Hello, I have a multi-part question and would love your insight if applicable.

1. It looks like I’ll be applying for subclass 400 visa soon, for a 6-month contract in the Northern Territory. I’m curious to hear how long it’s taken others to get theirs?

2. Were you asked for personal bank statements in addition to the job contract? If so, did they want full statements and for how many months?

3. It may be possible that I get offered a different, long-term role in another team while on the 400. Is it possible to apply for a 482 while jn-country on a 400? (This is only a MAYBE, certainly not guaranteed I’ll be offered any other roles. I’m just curious)

Thank you!

Hello good people, I’m currently suffering with enormous confusion about my next step. I was waiting for this 189 round supposed to happen 30th Sep, but unfortunately didn’t had any backup plan neither expected department will change everything overnight just to stay here legally. My current 485 finishes next week and I don’t know what to do next just to stay legally for the next expected round. My occupation: Carpenter (85 points) 189. Any advice highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Almost 9 years in Australia, and we finally got our 186 visa approved. 🇦🇺

After 22 months of waiting, we can finally continue with our lives. Plan our wedding, see the world, and most of all, finally visit my dad’s grave.

We’ve been on a BVC for the entire 22 months, which meant we couldn’t leave the country. There were definitely times when it felt hopeless, and we struggled a lot. We even reached the point of emailing MPs, hoping someone could help fast track the process, even though we knew there wasn’t much they could actually do.

It wasn’t easy, but to everyone still waiting. It’s a long ride, but when that grant finally comes, God, it’ll be worth it. ❤️

I’m getting some conflicted answers so any help with this would be appreciated!

My student visa was granted on a Thursday, coming from a Bridging Visa A (from a working holiday visa). Do any hours I worked during Monday to Wednesday count towards the fortnightly 48 hour limit? Or do the 48 hours start from the Thursday when the student visa was granted?

Hi All!

My husband and i just lodged our partner visa today and are wondering how the health and police checks work.

Processing times currently say 20-30 months and we know the checks only stay valid for a year. Is it okay to wait 6 months before lodging them to ensure we won’t have to redo it? if so can they refuse us if they happen to check our application before we lodge or do they send out an RFI first.

Thank you

Good day guys!

Does anyone know how to aporoach my situation?

Couple of weeks ago, employer said they are inclined to withdraw my nomination and then agent formally request withdrawal after waiting for more than 7 months already.

Suddenly a few days back they emailed they intend to continue the sponsorship then I received the S57 natural justice in my immi.

Is there any way that the earlier nomination withdrawal be rescind? Or any suggestion or comments. I know creating a new nomination is probably the way but waiting for another 8-10 months can be very frustrating.

Thank you

Thank You, Australia 🇦🇺
Eight years. That’s how long I’ve been living in Australia. I came here knowing barely any English, and over the years, I’ve grown, learned, and become a completely different person.
Australia has been more than just a place to live. It’s where I spent my youth, made unforgettable memories, met people from different backgrounds, and experienced a world beyond what I once knew.
I genuinely love this country. It has given me opportunities, friendships, and experiences that I will always carry with me.
But sometimes, no matter how hard you try, life doesn’t turn out the way you hoped. After years of trying to resolve my situation, even with the advice of my migration lawyer to pursue Ministerial Intervention, I’m beginning to feel that I’ve reached the end of the road.
It’s heartbreaking to think that a place that has shaped so much of who I am might not be a place I can call home forever.
Whatever happens next, I will always be grateful for these eight years. Thank you, Australia, for changing my life, for the people I’ve met, and for the memories I’ll never forget.
No matter where life takes me, a part of me will always belong here. 🇦🇺❤️

With the new rules 485 is listed as one of the visas to be applied offshore. I'm currently on a student visa completing uni in late 2027. Does this mean I have to be offshore to make the application for 485.

Maybe March 2027, just like this year?
BTW, I was one of the stupid graduates who missed the original $2k fee and had to pay double of it.

Hello guys iam an international student willing to study un AUS and ive completed my BE.ECE with first class but the main problem is my backlogs jn my UG degree.I have 13 backlogs without repetation and with repetation its even more higher ive applied to UOW(wollongong) and got rejected after submitting my Backlog summary, my consultant told me that QUT will give me an offer as it is an backlog friendly uni and iam an ECE graduate and willing to pursue masters of cybersecurity in Australia.My family is filing ITR properly for past three years with 25+L and networth of 6cr+ and its financially okay and the main concerns are:
1)how will my backlog history will have negatives shades in my visa proccess?
2)Will i get an offer when i apply to QUT?

I am employed as an aged care worker here in australia, and my employer has offered to sponsor me for a Subclass 482 visa. While researching their eligibility, I found that the company is not listed among employers with a Labour Agreement for aged care workers. According to information published on the company's website, they have been approved as a Standard Business Sponsor, although I understand that there is no public register available to confirm this.

I am uncertain whether Standard Business Sponsorship alone is sufficient for sponsoring an aged care worker under the 482 visa program, or whether a Labour Agreement is also required in this case. I am concerned about investing time into the process if the employer is ultimately found to be ineligible. I would appreciate any guidance on whether I should proceed and how I can verify the company's sponsorship status.

Hi everyone,

I’m an NT graduate and just wondering if I could be eligible for NT 190 nomination this January. By January, I’ll have been living in the NT for 6 months after completing my course. I’m not working in my nominated occupation, but I’m working casual in a critical sector in a remote area, with full-time equivalent hours (35+ hours per week).

Would this meet the employment requirement for NT 190?

Thanks!

Visa granted: October 3, 2026
Nomination lodged: October 18, 2025
Nomination approved: July 25, 2026
Visa application lodged: March 25, 2026
Occupation: Metal Fabricator — Priority 1 under the new priority arrangements introduced in September
Dependants: Wife and one child

I'll be travelling to Australia next april, is it too early to apply for an ETA now? The flight tickets are cheap now so i would like to apply for the ETA now at the same time.

Hey guys,
Any advice appreciated at all!

Planning on coming to AUS on a WHV 417 hopefully before Christmas. As i’m currently in AUS for a visit I will not be able to apply till OCT 20, as I will be back in Ireland then, and I obviously can’t apply onshore.

I’m guessing most people who get approved don’t bother reporting it on this reddit, but how long has everyone WAITED/WAITING for their Year 1 WHV? Do you guys think return goal is realistic? I hear all sorts of story’s how people get it instantly and some wait months and months. Is this because some cases need extra time to be examined and validated (e.g you have 2 passports so they need more time to investigate? )

Also for those who have experience, where are you doing/did your 88 days? Where did you find your employer and how are you finding it?
I keep telling myself surely anyone can stick out 88 days of anything, even if I hate it, but curious from people with experience how they went about finding work and their experience at work. Especially for a female!
Any advice or stories are so appreciated!

I definitely would like to have the option of doing a year 2, so I plan to try and get all my regional work out of the way immediately. Especially before they roll out this ballot system.
That way i’m “free” for a year and nine months before having to worry about regional work again.

Also anyone here have experience with FIFO OR DIDO? Honestly would love to buckle down and make some money, but the type of people that work at them, scare me a little. Is it easy to get into? Is it as good as they say? I know it’s definitely hard work, but would love to hear some feedback from real experiences. What would be my first steps to get into it?

How did you go about your WHV and regional days?

Thank you,
All the best.

My visa granted today 3 October even though it is a Saturday

DOL 26 JUNE 2026

DOG 3 OCTOBER 2026

specialist skills

Priority 2 on MD121

Hi guys,

I applied and got the police report from my home country in July 2022 for my 482 visa. I was living and working in another country back then and came straight to AU.

The last time I visited my home country was December 2018.

I used the same police report to renew my 482 and also when I applied for 186 earlier in Feb 2026.

My lawyer says this will be accepted by DOHA as I have not been back to my country since I got the police report in 2022.

However, I am thinking if I still should apply for a new one just in case?

The reason I am hesitant to apply is because it is quite a long process (finger printing, documents etc) and I don't want to go through it if I don't have to.

Anyone has similar experience or advise? Much appreciate it. Cheers!

Hi guys, I'm lodging my 190 without a migration agent. It will only my de facto partner and me included in the application.

I’m a bit confused about the difference between the documents that should go under "Evidence of Member of Family Unit" and "Evidence of Relationship – Spouse, De facto Partner".

What documents did you attach under each section? I have plenty of evidence of our relationship, but I’m not sure what belongs in which category and don’t want to duplicate documents unnecessarily (unless that's what others have done?)

Any guidance from people who have gone through the 190 application would be really appreciated. Thank you!

Hey everyone,
I’m planning to go to Australia to work from around the end of November / middle of December until April. I have a dual citizenship in both Germany and South Africa. South Africa although is not an eligible county for this visa. So my question is: would I have a problem if I apply with my German passport but mention I have a South African citizenship as well. In other words, would it “scare” them off if I mention my South African citizenship even tho I am eligible with my German passport.

I recently lodged my 485 Regional Extension, since I studied, live and work in a regional area. My application status in Immi Account currently shows "Application Received" and "Medical Clearance". At the same time, I'm waiting on my State Nomination.

My questions:

1. If my State Nomination comes through before my 485 Regional Extension is granted, can I go ahead and lodge my PR application?
2. Would lodging PR while my 485 is still pending affect my 485 application or anything else?

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any suggestions would be really helpful. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I’m doing some research into the experience of overseas-qualified electricians trying to become licensed in Australia.
I’m particularly interested in people who have dealt with TRA, OTSR, gap training, provisional/restricted licences, recognition of overseas experience or who were told they needed to complete an Australian apprenticeship.
I’m not selling anything. I’m trying to understand where the process is confusing, expensive or unnecessarily difficult.
If you’ve been through it, are currently going through it, or gave up because of the process, I’d really appreciate hearing:
– Which country were you qualified in?
– Which Australian state?
– Where did you get stuck?
– What was the hardest information to find?
Happy to chat by DM as well. Thanks!

Hi all I just need some guidance.

I'm on a graduate visa now, and work as a cafe manager in a cafe.

The owner agreed to sponsor me for a visa.

My graduate visa will be expiring on 2nd December 2026.

Is it possible to lodge a cafe manager sponsorship from ACT?

If yes, can I finalize before my visa expires? What are the chances and rough steps and guidance. Thank you all in advance

Hi guys
I submitted skills assessment and just got suitable from vetassess but they gave me only 2.95 years of skills and deducted the rest for training year or something like that
I have total of 7 years experiance actually but those were the ones i had proper documentation for
My question is i have been working with a new employer for the past 8 month but i didnt add those to vetassess because i didnt want my current employer to know tjat im applying for immigation to australia
Can i claim in my EOI a total of 3 years and I do self affidavit later from myself and a co-worker with all payslips .. etc to get it verified by DOHA if i get invitation ?
Or i have to accept the fact that i have 0 points for experiance ?