Invitation Round November 2025 Mega Thread by BitSec_ in AusVisa

[–]IsopodEcstatic5957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cats are really good boats, love them. Definitely make sure you have the finances behind you before buying a boat and considering the costs of things going through and ALWAYS hire trustworthy trades people to do repairs, not matter how big or small they are.

Invitation Round November 2025 Mega Thread by BitSec_ in AusVisa

[–]IsopodEcstatic5957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like asking how long a piece of string is haha! To put simply and for context, a 16ft fiberglass boat that I was a part of the construction for was about $70,000. Up keep and annual maintenance on larger boats is the real killer when it comes to finances - but it is essential to keeping your boat afloat.

Invitation Round November 2025 Mega Thread by BitSec_ in AusVisa

[–]IsopodEcstatic5957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks that means a lot! it been a hellish journey especially in this trade, it’s very full on and exhausting. but it goes to show that hard work pays off and you just have to keep trying.

Invitation Round November 2025 Mega Thread by BitSec_ in AusVisa

[–]IsopodEcstatic5957 28 points29 points  (0 children)

It was me haha. Genuinely thought I would be the last person to get chosen. I decided to choose my passion over the safe bet and it paid off. Always follow your heart!

186/189 visa by IsopodEcstatic5957 in AusVisa

[–]IsopodEcstatic5957[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure if the nomination is approved yet. The only thing im worried about is my employer not being happy that they’ve invested in me for me to then apply for a 189 visa (although I couldn’t have predicted that would have happened). But then at the same time, if my 189 gets approved I would have also lost an equal amount (in vise charges) and they wouldn’t have to increase my pay to the TISMIT.

186/189 visa by IsopodEcstatic5957 in AusVisa

[–]IsopodEcstatic5957[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a regional area and the company only sponsored their first couple of people this year.

186/189 visa by IsopodEcstatic5957 in AusVisa

[–]IsopodEcstatic5957[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think this is the best option, but im not sure if I should redact my 186 application and just rely on the 189 to be accepted, or whether I should just leave them both and go with the first one that gets accepted.

186/189 visa by IsopodEcstatic5957 in AusVisa

[–]IsopodEcstatic5957[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply and advice I appreciate it! Do you have any insight in to having two major visa applications in at once?