jonsparx

Hi,

Slightly confused... I was granted SA state sponsorship and applied for a 176visa, however I now have my visa and it clearly says 175, as does all other correspondence from the department.

Whats going on?

divsman

Hey thats wonderful... You have 175.. have freedom to stay in any state...
lot many applicants got like this, including mine...

fifty_pence

Did you originally apply for a 175 and later switched to a 176 ?

jonsparx

Ahhh,

Yes we did, could this be why? But why does it say 175??

VanAxel

Not the first time this has happened mate... Happened to other forumers as well...All I can say is DIAC are a bunch of clowns.. So much for their new processing priorities!

ThKmOZ

so you guy are lucky enough, and
175 can stay every where you like :P

Dorothy

It says 175 because that is the visa you were granted. They are both PR visas but the 175 does not come with state restrictions. It's a good thing, so don't worry about it and get on with the rest of your plans for emigration.

aman_sharma2k1

I am also on the same boat...I applied for 176 but was awarded 175

confirmed with Agent..he said I am free bird.....Also sent email to VIC asking for clarification...they said...they cannot comment on this...contact your CO...Agent said..no need to contact DIAC or CO....

So I am free bird like you and could flock anywhere in great Ozzzz...

supriyag123

U lucky buggers

Hope the same thing happens to m

jonsparx

Cheeky buggers, they still made me pay for state sponsorship didnt they!!! All seems pointless now.

Oh well, good news I guess.

Thanks for the clarification everyone, good luck with your travels

cind3r3lla

i wonder if it has something to do with your nominated occupation?? will those who got this type of visa "change", may be so kind to confirm by kindly mentioning your nominated occupation?

for curiosity sake, what was the first letter from your CO states? did he/she refers to your visa application as 176 and then granted you 175 later on OR he/she refers to your visa application to be as 175 even on his/her first contact with you? do i make sense?

welshtony

Maybe your occupation is on CSL and they can justify approving you as a 175 as the more favourable subclass for you.

Regards


Tony

jonsparx

Sure, Im classed as a General Electrician. Applied for 175, changed to 176 state sponsored shortly after my trade was taken off the CSL, few months later they granted me a 175.
No explaination why, my guess is that my CO fancied me. A LOT.

aman_sharma2k1

I am computing professional - SAP Specialist....

My CO never mentioned 176. Neither in 'Document request email' nor in Grant letter.....

So looks like its 175 only!!

cind3r3lla

i wonder how you became fanciful to your CO. tips? which state did you applied for 176, btw? did he/she mentioned 175 or 176 during the document request or initial contact with you?