887 Visa - What's the update?

[Freddy]

4 minutes ago, Nits said:

Here it is.. i know it very clearly says IELTS..so its really silly to send something else. I will try to book something this weekend. i just wanted to know if this happened with someone else in the past? and in worst case scenario if i couldnt get the required band then i will have to do another test and 28 days may lapse.. (i love to make all the worst case scenarios in my head!)

You still have the option of paying the second installment 

[Russki]

11 minutes ago, Nits said:

Here it is.. i know it very clearly says IELTS..so its really silly to send something else. I will try to book something this weekend. i just wanted to know if this happened with someone else in the past? and in worst case scenario if i couldnt get the required band then i will have to do another test and 28 days may lapse.. (i love to make all the worst case scenarios in my head!)

Thanks for this!  And you are not the only one plotting worst case scenarios, I think we are all here guilty of doing it.   

Well, it looks like they want IELTS... Try to book the earliest you can, and you shouldn't worry about the band, I think, you need minimum 6 in each category (I may be wrong), 6 is not hard to get with a quick practice. 

Just as a back-up though - try to give immi a call tomorrow at 9am (Adelaide time) sharp and speak to them about it, ask a question, just say: "does it have to be IELTS and IELTS only? Are other tests acceptable? Is the transcript acceptable from uni or something? What band do you have to achieve in IELTS"  Good luck.  

PS @Freddy is right - there is an option to pay another installment, but it is a lot of $$$! 

[kV-IsMyShortName]

1 hour ago, Russki said:

Mate, you are are awesome.  THANK YOU! 

My pleasure @Russki! As I said a little bit of empathy will go a long way.

You have been an absolute stoic figure in this forum while your result is still delayed, I sincerely believe that you deserve the next grant.

Good luck mate!

[Nits]

42 minutes ago, Russki said:

Thanks for this!  And you are not the only one plotting worst case scenarios, I think we are all here guilty of doing it.   

Well, it looks like they want IELTS... Try to book the earliest you can, and you shouldn't worry about the band, I think, you need minimum 6 in each category (I may be wrong), 6 is not hard to get with a quick practice. 

Just as a back-up though - try to give immi a call tomorrow at 9am (Adelaide time) sharp and speak to them about it, ask a question, just say: "does it have to be IELTS and IELTS only? Are other tests acceptable? Is the transcript acceptable from uni or something? What band do you have to achieve in IELTS"  Good luck.  

PS @Freddy is right - there is an option to pay another installment, but it is a lot of $$$! 

Thank you so much for your kind words and your help... as per the link it says average band should at least be 4.5 so i hope i will be fine... ! lol I will give them a call as well just to be sure  

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/887-?modal=/about/corporate/information/faqs/how-can-i-prove-i-have-functional-english

Worst come to worse, i will start saving for second instalment!  

[Honey]

I can see on  sheet that @SN (applied 27th jan ) got contacted yesterday and asked for following :

further proof of residence and work, updated form 80, spouse ielts, police clearance certificates

[B3sT]

4 hours ago, Honey said:

That's really good so Yours grant should be on the way

Fingers cross. I dont know whether they'll ask for medical or not. I just submitted the generic GP's letter. If are waiting for 6-months then my timeframe will be over 12months.

[Honey]

Just now, B3sT said:

Fingers cross. I dont know whether they'll ask for medical or not. I just submitted the generic GP's letter. If are waiting for 6-months then my timeframe will be over 12months.

Think Positive, I wish they don't ask for Medical 

 

[B3sT]

1 minute ago, Honey said:

Think Positive, I wish they don't ask for Medical 

 

Ohh I am positive about everything.... But you never know what is coming next...

[Manny (Applied 14 Dec 17)]

Whoa...! really nice Group Discussion..! :-)

But another day went without any Grant..!

[Tpsk]

1 hour ago, Honey said:

I can see on  sheet that @SN (applied 27th jan ) got contacted yesterday and asked for following :

further proof of residence and work, updated form 80, spouse ielts, police clearance certificates

Yes he got contacted and in forum his name is nits

[a4anudeep]

I will give it a few more weeks and then contact them. [emoji846] See, what happens in the meantime - you never know! [emoji6] 

Good luck.. waiting for your grant :)

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[Jose]

15 hours ago, wincivil said:

Hi All

Is there anybody here who applied on their own can help me??

I am about to apply my 887 visa later this week

Is it I can start filling my online application now itself and submit it whenever I want to?

or Once we get into application we need to submit it??

 

You can start, edit, save or even delete the application till you submit it;no matter how many days you keep it with out submitting...Cheers

[Freddy]

Morning,

One of my friends who is not in this group receives payslips that don't show the number of hours (he works on fixed 40h/w) as he works on annual salary. is it normal? has anyone who on a permanent contract has the same experience.

[Honey]

16 minutes ago, Freddy said:

Morning,

One of my friends who is not in this group receives payslips that don't show the number of hours (he works on fixed 40h/w) as he works on annual salary. is it normal? has anyone who on a permanent contract has the same experience.

Thats absolutely fine, in his payslips it show status "Full TIME". Same with me

[Manny (Applied 14 Dec 17)]

38 minutes ago, Freddy said:

Morning,

One of my friends who is not in this group receives payslips that don't show the number of hours (he works on fixed 40h/w) as he works on annual salary. is it normal? has anyone who on a permanent contract has the same experience.

This is normal. but to be on safe side. Askhim to get a letter from his employer that they he works fulltime with 40hrs/week.

[toot]

57 minutes ago, Freddy said:

Morning,

One of my friends who is not in this group receives payslips that don't show the number of hours (he works on fixed 40h/w) as he works on annual salary. is it normal? has anyone who on a permanent contract has the same experience.

Mate ask him to check the Employment contract : its generally stated there : "Full time capacity" <<<This is all he needs

[Navdeep]

21 hours ago, Russki said:

Hi Navdeep, don't worry, what happened is, you got a "pre-grant", which means the decision has been made already (congrats by the way!) 

There is no way of knowing that Adam has received your email. But whether he did or not - does not matter, they will get back to you at some point during clearing the backlog. Usually, not too long.  You already have jumped all the hoops, just need to finalise the decision.  The elephant has gone through the hole, only the tail is remaining, ey!  

By the way, I think they automatically know if you are back in Australia because the border force and immigration are kinda the same department with shared databases.  

Thanks Russki. What you have told is a lot relieving...

[B3sT]

18 minutes ago, Navdeep said:

Thanks Russki. What you have told is a lot relieving...

Congrats mate for Pre-Grant
When you applied and when you receive this pre-grant?

[Honey]

@marlowe022 any update. They not progressing Feb files. There should be some progress now. 

[deftown]

Hi Guys,

 

Any update from second timers?

[Jass]

Hi. Any idea about visa grant ? Applied on 15 December 2017. Co nancy asked for residency proof and 2 and half year old medical. Did medical 19 july 2018 and sent required documents on 16 july. Still waiting. Losing patience. Any idea guys??

[Tpsk]

Just now, Jass said:

Hi. Any idea about visa grant ? Applied on 15 December 2017. Co nancy asked for residency proof and 2 and half year old medical. Did medical 19 july 2018 and sent required documents on 16 july. Still waiting. Losing patience. Any guys??

 

4 minutes ago, deftown said:

Hi Guys,

 

Any update from second timers?

No updates yet guys

[deftown]

1 minute ago, Tpsk said:

 

No updates yet guys

Guys, I'm in a big trouble. We will be delivering a baby next month. If i don't get a PR in 6 weeks of time, I need to wait for another 6 months after the baby delivery. 

Meanwhile, if they impose the new rule for centerlink welfare (need to wait for 4 years after PR), I will be much affected. Also I'm worried on the new rule in discussion that New PR holders need to stay in the regional area for 5 years.

 

In total, I'm in big mess and lot of stress every day.

[Manny (Applied 14 Dec 17)]

12 minutes ago, deftown said:

Guys, I'm in a big trouble. We will be delivering a baby next month. If i don't get a PR in 6 weeks of time, I need to wait for another 6 months after the baby delivery. 

Meanwhile, if they impose the new rule for centerlink welfare (need to wait for 4 years after PR), I will be much affected. Also I'm worried on the new rule in discussion that New PR holders need to stay in the regional area for 5 years.

 

In total, I'm in big mess and lot of stress every day.

Dont worry Bro.. Stress wont do anything..! 6 weeks is pretty long time for all of us 2nd timer. So b +ve, you will get grant soon..!

[marlowe022]

[mention=3253]marlowe022[/mention] any update. They not progressing Feb files. There should be some progress now. 

Still nothing yet@Honey I think theyre still at 28 till end of Jan. Probably next week best bet [emoji6]