Phil1712 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Just re igniting post, anyone heard or had any news with their application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadiccarpenter Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 An offshore carpenter in one of the FB groups was granted a 190 for NSW today. Applied in Dec 2019. Don't know if he's in these forums. If so, hope he posts his story soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks21 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) Thanks for this! It’s really good to hear people getting their visas granted. Very good news! Edited June 23, 2021 by Sparks21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Sparks21 said: Thanks for this! It’s really good to hear people getting their visas granted. Very good news! To puncture the balloon, a 190 is a permanent visa. This thread is for 491 visas and I don't think there's any sign of those being approved at all, since they aren't allowed to enter the country anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Hillbury Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 19 hours ago, Marisawright said: To puncture the balloon, a 190 is a permanent visa. This thread is for 491 visas and I don't think there's any sign of those being approved at all, since they aren't allowed to enter the country anyway. For some reason a ‘mod’ merged the topics? didn’t make any sense to me. Must have been taking up to much space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadiccarpenter Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 20 hours ago, Marisawright said: To puncture the balloon, a 190 is a permanent visa. This thread is for 491 visas and I don't think there's any sign of those being approved at all, since they aren't allowed to enter the country anyway. This thread used to be a 190 one as well, but it looks like 190 was removed from the title? Should it be added back or do we need a new 190 thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Hillbury Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, nomadiccarpenter said: This thread used to be a 190 one as well, but it looks like 190 was removed from the title? Should it be added back or do we need a new 190 thread? I think that would be good! Hopefully a positive space for us to chat and share any news we hear! hopefully we can keep it positive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe/Rose Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 It would be great to hear a little more about the circumstances of this 190 visa grant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadiccarpenter Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 On 25/06/2021 at 11:30, Joe/Rose said: It would be great to hear a little more about the circumstances of this 190 visa grant? Found the post: "Good day All Got my PR 190 granted on 22.06.21 10:18 am Sydney time. State NSW Occupation:Carpenter Lodge: 19.12.2019 Points: Total 65 Lodge on shore/ granted off shore First CÔ contacted on 21.03.21 ( medicals) Second CÔ contact on 18.05.21 ( police check from the country that I was stuck more than a year) ; Vietnam “ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe/Rose Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Thanks for the share. Almost to the day from when we submitted our application, although for us, no CO Contact! I wonder if the fact the person had applied onshore made a difference, as they are processing on-shore apps. First? Ir they had the CO Contact for the medicals & PC’s, therefore the application was decision ready? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domo Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, nomadiccarpenter said: Found the post: "Good day All Got my PR 190 granted on 22.06.21 10:18 am Sydney time. State NSW Occupation:Carpenter Lodge: 19.12.2019 Points: Total 65 Lodge on shore/ granted off shore First CÔ contacted on 21.03.21 ( medicals) Second CÔ contact on 18.05.21 ( police check from the country that I was stuck more than a year) ; Vietnam “ Which FB group? Id be interested in figuring out how they managed their grant BTW, I've been working diligently in trying to find a job offer and apply for a travel exemption. Ive had a few good leads and might have something on the cards this upcoming week. If the company checks out, I'll be using a lawyer to file an exemption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadiccarpenter Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, Domo said: Which FB group? Id be interested in figuring out how they managed their grant BTW, I've been working diligently in trying to find a job offer and apply for a travel exemption. Ive had a few good leads and might have something on the cards this upcoming week. If the company checks out, I'll be using a lawyer to file an exemption. This is from "Skilled Visa Regional - Australia (190 & 491)", dated 22 June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domo Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 14 hours ago, nomadiccarpenter said: This is from "Skilled Visa Regional - Australia (190 & 491)", dated 22 June. Thanks, will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Hillbury Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 21 hours ago, Domo said: Which FB group? Id be interested in figuring out how they managed their grant BTW, I've been working diligently in trying to find a job offer and apply for a travel exemption. Ive had a few good leads and might have something on the cards this upcoming week. If the company checks out, I'll be using a lawyer to file an exemption. I spoke to my agent the other day and he said he couldn’t find a way to get an exemption unless I was on a PSML?? how are you getting round it @Domo He did suggest contacting the global service centre and trying to speak to somebody there only tried a couple of times to no avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanicboy Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Hi, First time poster here. Not sure if this is the right thread but I hope someone can help me with my question. I am intending to pursue an application for 491 family sponsored visa. Trade is motor mechanic. I have checked the points table and I would be meeting the requirement of 65 points. Confusion I have is the points test table is saying that "less than 3 years experience give 0 points but need a skill assessment from relevant assessment body ( which is TRA in my case )". So I checked on the TRA website only to find out that I need to have more than 3 years experience in order to start the assessment application which is wierd. Not sure whom should I contact to clarify this gap here. Has anyone been in this scenario on the group. Please advise, much appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 7 hours ago, mechanicboy said: Confusion I have is the points test table is saying that "less than 3 years experience give 0 points but need a skill assessment from relevant assessment body ( which is TRA in my case )". So I checked on the TRA website only to find out that I need to have more than 3 years experience in order to start the assessment application which is wierd. The skills assessment body has nothing to do with the Immigration department and makes up its own mind about what skill level is acceptable. You have to meet their requirements first to get the skills assessment so you'll just have to get those 3 years experience, I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 A Gas fitter on one of the groups I'm part of was granted his QLD 491 yesterday, offshore with 90 points. He submitted February 2020 and they didn't request updated medicals or PCC which expired in February 2021. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks21 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 This is lovely to read. Especially as all mine have expired too... fingers crossed we here more good news in these areas. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 20 minutes ago, Sparks21 said: This is lovely to read. Especially as all mine have expired too... fingers crossed we here more good news in these areas. Thanks for sharing. Yes very encouraging. My Medical expired last month and my PCC expired in April. TBH I don't mind re-doing them if they give me the damn visa haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks21 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I’m with you there! I had already resided myself to the fact that once I was finally assigned a case officer (I have to keep reminding myself this will happen eventually, feels like it won’t sometimes) that this would be the first thing they asked for as all of mine expired in February. It’s a family of four so is the best part of £1k but would be a small price to pay so my partner could see her parents, sisters, brothers, nephew who she is 1 and hasn’t met yet... etc. Fingers crossed on the vaccine roll out and then hopefully slowly letting temporary visas in with strict quarantine measures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) On 16/07/2021 at 16:41, mechanicboy said: Hi, First time poster here. Not sure if this is the right thread but I hope someone can help me with my question. I am intending to pursue an application for 491 family sponsored visa. Trade is motor mechanic. I have checked the points table and I would be meeting the requirement of 65 points. Confusion I have is the points test table is saying that "less than 3 years experience give 0 points but need a skill assessment from relevant assessment body ( which is TRA in my case )". So I checked on the TRA website only to find out that I need to have more than 3 years experience in order to start the assessment application which is wierd. Not sure whom should I contact to clarify this gap here. Has anyone been in this scenario on the group. Please advise, much appreciated. Thanks Best to call TRA. I think the pints test table counts only post qualified experience, IE after your apprenticeship finished. TRA may be referring to total time in that job including training/apprenticeship meaning if you did a 3-year apprenticeship then you can sit the exam. I did mine In Feb 2020 but I had 10 years of post-qualified experience at the time. 4 year City & Guilds NVQ level 3 in mechanics Edited August 4, 2021 by skyeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sparks21 said: I’m with you there! I had already resided myself to the fact that once I was finally assigned a case officer (I have to keep reminding myself this will happen eventually, feels like it won’t sometimes) that this would be the first thing they asked for as all of mine expired in February. It’s a family of four so is the best part of £1k but would be a small price to pay so my partner could see her parents, sisters, brothers, nephew who she is 1 and hasn’t met yet... etc. Fingers crossed on the vaccine roll out and then hopefully slowly letting temporary visas in with strict quarantine measures... I'm in the exact same boat. we are a family of 6 and fresh medicals would be over £1000, I am happy to take the gamble as I know its basically a competition for visas and any delay in giving them what they request could mean the quota gets reached and we miss out. But my Agent has advised that it's best to just leave it till they request them as technically I could do them next week and then if this goes on for another year they will expire again and I'll be another £1000 poorer. I am really tempted to re-do both but Money doesn't grow on tree's and maybe I'm being reckless haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks21 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Well it’s nice to hear from someone in the same boat. I think half the battle is getting assigned a case officer as they simply aren’t processing the visas as we can’t enter the country due to the border the restrictions. I think one they assign you one, and if they do ask, then you’ve cracked it as you’re being processed. I would wait and as ping as you get them completed on a time manner, you’ll be fine. Would hope it wouldn’t be another year, but who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Anyone heard of anymore 491 non-essential offshore grants? I would be up for a FB group or Wattsapp similar to what they have for the 190's, to keep an eye on who's getting granted. Im on a number of generic 491/190/189 ones but its full of numptys trying to sell IELTS results, selling visas etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks21 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/travel/2021/nov/22/australia-international-border-restrictions-whats-changed-for-travel-and-who-can-arrive-quarantine-free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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