as there are changes to the MODL we have just been granted an extra 15 points and now can cancel the bond request ....check out go matildas website for info on the changes ....includes brickies plasteres and quite a few more ....yeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaa happy days

Nice one..........

SS

Maybe your application will be processed quicker as well???

Does that include chippies?

We had to pay the bond last month. bugger

did you already have your app in when you got told you didn't have to pay as i'm about 8 weeks in on main app as a general electrician.
Would love not to have to pay the bond.

cheers

andy

I read somewhere that if the rules change after submitting your application then the new rules apply to new applications not to applications already in the process. So if you wanted to take advantage of the new rules you would have to apply again !

I'm not sure if this is right or wrong just something I have read, probably JAJ could comment.

But I do know in the past when it was expected the points system would change most people would try to get their application in before the change date because your appliocation is then lodged on that date and regardless of what changes later on, once your application has been lodged on a particular date, it doesn't matter what then changes. So if this works in your favour if the rules go against you, say a 5 point rise in the pass mark won't affect your application because it has already been lodged before the increase, how come you could use the new rules for your already lodged application just because the new rules may go in your favour this time ?

Just a thought !

yes -- our app went in March 04!!! --we were pre july so had to wait a full 50 weeks for processing -- so even if your app is lodged this change can be added to it now -- goog luck everyone!!!!

you've got me thinking again now, have phoned my agent today and he said i wouldn't have to pay the bond, he way going on about the fact that we hadn't got to the medicals yet but will email him about the situation.

fraid it does -- but look on the bright side you'll get all that lovely dosh back in 11 months with a bit of extra interest
sheila

thanks for that, got the money spent already now
wooohhooooo

In the words of John Cleese:- You lucky, lucky, b .......

Nice one. I bet you're well chuffed.

Hi,
Just wanted to say a BIG THANKS for letting us know about points, hubby an electrician and we were sending bond money this wk as agent said visa's there for us as soon as they receive it, but after reading yr thread i emailed her and she got intouch with our CO, and has just rang us this morning to say we no longer have to send it as we now have enough points so visa's granted without it.

Thanks again

Lisa