JD3006 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Hey there. I’ve been on my 489 for nearly 4 years and I’ve been working in a job that my skill is based on. I have a visa in for an 887 and should hear something in the next 4 months (according to their 22 month wait times) now I’ve just been offered a job that isn’t in my skill but it’s a great opportunity and it’s within state government. now I know that I never had to have a job in the skill as I can’t find any wording in my visa that required it and to verify for the 887 I only had to be fully employed for 2 years in the 4 years visa as well as other criteria .. (I’ve been employed since day one to now so nearly 4 years) so my question is if I take this job and change job skills could it have a negative effect on my 887? im close to the end but also can’t give up this opportunity cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 hours ago, JD3006 said: according to their 22 month wait times) I am sorry to say - the processing times have changed. 25% of applications: 18 months 50% of applications: 19 months 75% of applications: 21 months 90% of applications: 25 months Quote so my question is if I take this job and change job skills could it have a negative effect on my 887? No obligation to work in same profession you migrated on. I know a few 887 holders who didn't You will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD3006 Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, JetBlast said: I am sorry to say - the processing times have changed. 25% of applications: 18 months 50% of applications: 19 months 75% of applications: 21 months 90% of applications: 25 months No obligation to work in same profession you migrated on. I know a few 887 holders who didn't You will be fine. They changed again! I feel like each few weeks they keep going up! They’ve been assessing visas submitted before September 2020 for what feels like a year now thanks for the info on the job front. It’s definitely a opportunity I can’t miss. Edited May 2, 2022 by JD3006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 minute ago, JD3006 said: They changed again! I feel like each few weeks they keep going up! I am also waiting for my 887 - I fully appreciate your position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD3006 Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Just now, JetBlast said: I am also waiting for my 887 - I fully appreciate your position. When did you submit? I sent mine in Sept 30 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Just now, JD3006 said: When did you submit? I sent mine in Sept 30 2020. June 2021 - Exactly 11 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD3006 Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Just now, JetBlast said: June 2021 - Exactly 11 months. Oooh in for a wait then. will be worth it when it arrives. All my family are permanent residents so just looking to be able to stay with them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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