kimsdu Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Agent just called as he had an email of DIAC stating they were only allocating 90 spaces for 190 visas in the 1st month of skillselect. This does not affect those on state sponsorship being selected. Just thought you would all like to know. Not sure on the numbers for other visas as it does not directly affect me so he just told me for the 190 visa. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest abhishek Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Agent just called as he had an email of DIAC stating they were only allocating 90 spaces for 190 visas in the 1st month of skillselect. This does not affect those on state sponsorship being selected.Just thought you would all like to know. Not sure on the numbers for other visas as it does not directly affect me so he just told me for the 190 visa. Thanks HI I have also filed EOI, we got a mail saying only 90 invitation will be send for 189 visa. And invitation will be sent to highest ranked EOIs.(not to 190) Abhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOL Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 On the other hand, who cares, it is August now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 We received a message from SkillSelect telling us this. "SkillSelect Invitation Announcement On August 1st, the first invitation round for Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) and the family sponsored Skilled Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489) visas will be held. As SkillSelect is a new and complex system, our first run of invitations will be reduced in size, to allow us to ensure that all elements of the system are working smoothly. As such, we will issue the following number of invitations: • 90 in the Skilled Independent subclass 189; and • 10 in the Skilled Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (family sponsored) subclass 489. The invitations will go to the highest scoring Expression of Interests (EOIs) in these subclasses, with ties in points decided by the date that the EOI reached their current points score. Clients that have been invited will receive a notification to their email address, as well as their SkillSelect inbox. However, while this first round of invitations will be comparatively small, we expect to be increasing the numbers of invitations issued, with a significantly larger round in September, and potentially a second round in August. Following the invitation round, we will publish the invitation results on the reports tab of the SkillSelect website: http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/'>http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/ To date the enthusiastic uptake of SkillSelect by people all around the world interested in Skilled Migration to Australia has been pleasing. Need more information on the SkillSelect process For more information on how SkillSelect operates, please refer to our website which details the process: http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect Contacting the department If you need to contact the department, you should view our contact methods located on the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/telephone.htm Thank you." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pswebb38 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I got that message too, even though we're applying for a 190! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOL Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 No worries, we got ir as well applying for a 489. i have the feeling there won't be a new batch before august the 11th as the system goes live then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pswebb38 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 No worries, we got ir as well applying for a 489.i have the feeling there won't be a new batch before august the 11th as the system goes live then. 11th August is the earliest we'll see another batch I think, might even be 1st September! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I got that message too, even though we're applying for a 190! It has obviously been sent to everyone then. I like the new system for this. At least you have some idea of what is going on. It does seem a really low figure, but as it says they are "testing" the system so to speak. Good Luck Everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pswebb38 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Let's hope that the 'significantly larger' amount for September is just that, otherwise there's gonna be an almighty backlog soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 That's what we said. We thought if they are going to send out 100 a month it will take forever to get an invite. I reckon it is "baby steps" for them. Imagine if one of the first 100 is on PIO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellamoamo Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 That's what we said. We thought if they are going to send out 100 a month it will take forever to get an invite. I reckon it is "baby steps" for them. Imagine if one of the first 100 is on PIO!!! 2 of us have made it - ourselves and Steve GB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsg2369 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 That was an EOI news flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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