887 Visa - What's the update?

[dar8]

10 hours ago, Nkc said:

Hello guys, now I am worried about the 2 years residency requirements before applying 887. I read some of the posts regarding the time spent outside Australia after 489 grant is included in two years residency requirements or not. My agent told me the holiday is counted in 2 years so I applied. My story is:

1. Started to live regional in Jan 2017. 

2. Got invitation for state nomination in Apr 2017.

3. Applied 489 in Apr 18 and got the auto bridging visa on the same day.

4. 489 grant on 18 Sep 2017

5. Went overseas for 2 months on 16 Oct 2017

6. Applied 887 on 18 Sep 2019.  ( 18 Sep 2017- 18 Sep 2019) 2 years Total. 

Do you think I fulfilled the residency requirement? 

Usually around 4 weeks per year is allowed without having to compensate , when u were waiting for 489 did your bridging visa come into effect?

[dar8]

13 hours ago, dhle said:

Hi guys, during the time I went back to home country, I made a short trip for 4 - 5 days to Thailand and Taiwan each year in the 2 years. I am wondering if I need to do PCC for Thailand and Taiwan as well? Does anyone get request from CO for these scenario? Many thanks. 

No need to provide pcc for few days of leisure trips

[Nkc]

8 minutes ago, dar8 said:

Usually around 4 weeks per year is allowed without having to compensate , when u were waiting for 489 did your bridging visa come into effect?

Yes, my bridging visa came into effect because my TR visa had expired after 5 days. 

[Dave]

9 hours ago, Shanjay1 said:

After I applied for 887 I changed with another job which seems for a short period now due to employer's money mind . As I already fullfilled my work requirements do I need to update the current short term work? Please advise as I am not sure whether to mention this as an change of circumstance and also not sure whether I will be in this job  for another couple of months.  Looking forward your advises. Thank you.

For job u dont need to but for residency address u have to. 

[nudgee]

October now, give us grants 

[Freddy]

10 hours ago, Nkc said:

Hello guys, now I am worried about the 2 years residency requirements before applying 887. I read some of the posts regarding the time spent outside Australia after 489 grant is included in two years residency requirements or not. My agent told me the holiday is counted in 2 years so I applied. My story is:

1. Started to live regional in Jan 2017. 

2. Got invitation for state nomination in Apr 2017.

3. Applied 489 in Apr 18 and got the auto bridging visa on the same day.

4. 489 grant on 18 Sep 2017

5. Went overseas for 2 months on 16 Oct 2017

6. Applied 887 on 18 Sep 2019.  ( 18 Sep 2017- 18 Sep 2019) 2 years Total. 

Do you think I fulfilled the residency requirement? 

Mate, my personal advice for the peace of mind is to withdraw and re-apply on 18 November, unless you are pretty sure it is okay. The rule is 2 years (730 days) IN REGIONAL AREA

[dar8]

3 minutes ago, Nkc said:

Yes, my bridging visa came into effect because my TR visa had expired after 5 days. 

Then I think it should be ok , you can count time spent while on bridging visa after applying for 489 towards 2 year requirement

[MZH]

18 minutes ago, nudgee said:

October now, give us grants 

Wait till next week mate. COs did not come back from school holiday. 

[SJay]

9 hours ago, Kumar887 said:

Don’t worry guys I am in the same boat. I applied through one of the oldest and well known MARA agent. Even I spent about 5 weeks in India. According to my agent he has applied heaps of cases like that and never had any issue. Don’t worry. Be positive.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Best to re-check. usually its 4 weeks per year as far as I know. Maybe check with some other Mara agent. I know a Mara agent who took stuff too easily and then screwed up big time. At the end it's your application

[Dee]

GM everyone - While waiting for PR i am planning to travel home for 3 and half weeks would that be ok......what are your thoughts.....TIA

[nudgee]

3 minutes ago, Dee said:

GM everyone - While waiting for PR i am planning to travel home for 3 and half weeks would that be ok......what are your thoughts.....TIA

if you applied in 2019 there will be no issue, but you might need to apply for a new oversea police clearance 

[Dee]

5 minutes ago, nudgee said:

if you applied in 2019 there will be no issue, but you might need to apply for a new oversea police clearance 

Yes i applied in March 2019 and updated my PCC in June 2019.

[nudgee]

Just now, Dee said:

Yes i applied in March 2019 and updated my PCC in June 2019.

Do you think you can obtain another PPC while you are oversea, just to be safe... 

[TTTF]

5 minutes ago, Dee said:

GM everyone - While waiting for PR i am planning to travel home for 3 and half weeks would that be ok......what are your thoughts.....TIA

Hi everyone, Holidays are all good even when you are in process of this transition. Yes the visa might get bit pushed out bit more.. when one can wait for 15/16  or 22 months.. 3 /4 weeks should not bother much.  

Don't Stress yourself with the visa status so much that you forget have a peaceful life and enjoy it.  It is a challenge for many of the applicants.. but taking stress is not helping either. 

It will happen sooner or later.Till then enjoy what you have in hand. 

 

[Dee]

2 minutes ago, nudgee said:

Do you think you can obtain another PPC while you are oversea, just to be safe... 

I will apply once back; its easy peasy process....thanks much!!!

[SJay]

2 minutes ago, Dee said:

I will apply once back; its easy peasy process....thanks much!!!

yep that's correct you have to apply for another PCC for the period you have stayed. 

If I am you, I will get a PCC for the period I stayed in my holiday plus for the period I stayed in my home country before moving to Aus knowing the fact that PCC could get expired when our application is considered by a CO. Getting a PCC from my country is not that difficult too..its an online process. 

[Dee]

Just now, SJay said:

yep that's correct you have to apply for another PCC for the period you have stayed. 

If I am you, I will get a PCC for the period I stayed in my holiday plus for the period I stayed in my home country before moving to Aus knowing the fact that PCC could get expired when our application is considered by a CO. Getting a PCC from my country is not that difficult too..its an online process. 

My PCC anyways will be expiring in June 2020; i am hoping that i should be covered till then....hopefully!!!!

[nudgee]

12 minutes ago, TTTF said:

Hi everyone, Holidays are all good even when you are in process of this transition. Yes the visa might get bit pushed out bit more.. when one can wait for 15/16  or 22 months.. 3 /4 weeks should not bother much.  

Don't Stress yourself with the visa status so much that you forget have a peaceful life and enjoy it.  It is a challenge for many of the applicants.. but taking stress is not helping either. 

It will happen sooner or later.Till then enjoy what you have in hand. 

 

yea you get the point, hope everyone enjoy life while waiting!  

[Shan4444]

Hi,

I was in 489 visa and I applied 887 in April 2018. A case officer has been allocated and he has requested some documents in June 2019. After that I haven't got any reply. I'm planing to go to another country for 1 month after applying bridging visaB( currently I'm in bridging visa A). However I have heard that if someone apply for briding visa A, the processing of 887 will be stopped. 

1 is it true?

2 if it is true when they stop the processing? Just after applied for bridging visa B or just after I left Australia?

3. Approximately how long will it take to grant Bridging visa B?

If anyone can reply my queries it would be awesome,

Thanks 

Edited October 1, 2019 by Shan4444
Mistake

[Dee]

8 minutes ago, Shan4444 said:

Hi,

I was in 489 visa and I applied 887 in April 2018. A case officer has been allocated and he has requested some documents in June 2019. After that I haven't got any reply. I'm planing to go to another country for 1 month after applying bridging visaB( currently I'm in bridging visa A). However I have heard that if someone apply for briding visa A, the processing of 887 will be stopped. 

1 is it true? - not exactly

2 if it is true when they stop the processing? Just after applied for bridging visa B or just after I left Australia? - 99% of the times you get an email from CO informing you of pre-grant and advising you to let them know when you are onshore

3. Approximately how long will it take to grant Bridging visa B? - i dont know sorry probably someone else might be able to help

If anyone can reply my queries it would be awesome,

Thanks 

I have tried to answer; please see my inputs....

[TTTF]

4 minutes ago, Dee said:

I have tried to answer; please see my inputs....

3. Approximately how long will it take to grant Bridging visa B? - i dont know sorry probably someone else might be able to help - Anywhere between 24 hrs  to 5 days.

[Shan4444]

1 hour ago, Dee said:

I have tried to answer; please see my inputs....

I'm new to this site. Can you please help me to see answers my previous questions 

[Dee]

2 minutes ago, Shan4444 said:

I'm new to this site. Can you please help me to see answers my previous questions 

I have underlined answers ....

1 is it true? - not exactly

2 if it is true when they stop the processing? Just after applied for bridging visa B or just after I left Australia? - 99% of the times you get an email from CO informing you of pre-grant and advising you to let them know when you are onshore

3. Approximately how long will it take to grant Bridging visa B? - i dont know sorry probably someone else might be able to help

[Ashi]

Hello Seniors,

Post getting medicare card, are we elligible for Child Dental scheme benefit?

 

 

[Dee]

4 minutes ago, Ashi said:

Hello Seniors,

Post getting medicare card, are we elligible for Child Dental scheme benefit?

 

 

My daughter is 17 and all her immunizations are free; but as far as i know yes you can get all the immunizations and dental covered for kids. Applicants with smaller kids might be able to give much affirmative answer. Also the best way is to check with your GP...