidence) if:

• the total length of their absence due to illness or injury is more than 3 consecutive months, or a total of more than 3 months over a 12 month period
• over that period they’ve only taken unpaid leave, or they’ve taken a combination of paid and unpaid leave.

 

now the other tricky thing:

you are on bridging.. so you should read your entitlements for that visa. As far as I am aware they should be similar to the last valid visa you held before going into bridging.

Now ..up to you.

Hope this helps...

Edited November 19, 2018 by cristinamia

[sawar]

16 hours ago, TimTam said:

Dear all,

 

our 186 TRT visa was granted today!

Nomination and visa both granted today.

2 people

LR country

Teacher

Applied 12 Feb 2018.

 

Like everyone else i have been checking this forum and emails multiple times a day.

 

Good luck everyone

@TimTam Congrats mate, can you please update timeline in spreadsheets?

[GTRZ]

Hi All,

Please don't consider me as a free rider. I am a silent reader of this thread for  many months and didn't want to register as my knowledge on this topic very few. 
 

Regarding me, I am currently holding a 457 visa and planing to apply 186 TRT at the end of this month. Wish me luck !! My problem is current employer said his Standard business sponsorship (SBS) has expired this year and he not going to renew it as he not willing to do the sponsor  any more.

Q1. Is this going to affect me? he said no

Q2. Is he not required to meet training benchmark after his SBS expired?  he said no

 

While waiting to consult MA your valuable thoughts on this matter highly appreciated 

Furthermore If anyone know good, experience MA who can handle this case and located around Melbourne more than well come to introduce.

 

Thank you very much in advance guys.

 

 

[Hex]

35 minutes ago, GTRZ said:

Hi All,

Please don't consider me as a free rider. I am a silent reader of this thread for  many months and didn't want to register as my knowledge on this topic very few. 
 

Regarding me, I am currently holding a 457 visa and planing to apply 186 TRT at the end of this month. Wish me luck !! My problem is current employer said his Standard business sponsorship (SBS) has expired this year and he not going to renew it as he not willing to do the sponsor  any more.

Q1. Is this going to affect me? he said no

Q2. Is he not required to meet training benchmark after his SBS expired?  he said no

 

While waiting to consult MA your valuable thoughts on this matter highly appreciated 

Furthermore If anyone know good, experience MA who can handle this case and located around Melbourne more than well come to introduce.

 

Thank you very much in advance guys.

 

 

Hi @GTRZ

If I understand your concerns correct, then yes, both those items will affect you. 

Q1. If your employee is no longer registered for sponsorships, they will not be able to lodge an application for sponsorship. 
    There is a reason you need to stay registered. 

Q2. Every sponsorship should fall under the same requirements, meaning if a training requirement is needed for any 186 TRT - then it's the same across the scope. 

I suggest you confirm all this with a MA soon, as I feel this will directly affect you (unless i've misunderstood something). 

[SKG]

On 17/11/2018 at 16:06, Deep1991 said:

Hav u filled form 80

I think no

[Nora]

1 hour ago, GTRZ said:

Hi All,

Please don't consider me as a free rider. I am a silent reader of this thread for  many months and didn't want to register as my knowledge on this topic very few. 
 

Regarding me, I am currently holding a 457 visa and planing to apply 186 TRT at the end of this month. Wish me luck !! My problem is current employer said his Standard business sponsorship (SBS) has expired this year and he not going to renew it as he not willing to do the sponsor  any more.

Q1. Is this going to affect me? he said no

Q2. Is he not required to meet training benchmark after his SBS expired?  he said no

 

While waiting to consult MA your valuable thoughts on this matter highly appreciated 

Furthermore If anyone know good, experience MA who can handle this case and located around Melbourne more than well come to introduce.

 

Thank you very much in advance guys.

 

 

According to my understanding on the attach screenshots, it states that our employer must be an approved active Standard Business Sponsor. Meaning that on the day of nomination lodgement the business must be SBS approved. Otherwise the business won't be able to nominate you as it is a "sponsorship" visa program and shall comply with all requirements. 

 

Reference: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/employer-nomination-scheme-186/temporary-residence-transition-stream#Eligibility

 

Wishing you luck.

N

[Oliviaa]

For your reading, today's news with regards to the migration cutting

 

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/nov/20/scott-morrison-flags-cutting-migration-in-response-to-population-concerns

 

Edited November 20, 2018 by Oliviaa

[ICT Customer Support Officer]

Spreadsheet pages Jan-Feb 2018 look much more green now. 

Jan is almost done, Feb is getting there. a

 

Question: I have a nomination TRN, is there a way I can check nomination status?  In my IMMI portal, I can only see my application. 

[madhu]

Hi

 how  can I see my PR status  , the application was lodged by my MA in  feb 8th 2018 , still no news on the  status

 

[Pottsie]

6 minutes ago, ICT Customer Support Officer said:

Spreadsheet pages Jan-Feb 2018 look much more green now. 

Jan is almost done, Feb is getting there. a

 

Question: I have a nomination TRN, is there a way I can check nomination status?  In my IMMI portal, I can only see my application. 

Feb will look even greener if/when they approve mine

[ICT Customer Support Officer]

Just now, Pottsie said:

Feb will look even greener if/when they approve mine

and mine  

[ChrisBK]

Hello there! Congrats to those who received the golden email! And all the best for those still waiting, like me.

Please add my details on the spreadsheet:

Occupation: Advertising Specialist
State: NSW
Country: HR
Stream: 457 - 186 TRT
Number of applicants: 1
ENS 186 Visa and Nomination applied:  28/02/2018
IMMI Status: Received

 

Thank you

[Benoit]

37 minutes ago, ICT Customer Support Officer said:

Spreadsheet pages Jan-Feb 2018 look much more green now. 

Jan is almost done, Feb is getting there. a

 

Question: I have a nomination TRN, is there a way I can check nomination status?  In my IMMI portal, I can only see my application. 

I asked the same question earlier and no one seemed to reply, so I'd assume that is impossible to do. That makes sense as it's an interaction between your company and the immigration.  If you find a way pls let me know

[Nora]

13 minutes ago, Benoit said:

I asked the same question earlier and no one seemed to reply, so I'd assume that is impossible to do. That makes sense as it's an interaction between your company and the immigration.  If you find a way pls let me know

You won't be able to see the nomination status, as it contains sensitive information of your employer. Therefore, only your migration agent would have access and your employer. With the TRN number you are only able to track the status of your visa application.

 

Regards,

 

[cooper12]

Hi there ,

 

Hope all is well. New in this chat.

I have seen a couple of people referring to a spreadsheet where you post your status. Could you let me know how to get access to that? 

I would love to have a look and also upload my details.

 

Thanks heaps

[Oliviaa]

1 minute ago, cooper12 said:

Hi there ,

 

Hope all is well. New in this chat.

I have seen a couple of people referring to a spreadsheet where you post your status. Could you let me know how to get access to that? 

I would love to have a look and also upload my details.

 

Thanks heaps

Here you go: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1INy6sxuUIisgLOT7CcskWLjQjHV_6yVvUBRHceWE_a0/edit#gid=1216347791

[Oliviaa]

6 minutes ago, Nora said:

You won't be able to see the nomination status, as it contains sensitive information of your employer. Therefore, only your migration agent would have access and your employer. With the TRN number you are only able to track the status of your visa application.

 

Regards,

 

That's correct. However, do check your Message Box regularly as outcome of the nomination will land there.

[cooper12]

3 minutes ago, Oliviaa said:

Here you go: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1INy6sxuUIisgLOT7CcskWLjQjHV_6yVvUBRHceWE_a0/edit#gid=1216347791

Thanks!

[Hex]

1 hour ago, ICT Customer Support Officer said:

Spreadsheet pages Jan-Feb 2018 look much more green now. 

Jan is almost done, Feb is getting there. a

 

Question: I have a nomination TRN, is there a way I can check nomination status?  In my IMMI portal, I can only see my application. 

@ICT Customer Support Officer It's very unlikely you'll be able to get access to the nomination application. 

    You can try and import the nomination with the TRN number, however, i'm not sure it will allow you access to same. 

This is because, the nomination is for the company (typically applied for through the MA Immi account), which includes all the company finances etc. If you have gone through an MA, I can almost guarantee that they won't allow you access to same (not without explicit permission from the company - even then it's not for sure). 

My suggestion would be to hold on tight, wait for the nomination to be approved (the MA should tell you) and then monitor your application closely.  

[Roni S]

Hi, @Hex can you help me by adding the following detail to excel file thanks.

Occupation: Developer Programmer
State: NSW
Country: HR
Stream:  ENS 186 DE
Number of applicants: 1 Primary(Myself) and 1 secondary applicant (Wife)
Nomination lodged:  15th June 2018
Application lodged: 15th June 2018
IMMI Status: Received

Thank you

[EDB07]

19 minutes ago, Roni S said:

Hi, @Hex can you help me by adding the following detail to excel file thanks.

Occupation: Developer Programmer
State: NSW
Country: HR
Stream:  ENS 186 DE
Number of applicants: 1 Primary(Myself) and 1 secondary applicant (Wife)
Nomination lodged:  15th June 2018
Application lodged: 15th June 2018
IMMI Status: Received

Thank you

I've added you to June 2018 sheet, row 3 

[Bellabonkers]

7 hours ago, cristinamia said:

not that I'm an expert but I read a lot about it as I needed to do the same and didn't want to damage any progress so far.

I took 2 months off unpaid as I did not have enough holidays and because of family reasons I really needed to be back home. I made sure I took it in a period with low workload and made sure 2 people, with 2 different skills set covered my work and also made sure I was available remotely in case of emergency. 

Under the Migration Acts and Fair Work Act 2009 we are covered by the National Employment Standards.Leave without pay is additional to any other form of leave which an employee is entitled to take. It is usually granted only when an employee has used up all his/her entitlement to other forms of leave.The length and terms of leave without pay are subject to agreement between the employee and employer. 

Leave without pay (LWOP) is permitted whilst on a 457 visa for up to a year, where agreed to by the employer and documented, as long as you do not work for another employer during any period of LWOP. The genuine need for a position and consequently your position within the company cannot be questioned because you need to take unpaid leave for various circumstances.

Now, few tricky things to consider, you are generally protected from dismissal in case of sick/unpaid/long leave but not anymore in these cases: 

now the other tricky thing:

you are on bridging.. so you should read your entitlements for that visa. As far as I am aware they should be similar to the last valid visa you held before going into bridging.

Now ..up to you.

Hope this helps...

OMG Cristinamia.

 

Seriously this is the best post ever. Thanks so much.

 

I will have to look at my own specific circumstances as you have advised because i was on a working holiday visa before i was employed and so my working rights changed to being able to work for an employer for longer than 3 consecutive months as soon as i applied for 186 visa so im probably in some grey area some where with what rules i fall under but my goodness you have given me some hope!

 

Thanks so much!!

[VS01]

With the introduction of SAF, does it fasten the application processing time as CO needs to spend less time verifying the training benchmarks?

Edited November 20, 2018 by VS01

[Shiv Su]

186 TRT cook.. still received.. no news at all, nomination and visa 30 may 2017... can you guys help me add me at  spreadsheet pages.. thanx a lot

[Tiziana]

21 minutes ago, VS01 said:

With the introduction of SAF, does it fasten the application processing time as CO needs to spend less time verifying the training benchmarks?

What is the SAF?