paulhand Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, kimboslice said: Hi Paul My son was granted a 491 visa as a skilled plumber (queensland) back in january, do you have any idea if they will extend the 5 year needed to earn the aquired amount per year as he will only have 3 years estimated to hit the target. The PR transition from the 491 is three years of employment/residence. They have made some, fairly small, concessions for the 489 to 887 transition, so it's not impossible that something may be offered at some point, but I have seen nothing concrete yet as this is still very much a hypothetical situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, NicMan said: Cheers, saving the champagne for when there's an avenue into the country. We've got until October next year to activate, which brings up it's own challenges. If they have granted the visa - then a travel exemption would be logical next step. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skhush Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 17:17, paulhand said: The PR transition from the 491 is three years of employment/residence. They have made some, fairly small, concessions for the 489 to 887 transition, so it's not impossible that something may be offered at some point, but I have seen nothing concrete yet as this is still very much a hypothetical situation. Hi Paul, Could you please share what concessions are made for the 489 to 887 transition? and is applicable for those who are loosing an year in 489? I got my 489 SA grant in Nov 2019 and I haven't made my first entry yet. I am aware of the letter published for all 489 visa holder on waiving the no later than entry date which is Nov 2020 for me. I lost one year already and not sure how much more I need to wait, but would be good to know how the process of moving from 489 to 887 would be for people who are loosing time due to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Have a look here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-887#Eligibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD there is light Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Does anyone have any insights in to processing times lately or know of any non-priority occupation grants? I note that it has changed from 63 days-3 months to 73 days-4 months now. I lodged for 491 visa for Plumber SA state nomination in August 2020 and I have uploaded medicals etc. I understand that borders are closed so there would be no hurry for non-priority occupations. My visa application doesn't have a case officer assigned as yet. Does anyone know if the 73 days processing time start from time of visa lodgment or from when case officer is assigned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle2020 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 46 minutes ago, RD there is light said: Does anyone have any insights in to processing times lately or know of any non-priority occupation grants? I note that it has changed from 63 days-3 months to 73 days-4 months now. I lodged for 491 visa for Plumber SA state nomination in August 2020 and I have uploaded medicals etc. I understand that borders are closed so there would be no hurry for non-priority occupations. My visa application doesn't have a case officer assigned as yet. Does anyone know if the 73 days processing time start from time of visa lodgment or from when case officer is assigned? It should be from visa lodgement but with the pandemic those processing times are fantasy. I lodged my application back in March and still nothing. Unless a vaccine is found I don't think any offshore grants will be issued to non priority until at least July next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4074 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 On 03/10/2020 at 19:09, Fitter migrant said: I've been waiting on a request for police checks and medicals for 7 months. I'm not hopeful that I'm gonna make it. How long can life be on hold. We got invited by NSW around January. Covid has really screwed us up. Its pretty upsetting TBH. I reckon they still process visa back in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angie76 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 We are waiting on hearing on a 491 Visa, Husband is a Nurse so really hoping we hear something soon as otherwise we will be too old by next summer :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 16/11/2020 at 12:25, angie76 said: We are waiting on hearing on a 491 Visa, Husband is a Nurse so really hoping we hear something soon as otherwise we will be too old by next summer Are you waiting to hear if you will be invited or to hear if your application after being invited to apply is granted. If its waiting to hear on the GRANT, then age is now irrelevant as the "age-clock" stops at the point of lodging application for an VISA (this means your EOI has been accepted and as a result IMMI have asked you to apply for the VISA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 34 minutes ago, Ausvisitor said: as the "age-clock" stops at the point of lodging application for an VISA The age clock actually stops at time of invitation to apply rather than lodging the visa application. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD there is light Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 On 11/11/2020 at 18:22, Eagle2020 said: It should be from visa lodgement but with the pandemic those processing times are fantasy. I lodged my application back in March and still nothing. Unless a vaccine is found I don't think any offshore grants will be issued to non priority until at least July next year Thanks for that. I'll go with lodgment date and checking global processing times recently, looks like it has been pushed out further to 6=8 months. If you lodged in March, then I'm at least six months behind you in the queue. Guess we wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angie76 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Are you waiting to hear if you will be invited or to hear if your application after being invited to apply is granted. If its waiting to hear on the GRANT, then age is now irrelevant as the "age-clock" stops at the point of lodging application for an VISA (this means your EOI has been accepted and as a result IMMI have asked you to apply for the VISA) Yes it's our invitation we are waiting for, hence will be too old it we don't get invited. Hoping his high points might get him plucked out of the list in time. Not really believing it will happen though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, angie76 said: If its waiting to hear on the GRANT, then age is now irrelevant as the "age-clock" stops at the point of lodging application for an VISA As I said 2 posts above, the “age clock” stops when you are invited to apply, not when you apply, for the visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD there is light Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 22/11/2020 at 13:02, RD there is light said: Thanks for that. I'll go with lodgment date and checking global processing times recently, looks like it has been pushed out further to 6=8 months. If you lodged in March, then I'm at least six months behind you in the queue. Guess we wait and see. Hi all, Pleased to advise and give hope to those that are waiting on grants. I was granted 491 visa on 5 Feb!! I am offshore, though do not have an exemption to travel as non-critical occupation. I will update my timeline. Thought this may help others who are still waiting. Just hang on in there like we did, and when least expected (especially with all the comments in forum about 491 visas, offshore applciants and non-critical occupations), you will wake you to the email you have been waiting for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conyo2588 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 7 hours ago, RD there is light said: Hi all, Pleased to advise and give hope to those that are waiting on grants. I was granted 491 visa on 5 Feb!! I am offshore, though do not have an exemption to travel as non-critical occupation. I will update my timeline. Thought this may help others who are still waiting. Just hang on in there like we did, and when least expected (especially with all the comments in forum about 491 visas, offshore applciants and non-critical occupations), you will wake you to the email you have been waiting for! Congratulations! I bet that’s a relief! To be honest I’m really shocked that you’re offshore and non critical occupation. I assumed everything was on hold until borders opened back up! Best of luck with your move. At least you have something to celebrate in this horrible lockdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle2020 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 43 minutes ago, Conyo2588 said: Congratulations! I bet that’s a relief! To be honest I’m really shocked that you’re offshore and non critical occupation. I assumed everything was on hold until borders opened back up! Best of luck with your move. At least you have something to celebrate in this horrible lockdown Does anyone know what there occupation is ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conyo2588 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Eagle2020 said: Does anyone know what there occupation is ? The post further up says Plumber for SA state nomination in August 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle2020 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Conyo2588 said: The post further up says Plumber for SA state nomination in August 20 Hopefully then they have started looking into trades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conyo2588 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Eagle2020 said: Hopefully then they have started looking into trades. I hope so too! We applied roughly the same time, under my partners occupation, wall and floor tiler Which occupation have you applied under? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle2020 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Conyo2588 said: I hope so too! We applied roughly the same time, under my partners occupation, wall and floor tiler Which occupation have you applied under? I'm a painter and decorator. We submitted our application on March 10th, paid visa fee and then boarders were closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 31/10/2020 at 05:02, Skhush said: Hi Paul, Could you please share what concessions are made for the 489 to 887 transition? and is applicable for those who are loosing an year in 489? I got my 489 SA grant in Nov 2019 and I haven't made my first entry yet. I am aware of the letter published for all 489 visa holder on waiving the no later than entry date which is Nov 2020 for me. I lost one year already and not sure how much more I need to wait, but would be good to know how the process of moving from 489 to 887 would be for people who are loosing time due to this. Hi, With the current pandemic, DIBP is fully aware of the issues visa holders are facing plus it's Australia's decision to shut the borders for non-PR so technically its out of your control even if you want to come back they will not let you in. Concessions have already been to some visas but I think at this stage, I'd suggest don't worry too much about your 887, I'm sure there are lots of others in similar situation like you. Remember, Australia can't close its borders forever. All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD there is light Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 07/02/2021 at 18:23, Conyo2588 said: Congratulations! I bet that’s a relief! To be honest I’m really shocked that you’re offshore and non critical occupation. I assumed everything was on hold until borders opened back up! Best of luck with your move. At least you have something to celebrate in this horrible lockdown Thanks Conyo2588! Such a huge relief! It was a daily discussion as to when we were likely to get an outcome. I sympathise with all that are waiting still. Shame that there seems no real logic with regard to which occupations they grant for. Like I mentioned, as mine was offshore and non-critical, I was going on the global processing timeline of 6-8 months, and for my case it was 168 days from time of visa lodgment. We front loaded our medicals soon after lodgment and also PCCs. It was only late Nov they asked for new PCCs based on my wife's maiden name which we did, and uploaded mid December. Now it the challenge of when travel restrictions can be lifted and we can plan our move. In the meantime, at least we can start some planning at home, look at surburbs, schools, jobs etc and get ourselves 'ready' as best as we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martnLFC Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Visa Update - We just got our 491 Visas Granted last week from Offshore Occupation - Cabler (Telecoms and Data) 342411 95 Points (80 + 15 for State Nomination) SA State Nomination Submitted - 28 January 2020 SA State Nomination Granted - 24 June 2020 491 Visa Lodged - 20 July 2020 Medicals Completed - 4 August 2020 CO Contact - Request for Additional Documents - 9 December 2020 491 Visa Granted - 18 February 2021 Hoping that the Border restrictions are relaxed later in the year and we can finally get there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conyo2588 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, martnLFC said: Visa Update - We just got our 491 Visas Granted last week from Offshore Occupation - Cabler (Telecoms and Data) 342411 95 Points (80 + 15 for State Nomination) SA State Nomination Submitted - 28 January 2020 SA State Nomination Granted - 24 June 2020 491 Visa Lodged - 20 July 2020 Medicals Completed - 4 August 2020 CO Contact - Request for Additional Documents - 9 December 2020 491 Visa Granted - 18 February 2021 Hoping that the Border restrictions are relaxed later in the year and we can finally get there! Congratulations! Thanks for updating on your journey, it’s providing a small glimmer of hope for those of us still waiting Best of luck with your move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martnLFC Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Thank You! I have seen quite a few visas granted recently that where lodged around May/June last year so they seem to be working through them all now. Hopefully everyone will get theirs soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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