Mark Turner Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Hey. I've been working in Australia since March 2013 on a 417 which I migrated to a 457 in January 2014. I'm in the process of applying for a 186. The nomination was lodged on the 30th November 2016 & approved on 28 June 2017. I currently have two issues with regards to completing the application: • There is a question during application: “Has any applicant overstayed a visa in any country (including Australia)?” Unfortunately the answer to the first is YES. I overstayed my South African tourist visa by 1-5 days (can confirm) in 2010 - this was due to having to book a later flight with friend. • The visa is asking for a skills assessment - “Does the application have a suitable skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority, which is ont for a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa?” I’d like to know whether it’s necessary to undertake a skills assessment? Since I have worked for the current employer for 4+ Any help & or further advice will be greatly appreciated. Cheers. MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Hi and welcome to the forum. Hopefully one of our agents will be along soon who can advise you better. Maybe @Richard Gregan can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gregan Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Dear Mark, 1/ you need to be honest about the overstaying. A full written explanation would be the minimum you should do. 2/ you do need a skills assessment. Regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeMain Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Hi Richard - quick question - why would the OP need a skills assessment if they were doing a 186 in the TRT stream from a 457 with the same employer? I don't see that in the Regs. What have I missed? Cheers Edited October 11, 2017 by LeMain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Turner Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Are you also able to advise me whether I need to get a medical/health examination & or police clearance? https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Heal/meeting-the-health-requirement/arranging-a-health-examination# Quote You lodge your visa application: We determine whether health examinations are required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Turner Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 I'd also like to know whether it's necessary to attach all documents requested for the visa application, or whether I should just wait for immigrations to request specific documents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 10/19/2017 at 18:28, Mark Turner said: I'd also like to know whether it's necessary to attach all documents requested for the visa application, or whether I should just wait for immigrations to request specific documents? Immigration may make their decision based on the documents that have been submitted (with the exception of the police and health checks which they will request when needed), so it's usually recommended that you upload all the required documents to support your application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Turner Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks @MaggieMay24 for the response. By the looks of things all the documents are recommended. So I'm struggling to identify which documents are used to make a decision besides police and health checks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Turner Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Might add that I'm not using an agent when submitting this application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eli87 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hi Everyone. Hope you all are doing well. i need your feedback in relation to my application as i can see you are experience migration agent and you are helping in this forum. i applied my 186 ENS TRT in COOK, in May immigration officers came to visit my workplace and they took my interview and my manager interview. my manager was new on job so he didnt know about past years so he didnt give correct answer and at the end of the day his and mine statement not same. after 3 month means last week they send me letter of "Invitation to comment on adverse information for a nomination application for a ENS nomination" regarding my application. they concerned about i am working part time /casual instead of full time and training benchmarks have not been met by the nominator so i am going to provide them last 3 years PAYG & Notice of Assessment from ATO and for training benchmark i am going to put my previous owner's statutory declaration as he paid training benchmark fees and etc so can you suggest me this evidence are enough to satisfy case officer question? my friends suggest me take it positive way, case officer in your favor tats why you got chance otherwise now days they rejecting files without any reason. so what do you think everyone?? will i take positively?? because i am working full time over there, i attached all up to date BAS,PAYG etc your answer or comment much appreciated. Thanks Eli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 15 hours ago, Mark Turner said: Thanks @MaggieMay24 for the response. By the looks of things all the documents are recommended. So I'm struggling to identify which documents are used to make a decision besides police and health checks. The application system suggests a lot of unnecessary documents and some that no longer exist (Decision Ready Checklist hasn't been used for at least 3-4 years). I'd refer to the DIBP website for the document checklist as it's a pretty good summary of the information they will need: http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/186-?modal=/visas/supporting/Pages/186/applicant-documents.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 11 hours ago, eli87 said: Hi Everyone. Hope you all are doing well. i need your feedback in relation to my application as i can see you are experience migration agent and you are helping in this forum. i applied my 186 ENS TRT in COOK, in May immigration officers came to visit my workplace and they took my interview and my manager interview. my manager was new on job so he didnt know about past years so he didnt give correct answer and at the end of the day his and mine statement not same. after 3 month means last week they send me letter of "Invitation to comment on adverse information for a nomination application for a ENS nomination" regarding my application. they concerned about i am working part time /casual instead of full time and training benchmarks have not been met by the nominator so i am going to provide them last 3 years PAYG & Notice of Assessment from ATO and for training benchmark i am going to put my previous owner's statutory declaration as he paid training benchmark fees and etc so can you suggest me this evidence are enough to satisfy case officer question? my friends suggest me take it positive way, case officer in your favor tats why you got chance otherwise now days they rejecting files without any reason. so what do you think everyone?? will i take positively?? because i am working full time over there, i attached all up to date BAS,PAYG etc your answer or comment much appreciated. Thanks Eli I'd suggest you speak with a migration agent - perhaps contact @Richard Gregan, @wrussell, @Raul Senise or @Alan Collett to see if they can assist with preparing a response to DIBP. If you have an employment contract that confirms you work full time, that may help. And I assume you'd need copies of the training fee invoices/receipts to confirm they've been paid vs. a statutory declaration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eli87 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Hi Everyone. Can you guys suggest how i will satisfied CO regarding my full time employment and training benchmark? i already submitted last 3 years PAYG, Notice Of assessment, Employment contract, Payslip for full time job and For Training benchmark i submitted receipts and invoices still CO not satisfied. does anyone have idea what i need to do?? any suggestion ??? Thank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 12 hours ago, eli87 said: Hi Everyone. Can you guys suggest how i will satisfied CO regarding my full time employment and training benchmark? i already submitted last 3 years PAYG, Notice Of assessment, Employment contract, Payslip for full time job and For Training benchmark i submitted receipts and invoices still CO not satisfied. does anyone have idea what i need to do?? any suggestion ??? Thank As has already been suggest, you need to obtain professional advice. You and your employer are in a complicated situation and from what you have been posting, you are close to having your application refused. You have received a request to provide further documents specific to your application. No one can give you specific advice on how to address the request, without knowing the specifics of your application and what documents have already been provided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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