Will it be okay that on your first entry you would be staying on a different state with family before moving to the region you were assigned for while on 491 visa? How long can 491 visa holder do this?
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There is no limitation on holiday trips, as long as you remain abiding on your visa conditions you will be fine.
I personally know one couple who stayed 1 month initially in Melbourne at their relatives before moving in SA on 491.
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
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Thank you, Happy New Year!
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Allowed as long as holiday but not that too long..
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hi @Ozdrims , happy new year! question po related dito sa reply niyo. Ibig sabihin ba kapag meron ka na 491 visa, it will give you access sa ibang state ng AU for holiday purposes?
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Yes certainly po, as the visa conditions ask you to live and work in the regional area of AU. It does not restrict from creating meaningful recreational activities on a temporary nature out of the regional.
As long as you remain abiding in your visa conditions ,it does not matter saan kayo mag holidays .
Same as mag vacation lang ng Pinas or other countries abroad ang POV. It does not change the fact that you still work and live sa regional 🥂🥳
Happy New Year !
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Posts: 67Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2019
ANZSCO Code: Mechanical Engineer (233512)
Total Points: 70
Nominating State: QLD
16 February 2023 - ROI (Priority Processing) QLD 491
22 February 2023 - Invitation for State Nomination QLD 491
13 March 2023 - State Nomination Approval
31 March 2023 - Visa Lodged
31 July 2023 - IMMI Commencement of Assessment
06 December 2023 – Visa Granted
Turnaround time: 250 days
No CO Contact
No Form 80/1221 submitted
DIY
Location Offshore Qatar
All Medicals, Biometrics and Form 1229 frontloaded at the time of application
"Believe in your abilities—if others can do it, so can you."
Posts: 1,478Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Thanks ang klaro nito
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Joined: Feb 19, 2020
Salamat po sa lahat ng sagot at references! God bless and wishing everyone here a healthy and prosperous New Year! 🥳
Joined: Apr 13, 2021
Is there a Freedom of Information Access Request with the same condition for visa 190?
Posts: 67Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2019
I believed No, as 190 is a PR, means it is the same as 189. The only difference is that 190 is sponsored by the state.
ANZSCO Code: Mechanical Engineer (233512)
Total Points: 70
Nominating State: QLD
16 February 2023 - ROI (Priority Processing) QLD 491
22 February 2023 - Invitation for State Nomination QLD 491
13 March 2023 - State Nomination Approval
31 March 2023 - Visa Lodged
31 July 2023 - IMMI Commencement of Assessment
06 December 2023 – Visa Granted
Turnaround time: 250 days
No CO Contact
No Form 80/1221 submitted
DIY
Location Offshore Qatar
All Medicals, Biometrics and Form 1229 frontloaded at the time of application
"Believe in your abilities—if others can do it, so can you."