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Lhr, No good news so far, Applied 1st of October 2013, after 18 months still waiting , waiting & waiting.... It's been really frustrating for 2013 applicants.

No you can not receive it. you would be eligible for it when you get the grant letter.

Unfortunately, No CO yet. But have been contacted by team 13 from Adelaide for 3 times, asking some simple questions like 'How did you financially supported yourself during period of unemployment?' or "How you occupied your time (examples: travelling European cities, studying English and surfing in Hawaii, volunteer work for Red Cross, etc)'. just very frustrating situation for every one. Good luck mate.

yes, I am. Applied 1st of October 2013, still waiting. It's around 9 month so far.

Paki, You must be onshore at the time of application and granting visa , if for any reason you are offshore they will inform you with an Email to get back within a specified period.

No Jac , Don't worry .It does not need to be consecutive. but still check it with Immi.

475_2_887 As far as my understanding just main applicants must comply with residency criteria. FYI,http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/887.aspx Ask your agent for a reference. Cheers,

Hi adanilpri, just regarding your first question, you don't need to omit the 2 weeks you spend in Brisbane, you will be eligible to apply on 21st of February 2014. Cheers,

Congratulations Vince887, Eventually you made it. All the best.

Congratulations Leigh887, All the best for you.

Congratulations and thanks for your update Pendu.

PM7, http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/010.aspx

PM7, You can travel as long as your 475 visa is valid, just you to apply again for Bringing visa A on return since it would be ceased on your departure. No fee and easy to apply. Cheers,

Yes Jass, You need to fill them all. No gap between. I f there is any gap in between just provide a reason, looking for job or etc.

Vince887, So happy to hear that. Good luck.