Travelling overseas while waiting for visa 887

[Vien]

Hi, Guys

I have applied for 887 visa in March 2018 and I am considering traveling overseas in this December. 

On the border.com.au, it says: "You can travel outside Australia while your visa is being processed but you must let us know. This is because you must be in Australia when the visa is decided."

I have called the department and they all have said the same thing.
However I wonder if they would put my application back if I really travel overseas.

I would very much appreciate if you can share your opinion and experience.


Best regards,

Edited October 4, 2018 by Vien

[Toni Huynh]

They will process as normal and will contact you for pre-grant when they sastify with your applicationand you are still offshore. Then they will ask you come back to Australia to grant the visa. However, you have to fulfill all the visa 887 requirements and do not violate any your 489 condition

[Delfin]

Hi guys, I'm just wondering why visa processing times are getting longer and longer? If the reason is because the immi department lacks the manpower, can't they just hire more COs?