Guest guest55801 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I think it means a decion ready certificate, only agents can include they certs with the application , it means the nomination, visa, all documents, medicals etc are included in the application . A DRC means you will be allocated a case office in around 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CXW Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Did your employer use an agent. DRC is Decision Ready Certified. They go through quicker. What date was your nomination lodged? Thanks for clarifying. No, my application wasn't DRC - I sent all my documents to the HR dept at the university for the employer nomination (lodged around the 27th July, was approved 29th August). Applied for skills assessment and visa without an agent, didn't have medicals frontloaded. I suspect I may have benefitted from the fact that start dates in universities are less flexible than for many jobs, due to needing to be available to start teaching at a set time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest55801 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I remember hearing from a Senior Researcher in an oz uni that they have a special agreement with immigration as they do 1000's of applications each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_whites Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Thanks for clarifying. No, my application wasn't DRC - I sent all my documents to the HR dept at the university for the employer nomination (lodged around the 27th July, was approved 29th August). Applied for skills assessment and visa without an agent, didn't have medicals frontloaded. I suspect I may have benefitted from the fact that start dates in universities are less flexible than for many jobs, due to needing to be available to start teaching at a set time. Well congratulations on your visa. And good luck with everything. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CXW Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I remember hearing from a Senior Researcher in an oz uni that they have a special agreement with immigration as they do 1000's of applications each year At best I think this would depend very much on the uni. Furthermore, the vast majority of visas that universities sponsor are either student ones or 457 visas - my understanding from colleagues and my own experience is that unless you're going for quite a senior position and/or they really want you, 457s are standard with a view to sponsoring for PR after 2 years or "upgrading" to a PR visa once in country if they want you fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CXW Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Well congratulations on your visa. And good luck with everything. :biggrin: Thanks. Shipping everything on Friday and flying out to Melbourne mid-Jan. Hope you get some clarity about what's happening with your visa soon and that things start moving for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilimary Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 ruth23, my RMA lodged the application in person. Yes it makes a difference, as if you send it through the post, it has to go through DIAC mailroom which is very busy at the moment. lucabazzuca, if you have lodged your application a bridging visa will kick in automatically at the end of your WHV. No stress. Lodging your application DRC does not guarantee it will be allocated to a CO within 10 days. It is supposed to go quicker but DIAC does not guarantee this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lucabazzuca Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 ruth23, my RMA lodged the application in person. Yes it makes a difference, as if you send it through the post, it has to go through DIAC mailroom which is very busy at the moment. lucabazzuca, if you have lodged your application a bridging visa will kick in automatically at the end of your WHV. No stress. Lodging your application DRC does not guarantee it will be allocated to a CO within 10 days. It is supposed to go quicker but DIAC does not guarantee this. Unfortunately I applied for a Visa 121...no bridging visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilimary Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 oh ok. why a 121 if you are onshore? isn't 121 and 856 the same thing with only the onshore/offshore difference? Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lucabazzuca Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 oh ok. why a 121 if you are onshore? isn't 121 and 856 the same thing with only the onshore/offshore difference? Just curious with a 121 you can save $1000 but you don`t have a bridging visa...the CO will advise you when the application is going to be approved end you must leave the country (a good occasion the have an holiday)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiam Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Hi, We are just in the process of deciding whether to go for ENS 121 or 457. Is it possible to apply for ens 121 once inside the country? many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vikas Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 ruth23, my RMA lodged the application in person. Yes it makes a difference, as if you send it through the post, it has to go through DIAC mailroom which is very busy at the moment. lucabazzuca, if you have lodged your application a bridging visa will kick in automatically at the end of your WHV. No stress. Lodging your application DRC does not guarantee it will be allocated to a CO within 10 days. It is supposed to go quicker but DIAC does not guarantee this. i dont think it makes any difference My RMA postes my nomination and visa(121) application on 22nov evening and i had acknowledge letter on 23nov about 2pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lucabazzuca Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Received yesterday my acknowledge letter... It looks that they are very busy. This is what they wrote: Please note that this application has not yet been allocated to a case officer. We are currently receiving a very high number of applications. Service standards for ENS applications are 5 to 7 months. We aim to ensure this application is decided within those service standards. It is different from the one I saw in this forum. Furthermore there is no reference to the DRC...:cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_whites Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Received yesterday my acknowledge letter...It looks that they are very busy. This is what they wrote: Please note that this application has not yet been allocated to a case officer. We are currently receiving a very high number of applications. Service standards for ENS applications are 5 to 7 months. We aim to ensure this application is decided within those service standards. It is different from the one I saw in this forum. Furthermore there is no reference to the DRC...:cry: Dont worry its a standard letter that goes out to everyone and wont mention DRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilimary Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 i dont think it makes any differenceMy RMA postes my nomination and visa(121) application on 22nov evening and i had acknowledge letter on 23nov about 2pm. As advised by my RMA, who has a lot of experience with lodging applications with DIAC, it is better to lodge your application via courier, as opposed to lodgement via registered mail (lodgement in this manner can save up to 1+ week(s) on processing, as the application is not required to go through Immigration’s mail room first). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khan Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 My company applied for 856 Nomination in Parra back in August. Can I apply for the visa now, or do I have to wait until the nomination is approved and I have the approval number? When the nomination went in I thought that there would be a yes or no answer to that within a couple of months. It seems like it will be a 5-7 month wait for the nomination and then another 5-7 month wait for the visa application!:arghh: Is this how it works for non-DRC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest55801 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 HI , I know the requirements for every compnay's nomination is different. Can anybody advise whats the principle requirement for a Employer to be approved. I have asked my employer for proof of training ( 1%) and a copy of their current training plan, company P&Loss, is this ok, or can anybody advise any different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilimary Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Here are the requirements for the company. They are the same for every company! To participate in the Employer Nomination Scheme, the employer must: > be actively and lawfully operating a business in Australia > have a genuine need for a paid employee to fill a position in their business follow all relevant Australian laws and have a satisfactory record of meeting immigration laws (if applicable) > have a current training strategy for existing Australian employees, or if a newly established business, have a training plan for future training of Australian employees provide the employee with an offer of permanent employment. Your list of documents seem ok to me. You might add any material that explain what the company does. Also you might want to check with a migration agent, or you can call immigration and ask for their advice. They will be happy to help! Also have a look at the checklist for the ENS nomination on DIAC website http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/_pdf/ens_nomination_checklist.pdf Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khan Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Ruth, I'd suggest that you might want to folllow the check-list Lilimary has linked to there, getting as many of the documents applicable. Then when the firm applies for the nomination I'd put that checklist at the front of the application and cross reference all the attachment numbers on it - make it like a contents page. It'll make it easier for the person assessing the nomination to check that the documents are there. That's what my Co. did anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikull Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hey all, I am in a soup at the moment and was wondering if someone could help me out clear some points that is kinda foggy for me atm. Below is my situation: I was recently approved of my 485 visa after almost 13 months of waiting. My employer has agreed to sponsor me for my permanent residency. But for a 485 to proceed to an ENS as you are know there are criterias like one should have a minimum of 3 years exprience in the skills that one is applying for and should have a positive skills assessment. I have the ielts score with me atm, the positive skills assessment which falls into the ENS skills list but I do not have the 3 years experience yet.( i have 2 years au exp(part time+ ful time) and almost 6 months overseas exp) Would it be advisable for me to apply for a 3 year work experience waiver and put my ENS application across? Is it usually approved? Are waivier applications usually delayed? If a DRC is filled out with a waiver for work experience what are my chances of getting a permanent residency? Keeping in mind that the DIAC rules change so often I am inclined to ask for work exp waiver when it is available. Has anybody here applied for a work exp waiver through ENS? If so, how easy was it and how long did it take? I seriously can't be bummed waiting for another year! Thanks all Cheers, Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilimary Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Some friends of mine got their 856 visa granted today!! They lodged 2 weeks ago in Melbourne (yes TWO WEEKS!! :biggrin:). They used a migration agent, but they are unsure if it was DRC or not. Both nomination and application lodged together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevietheworm Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I applied for an 856 visa and got the conformation of receipt on the 02/10/2011. Now it's just a waiting game. What is this DRC, is it an additional form you can submit with your application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antonysb Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Hi Ross, your situation is actually similar like mine, but i got my 485 december last year and I applied for ENS on october - i didnt have 3 years experience yet, but i have 2 years AU exp (part time when i was in uni and full time during the break) and i have been with my employer since dec 2008. When i lodged my application, i applied for 3 years work experience waiver - now i am still waiting for case officer(parramatta office) - i will keep you updated if my application get approved. PM me if you have further questions. Hey all, I am in a soup at the moment and was wondering if someone could help me out clear some points that is kinda foggy for me atm. Below is my situation: I was recently approved of my 485 visa after almost 13 months of waiting. My employer has agreed to sponsor me for my permanent residency. But for a 485 to proceed to an ENS as you are know there are criterias like one should have a minimum of 3 years exprience in the skills that one is applying for and should have a positive skills assessment. I have the ielts score with me atm, the positive skills assessment which falls into the ENS skills list but I do not have the 3 years experience yet.( i have 2 years au exp(part time+ ful time) and almost 6 months overseas exp) Would it be advisable for me to apply for a 3 year work experience waiver and put my ENS application across? Is it usually approved? Are waivier applications usually delayed? If a DRC is filled out with a waiver for work experience what are my chances of getting a permanent residency? Keeping in mind that the DIAC rules change so often I am inclined to ask for work exp waiver when it is available. Has anybody here applied for a work exp waiver through ENS? If so, how easy was it and how long did it take? I seriously can't be bummed waiting for another year! Thanks all Cheers, Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beilabs Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Any update on Parramatta today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikull Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 which is the best office to apply for an ENS peeps? is it paramatta or brisbane or even perth? i have heard that perth apps are fast? o_O i do not know.. @tony..check ur board mate, i have posted a message! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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