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CURRENT ACT STATE SPONSORSHIP PROCESSING DATES: As at 25 July 2011: Subclass 176 / 886 visas: 3 Aug2011 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme: 26 Aug 2011 The SMP Occupations List July 2011 will remain in effect until the new 2011/12 SMP Occupations List is published. The 2011/12 SMP Occupations List is expected to be published in September 2011. ICT OCCUPATIONS ARE CLOSED AS PER NEW LIST Please check the following links for ACT sponsorship. ACT Skilled Migration Program State Migration Plan (SMP) Occupations List July 2011 ACT State Migration Plan Nomination Guidelines July 2011 Hey POMS I am starting a new thread for new ACT, Canberra State Sponsorship program (Just like my pal Uli started for Victoria). Guys any of you in ACT thread could updated their sponsorship status as : Name: Date of SMP application: Trade/profession: Visa type: Delays/further docs requested: SS received: Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Comments: While your application is being processed by ACT this would be our color code: ACT Sponsorship Applied : Green ACT Sponsorship Approved : Purple ACT Sponsorship Rejected : Red Visa Filed :Orange Visa Granted :Blue Comments :Black Total Applied : 19 Visa Granted : 5 Visa Filed : 7 Sponsorship Granted : 11 Sponsorship Awaited : 4 Sponsorship Refused : 4 ******************************* February 2011 Applicants ******************************* Name: Orion25 (#1 Grant) Date of SMP application: 25 Feb 2011 Trade/profession: Property Valuer Visa type: 176 State Sponsored Delays/further docs requested: Not Yet SS received: 26 May 2011 Comments: CO - 15 June 2011 Medicals done - 11 July 2011 Medicals delivered to and signed for by DIAC - 18 July 2011 Visa Granted: 10 August 2011 ******************************* March 2011 Applicants ******************************* Name: rhump3 (#3) Date of SMP application: March 1st 2011 Trade/profession: Policy Analyst Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 28 May 2011 comments: The suspense is killing me! Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Visa Granted: 22 August 2011 Name: Breezer (#2 Grant) Date of SMP application: 1st March 2011 Trade/profession: Office Manager Visa type: 176 - ACT Delays/further docs requested: Initial SS refusal however being recommended for review due to submission errors by immigration agent. SS received:16 June 2011 Form 1100 Uploaded:28 June 2011 Visa Filed:28 June 2011 Medicals done - 29th July 2011 Medicals delivered to and signed for by DIAC - 5 August 2011 Visa Granted: Yes Name: MRG (#4) Date of SMP application: March 7th 2011 Trade/profession: Housing Officer Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: SS received: June 7 2011 comments: Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Visa Granted: No Name: pntaylor ( Pete & Cat) (#3 Grant) Date of SMP application: 7th March 2011 (iirc but will check) Trade/profession: Business Professional (NEC) Visa type: 176 Family Sponsored (originally applied in May '09) Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 07/06/2011 Form 1100 Uploaded: Advised it was sent today CO: 20 June 2011 Comments: Visa Granted:9 September 2011 No Name: Foha2012 Date of SMP application: March 13 2011 Trade/profession: 2231-79 linux. now 261399 (ACS applied Apr 20th) Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: SS Refused:June 22,2011 comments: Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Name:Boodzz Date of SMP application: March 15th 2011 Trade/profession: System Administrator Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: SS Rejected:June 7 2011 comments: Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Name: Aussie2B Date of SMP application: around mid March Trade/profession: Advertising Specialist Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: Submission errors by my agent caused the decision to be delayed SS received: July 8th 2011 Form 1100 Uploaded: Sent to DIAC on July 8th 2011 Visa Filed: September 6th 2008 (originally lodged a 176 Family Sponsorship visa) Comments: Visa Granted: No ******************************* April 2011 Applicants *******************************' Name: journeydownunder (Emma & Alan) (#1) Date of SMP application:14th April Trade/profession: Advertising specialist Visa type: 176 ss Delays/further docs requested: 15th April asked me to shorten our commitment statement!! SS received: 18th May 2011 comments: Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Visa Granted: No Name: conor222 (H Logan) Date of SMP application: 14 Apr 11 Trade/profession: General Manager Visa type: skilled sponsorship Delays/further docs requested: none as yet SS received: Not yet Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Comments: Visa Granted: No Name: qsar1 Date of SMP application: 14 April 2011 Trade/ Profession: Developer Programmer Visa type: 176 Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: comments: IELTS 8, L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7, S:8 Visa Granted: No Name:sohc (Ronald Kalaquian) Date of SMP application: April 29, 2011 (received) Trade/profession: Systems Administrator Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: Not Yet SS received: Rejected but got SA State Sponsorship:jiggy: Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Comments: Visa Granted: No ******************************* May 2011 Applicants ******************************* Name: Big Bob(#5) Date of SMP application: 8 May 2011 Trade/profession: ICT Security Specialist 262111 Visa type: 176 State Sponsored Delays/further docs requested: Job Searches in skilled nominated occupation SS received: 23 August 2011 Form 1100 Uploaded:5 Sep 2011 Visa Filed:1 Sep 2011 CO Allocated: 13 Sep 2011 Medicals/PCC:12 September 2011 Visa Granted:21 September 2011 No Comments : Name: Rachel 80(#4) Date of SMP application: 11 May 2011 Trade/profession: Project Administrator Visa type: 176 State Sponsored Delays/further docs requested: Not Yet SS received: 19 July 2011 comments: Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed:1st Aug 2011 Visa Granted:15 Sep 2011 Name: Muditha Heenkenda Date of SMP application: 11 May 2011 Trade/profession: Surveyor Visa type: 176 State Sponsored Delays/further docs requested: Not Yet SS received: Not Yet comments: Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Visa Granted: No Name: Canberra 2011 Date of SMP application: 20/05/2011 Trade/profession: Real Estate Agent Principal Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: SS received:25 July 2011 Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed:31 July 2011 Comments: Visa Granted: No Name: KarenHen Date of SMP application: 27 May 2011 Trade/profession: Systems Administrator Visa type: 176 State Sponsored Delays/further docs requested: Not Yet SS Rejected: 7 July 2011 comments:Not enough cash in bank Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: ******************************* July 2011 Applicants ******************************* Name: Desire Date of SMP application: 15/07/2011 Trade/profession: Systems Administrator Visa type: 175 Delays/further docs requested: Not Yet SS received: Not Yet Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Comments: Visa Granted: No Name: Nazmul Date of SMP Verification for Limited Occupation: 19 July 2011 Date of SMP application: 19 August 2011 Trade/profession: HR Advisor Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: Not yet SS received: 21 Sep 2011 Form 1100 Uploaded: Visa Filed: Comments: verification will be denied if skill matching with recently advertised positions is not provided.

Hi everyone, its a long time since I last posted, so long I've forgotten my account details and the email address I was using! Anyway I'd almost given up hope of ever getting a visa or getting our money back after applying back in August 2008, but yesterday I received an email from DIAC - probably a lot of people did as it was pretty generic but it basically directed me to the SMP program. Since I haven't kept up to date with all the changes since late 2009, I had no idea what is was or the options available but on investigation it appears my job - ANZSCO 262113 is on the SMP list for NSW! So the question is, is this a valid route i.e. apply for sponsorship, change visa to 176, move to cat 3 and get a visa within 12 months? or is it risky, its another $300 and since they had $2100 four years ago, then changed the rules and kept the money, is it possible they could do the same thing again? If you successfully get sponsorship do they have to change the 175 to a 176? Is it possible they will change the rules for 176 processing or are they trying to get through the backlog so they can move on the new Skill Select system? I know nobody can give definitive answers but has anyone any experience of doing this recently? Thanks Rob

Dear All, I just noticed that my occupation have showed up on the recent SMP of SA as "off-list" occupation. Does it mean that SA finally treated all applicants who were granted state sponosrhip back in 2009 and we will get normal priority? Pls confirm me if you are sure, that we are now moved from new Cat 5 to new Cat 3. If so, this is SO BRILLIANT NEWS, isn't it??!! :wub:I was feeling so sick having the state sponsorship of SA and be in the lowest priority all the time! This is the quote from DIAC web site: Applications from people who are applying under the RSMS are processed as priority group 1. Those applying under the ENS are processed as priority group 2. Applications from people who are nominated by a state or territory government agency with a nominated occupation that is specified on the state or territory's state migration plan receive the third highest level of priority processing..... As a transitional arrangement, applicants who were nominated by a state or territory government for an 'off-list' occupation prior to the implementation of state migration plans will also receive processing under priority group 3. http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sh...ty_skilled.htm Please let me know.. Thank you in advance Nata :hug:

Hello my dear Poms, VickyMel ordered me :policeman: to open a thread for all those who are waiting for the outcome of their VIC SMP application. Good idea, thank you ! :biggrin: So here we go. Please enter your details as follows: Name: Date of SMP application: Trade/profession: Nationality: IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: And this is our color-code: VIC Sponsorship applied = Green VIC Sponsorship approved = Blue VIC Sponsorship rejected = Brown like poooooo comments = Red Good luck to everyone! Uli ------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2010 applicants 61 application(s) | 30 grant(s) | 30 refusal(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Mongobear (Uli) Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010[/b] Trade/profession: ICT 2231-79 (nec) Nationality: German IELTS: 8/9/7/7 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: 4 Delays/further docs requested: requested detailed CV SS received: 1st April 2011 comments: Case ID increased Name: swan2748 Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Professional NEC (Analyst Programmer) IELTS (if applicable): 8.5 Visa type: 175 (cat 4) Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: 7th Jan 2011 Comments: Case ID increased Name: seban Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Analyst Programmer (Oracle) Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): 7/8.5/7/7 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 1st April 2011 comments: Case ID increased Name: md8008 Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 2231-79 (NEC)/ 261399 (network security) Nationality: Iranian IELTS: 6.5 Visa type: 176 (if possible) DIAC Priority: 2 (if possible) Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: rejected 28th Feb 2011 Comments: Case ID increased Name: la la Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: HR Manager Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: comments: Name: Chiltz and Tig Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010[/b] Trade/profession: Carpenter Nationality: British IELTS: Visa type: DIAC Priority: SS received: 23rd Feb 2011 comments: Name:Shnapper Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Software Engineer (J2EE) Nationality: Russian IELTS (if applicable): 7.0 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 4th Jan 2010 ... our No. 1 comments: Name: Lankan1 Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT (Java/J2EE) Nationality: Sri Lankan IELTS (if applicable): Overall 8 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 5th April 2011 comments: Name: Lesale Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Software Engineer Nationality: Chinese IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 7th April 2011 comments: Case ID increased Name: lexbunde Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Developer Programmer Nationality: Kenyan IELTS : 8.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: rejected 21st Dec 2010 / no demand comemnts: Case ID increased Name: machang Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Software Eng (C++/C#/C) Nationality: Sri Lankan IELTS: 6.5 Visa type: DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: SS received: refused 5th April 2011 comments: Case ID increased Name: Boppin Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Security Specialist Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): 6.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 28th Mar 2011 comments: Name: jeffjen0626 Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: External Auditor Nationality: Filipino IELTS (if applicable): 8.5/7/7/7 Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 8th April 2011 comments: Name: claralyn Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: life scientist Nationality: Singaporean IELTS (if applicable): 9/9/8.5/8 Visa type: 886 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: 21st Jan 2011 comments: Name: Big Bob Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261399 (Network Security) Nationality: Indian IELTS: Overall 7.5 (7+ each) Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: requested letter of Commitment SS received: refused 6th April 2011 / no demand comments: Name: Iren Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261112 Systems Analyst Nationality: Kazakhstan IELTS (if applicable): Overall 6.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 1st April / no demand comments: Name: nintendo Date of SMP application: 04th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261111 (Business Analyst) Nationality: India IELTS (if applicable): 8 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Cat 3 Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration + commitment statement SS received: 17th Mar 2011 comments: Name: kimoloop Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261312 Developer programmer Nationality: Egyption IELTS (if applicable): 6 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 17th Mar 2011 comments: Name: Onikzeh Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261313 Software Engineer (J2EE) Nationality: Iranian IELTS (if applicable): 6 Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 1st April 2011 Name: savanna Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT System Analyst 261112 Nationality: Russian IELTS (if applicable): 7 Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: detailed CV SS received: 4th April 2011 comments: Name Nadeem Date of SMP application: 4th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT - Computing Professionals nec Nationality: Pakistani IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: req. additional declaration SS received: 1st Dec 2010 comments: Name: Cwl Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Nurse Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Overall 8 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested detailed CV comments: Name: MojoRU Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Developer Programmer (Oracle\SAP) Nationality: Russian IELTS: 6.5 overal Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: requested commitment statement (brother living in NSW) SS received: rejected 28th Feb 2011 - no demand comments: Name: nadare Date of SMP application: 05th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261313 (ICT Software Engineer SQL/ORACLE) Nationality: Turkey IELTS (if applicable): 7.5 Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration + commitment statement SS received: rejected 9th Mar 2011 Comments: Name: Obelixous Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261112 - System Analyst Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): 9/7.5/7/8.5 = 8 Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: rejected 4th April 2011 comments: Name: RaHi Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 2231-79(network security) Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): 8.5/9/7/8 = 8 Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: Rejected 3rd Feb 2011 comments: Case ID increased Name: mpogr Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT nec Nationality: Israeli IELTS (if applicable): 7 Visa type: 175 Aug 2010, will consider reapplying 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Cat 3 Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: 18th Jan 2011 Comments: Case ID increased Name: Kevsdream Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Analyst programmer Nationality: Indian IELTS: 9/9/8/7 Visa type: offshore 176 (if SS successful) DIAC Priority: 3 Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: rejected 21st Dec 2010 / no demand Comments: Name: Manj Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Nationality: Sri Lankan IELTS (if applicable): 7, 7.5, 8.5, 8.5 Visa type: 176 (Not lodged yet) DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 2nd Feb 2011 comments: Case ID increased Name: ebanster Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT System Tester Nationality: Filipino IELTS (if applicable): 7/6.5/7/6.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): 3 Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 17th Mar 2011 comments: Name: Everton 123 Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Fabricator Welder Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested detailed CV SS received: 30th Mar 2011 comments: Name: Robalo Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Business Analyst - 261111 Nationality: Russian IELTS (if applicable): OA 7.0 (6.5 lowest) Visa type: 175 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: refused 15th Mar 2011 comments: Name: Cjmre76 Date of SMP application: 6th Nov 2010 Trade/Profession: Registered Nurse Nationality: British Academic IELTS: 8, 8, 7, 9 SS received: 18th Jan 2011 Visa Type: DIAC Priority: Comments: Name: gandalf Date of SMP application: 6th Nov 2010r Trade/profession: ICT Software Engineer (261313) Nationality: Russian IELTS: 7.0 (overall band) Visa type: DIAC Priority: SS received: rejected 23rd Dec 2010 comments: Case ID increased Name: oliman Date of SMP application: 6th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Software Engineer Nationality: Pakistan IELTS (if applicable): 7.5 O/A Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: rejected 9th Mar 2011 comments: Name: immiausi Date of SMP application: 6th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Developer/Programmer (Java) Nationality: Sri Lankan IELTS (if applicable):6.5/6.5/7.0/7.0 Visa type:176 DIAC Priority if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 8th April 2011 Comments: Name: Rehman Date of SMP application: 6th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT (261313-Software Engineer) in C# Nationality: Pakistani IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: 4th April 2011 comments: Name: ready2go Date of SMP application: 7th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Plumber Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 20th April 2011 comments: Name: fivetogo Date of SMP application: 7th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: mechanical engineer Nationality: swiss Visa type: Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration + detailed CV SS received: rejected 22nd Feb - no demand comments: Name: auzsci Date of SMP application: 7th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Scientist Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 7th Jan 2011 comments: Name: cjdrum Date of app: 10th Nov 2010 Profession: accountant Nationality: British Ielts: 4 x 9 Visa type: Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 8th April 2011 comments: Name: hglim94 Date of SMP application: 10th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Developer Programmer Nationality: Korean IELTS (if applicable): Overall 7 Visa type: Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: rejected 4th April 2011 comments: Name: Tootzkie Date of SMP application: 10th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Systems Analyst Nationality: Filipino IELTS (if applicable): 7.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 8th April 2011 comments: Name: Harshal Date of SMP application: 10th Nov 2010 Trade/profession:ICT 261311 (Analyst Programmer: Datawarehousing) Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): OA 7 Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 5th April 2011 comments: Name: AAAZR Date of SMP application: 10th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Developer Programmer Nationality: South African IELTS (if applicable): 8.5 Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: refused 4th April 2011 comments: Name: katie0499 Date of SMP application: 10th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Business Analyst 26111 Nationality: Filipino IELTS: 8.5/9/8/7 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration + detailed CV SS received: rejected 7th April 2011 Name: gincom11 Date of SMP application: 10th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: electrician Nationality: Irish IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 25th Mar 2011 comments: Name: Ozexpat Date of SMP application: 10th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 2231-79 (Oracle)/ 261313 (Software Engineer) Nationality: Indian IELTS: 7.0 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: (if possible) Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 2nd May 2011 / No demand Comments: Name: grooovy Date of SMP application: 11th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Business Analyst Nationality: HR IELTS: 8 Visa type: 175 DIAC Priority: 3 Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration SS received: rejected 4th April 2011 / no demand Comments: Name: Buddy Date of SMP application: 10th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 2231-79 (nec) -CISSP Nationality: Lebanese IELTS: 8.5/7.5/6.5/8 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: additional declaration requested SS received: 7 April 2011 comments: Case ID SS-2010-0283x did not increase Name: fossda Date of SMP application: 12th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Nurse Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): 8/7.5/8.5/9 (academic) Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 10th Feb. 2011 comments: Name: Gery R Date of SMP application: 12th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Motor Mechanic Nationality: Canadian IELTS: Visa type: DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: requested additional declaration + docs for qualification SS received: refused 1st Feb 2011 (no demand) comments: Name: Strider Date of SMP application: 15th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Developer Programmer Nationality: Russian IELTS (if applicable): 8.0 Visa type: 175 DIAC Priority (if applicable): 4 Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 3rd May 2011 comments: Name: yoyo333 Date of SMP application: 15th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261399 Software and Applications Programmer (Oracle + Project Mgmt.) Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): OA 8 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 4th April 2011 comments: Name: Oz 4 sure Date of SMP application: 17th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261311 Analyst Programmer Nationality: Jordan IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 8th April 2011 comments: Name: wastrel Date of SMP application: 23rd Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Occupational Therapist Nationality: Portuguese IELTS: 8 (average) Visa type: 886 DIAC Priority: 3 Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 10th Feb 2011 (insufficient funds (although stated 40.000AU$ for a single applicant)) comments: Name: Micky Date of SMP application: 26th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Nurse Nationality: Dutch IELTS (if applicable): Overall 7.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable):2 Delays/further docs requested: requested more detailed CV SS received: 16 feb 2011 comments: Name: leonidvp Date of SMP application: 27th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 2231-79 (C++/C#) Nationality: Russian IELTS (if applicable): OA 7.5 (6.5 lowest) Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 4th May 2011 comments: Name: Tycsee Date of SMP Application: 27th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261399 ICT NEC (Oracle) Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): 8 OA Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 10th May 2011 comments: Name: Lily83 Date of SMP application: 28th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Chemist Nationality: British IELTS: Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 9th May 2011 comments: Name: JSHAN Date of SMP application: 29th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: ICT System Analyst Nationality:INDIAN IELTS (if applicable): avg 6.5 Visa type: 175 (Aug 2010) DIAC Priority (if applicable): 3 Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 8th Mar 2011 comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------- December 2010 applicants 17 application(s) | 6 grant(s) | 10 refusal(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: shooterspalace Date of SMP application: 2nd Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261399 (Network Security) Nationality: Bangladeshi IELTS: Overall 6 (6/6.5/6/6) Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 3rd May 2011 comments: 2nd application after rejection May 2010 Name: ydewit Date of SMP application: 03rd Dec 2010 Trade/profession:General Plumber Nationality:The Netherlands IELTS (if applicable):6.0/6.5/6.5/7.0 Visa type:176 DIAC Priority if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 15th Mar 2011 comments: Name: Avioz Date of SMP application: 4th Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Software Engineer (C/C++) Nationality: Indian IELTS: 7.5/6.5/6.5/7 Visa type:176 DIAC Priority if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 12th April 2011 comments: Name: georgito Date of SMP application: 5th + 21st Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 2231-79 (Linux) Nationality: Salvadorean IELTS (if applicable): 6.5 Visa type: 176 Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 13th April 2011 Comments: Sent two applications. Name: foha2012 Date of SMP application: 4th dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT - 261399 LINUX (2231-79) Nationality: Pakistani IELTS (if applicable):7.5/7/7/8 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 12th April 2011 comments: 2nd application after refusal March 2010 Name: vensun Date of SMP application: 6th Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 261111 Business Analyst Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): 8.5 (8.5/9/7.5/8.5) Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 13th Apr 2011 comments: 2nd application to VIC Name: mada07 Date of SMP application: 9th Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT 2231-79 (261399) Nationality: Chinese IELTS (if applicable): 7 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 11th May 2011 comments: Name:deecuz Date of SMP application:13th Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Software Engineer (C++/C#/C) Nationality: Tanzanian IELTS (if applicable): 7.0 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: Name: blech Date of SMP application: 13th Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT System Analyst 261112 Nationality: Czech republic IELTS (if applicable): 7.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 14th April comments: Name: soumya Date of SMP application: 14th Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Business Analyst Nationality: Indian IELTS: OA 7.5, >7 in all 4 sections Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 1st June 2011 Comments: Name: Rachbarlow Date of SMP application: 16th Dec 2010 Trade/profession: Cabinetmaker Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested detailed CV SS received: rejected 8th Feb 2011 (no demand) comments: WA SS grant (non SMP) Name: chippy2011 Date of SMP application: 17th Dec 2010 Trade/profession:carpenter Nationality: english IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: ss DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 9th Mar 2011 comments: Name: activa Date of SMP application: 17th Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Software Engineer Nationality: Belgium IELTS (if applicable): 9/8.5/8/7 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 14th April 2011 comments: Name: lightning Date of SMP application: 20th Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Developer Programmer Nationality: China IELTS (if applicable): 7 OA Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: detailed CV requested SS received: rejected 14th April 2011 comments: Name: Mrs Depp Date of SMP application: 21st Dec 2010 Trade/profession: Sheetmetal Worker (OH) Nationality: British IELTS: N/A Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: requested committment statement SS received: 30th Mar 2011 comments: Name: Jackalz05 Date of SMP application: 22nd Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Analyst Programmer Nationality: Indonesian IELTS (if applicable): 7.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 14th April 2011 comments: Name:Exodus Date of SMP application: 29th Dec 2010 Trade/profession: ICT Developer Programmer Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): 8 OA Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 3rd May 2011 comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------- January 2011 applicants 24 application(s) | 10 grant(s) | 7 refusal(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Iffi Date of SMP application: 1st Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT 261313 Software Engineer Nationality: Pakistani IELTS (if applicable): Overall 7 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 3rd May 2011 comments: Name: mansukhpatel Date of SMP application: 4th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT 2231-79 (Network Security) Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): L:8, R:7, W:7, S:9 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested commitment statement SS received: rejected 9th May 2011 comments: Name: Rebecca78 Date of SMP application: 4th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: OH Secondary School Teacher (Science/Physics) Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): N/A Visa type: 176 SS DIAC Priority (if applicable): Cat. 2 Delays/further docs requested: Commitment statement (2), Victorian Institute of Teaching Registraion SS received: 15th March 2011 comments: 176 Visa granted 2nd May 2011 Name: LizaMel Date of SMP application: 5th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT 2231-79 (SAP) Nationality: Filipino IELTS: Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 9th May 2011 comments: Name: Natalie1981 Date of SMP application: 5th Jan Trade/profession: Electrician (hubby is) Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested letter of commitment and detailed CV SS received: 20th April 2011 comments: Name: armandra Date of SMP application: 06th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT Analyst Programmer 261311 (C++/C#/C) Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): 7.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: skills assessment requested. Application on hold. SS received: 22nd June 2011 - WAHOOOOOO ! comments: Name: ABK Date of SMP application: 7th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT 261313 Software Engineer Nationality: Pakistani IELTS (if applicable): Overall 7 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested commitment statement SS received: rejected 9th May 2011 comments: Name: mdesai11 Date of SMP application: 11th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT 261399 - Software and Applications Programmer NEC Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Overall Band Score 9.0 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: Name: forzulfiqar Date of SMP application: 11th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT 261313 Software Engineer (J2EE) Nationality: Pakistani IELTS: 7.5/7/6/6 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: - SS received: comments: Name: Bradd3rs Date of SMP application: 13th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT Systems Analyst Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: Name: wasim Date of SMP application: 13th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT 261399 (C#) Nationality: Bangladeshi IELTS (if applicable): 6.5 (6/6/6.5/7.5) Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested commitment statement SS received: comments: Name: Roxanne Date of SMP application: 14th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: Speech Pathologist Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments Name: firefly1 Date of SMP application: 17th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT Analyst Programmer 261311 (Java/J2EE) Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): 8/8/6.5/7.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 21st June 2011 comments: Name: MissionOZ Date of SMP application: 17th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT 261311 Analyst Programmer Nationality: Pakistani IELTS: 8/7.5/7/7.5 Visa type: DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: None SS rejected: 13th May 2011 comments: Name: haskayne Date of SMP application: 18th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT Systems Analyst 261112 Nationality: Canadian IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 19th May 2011 comments: Name: Kiran Kumar Date of SMP application: 25th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT Software Tester Nationality: INDIAN IELTS (if applicable): 7/7/7.5/7.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: Name: Krishan Date of SMP application: 25th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT 261399 - Network Security Nationality: British IELTS: Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: statement of commitment SS rejected: granted 20th May 2011 comments: Name: Fate will decide Date of SMP application: 26th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT Developer Programmer (Java) Nationality: English IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested detailed CV SS received: 22nd June 2011 comments: Name: Rwij Date of SMP application: 26th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT Database Administrator 262111 Nationality: Sri Lankan IELTS: 6/6.5/8/8 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority: Delays/further docs requested: requested detailed CV SS rejected: rejected 19th May 2011 comments: Name: hoo Date of SMP application: 29 Jan 2011 Trade/profession: Panel Beater Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: SS Vic 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: Name: cstone Date of SMP application: 29th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: Business Analyst (261111) Nationality: Chinese IELTS (if applicable): 6.5 (6 in each band) Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 14th Jun 2011 comments: Name: cpm Date of SMP application: 29th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT (C/C++), applied as 261399 Nationality: English IELTS (if applicable): Overall 9 Visa type:176 ss DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 24th June 2011 comments: Name : Kven Date of SMP application: 29th Jan 2011 Trade/profession : ICT 261312 (Oracle) Nationality : Indian IELTS : 8.5/8.5/7/8 Visa type : 176 DIAC Priority : 2 Delays/further docs requested: requested commitment letter(friends in sydney,melboourne) SS received : 29th June 2011 comments: Name: redzod Date of SMP application: 30th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT Security Specialist Nationality: Chinese IELTS (if applicable): overall 7.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: additional declaration requested SS received: 24th Jun 2011 comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------- February 2011 applicants 3 application(s) | 2 grant(s) | 0 refusal(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Name: SusieOR Date of SMP application: 12th Feb 2011 Trade/profession: Cabinet Maker Nationality: Irish IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested Detailed CV SS received: comments: Name: claramanda Date of SMP application: 12 Feb 2011 Trade/profession: Urban and Regional Planner Nationality: American IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested commitment statement SS received: 13th May 2011 comments: Name: Julie38 Date of SMP application: 25th Feb 2011 Trade aircraft engineer Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested commitment statement SS received: 6th May 2011 comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------- March 2011 applicants 10 application(s) | 5 grant(s) | 3 refusal(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Immidavid Date of SMP application: 3rd Mar 2011 Trade/profession: 323112 Aircraft Manitenance Engineer Mechanic Nationality: China IELTS (if applicable): Not yet Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 9th May 2011 comments: Name: RobynT84 Date of SMP application: 7th Mar 2011 Trade/profession: Urban & Regional Planner Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: attached skills assessment 7th Jul Name: NorthernSoul Date of SMP application: 9th March 2011 Trade/profession: Clinical Psychologist Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 20th May 2011 comments: Name: saz71 Date of SMP application: 9th Mar 2011 Trade/profession: Chef 351311 (husband) Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): 2 Delays/further docs requested: TRA result requested SS received: 21st April 2011 comments: Name: Smiley Date of SMP application: 10th March 2011 Trade/profession: Urban and Regional Planner Nationality: Irish IELTS (if applicable): N/A Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested Statement of Commitment SS received: 30th June 2011 comments: Name: Woodster Date of SMP application: 18th Mar 2011 Trade/profession: 323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 2nd June 2011 comments: Name: HighPeakJulie Date of SMP application: 21st Mar 2011 Trade/profession: Accountant (husband) Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): 8.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: rejected 22nd June 2011 comments: Name: HoutoMel Date of SMP application: 22nd Mar 2011 Trade/profession: Urban and Regional Planner Nationality: American IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: refused 27th Jun 2011 comments: Name: vleighw Date of SMP application: 23rd March 2011 Trade/profession: External Auditor Nationality: British IELTS (if applicable): 9 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): 2 Delays/further docs requested: skills assessment submitted 18 May 2011 SS received: 23rd May 2011 comments: Name: JoeyCT Date of SMP application: 25 Mar 2011 Trade/profession: General Accountant Nationality: South African IELTS (if applicable): 9 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: requested commitment + detailed CV SS received: rejected 22nd June 2011 comments: Name: WaitingSS Date of SMP application: 24th Jan 2011 Trade/profession: ICT Analyst Programmer Nationality: Irish IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------- April 2011 applicants 4 application(s) | 2 grant(s) | 0 refusal(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Justin Date of SMP application: 6th April 2011 Trade/profession: Accountant Nationality: UK IELTS (if applicable): 9 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: Name: rebejes3 Date of SMP application: 12th April 2011 Trade/profession: Engineering Technologist Nationality: HR IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: 886 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 3rd May 2011 comments: Name: ravy Date of SMP application: 8th Apr 2011 Trade/profession: Mechanical Draftperson Nationality: Filipino IELTS (if applicable): OA 7.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: Name: jimmyay Date of SMP application: 19th Apr 2011 Trade/profession: Accountant Nationality: Malaysian IELTS (if applicable): OA 8 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: 31st August 2011 comments:

Dont know if this has been done before, and it maybe worth while making this a sticky! These lists are current as of today! Hopefully it will be helpful to someone! South Australia - http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au/applyonline/skilled/planning_level_status.php Tasmania - http://www.migration.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/41927/List_SMP.pdf Victoria - http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/225920/SBMP-State-Sponsorship-Occupation-List-for-Victoria-FINAL-November-2011.pdf Western Australia - http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Documents/skilled_migration_occup_List_edit%201_1_11.pdf New South Wales - http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/5788/STNI-Update-List-of-Occupations-22.09.11.pdf Queensland - http://203.210.126.185/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/secure/docs/4498.pdf Northern Territory - http://www.migration.nt.gov.au/documents/SMP_Shortage_List_FA.pdf ACT - http://www.business.act.gov.au/skilled_and_business_migration/act_government_sponsorship Johnny. :spinny:

Hi all, The Victorian state government has today released an updated State Migration Plan. People wishing to apply for state sponsorship to Victoria should review the latest SMP. IT occupations have been re-instated, and more details can be found here: http://ptlabs.com.au/articles/?id=28 Cheers Peter

Mongobear is leaving to OZ, that is why subjected thread is discontinued. I thought to renew the same thread and find people travelling in the same boat. So here we go. Please enter your details as follows: Name: Date of SMP application: Trade/profession: Nationality: IELTS (if applicable): Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: And this is our color-code: VIC Sponsorship applied = Blue VIC Sponsorship approved = Green VIC Sponsorship rejected = Red Good luck to everyone! :smile:

Hi All Just to let you know the NSW State Sponsorship list has been updated and they have actually added some new occupations to their limited list. http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/5788/STNI-Update-List-of-Occupations-22.09.11.pdf :biggrin:

Hi All, may be a bit soon to ask, but does anyone have any ideas whether the state sponsored lists will continue under the expression of interest scheme they are planning to bring in? Thanks

does anyone know when qld will update its smp skills lists? is construction trade skills expected to be put on considering flood damage?

dear all, according to SA immi web site, SA SMP and SSML have been finalized. but when i looked at the SMML, i got confused because i believe it's the same SSML posted in july. i'm sad because my nominated occupation is still in the offlist. can some one clarify this. thanks. 3jps

I can't quite believe this! I keep reading and re reading his page :unsure: http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/SKILLEDMIGRATION/Pages/Occupationsindemand.aspx and it clearly shows 'welfare worker' is on WA SMP and is AVAILABLE! Am I dreaming? So this potentially means we can apply for SS and be moved from Cat 5 to cat 3?!!:jiggy: Somebody pinch me please!

hi all iv'e just read my emails and got one from victoria gov to grant us state sponsor!!! I'm so excited,scared happy because only applied last tuesday and thought had minimum 12 weeks wait!!!! Visa application here we come.....OMG!!!!!!:eek:

I have applied for off shore permanent resident visa in July 2008, I applied as Corporate General Manager and I saw this profession is in demand in SA. I have few queries before I apply for this. IELTS exam which I took at time of submitting my application was then valid, Do I take again to apply with SA. My skills were assessed then I don't have to do again? I have not worked or lived in SA is that ok. I look forward to any replies. I appreciate your time. Warm Regards TR

Hi there I know the new SOL comes into effect on July 1. However there are a few different schedules of the SOL now, can someone explain why? Also, I am studying I.T, I have already done 1 year in 2010 and am going back next july to do my 2nd year (Diploma) in I.T. Have all the I.T occupations been taken off the SOL and the MODL, because I keep hearing about other lists of occupations in demand for the State Migration Plans? Can anyone kind of put it simply, I've read loads of info on immi.gov and its just bouncing around not making any sense! :err: Thank you Take Care :cute:

Hi to all previous SA SS holders Here's what I got from DIAC from asking them about the exact Category I belong to after my occupation is in the SMP but tagged as OFFLIST. My enquiry: and their REPLY: Ok. Ill fire inquiry to SA right now. Whatever. Pffftt

Hi there I have read that NSW will be issuing a new SMP from 1st July 2011 - but I cannot find this anywhere? Has this been released yet? :unsure: Many thanks!

Hello, All PIO members Please find below link for South Australia Smp 2011. http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au/applyonline/skilled/planning_level_status.php Also please anyone clear my doubt If my Occupation is in offlist criteria. Am I elegible for cat 3 or not? Regard's jackd.:notworthy:

Dear All, I just noticed that my occupation have showed up on the recent SMP of SA as "off-list" occupation. ( i have received SS back in 2009). Does it mean that SA finally treated all applicants who were granted state sponosrhip back in 2009 and we will get normal priority? Pls confirm me if you are sure, that we are now moved from new Cat 5 to new Cat 3. If so, this is SO BRILLIANT NEWS, isn't it??!! :rolleyes::wub:I was feeling so sick having the state sponsorship of SA and be in the lowest priority! This is the quote from DIAC web site: Applications from people who are applying under the RSMS are processed as priority group 1. Those applying under the ENS are processed as priority group 2. Applications from people who are nominated by a state or territory government agency with a nominated occupation that is specified on the state or territory's state migration plan receive the third highest level of priority processing..... As a transitional arrangement, applicants who were nominated by a state or territory government for an 'off-list' occupation prior to the implementation of state migration plans will also receive processing under priority group 3. http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sh...ty_skilled.htm Please let me know.. Thank you in advance Nata :hug:

Hi DIAC has edited its processing time table and has included other visas categories which were forgotten in the last announcement. For instance the 176VE applicants who were included in SOL and off from SMP list were not listed in the first announcement and many believed that those applications will be considered in Cat5 and now are included in Cat4 which is a good news for them. There are some other changes in the table which can be seen through the following link http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm

All Now it seems that WA SMP is imminent, let say late next week, this thread is for Accountant to keep in touch and check status until succeeded Please let each other know, how many have SS issued and awating SMP? and How many are planning to appky first time? Cheers to All Accountant Note: WA SMP may have one condition, Seven years of Exp ( and yes, IELTS 4 X 7)

Hi My application is a 176 skilled sponsored. If my occupation is on SOL and if it is taken off from the state SMP list then what will be my application category ? I remember DIAC had mentioned it will be on cat3 before July2011 changes But after July 2011 DIAC has not mentioned any thing regarding this issue Regards

Hi everyone Sorry if this has already been discussed but will the smp lists be changing on 1st July too? Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk

Hi can anyone help, My brother inlaw is a driving Instructor in U.K. He is looking into migrating to S.A does anyone know if Driving Instructors are able to get State Sponsorship for S.A or would he be stand better chance with family sponsor when we move out in Sept this year.

Can anyone please explain to me HOW you get regionally sponsored by a state or the government? Do you have to ask them??? I will soon have diploma level quals in IT. Also which version of the SOL do they use for these visas? Awaiting your lovely advice eagerly.