Gemmeny Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hi, I applied for a 186 Direct Entry visa lodged with a state school nom in Feb 2018 for primary teaching. On the same day my agent was very quick to lodge an EOI for a 190 visa too, without overly explaining the process. He then said as it had come back with a state invitation he thought it would be a good idea to run two visas at once, to 'fireproof my affairs'. He's mentioned things that could go wrong with my employment, however I have an ongoing contract and do not foresee any of these things happening. After receiving invitation he has renewed it twice, so if I don't accept it I'm presuming it will be taken off SkillSelect. He's said I also need to pay more money to him in order to lodge this second visa, as well as the $3800 odd for the second visa. Does anyone do 2 visa apps really? Perhaps to cover my back if I get rejected when I'm on a bridging visa? Or is it an expense that I shouldn't be worrying about paying? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I have never heard of anyone lodging two different visa applications. Two eoi's yes, but two applications. Is your agent MARA registered? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmeny Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Yes, he is. I feel like he's covering himself (and myself a little), at a high price. As my 457 runs out in November I can't then apply for a 190 after that. If my 186 is rejected is it just the $1764 I would have to pay for an appeal - he has mentioned it is that x 2 - $1764 for the nomination and $1764 for the visa? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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