sbrowne9 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Looks like Turnbull is on his way out and Dutton is in as PM...nothing sure yet, but looks inevitable at the moment https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2018/aug/23/turnbull-dutton-liberal-canberra-chaos-spill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbyrne11 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 minute ago, sbrowne9 said: Looks like Turnbull is on his way out and Dutton is in as PM...nothing sure yet, but looks inevitable at the moment https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2018/aug/23/turnbull-dutton-liberal-canberra-chaos-spill Not great news, but he is really unelectable, this continues much longer could see an early election, liberals are doing a lot of damage to themselves here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkesy Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 24 minutes ago, Cbyrne11 said: Not great news, but he is really unelectable, this continues much longer could see an early election, liberals are doing a lot of damage to themselves here. Agreed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God hand Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Want to share a good news to all fellows. Nomination approved this morning asked for update AFP and my partner's English proofing document. 186TRT Nomination & visa submitted on Jun 2017. Company received a 457 spot check on May2018 and received satisfactory letter last month.So no further documents requested for nomination. Can't wait for visa approve. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayger Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 35 minutes ago, God hand said: Want to share a good news to all fellows. Nomination approved this morning asked for update AFP and my partner's English proofing document. 186TRT Nomination & visa submitted on Jun 2017. Company received a 457 spot check on May2018 and received satisfactory letter last month.So no further documents requested for nomination. Can't wait for visa approve. nice!!!occupation?? hopefully it Will come soon!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayger Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 23/06/2018 at 22:17, Jayger said: 186de I got the nomination last friday... Police checks required to finish it... 186 de! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God hand Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 41 minutes ago, Jayger said: nice!!!occupation?? hopefully it Will come soon!! @Jayger same to you too! I'm Remedial masseur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bips22 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 21/08/2018 at 22:34, Loktar said: No you don't. Please do not post things you do not know. Once you applied for PR (by lodging visa application), you can get Medicare and stop your private health insurance. I know it from personal experience. Keep your attitude to yourself. And don't tell me what to post and what not to. You Don't Own this forum. My knowledge is confirmed too and from my personal experience. Advised by my MA and Immigration, on enquiry. When applicant is on 457 visa and applies for 186, which I am in, still has to maintain private health Insurance, Which is VISA REQUIREMENT and stated in VISA Documentation as well. This has to continue, till 186 is GRANTED, or case officer may reject the visa. And yes I DO HAVE MEDICARE as well, And I possess my Interim Medicare card since past 4-5 Years from my previous Visa, yet I have been told to still have Prvt Cover. Because apparently some Insurance companies (Including mine) only cover Hospital visits and not GPs. In that incident, medicare is used to visit GPs (and also Hospitals). As per my knowledge and sources my Information is correct. That could be wrong. But I do not make laws, just follow them. I am following the instructions which are safe for myself and my family. Hence, when I saw this issue, I advised my fellow Forum member to stay safe. With Intention to help alone. I am not forcing anyone. To take my advice or not, is their prerogative. Likewise maybe you want to trust your sources, that's your prerogative. But definitely you can't command Me to post or not to. Most of the people are supportive here in this forum, trying to help each other. My advice to you is to keep your tone Amiable !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bips22 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 21/08/2018 at 23:48, kp au said: not really, but if you keep it, you gonna get money back in your tax refund, or you pay lavy on temporary madicare card.. up to you, if you accepting medical soon... When applicant is on 457 visa and applies for 186, which I am in, still has to maintain private health Insurance, Which is VISA REQUIREMENT and stated in VISA Documentation as well. This has to continue, till 186 is GRANTED, or case officer may reject the visa. Advised by my MA and Immigration upon enquiry. I am on 457 Visa, applied for 186 DE. With family and dependants. Maybe your case is different. I possess my Interim Medicare card since past 4-5 Years from my previous Visa, yet I have been told to still have Prvt Cover. Because apparently some Insurance companies (Including mine) only cover Hospital visits & ambulance and not GPs. In that incident, medicare is used to visit GPs (and also Hospitals). I am following the instructions which are safe for myself and my family. Just couple hundred bucks extra. I was also told by friends and so on that I can claim Insurance money on tax refund, but my Tax agent advised otherwise, considering 457 pay package is higher and since I have dependants. So don't get much back anyways. I am not asking you to take my advice alone. Please do as your MA says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockerSpaniel Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 24 minutes ago, Bips22 said: Keep your attitude to yourself. And don't tell me what to post and what not to. You Don't Own this forum. My knowledge is confirmed too and from my personal experience. Advised by my MA and Immigration, on enquiry. When applicant is on 457 visa and applies for 186, which I am in, still has to maintain private health Insurance, Which is VISA REQUIREMENT and stated in VISA Documentation as well. This has to continue, till 186 is GRANTED, or case officer may reject the visa. This is not 100% strictly true. In some cases where Australia has a reciprocal health agreement (i.e. the UK since this is a poms in Oz forum) then you can apply for an exemption on this requirement so you don't need to have private health. However you need to apply for this exemption based on the fact you're eligible for medicare. You also understand that medicare has different coverage compared to private health insurance. Therefore you're both correct, but in different ways. It is not necessarily a visa requirement. But it re-iterates the fact you should not rely on forums for your immigration advice as 100% kosher. My source for the information? www.privatehealth.gov.au 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bips22 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, CockerSpaniel said: This is not 100% strictly true. In some cases where Australia has a reciprocal health agreement (i.e. the UK since this is a poms in Oz forum) then you can apply for an exemption on this requirement so you don't need to have private health. However you need to apply for this exemption based on the fact you're eligible for medicare. You also understand that medicare has different coverage compared to private health insurance. Therefore you're both correct, but in different ways. It is not necessarily a visa requirement. But it re-iterates the fact you should not rely on forums for your immigration advice as 100% kosher. My source for the information? www.privatehealth.gov.au Will check more. Thanks. Just following my MA and Immi for now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kp au Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Bips22 said: When applicant is on 457 visa and applies for 186, which I am in, still has to maintain private health Insurance, Which is VISA REQUIREMENT and stated in VISA Documentation as well. This has to continue, till 186 is GRANTED, or case officer may reject the visa. Advised by my MA and Immigration upon enquiry. I am on 457 Visa, applied for 186 DE. With family and dependants. Maybe your case is different. I possess my Interim Medicare card since past 4-5 Years from my previous Visa, yet I have been told to still have Prvt Cover. Because apparently some Insurance companies (Including mine) only cover Hospital visits & ambulance and not GPs. In that incident, medicare is used to visit GPs (and also Hospitals). I am following the instructions which are safe for myself and my family. Just couple hundred bucks extra. I was also told by friends and so on that I can claim Insurance money on tax refund, but my Tax agent advised otherwise, considering 457 pay package is higher and since I have dependants. So don't get much back anyways. I am not asking you to take my advice alone. Please do as your MA says. my point is, untill you get your PR stay on private medical, you gonna get money back in tax return, people like me we never use medicare in our student life and all, so we dont need to pay private health care in advance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kp au Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 you need new MA that will guide you right way and save your money.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ring3018 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bips22 said: Keep your attitude to yourself. And don't tell me what to post and what not to. You Don't Own this forum. My knowledge is confirmed too and from my personal experience. Advised by my MA and Immigration, on enquiry. When applicant is on 457 visa and applies for 186, which I am in, still has to maintain private health Insurance, Which is VISA REQUIREMENT and stated in VISA Documentation as well. This has to continue, till 186 is GRANTED, or case officer may reject the visa. And yes I DO HAVE MEDICARE as well, And I possess my Interim Medicare card since past 4-5 Years from my previous Visa, yet I have been told to still have Prvt Cover. Because apparently some Insurance companies (Including mine) only cover Hospital visits and not GPs. In that incident, medicare is used to visit GPs (and also Hospitals). As per my knowledge and sources my Information is correct. That could be wrong. But I do not make laws, just follow them. I am following the instructions which are safe for myself and my family. Hence, when I saw this issue, I advised my fellow Forum member to stay safe. With Intention to help alone. I am not forcing anyone. To take my advice or not, is their prerogative. Likewise maybe you want to trust your sources, that's your prerogative. But definitely you can't command Me to post or not to. Most of the people are supportive here in this forum, trying to help each other. My advice to you is to keep your tone Amiable !! Actually, the visa document doesn’t state that you need to maintain private health insurance. It is stated that 8501- Maintain health insurance so when you applied for 186, which is PR. You’re eligible for Medicare. And Immigration stated that Medicare satisfied the “health insurance requirement”. Is is either Medicare or private insurance. https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/supporting/Pages/485/Acceptable-evidence-of-health-cover.aspx You can choose to get rid of your private health insurance (which is what my MA advises). Or you can keep it and pay for best both Medicare and private health insurance. More information from the gov website https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/overseas/457visa.htm Edited August 23, 2018 by ring3018 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galisuman Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Bips22 said: Keep your attitude to yourself. And don't tell me what to post and what not to. You Don't Own this forum. My knowledge is confirmed too and from my personal experience. Advised by my MA and Immigration, on enquiry. When applicant is on 457 visa and applies for 186, which I am in, still has to maintain private health Insurance, Which is VISA REQUIREMENT and stated in VISA Documentation as well. This has to continue, till 186 is GRANTED, or case officer may reject the visa. And yes I DO HAVE MEDICARE as well, And I possess my Interim Medicare card since past 4-5 Years from my previous Visa, yet I have been told to still have Prvt Cover. Because apparently some Insurance companies (Including mine) only cover Hospital visits and not GPs. In that incident, medicare is used to visit GPs (and also Hospitals). As per my knowledge and sources my Information is correct. That could be wrong. But I do not make laws, just follow them. I am following the instructions which are safe for myself and my family. Hence, when I saw this issue, I advised my fellow Forum member to stay safe. With Intention to help alone. I am not forcing anyone. To take my advice or not, is their prerogative. Likewise maybe you want to trust your sources, that's your prerogative. But definitely you can't command Me to post or not to. Most of the people are supportive here in this forum, trying to help each other. My advice to you is to keep your tone Amiable !! I agree with you... there is no harm in keeping private insurance... my wife was hospitalised few months back and luckily I was with NIB which covered many surgical costs which "interim" medicare doesn't. The medicare is very useful post-op GP care not for actual emergencies or hospital cover trust me on this please... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV1991 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Want to share a good news to all fellows. Nomination approved this morning asked for update AFP and my partner's English proofing document. 186TRT Nomination & visa submitted on Jun 2017. Company received a 457 spot check on May2018 and received satisfactory letter last month.So no further documents requested for nomination. Can't wait for visa approve.[emoji1317] congratulations. Applicants from june 2017 will be hopeful. thx for share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prashant Shukla Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 11 hours ago, Bips22 said: Keep your attitude to yourself. And don't tell me what to post and what not to. You Don't Own this forum. My knowledge is confirmed too and from my personal experience. Advised by my MA and Immigration, on enquiry. When applicant is on 457 visa and applies for 186, which I am in, still has to maintain private health Insurance, Which is VISA REQUIREMENT and stated in VISA Documentation as well. This has to continue, till 186 is GRANTED, or case officer may reject the visa. And yes I DO HAVE MEDICARE as well, And I possess my Interim Medicare card since past 4-5 Years from my previous Visa, yet I have been told to still have Prvt Cover. Because apparently some Insurance companies (Including mine) only cover Hospital visits and not GPs. In that incident, medicare is used to visit GPs (and also Hospitals). As per my knowledge and sources my Information is correct. That could be wrong. But I do not make laws, just follow them. I am following the instructions which are safe for myself and my family. Hence, when I saw this issue, I advised my fellow Forum member to stay safe. With Intention to help alone. I am not forcing anyone. To take my advice or not, is their prerogative. Likewise maybe you want to trust your sources, that's your prerogative. But definitely you can't command Me to post or not to. Most of the people are supportive here in this forum, trying to help each other. My advice to you is to keep your tone Amiable !! Yes you are right. it is a requirement for any 457 visa holders to have adequate private insurance. PR application does allow you to get an interim medicare card but that doesn't mean you should get rid of your private insurance as you are still on 457 , neither your bridging visa has started (start date would be when your 457 ends) nor your PR has been granted. I do understand that some people here think that they are the department or Migration Agent but that shouldn't worry you; don't lose your calm. I think people here need to understand that everybody who has applied for a PR goes through anxiety and every little thing annoys them. So let's respect people, provide info we are aware of , share timelines but not jab. I like the way you replied though. Have a wonderful day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD31 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Can anyone please give me the contact number for immigration to check the update on my visa?? The one I have is going on a voice message from last 2 days. Thanks in Advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ank Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Hello guys, 8 months completed today... Status is still received. I heard that some of guys got it from Nov & Dec. Fingers r crossed and prayers are on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parminder Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Hi friends.... I has been applied 186De as cook in 10th of Jan 2018... Status... Received Number of Applicants ..3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parminder Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 32 minutes ago, Parminder said: Hi friends.... I has been applied 186De as cook in 10th of Jan 2018... Status... Received Number of Applicants ..3 Country.. India State... WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo-yaa Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, ring3018 said: Actually, the visa document doesn’t state that you need to maintain private health insurance. It is stated that 8501- Maintain health insurance so when you applied for 186, which is PR. You’re eligible for Medicare. And Immigration stated that Medicare satisfied the “health insurance requirement”. Is is either Medicare or private insurance. https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/supporting/Pages/485/Acceptable-evidence-of-health-cover.aspx You can choose to get rid of your private health insurance (which is what my MA advises). Or you can keep it and pay for best both Medicare and private health insurance. More information from the gov website https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/overseas/457visa.htm Spot on. I'm from the UK and due to that have the Reciprocal Health Agreement. I applied for medicare and had that before my 457 was granted. Private Health Insurance in my situation is NOT required as I have medicare. @Bips22 if you are from the UK you Private Health Insurance is not a requirement. However, its obviously a good thing to have for you and your family. Edited August 24, 2018 by boo-yaa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy101 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I just checked my immiaccount page and somehow, all the files I uploaded for my wife and child had disappeared. My files are still there. There is no longer a slot asking for it so I am assuming they have seen it and updated it. Anyone else had this experience? It was weird that now it says 0 attachments received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo-yaa Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Prashant Shukla said: Yes you are right. it is a requirement for any 457 visa holders to have adequate private insurance. PR application does allow you to get an interim medicare card but that doesn't mean you should get rid of your private insurance as you are still on 457 , neither your bridging visa has started (start date would be when your 457 ends) nor your PR has been granted. I do understand that some people here think that they are the department or Migration Agent but that shouldn't worry you; don't lose your calm. I think people here need to understand that everybody who has applied for a PR goes through anxiety and every little thing annoys them. So let's respect people, provide info we are aware of , share timelines but not jab. I like the way you replied though. Have a wonderful day. Again this depends where you are from. For my 457 I wasn't required to hold Private Health Insurance for my Visa as I was able to apply for medicare due to the reciprocal Agreement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prashant Shukla Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, boo-yaa said: Again this depends where you are from. For my 457 I wasn't required to hold Private Health Insurance for my Visa as I was able to apply for medicare due to the reciprocal Agreement. Sorry I forgot to mention about reciprocal health arrangement. I have not considered that in my statement. Apologies for the inconvenience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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