DukeNinja Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 As above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, DukeNinja said: As above. Ultimatley I guess thats sort of good news, it shows they are at least still processing rather than gone into hibernation. I thought they would have diverted most staff either into other Government services or on sorting out emergency visas as required to cover the COVID needs right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNinja Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 23 minutes ago, Ausvisitor said: Ultimatley I guess thats sort of good news, it shows they are at least still processing rather than gone into hibernation. I thought they would have diverted most staff either into other Government services or on sorting out emergency visas as required to cover the COVID needs right now Evidently they are prioritising the 491, especially for essential professions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, DukeNinja said: Evidently they are prioritising the 491, especially for essential professions. I think everyone expected that would be the case, because the whole point of the 491 was to stop the abuse of the 190. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNinja Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Marisawright said: I think everyone expected that would be the case, because the whole point of the 491 was to stop the abuse of the 190. More so to increase workforce in the current pandemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Hillbury Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I guess it doesn’t matter if a 491 is priority now they have stopped people entering with that visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domo Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 So are they still processing the application's which have been invited, or are they stopping the whole process altogether? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 18/03/2020 at 13:53, DukeNinja said: More so to increase workforce in the current pandemic. I wonder what is happening to the applicants waiting for the decision from the leftover 489 visa? 491 applicants seem to be getting decisions much quicker and they are basically the same visa with a few changes. Trying to remain positive as at least it’s moving in right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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