Laxmi ammu Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) Hello everyone, Hope anyone can throw some light on my dilemma here.. May be there are few here who is facing the same issue. We are planning our long delayed move to Australia earIy next year when borders open for other visa holders. Since due to border closure which is not our fault do you think the government will provide some concessions while we lodge 887 visa. FYI, we got our 489 in Oct 2019 and was supposed to land in aus in March. Since there are visa conditions to be met for being eligible for PR. We will be falling short on those now. We are still going forward with our move but worried what will happen if government does not announce any concessions. Anyone here on the samelines? What are your thoughts and any alternate solutions we can look forward to after Oct 2023. Many thanks, Lax Edited November 1, 2021 by Laxmi ammu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 The government has treated holders of 489 and 491 visas very badly during COVID, so I’m afraid I don’t have confidence they will make any concessions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxmi ammu Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 Indeed, considering it's the same visa fees and procedures. My be once we land onshore we need to consider legal route to persue PR. Anyways keeping some hope till then.. Thanks a ton marisa for your reply.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) You have around 22 months left of your 489 so there is a slight chance you can still be eligible for the 887. Move to Australia ASAP. Build up 18 months of living and 9 months working. Apply for your 887 offshore (not ideal I know!) under the current concession. - https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-887#Eligibility However this is dependant on: Getting over the border. (maybe you could if your a family of a citizen or PR). If not there is around 3-4 months for the government to let everyone else in. The government not changing the goal posts on the current concessions. Edited November 2, 2021 by JetBlast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxmi ammu Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 This is exactly what i have in my mind. As a safe bet we have booked our tickets to travel in February. Hoping by then borders open for us. Thanks for your positive insight. Hope everyone gets in soon. Thanks again.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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