Charpel887

Hi there, what information did you provide previously and what is requested now? My partner who is the main applicant also did some business travel overseas as part of work. It's one of our worries that this might hinder us from getting a direct grant. Edit: I've just seen your post on Facebook with a bit more information. It's so frustrating for applicants who have done their due diligence with all their documents and encounter COs like this.

Congrats, such good news.

He's already in contact with Mark. I actually spoke to Mark and he referred me to the reporter 2 weeks ago. Let's focus our efforts on getting them to process our 887 visas faster

They did a story on ABC 7:30pm program some time back https://iview.abc.net.au/show/7-30/series/0/video/NC2001H052S00 I was updated by the reporter about it. It's not specifically on the 887 unfortunately.

That would be great. I think we need to go to other media platforms beyond SBS as well to reach a wider audience. It's all about getting visibility. If Patrick from ABC is willing to cover a story on us temporary visa holders, mine isn't as impactful because I'm on an 887 for only 12 months (later this week), not living in a regional area and honestly not drastically impacted by this pandemic. Our financials have taken a hit but we can still survive. I think these stories need to be directly impacted by COVID-19. Example: People not being able to fly back while on their 489/ 887 due to the travel ban, people not able to draw from their super, those who are jobless and potentially can't fulfill the 1-year work experience due to it. The goal is to use COVID-19 as a reason to highlight the government's need to speed up its process for people like us so that we have equal access to welfare. We also need to act very quickly while this topic is heavily debated so we can get as much traction as possible. I'll be sharing Patrick's email once I get it or you can DM me if you do not want to go directly to him.

Re-editing my post as I took time to collect my thoughts and consider next steps: I reached out to Mark (the migration agent who commented on the issue on ABC news of temporary residents during this crisis) personally to thank him as it meant a lot to me when we're in a very voiceless position. He mentioned that he did bring up the 887 issue with the same reporter from ABC and could put me in touch with him for a possible follow up story. Mark said it might better the chance we have to push the Government to review their position. This might be an opportunity for us to get some media attention and have a positive outcome. My partner and I aren't in the worst situation and are happy to chat but was wondering if anyone else would be interested in sharing their stories? I'm happy to be the point of contact but would need people willing to DM me with their current situation and how they're directly impacted by COVID-19 so that we can create traction and strike while the iron is hot. I personally think ABC news is a good platform as it reaches out to a wide audience. If this doesn't work, hey at least we tried.

Congrats Kajal!

That's so sad, sucks to be migrating into Australia during a political climate like this.

Yup okay, wife doesn't have IELTS, only uni degree and diploma transcripts. Guess we just have to hope our CO isn't going to be difficult. Wish we can do more to prevent this. Also, hoping for the best for your situation.

Hi if you don't mind me asking, which country was your wife's degree/ uni from? I've been having the same fear that something similar would happen with our application as well. We can't afford such a stupid delay and wonder if it's worth taking the IELTS and uploading it now. But it states on the immigration site that the tests have to be taken 12 months prior to submitting the application.

Congrats Pawan, such good news. Also curious if you did any complaints or any other action after your first contact or did you just wait patiently for the approval.

Sorry I can't answer your question but looking at the new documents you've submitted I was just wondering if both my partner and I traveled since submitting our Form 80, should we update the form again? And do we sign and date it with a new date?

congrats, good news!

Okay, we will upload the transcripts too then. A question to forum members, does it even make sense to take IELTS/ PTE at this point for partner functional English? I've read on Immi page that these tests need to be done 12 months prior to the application of the 887 visa itself (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english) Just to reiterate: Applied for 887 visa in April 2019. Submitted the following documents for proof of partner functional English: - Diploma and degree certificates from a university in Singapore - Letter from Uni stating the dates of the course and all classes conducted in English

Okay, I might do that this time when I renew my AFP just in case. Thank you!