475 extended to 489 query

[Guest ayatochi]

I have applied for 489 visa for extending my 475 as 20 days short of the 2 year living in SA requirement.

Yesterday I got the required material list from the officer then I was shocked and confused.

 

All those materials I have already submitted when I was applying for 475 years ago.

It seems they are going to re-check everything like a totally new 489, not based on 475?

 

I was asked for:

 

Evidence of Birth or Age - Do I need to get the certificate translated again and signed by JP again?

 

Evidence of English Language Ability - My old IELTS result has expired (only 2 years). It was used for 475 years ago. Does this requirement mean I still need to take the IELTS test again? - This point confused me most. I thought they would rely on all the old records as it is an extension of 475.

Passport Bio-pages - Travel Document - no query

 

Evidence of Australian Work Experience - It's ok. I have been working in Adelaide full time since Oct 2012. But now I wonder whether they want the working experience before I came to OZ, which was used for 475 application?

 

Evidence of Character - no query

 

Evidence of Health - no query

 

 

My background:

I activated my 475 visa on 03 AUG 2011, which means it will expire on 03 AUG 2014.

I planned to move to OZ 02 AUG 2012. Then I would be just meet the requirement of 2 years.

 

But unluckily, I had acute catarrhal conjunctivitis suddenly before my departure. and I have to arrive Adelaide later than plan.

I finally arrived OZ on 23 AUG 2012.

 

That means 20 days short of 2 years.

My 475 VISA will expire on 3 AUG 2014. And I would not have been staying in OZ for 2 years until 23 AUG 2014.

JUST 20 DAYS!!

 

I have to apply for 489 to extend right?

 

But what they required make me feel I am applying a 489 which is totally un-related to my 475. They will re-check all the things like I have never submitted them?

Is anyone doing 475 extension for 489 as well?

 

So confused and the time is so limited.

 

Hope anyone can help me.

Thanks a lot in advance.

[Guest Claire-n-tel]

hi!......you do realise that your visa expires then in one hour? I am fairly sure that You need to have an application for another visa submitted before it expires

 

although I thought that 475 visas were usually valid for 3 years and in that time you must live in a regional area for 2 years, otherwise it would mean even if you just went overseas for a week you would not be eligible?

 

have you actually checked the expiry date?

Edited August 2, 2014 by Claire-n-tel

[Blossom]

Generally there aren't extension visas. It sounds very much like you are applying for a full new visa.

 

It would definetly be worth contacting a migration agent, as you may find your two year clock start again (not sure on that one, best to check).

 

Good luck.

[Blossom]

Very good point Clare-N-tell!

 

It sounds like you could be in some very hot water here.

[Guest Claire-n-tel]

From the immi website

 

This information is for people who have already been granted a Skilled – Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475). It explains your rights and obligations.

 

 

You can use Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for free to check your visa details and entitlements.

 

 

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How long your visa lasts

This visa is valid for three years from:

 

 

the date the visa is granted, if you applied for the visa in Australia

the date you enter Australia, if you applied for the visa outside Australia.

[Guest Claire-n-tel]

Check here

 

https://online.immi.gov.au/evo/firstParty?actionType=query