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Staying for another state for holiday on first entry 491 visa

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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  • OzdrimsOzdrims SYDNEY
    Posts: 1,696Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    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.

    maureentrinidadc

    πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – NSW | Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
    Total Points: 90

    Age: 25

    English: 20 (Superior, PTE)

    Experience: 15

    Education: 15

    Partner Points: 05 (Competent English)

    NAATI CCL: 05

    State Nomination (NSW): 05

    πŸ—‚ Timeline
    πŸ—“ 17 April 2023 – Took PTE Exam (Achieved Superior English)
    πŸ—“ 29 May 2023 – Spouse took PTE (Achieved Competent English)

    πŸ—“ 15 May 2023 – Submitted work documents, work pass, and draft CDR to agent
    πŸ—“ 29 May 2023 – Agent lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
    πŸ—“ 8 July 2023 – MSA + RSEA Outcome: Suitable for Migration βœ…

    πŸ—“ 26 July 2023 – Sat for NAATI CCL Exam
    πŸ—“ 13 August 2023 – Received NAATI CCL Result: Pass βœ…
    πŸ—“ 15 August 2023 – EOI updated to reflect +5 CCL points

    πŸ—“ 13 September 2023 – EOI lodged for Subclass 190 (NSW)
    πŸ—“ 02 November 2023 – NSW Pre-Invitation Received
    πŸ—“ 06 November 2023 – Nomination application submitted to NSW
    πŸ—“ 09 November 2023 – NSW Nomination Approved & ITA Received πŸŽ‰

    πŸ—“ 29 November 2023 – Visa Lodged and medicals booked
    πŸ—“ 11 December 2023 – Medical examinations completed

    πŸ“„ Clearances & Document Updates
    πŸ—“ 11 October 2024 – Began renewing PCC / COC / NBI for SG and PH (self + spouse)
    πŸ—“ 14 November 2024 – Agent uploaded COC (SG), spouse's NBI to IMMI
    πŸ—“ 04 December 2024 – Uploaded own NBI certificate to IMMI

    πŸ”Ž S56 Request & Response
    πŸ—“ 20 March 2025 – S56 Request Received from IMMI

    Requested:
    β€’ Employment contracts
    β€’ Payslips
    β€’ Bank statements
    β€’ Superannuation
    β€’ Reference letters
    β€’ Tax documents (NOA, IRAS)
    β€’ Group certificates / payment summaries

    πŸ—“ 27 March 2025 – Submitted S56 response with supporting documents
    πŸ—“ 23 April 2025 (07:01 AM) – πŸ’₯ VISA GRANTED!

    β€œThank You, Lord! After 16 months and 24 days β€” finally granted!”

    ✈️ πŸ“¦ Manifesting: THE BIG MOVE – SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί
    Coming Soon…

  • maureentrinidadcmaureentrinidadc Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2020

    Thank you, Happy New Year!

    Ozdrims
  • tigerlancetigerlance Philippines
    Posts: 567Member
    Joined: Mar 09, 2018

    Allowed as long as holiday but not that too long..

    19/04/2011 IELTS Competent L:7.0, R: 7.5, W: 6.0, S: 6.0, OBS: 6.5
    27/03/2018 PTE Proficient L:73, R: 70, W: 73, S: 78, OBS: 71
    07/07/2018 Received Passport (10 years expiry)
    08/08/2018 Received Driver's Licence 5 years
    09/10/2018 0600H EA Queued for Assessment
    29/10/2018 0530H Assessment in Progress
    29/10/2018 1200H Outcome Received (Positive)
    16/11/2019 1326H EOI Lodged 491 Family Sponsored 90 pts.
    28/11/2019 NBI Application. (HIT)
    09/12/2019 NBI Clearance Claimed at NBI Ermita for Faster processing
    09/01/2020 2100H ITA 491
    14/01/2020 Received Sponsorship Documents
    20/01/2020 Payroll Statement of Account
    27/01/2020 E medical at Nationwide Baguio
    28/01/2020 E medical No Action Required. Nationwide Submitted to DHA
    29/01/2020 Received Current Payslip
    02/02/2020 SSS Inquiry System
    07/02/2020 Reference Letter Current
    07/02/2020 Provident Fund Update
    10/02/2020 Polio Vaccination Certificate
    12/02/2020 BIR Form 2316 updated to 2019
    15/02/2020 Lodgment of Visa. Frontloaded all Docs including Form 80, 1221, 1281, medicals as per guidelines
    18/02/2020 Form 1023
    07/05/2020 CO allocated
    27/10/2020 Direct Grant. No CO Contact.
    19/05/2022 The Big Move

  • milktheamilkthea Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Sep 04, 2022

    @Ozdrims said:
    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.

    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?

  • OzdrimsOzdrims SYDNEY
    Posts: 1,696Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    @milkthea said:

    @Ozdrims said:
    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.

    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?

    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 πŸ₯‚πŸ₯³

    Happy New Year !

    πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – NSW | Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
    Total Points: 90

    Age: 25

    English: 20 (Superior, PTE)

    Experience: 15

    Education: 15

    Partner Points: 05 (Competent English)

    NAATI CCL: 05

    State Nomination (NSW): 05

    πŸ—‚ Timeline
    πŸ—“ 17 April 2023 – Took PTE Exam (Achieved Superior English)
    πŸ—“ 29 May 2023 – Spouse took PTE (Achieved Competent English)

    πŸ—“ 15 May 2023 – Submitted work documents, work pass, and draft CDR to agent
    πŸ—“ 29 May 2023 – Agent lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
    πŸ—“ 8 July 2023 – MSA + RSEA Outcome: Suitable for Migration βœ…

    πŸ—“ 26 July 2023 – Sat for NAATI CCL Exam
    πŸ—“ 13 August 2023 – Received NAATI CCL Result: Pass βœ…
    πŸ—“ 15 August 2023 – EOI updated to reflect +5 CCL points

    πŸ—“ 13 September 2023 – EOI lodged for Subclass 190 (NSW)
    πŸ—“ 02 November 2023 – NSW Pre-Invitation Received
    πŸ—“ 06 November 2023 – Nomination application submitted to NSW
    πŸ—“ 09 November 2023 – NSW Nomination Approved & ITA Received πŸŽ‰

    πŸ—“ 29 November 2023 – Visa Lodged and medicals booked
    πŸ—“ 11 December 2023 – Medical examinations completed

    πŸ“„ Clearances & Document Updates
    πŸ—“ 11 October 2024 – Began renewing PCC / COC / NBI for SG and PH (self + spouse)
    πŸ—“ 14 November 2024 – Agent uploaded COC (SG), spouse's NBI to IMMI
    πŸ—“ 04 December 2024 – Uploaded own NBI certificate to IMMI

    πŸ”Ž S56 Request & Response
    πŸ—“ 20 March 2025 – S56 Request Received from IMMI

    Requested:
    β€’ Employment contracts
    β€’ Payslips
    β€’ Bank statements
    β€’ Superannuation
    β€’ Reference letters
    β€’ Tax documents (NOA, IRAS)
    β€’ Group certificates / payment summaries

    πŸ—“ 27 March 2025 – Submitted S56 response with supporting documents
    πŸ—“ 23 April 2025 (07:01 AM) – πŸ’₯ VISA GRANTED!

    β€œThank You, Lord! After 16 months and 24 days β€” finally granted!”

    ✈️ πŸ“¦ Manifesting: THE BIG MOVE – SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί
    Coming Soon…

  • hhm9067hhm9067 Qatar
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Feb 17, 2019


    Ozdrims

    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 abilitiesβ€”if others can do it, so can you."

  • OzdrimsOzdrims SYDNEY
    Posts: 1,696Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    @hhm9067 said:

    Thanks ang klaro nito

    hhm9067

    πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – NSW | Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
    Total Points: 90

    Age: 25

    English: 20 (Superior, PTE)

    Experience: 15

    Education: 15

    Partner Points: 05 (Competent English)

    NAATI CCL: 05

    State Nomination (NSW): 05

    πŸ—‚ Timeline
    πŸ—“ 17 April 2023 – Took PTE Exam (Achieved Superior English)
    πŸ—“ 29 May 2023 – Spouse took PTE (Achieved Competent English)

    πŸ—“ 15 May 2023 – Submitted work documents, work pass, and draft CDR to agent
    πŸ—“ 29 May 2023 – Agent lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
    πŸ—“ 8 July 2023 – MSA + RSEA Outcome: Suitable for Migration βœ…

    πŸ—“ 26 July 2023 – Sat for NAATI CCL Exam
    πŸ—“ 13 August 2023 – Received NAATI CCL Result: Pass βœ…
    πŸ—“ 15 August 2023 – EOI updated to reflect +5 CCL points

    πŸ—“ 13 September 2023 – EOI lodged for Subclass 190 (NSW)
    πŸ—“ 02 November 2023 – NSW Pre-Invitation Received
    πŸ—“ 06 November 2023 – Nomination application submitted to NSW
    πŸ—“ 09 November 2023 – NSW Nomination Approved & ITA Received πŸŽ‰

    πŸ—“ 29 November 2023 – Visa Lodged and medicals booked
    πŸ—“ 11 December 2023 – Medical examinations completed

    πŸ“„ Clearances & Document Updates
    πŸ—“ 11 October 2024 – Began renewing PCC / COC / NBI for SG and PH (self + spouse)
    πŸ—“ 14 November 2024 – Agent uploaded COC (SG), spouse's NBI to IMMI
    πŸ—“ 04 December 2024 – Uploaded own NBI certificate to IMMI

    πŸ”Ž S56 Request & Response
    πŸ—“ 20 March 2025 – S56 Request Received from IMMI

    Requested:
    β€’ Employment contracts
    β€’ Payslips
    β€’ Bank statements
    β€’ Superannuation
    β€’ Reference letters
    β€’ Tax documents (NOA, IRAS)
    β€’ Group certificates / payment summaries

    πŸ—“ 27 March 2025 – Submitted S56 response with supporting documents
    πŸ—“ 23 April 2025 (07:01 AM) – πŸ’₯ VISA GRANTED!

    β€œThank You, Lord! After 16 months and 24 days β€” finally granted!”

    ✈️ πŸ“¦ Manifesting: THE BIG MOVE – SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί
    Coming Soon…

  • maureentrinidadcmaureentrinidadc Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2020

    Salamat po sa lahat ng sagot at references! God bless and wishing everyone here a healthy and prosperous New Year! πŸ₯³

    hhm9067
  • naer_leunamnaer_leunam Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2021

    Is there a Freedom of Information Access Request with the same condition for visa 190?

  • hhm9067hhm9067 Qatar
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Feb 17, 2019

    @naer_leunam said:
    Is there a Freedom of Information Access Request with the same condition for visa 190?

    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 abilitiesβ€”if others can do it, so can you."

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