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1 hour ago, Dee said:

Hey Guys- got it got it

 

applied on March 12, 2019

got it today May 14, 2020

CO Nikhila

Congratulations  and best wishes.. 

Just now, nudgee said:

They were doing a good job until they create this unnecessary English requirement...they could have processed double of the applications.

Certainly the queue seems to keep moving at steady pace... which is a good sign

19 hours ago, sislam said:

hi all this attachment said they  an ask applicant's functional English evidence but I think all of the primary applicant had competent or proficient level of English when they applied. so why CO asking again. nobody got 489 with 4.5 band I guess. this act applicable for applicant who got 489 with functional english...........

Many have the same opinion as yours... But the act states and empowers the Case officer to ask evidence for Functional English if he/she determines it is required.

think this aspect in the migration act might need some reconsideration. 

5 minutes ago, Salman khan said:

got your point .. don't give chance to CO to upload unusual documents which is not been asked

It could have been beneficial if this requirement was stated in the 887 checklist /requirements to avoid speculation and doubt. One can always defend this legally, but again do we have time for all this.  

29 minutes ago, Navdeep047 said:

i didn't....this is what i got with the request... so i have just provided my Bachelor and Masters degreewhich says medium of instruction was English...and my agent also included a request for review as to why am i asked to provide this.

Thanks for sharing this, it makes sense now on the rationale behind such requests. 

Now as many suggested this could subjective  to some applications and not all, purely based on individual circumstances. Type of Employment/Education Background could be  one of the leading factor for the case officer to make call on the request for functional English. 

Meanwhile I revisited  the act, Reference point 5 Interpretation states below,

  (2)  For the purposes of this Act, a person has functional English at a particular time if:

                     (a)  the person passes a test that:

                              (i)  is approved in writing by the Minister for the purposes of this subsection; and

                             (ii)  is conducted by a person, or organisation, approved for the purposes of this subsection by the Minister by notice in the Gazette; or

                     (b)  the person provides the Minister with prescribed evidence of the person’s English language proficiency.

So what does this mean to existing application - Conservative approach, Upload or produce any existing evidence which demonstrates Functional English without being asked for.

You may or may not be asked for the question. The question you need to answer is are you willing to take that chance and further push the decision on your application?

Best of luck. 

1 minute ago, Moksha said:

I just complained against my co that he asked irrelevant documents and he should know better than asking main applicant for english ability and asking for documents already supplied

In case you get a response, please keep the group posted. Thanks. 

57 minutes ago, Moksha said:

applied on 18/02/2020

just contacted by co wilson for my english ability for me and my partner. I supplied the same IELTS RESULTS I supplied for 489. and for my partner I supplied but I uploaded it again  

Institution	Study time
a primary school and secondary school where all instruction was in English in or outside Australia	All years of primary and at least 3 years of secondary study

Looks like this English requirement is creating a great degree of inconsistency for many applicants. Some are being asked and some are not.. Wondering what is the tigger to be asked for..( Employment History, change in primary applicant from 489 to 887 etc.. ) If possible can you/someone check with CO who have been asked such  an evidence,  it will assist the larger group.. as there is no such reqruiement as per the website and such request is contradictory and more importantly valuable time is invested in sourcing this .

Even though all  applicants will complete the requirement, it pushes out the grant and adds to the timeline. 

Its good that you stated that in your letter. not sure of response though but still a step in the right direction. Thanks.

If a confirmed information is received, action can be taken accordingly to  keep the application ready for direct grant, Again I have referred to legislation for 887 and website there is no mention of any such requirement.    

48 minutes ago, 887date1420202 said:

Hi everyone,

I applied my 887 on 4th year of my 489.

Because i don't have enough residence evidence in the first 1 years and had high risk pregnancy so they transferred me back to Metro in the first second year.

Now i am fulfill the requirement but just wonder would they fail me for the first 1.5 years, which I don't have evidence? 

Please advice on this . I am a bit worry about the PR. Due to the crisis I lost my job , couldn't pay my bills, renting, even feeding family become somthing have to budget everyday. So I think if they would fail my application I should gone back home now before it too late.

Please advice on my circumstances. I need your help.

Thank you so much

 

If you write a chronology of events after you landed here and support them with appropriate level of documentation. It should be accepted. Some things at times are beyond the control of an individual and visa cannot be seen as a restriction when it is the matter of health or any issues related to that. Questions might be asked  around hospital arrangements in regional  area and the rationale to be transferred to metropolitan, which you can support with the documents from Dr/hospital etc. 

There is also option to apply 489 2nd Provisional visa if you are falling short of completion of residency and work conditions due to genuine reasons.

It appears post your stay in non- regional area you have made all the attempts to comply with visa conditions, which is tick in the box as it demonstrates genuine attempt  to be in compliance to visa conditions. 

This group can only provide suggestions out of their individual experience which is limited, not an advice to make an decision. 

Professional advice will be beneficial, as your case is  very specific and has unique circumstances, Mark from Migration Solutions  (search on Facebook) have been of great help to 489 visa group holders.  You might want to try that option out before making a decision. 

Best wishes. 

9 minutes ago, Navdeep047 said:

We applied 24/09/2018 and i just got a call from my agent that primary applicant i.e. Me has to provide functional english... hahaha... i thinks its funny and at the same time i am so angry at the way they are handling our case.

Still no mention if our son require medical or not

The 887 checklist states as below.. Looks like recipe for more delays and agony. With every query the applicant goes back  in queue by 28 days.. 

Just call them and refer to the DHA website. 

40 minutes ago, Victor said:

Immigration Has just asked for evidence of English IELTS for my wife who is the main Applicant.  According to them the IELTS she submitted has now expired so they need a new IELTS test Score

We applied in August 2018

 

It is crazy, you can always  double check with them again on what basis they are asking it and delaying the application further.. as it is not required. Given the delays in processing time all will end up with this situation which is not warranted for at the first place.

Someone prior to you also on this forum was asked this, If  I remember correctly he enquired and DHA informed that it was a mistake. So no harm in checking once,  prior investing valuable time in all this again in such challenging times. 

Just wondering what what is logic of asking english scores again, 

1. Was she the main applicant in 489 application ? 

2. At time of the 887 application was her IELTS expired ?

58 minutes ago, memphis said:

Hi guys

i am just wondering how many times are 489 visa holders allowed to travel to metropolitan city In a month.

i traveled to metropolitan city 1-2 times to catch up with friends in a month. I have been working at the same company in the regional area for 4th year (it has been more than 3 years now) and I used annual leave to attend the conference. I rarely stayed over night, I just came back to my home (regional area) on the same day when i needed to go to metropolitan city. 
 

i know there is no travel restriction on 489 visa but I am wondering if immigration department will question about this. 

You are good based on what you have stated above.. there is no written rule on travelling outside regional area. ..as long it is reasonable and justified it will be accepted. 

End of the day .. please understand 489 is not a jail term in regional area.. as long as conditions are met ..any applicant will be good to move on with this.. So dont stress yourself much on this things.. 

Just now, Shivani said:

Hi just wondering i have uploaded AFP when I actually applied after that I haven’t. That was in 2018 do i need to apply fir AFP again and update in application?

 you need to update with a new AFP as the AFP has 12 months validity. in case it has expired. 

11 minutes ago, 887_PR said:

Grant Grant Grant

Applied :- 20/12/2018
Direct Grant :- 21/04/2020

Sponsored by NSW but never moved over there
Lived in regional VIC
Case Officer:- Jennie
Processed by Queensland Office


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Congrats... Best wishes

Looks like the files are processed across all offices and hence we see new case officers..  Time for some 2019 applicants.. 

7 minutes ago, TakeItOnTheChin said:

GRANT GRANT GRANT!!!!!!!!!!!

So chuffed and happy that we received the direct grant less than 5 minutes ago.

We are a family of 4 in NSW Mid-North coast

Applied 10 December 2018

CO was Vineetha, never saw her name before

Never complained before, was going to do it tonight!!!

 

 

 

 

Great news... Certainly moving forward.. Congratulations to you and your family .

21 minutes ago, nudgee said:

 

Just received a response from the acting immigration minister office

Receiving Direct grants is a clear indication that applications are complete. ..it is matter of just working on those files. Just answering round the bush away from the topic. 

Anyways.. it seems they have got the underlying message here.. the grants for last few days are certainly stating that.. 

Applicants - Please keep all the documentation up to date.. dont wait for a query.. this forum has enough info and support on most the documents... 

34 minutes ago, Kumar887 said:

Granted

Applied 6.12.18

Direct Grant 21 04 20

CO Marea

Thank you very much everyone for your support


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Congratulations... They are coming thick and fast... Best wishes for your future. All new CO names... 

15 minutes ago, nudgee said:

Unbelievable!

I finally received my grant!

Applied 11/05/2018

Single applicant

First contact 09/2019 requesting AFP with Alias name

CO Wilson (yes it’s him)

Complaints 4 times and last complaint was through IMMI account last week.

Having nightmares everyday in the last two years.

Waking everybody up in this forum with my post, praying for everyone, finally, someone must have listened.

I love this forum, it’s like a family, I really hope everyone will get it and enjoy lives.

Congratulations to you.. Glad to hear that. Finally crossing the line. 

Overall looks like things are moving at a faster pace in last few days as compared to previous months. .. may be COVID-19 is blessing in disguise.

1 minute ago, nudgee said:

It‘s mostly right because the processing time is based on March, they haven’t opened December application last month ( i know we have someone from December received grant in Feb but that’s a very rare case), they mainly open December application just from last week so next update will definitely reflect that

Yeah lets c. 

Just now, nudgee said:

Omg, this is because they have done nothing in March. Hopefully April will start to decrease

We are currently assessing applications submitted before November 2018

This has been for 3 or 4 months now. But  applications from December ( which is good) are been processed. Something is not right here the update does not match with grant results. 

New processing timeline Increased Again !

Processing times

28 minutes ago, BoddyFam said:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ApeHDAjEH60WFBNLeq14wvGzegiqGC4KD0U-OyH_w6U/edit#gid=0 

Looks like .. the email thing is working .. which is good news for all. Hopefully there would be a bulk clearance of all files.

Everyone please recheck your application and keep the documents up to date. 

9 minutes ago, Megrand1 said:

So yes or no to or access to super?

Yes, If you fulfil one of the mentioned conditions

1 hour ago, nudgee said:

please contact migration solutions on facebook if you :

“Is anyone currently in South Australia who has applied for a 887 visa and is affected by the Coronavirus, for example lost their job and unable to support themselves or the family due to no income or support from the Federal Government. If so, please message me as I need some examples to provide to a South Australian federal senator who wants to support 887 visa holders.”

He is doing a good job, probably he has got a response back and wants to build up on the story. 

on a separate note and incase if any one is in need to access their super,

Federal Govt has made a ammendement to  superannuation release  dated 16 April 2020 

Refer to Treasury Laws Amendment (Release of Superannuation on Compassionate Grounds) Regulations 2020 include temporary residents.  Please refer to 1b section point c

(1B) For the purposes of subparagraph (1)(b)(i), this subregulation covers the person if: (a) the person is the holder of a student visa; or Authorised Version F2020L00431 registered 16/04/2020 Amendments Schedule 1 Treasury Laws Amendment (Release of Superannuation on Compassionate Grounds) Regulations 2020 3 OPC64568 - B (b) the person is the holder of any of the following visas, as mentioned in the Migration Regulations 1994: (i) a Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa; (ii) a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa; or

(c) the person is a temporary resident, and is not the holder of a visa mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

Hopefully applicants start getting PR's.

49 minutes ago, Maxzone said:

Finally got the grant on Friday. Alhamdulillah for everything.

I just woke up and checked my account and it's finalised. I applied with a migration agent he even does not know. I was expecting a call from him. Nevermind 

Application date: 3rd December 2018 

Granted: :17 April 2020

Case officer: Heidi

Position Number: 60033277

All the best everyone. 

Congratulations to you and your family ! Finally we move to December...  

15 minutes ago, Eli said:

Hi Guys,

 

I am on a 489 visa and going to apply for 887, I came to Adelaide on 22/4/2018 and traveled overseas for 7 weeks during the last 2 years, just wondering should I wait for 7 weeks after 22/4/2020 and then apply for PR?

Do I need to provide Police Clearance when I am applying for 887 or wait for the case officer to request it?

Do we need to provide a new police check from our origin country?

I am on a 489 visa and going to apply for 887, I came to Adelaide on 22/4/2018 and traveled overseas for 7 weeks during the last 2 years, just wondering should I wait for 7 weeks after 22/4/2020 and then apply for PR? 

Yes, It will not make a huge difference as of now nothing is moving in terms of processing. So it makes more sense to wait and apply when you have completed 2 year period.

Do I need to provide Police Clearance when I am applying for 887 or wait for the case officer to request it?

Yes, but you can delay it so that you need not apply for multiple AFP due lengthy processing times.

Do we need to provide a new police check from our origin country? Yes