Arju_12

Hello.. I have one question
If occupation has Special conditions applied in SA's occupation list but an individual has sufficient points(i.e 85 in total Incl. State Sponsor) and has a genuine job offer letter from SA's employer so that Will SA give nomination to that Individual?
Guidance will be very much regarded.
Thank you

18 hours ago, Skhush said:

Congrats !!

I applied for visa in March 2019 and received request for additional document (provident fund statement of previous organisation) on 26th Sept. I uploaded the required documents on 2nd Oct through my agent. Now the status of my application is further assessment. 

Does this mean CO contacted for additional requirement? if yes how long does it take after CO contacted?

No one can predict if required they may ask you again I have seen such cases where co contacted 4 times if they have any Doubt and if case is straight forward then they can give you grant but no one can predict.

On 01/10/2019 at 23:39, Hoang Quyen Le said:

This is the information that Iscah released in May 2019. According to them, 34% of EOIs in the pool at that time are singles. But I guess this number is already different now. 

Perhaps, I did not express very clearly in my post above. It's true that singles are the ones who will benefit the most from the changes, however, if people choose to "cheat", then there will be a huge amount of applicants who are singles => singles will become a new normal. Let's just say in case nobody does anything shady, then you (as a single) will have to compete  with 5000 other applicants (this number is just a random number I choose) who are also single, but if they do want to game the system like I said, then you may have to compete with 8000 other applicants (again, just a random number I choose) => the competition is gonna be tougher for genuine singles and applicants who have partners with competent English and SA. I guess while it's still a good thing for applicants from categories 1 & 2, it may not be as good if people try to exploit the changes. 

I completely agree with what you say, however, you have no idea how many people have already had this thought in their mind. Some of them even asked if they could still get 10p if they declared that they were married but wouldn't include their partners in the applications. Some even think of lying about marital statH

However, there is confirmation on this read this belwo.

When DHA announced the New 16/11/2019 points test back in April 2019 the Explanatory Statement included these paragraphs

This will ensure that primary applicants without a partner (singles) will be ranked equally to other primary applicants who have the same human capital attributes. If all other points claims are equal, invitations for points tested visas will be ranked by the Migration Points Test as described below:

• First – primary applicants with a skilled spouse or de facto partner
• Equal First – primary applicants without a spouse or de facto partner
• Second – Primary applicants with a spouse or de facto partner who can demonstrate competent English but does not have the skills for skilled partner points (age and skills)
• Third –  Primary applicants with a partner who is ineligible for either competent English or Skilled partner points. These applicants will be ranked below all other cohorts, if all other points claims are equal.

This suggested that if points were equal (let’s say 85 points) that EOIs claiming 10 partner points (single people and those with a skilled partner and competent english) would gain an invite BEFORE others on the same total even if they had a lesser effect date. As they would be ranked higher in the above ordering listed in the explanatory statement

DHA have confirmed to us that there will be NO new “rankings” system in the new points test (So the system remains as it currently is) . So when an EOI is allocated it’s points total and EOI date (including any new partner points etc) on 16/11/2019 … EOIs will be selected on merit from that point. It will be based as before, simply on points total and EOI effect date

DHAs reply included the following quotes
” There is no change to how EOIs are ranked in SkillSelect, nor will there be a change from 16 November 2019. ”
“…Yes, you are misintepreting the Explanatory Statement, there was no intention in this statement to imply there would be priority groupings.”

Now everything is clear there will be no priority to singles and married having a skilled spouse or de facto partner

and again I repeat DHA wants skilled spouse and they verify each & everything 

Thanks & Regards

On 01/10/2019 at 23:39, Hoang Quyen Le said:

This is the information that Iscah released in May 2019. According to them, 34% of EOIs in the pool at that time are singles. But I guess this number is already different now. 

Perhaps, I did not express very clearly in my post above. It's true that singles are the ones who will benefit the most from the changes, however, if people choose to "cheat", then there will be a huge amount of applicants who are singles => singles will become a new normal. Let's just say in case nobody does anything shady, then you (as a single) will have to compete  with 5000 other applicants (this number is just a random number I choose) who are also single, but if they do want to game the system like I said, then you may have to compete with 8000 other applicants (again, just a random number I choose) => the competition is gonna be tougher for genuine singles and applicants who have partners with competent English and SA. I guess while it's still a good thing for applicants from categories 1 & 2, it may not be as good if people try to exploit the changes. 

I completely agree with what you say, however, you have no idea how many people have already had this thought in their mind. Some of them even asked if they could still get 10p if they declared that they were married but wouldn't include their partners in the applications. Some even think of lying about marital status. 

The screenshot above you have shared is only half and it can mis lead to people in other directions

Kindly see the following attachment

Read the following it clearly states that 1st priority will be an applicant having skilled spouse or de facto partner and single will be consider equally but not on their priority

Thanks & regards

On 03/10/2019 at 04:07, wrussell said:

Fatal error! 

THEY check check registries for  marriages/children and so on and the planet is infested by informers.

Exactly agree with you I mean department has change the point system just to avoid fraud because many people are claiming false marriage certificates and DHA verify each and every details of an applicant if person claims to be single or divorcded they also verify it either via social media or call ex wif. I repeat DHA verify everything.

6 hours ago, zara2009 said:

Hi guys 

So if my husband has a successful assessment + IELTS 6 (each skill), we will get 15 points?? 

 

10 points for spouse or de factor partner having Positive SA & competent English 

5 Points for spouse or de facto partner having Competent English only

Information from DHA about 16/11/2019 EOIs and Points test visas

DHA has clarified information on the updating of points for submitted EOIs when the 16 November 2019 changes come into effect.

The Department has clarified that:

– SkillSelect will automatically update points for all Expressions of Interest (EOI) in submitted status.
– EOIs in draft status will not be updated, as no points have been attributed at this stage in the system
– There will be no change to the ‘date of effect’ for any EOI when this change is applied.
– Points will only be updated once an EOI is submitted
– Specific systems functionality is still being developed and any information required by agents will be provided once the process has been finalised, however, no applicant or intending migrant will be disadvantaged by the changes to 6D points for Points Tested visas.

This might be helpful to clear confusion about DOE of EOI
Thanks

I am single and currently holding 60 points on my own and as per the current point system I 'll have 5 points or 10 points for state sponsorship.. However, in November due to implementation of new point system I'll be having 85 points

25- Age

15 Degree

20- English Proficiency

10- Single

15- State sponsorship

As I have a positive Skill assessment and assessment body has count experience below 3 years so Not claiming points for the experience though..

Still I will be standing at 85 Points which seems very good so yes Indeed if you are genuine single like me than this is really beneficial & on the one side I also agree that break up cases will increase. But there is always pros & cons of each and everything.

1 hour ago, Lavers said:

Processing times have gone too 9 - 10 months

Lol yes that's why till November they are inviting less applicants for all subclasses to reduce the processing time 

5 hours ago, oudmaster said:

Thank you Arju_12 for your reply,

 

is there an official reference for your info?

appreciate if you provide me

For detailed report please see the link below.
Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L00578/Explanatory Statement/Text

23 hours ago, oudmaster said:

 

Hi,

I want to know if I applied for Visa 491, what possible cities I get nomination from?

 

could Adelaide be one of them?

 

 

Except Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth.

In new 491 Wollongoong, New Castle in NSW will be considerd as regional & Adelaide and all the remaing cities i.e Hobart, Darwin will be reamin same as regional area as per the experied 489 visa

2 hours ago, Martina said:

Hi all, 

I'm concerned with how much time the 190 processing time is taking. Does anybody know why is it so slow now? I know from last year that it usually took 3 months to first co contact and I'm now sitting at 122 days and nothing is happening. I'm aware that people who applied in February (!) are now receiving first co contact. 

I understand the immi cuts affected invitations but can't find the answer to why processing time is the slowest in a decade. 

Thanks and good luck to everyone! 

The current processing time for subclass 190 is 9 months to 10 months...And currently CO contacts avergely nearer to six Months after Lodgement. Moreover, there were elections in the May-19 so due to that all the applications for the visa were on hold.. And they have boosted up the visa processing in Early june. Now.. They are clearing the backlogs and trying to process faster.. Since subclass 489 is closed for invitation & last date of lodgment of visa is 15th November for 489. Currently 189 is being issued less just 100 Nos. for 190 invitation are also less due to new poimt system & new subclass 491 comes into affect. Hence, this all will reduce the application volume & they can process faster for the existing applications and after November visa processing will cut out for sure..

6 hours ago, hailey said:

does anyone know if 5 years experience is mandatory for SA nomination for overseas nurses i mean offshore applicants?

Yes... 5 years of work experience is required for onshore or offshore applicants

On 20/09/2019 at 19:02, hailey said:

Hi all,

Any registered nurses waiting for 190 state nomination from SA?

Current time for getting an invitation of 190 from S.A is 12-14 weeks so you need to wait.

Hey...

The exact process, application Criteria, occupation list, application form will be similar to the expired subclass 489 but this is a subject to confirmation and will be out by end of October or early November.

HELLO,

NSW has issued pre-invites today

has anyone here received pre-invite today for Construction Project Manager? or any other Occupation?