06/08/2018

Guys this will be my last post in this forum, just want to mention few things based on my own experience and study:

1) moving from one region to another is not an issue at all as long as you live/move within regional areas. We moved nsw regional to qld regional 

2) doing 2 or more job to make 35 hrs weekly is not an issue at all

- any 52 weeks during 2 years in regional is ok

3) if you have baby born after 489 Grant or after applying 887 and need to do medicals, do not wait co to contact you

create hapid for 189/190 and do medical

this is perfectly ok 

4) update your afp if older than 12 months and overseas one if you have traveled, do not wait  cos to contact you for this 

I have mentioned about English for spouse in my previous post.

donot stress out but provide/update documents, ready for direct grant,  you will be okay 

good luck

15 minutes ago, DANISH RAZA said:

Congratulation alot. 

but you are still in processing time.

Mine application is 17/07/2018 On complaint they said you are still in 90% of processing time. means after 3 days from today i will be completing 19 months in total. then will complaint again. 

My last complaint was in December, generic answer on first few, second last requesting to keep minimum contact with department, last one saying no further reply will be given unless you provide new evidence to your claims, this matter is now closed by department 

so,

better not try to complain before your application cross 90%current processing time, it’s just waste of your and departments time 

i strongly suggest to complain if your application pass 90% processing time 

1 minute ago, DVR said:

Hi 0, Since you are studying migration course, how does it define spouse's living requirement ? my wife went back to have our baby delivered (confinement) and will be here by the time when we are going to apply 887. 

One of the applicant must meet primary criteria(2yrs living and 1 yr full time work).

if your spouse is not the  main applicant to fulfilling primary criteria and living overseas for valid reason, there shouldn’t be any issues

7 minutes ago, DVR said:

Thanks for the info. How about providing 4 years university degree, transcripts, and letter from univ (same documents submitted for 489) ? would they be enough ? 

Should be enough 

2 hours ago, 06/08/2018 said:

Grant 

late post

got grant on 11/2/20 @6:52 pm

applied 6/8/18- 2 applicant no kid

first contact 29/10/19

alot complaints but didn’t work...no point making complaints if your processing time is not expired(above current processing time), i mean if it is under current processing time.

good luck all

 

 

Some information regarding spouse English 

1) 4.5 each band with overall 4.5

2) if you have submitted valid English(ielts/pte/other) at the time of application— you are ok, no need to stress 

3) if you submitted English evidence after application, test given after application, if you just have 4.5 each with overall and if that test report is more than one year when co looks your application - they will ask new English test/evidence. 
in such situation give another test and be ready 
do not mix up the things and blame co, they look legislations and legislation says

- either at the time of application or at the time of processing your English must be valid

if you don’t take action, it’s your fault.

i am about to complete my migraition agent course and I have learned it from there.

my husband was sick that’s why i paid $4895 as 2nd vac instead of ielts/pte to speed up process.

it is purely upto you guys 

good luck

7 minutes ago, TakeItOnTheChin said:

Congrats mate, enjoy. I am sure you meant application date to read 6/8/18 instead of 6/8/20

You are right 

corrected

Grant 

late post

got grant on 11/2/20 @6:52 pm

applied 6/8/18- 2 applicant no kid

first contact 29/10/19

alot complaints but didn’t work...no point making complaints if your processing time is not expired(above current processing time), i mean if it is under current processing time.

good luck all

Feeling hopeless and helpless!!!!

applied 6/8/18

189 and 190 people applied August/September 2019 got their grant already. One year later than our application 

https://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/1493088-190-visa-grant-lodge-2020-a-2.html#/topics/1493088?page=38

https://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/1493686-189-visa-lodge-grant-2020-a.html#/topics/1493686?page=47

1 hour ago, Shan4444 said:

Grant.. Grant...Grant...what a relief . it was a long journey. it took 21 months

Thank you very much for the all the members and here I have added the summary of the journey.

Applied on 04/04/2018

1st contact 17/05/2019 CO Wilson - various letters from official government agencies sent to PA  ● Evid of employment: copy of payslips for claimed period, ● contract ● superannuation, ● Tax Assessment Notice

2nd contact 19/06/2019 CO Katherine - Unemployment. Advise how you were financially supported whilst unemployed.

 Evidence of remuneration for the entire period of employment (for example, bank statements showing wages credited or bank cheques) and 2018 payment summary.

3rd Contact 09/10/2019 CO Michael -Further evidence of employment in a regional area. They check whether you still stay in a regional area even after 2 years. therefore don't go to metro area until you get the Golden letter 

28/01/2020 Grant CO Regina.

Again thanks for the members and hope others get golden letter soon

 

Congratulations!

did you complain?

7 hours ago, GURU22 said:

Bad luck I got co Sophorn 

Lodge a complaint

Let’s force them to look into 887 applications

please lodge online complaints if your application is over 19 months 

They are not looking into fresh application or opened applications, they are just opening files when they get complaints.

There’s no movement, They are not looking into fresh application or opened applications, they are just opening files when they get complaints.

please lodge online complaints if your application is over 19 months 

17 minutes ago, Madraswala said:

Hi Guys

I m a silent follower and u all have helped me alot during my wait for the grant of Visa 887.

I have been granted PR today.

Applied on 29/4/18

First Contact 6/12/19 - CO Manuel - Asked for Medical consent for New born

Second contact 21/10/11 - CO Regina - Asked for Medical for the new born

Grant today 29/01/20. CO Regina

Thank u all once again and hope all the remaining ones get there grant soon.

Congratulations!

Did you complain? 

Very quiet and frustrating day!

5 minutes ago, 887 2019 said:

 

Lately my prediction are correct . i would say those who are waiting from 4 july 2018 -  17-18 july  . tomorrow might be your day . i reckon we should get at least 5-6 grant tomorrow

gud luck guys

I don’t think so, last week many of june/july applicant complained and their file opened and granted. Situation a bit different now, they increased processing time and now they cannot complain.

I was expecting they will go through july to August by this Friday but looks not gonna happen. When is my turn ? applied 6/8/18

8 minutes ago, Pawan said:

CO : KIMBERLY for Medical request 

CO; Regina for Approval 

Thanks, 

I applied 6/8/18

Contact on 29/10/19, submitted requested documents same day,

hopefully I get email this week 

46 minutes ago, Pawan said:

Hello Everyone 

I have been following this forum for a while. 

We got our golden email today.

Applied on the 1st August 2018. 

1st Contact , was on the 15th October 2019 for our kids medical. 

Approval today on the 22nd Jan 2020 at 9 am. 

I would recommend everyone waiting to contact my lawyer he is awesome and bundle of knowledge. Mr Aman Bhangoo 0433 906 206, Bulleseye consultant Brisbane. He got us through the application and helped a lot after submission as well. Very good with sensitive cases.

 

I thank you all for sharing everyday emotions and details here in the forum. 

Thanks 

Congratulations 

who is co requesting medical and today?

No need to certify 

Processing time 18-19 months now in immiaccount 

4 minutes ago, Delfin said:

I'm assuming she agreed by replying to your email from adelaide.gsm.team10@homeaffairs.gov.au  email address?

You can not send email to adelaide.gsm.team10 @

this is old email 

cannot send anymore 

2 minutes ago, dany said:

So i usually knows if the case officer has asked for more details is via email. i usually gets email from immigration department and a message in my immi account.

You cannot send email, they send you email from no.reply.gsm.allocated@homeaffairs.gov.au

1 hour ago, ricky21232 said:

I did complain to ombudsman. Please check their standard response below .

 

I refer to your complaint to the Ombudsman about the Department of Home Affairs (the department).

I understand you are unhappy with the departments processing of your Skilled regional (subclass 887) visa application.

Our Role

The role of the Ombudsman’s Office is to assess whether an agency appears to have acted in accordance with the relevant legislative and administrative requirements, has given appropriate consideration to relevant information when making a decision and, in all the circumstances, the decision made or action taken was not unreasonable.

The Ombudsman cannot require or direct that an agency take a specific action or make a specific decision. It is not our role, nor do we have the power to substitute a new decision or compel an agency to take any action.

Complaint consideration

In regards to the time taken to process your 887 visa. Information available to the public on the department’s website is that the anticipated processing time for visa applications is 90% of applications to be determined within 17 months. With this in mind, 10% of applications can take longer than the 17 month timeframe to process. The department further advises that processing times are impacted each month by changes in application volumes, seasonal peaks, complex cases, referrals to external agencies and incomplete applications. This would reflect the increase in timeframe advised by department.  

 

All visa applicants are required to satisfy character, health and security clearances. The department is unable to approve an application until it is satisfied the applicant meets the identity, integrity and character requirements and under Australia’s migration laws, there is no timeframe for the department to finalise its assessment of these matters. Some clearances are referred to agencies external to the department for consideration, and once the referral has been made to the external agency, the department is not able to finalise the application until the clearance is received. Please note, our Office is not able to ask the department to prioritise applications ahead of others or to finalise applications when it is still undergoing processing.

 

Our Office is also aware that there may be extended processing times for visa applications. We are treating the matter as a systemic issue and we do not normally investigate individual complaints. This is because the extended processing times are affecting a number of applicants and is not limited to any individual application. For this reason, we will generally not investigate complaints about processing timeframes.

 

 

Bad luck!

when did you complain to commonwealth ombudsman?

All they are saying is NOTHING WE CAN DO except WAIT 

1 minute ago, Matt said:

Application Date:25/6/2018

First Contact:27/6/2019

Second Contact:8/1/2020

Finally 19th Month

887 Granded:21/1/2020

 

 

Congratulations!

did you complain?

what did they asked in ist and 2nd contact?

who is co?

1 hour ago, DANISH RAZA said:

Hi,

Firstly congratulation for your visa grant 

I applied on 17 July 2018.

They asked medical for my son in September 2019 and was provided to them and it was all good.

but still waiting. its now more then 18 Months.

any suggestion..

Have you complained? I think you better complain today, if they increase processing time you will be within processing time 

On 12/17/2019 at 9:09 AM, aoghli said:

Morning all,

I applied for 887 in Oct 18, and uploaded all documents. I have question to the experts:

- My wife got Cert III in spoken and written English from TAFE in Oct 18. Is this enough as proof of functional English?

Thanks

Have you got your pr? Or any contact from department ?