Lizaberrie

Hi. Sorry cant offer any processing time info, but figured I'd wait it out with you (and anyone else who cares to join us). My OH accepted a job offer in Perth - so far the employer has had an acknowledgement of a valid nomination (on the 4th October) but that's it. Guess we're waiting for its approval, however our MA has already submitted our initial application with DIAC's agreement as my OH was 50 in late September and we had to try and avert complications with his age. Not sure how long before the approval is received and our case officer assigned, although employer is desperate to get us there as he has a back-log of work building up! Will be great to get the invite to do our meds and police checks but just in limbo just now. How are things progressing with you since your first post?

Can anyone offer any guidance on the state of play with RSMS cases under Skill Select? We are offshore and therefore not on a 457? Does this alter processing times? Thanks

Just spotted this thread and wondered if anyone can advise. My OH is being sponsored under RSMS by an employer in the Perth area but under the new Skillselect arrangements. His prospective employer had an email last week from ppse to confirm 'acknowledgement of valid nomination', and the attached letter stated that it was now waiting to be allocated to a CO to undergo further assessment - I guess they must mean the 'approval' of the nomination?? I appreciate a number of you have had your cases in the melting pot for a long time, months in fact, but do any of you know how the processing of Skillselect cases is fitting in with existing paper based applications. Also does a person's occupation have any bearing on the priority or speed of processing, and what about those who are applying from offshore, and who may not currently be on temporary 457 visas already living and working in Oz. Who has priority over who or is it all down to the date you submitted your EOI/application, etc. I know we're in for a long wait given what people have said, and what I have read, and it may result in my OH going out to Oz earlier than the rest of the family because the employer is so desperate. My OH is a Shipwright so works in a fairly niche area of work and the employer has struggled to find staff. If anyone has any thoughts or comments I'd be pleased to hear from you ...

Wishing every single one of you the best of luck for a speedy and successful processing of your application ....

Thanks, Lizaberrie