RMT1980 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Ok.... so the Occupation Ceilings have been updated/released for the 2015/2016 programme year. ICT Professionals should be encouraged by the slight increase in the ceiling to their job code compared to last year. Although they do state that the job code will be pro rated from the start over the whole coming programme year, along with a couple of other ones too - such as Accountants. Not a bad thing I suppose.... at least it means invites will happen for the entire year instead of being taken early on. "Due to high levels of demand, the below three occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the programme year: ICT Business and System Analysts Software and Applications Programmers Accountants." References: http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Skil (then click on Occupation Celings tab). Edited July 3, 2015 by RMT1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umair Rafiq Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 what is pro rata arrangements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMT1980 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) what is pro rata arrangements? Using 2613 - Software and Application Programmers as an example, it basically means they will ensure that of the 5364 places available in the whole programme year, that they will not issue/invite any more than 447 people from that Occupation per month (that assumes one invitation round per month of course). Basically they are ensuring that because of the high demand for those jobs that they will not all get invited and filled up before the end of the 2015/2016 programme year. They are limiting the number of invites per month on a pro rata basis to avoid that. That's my understanding on it anyway... Anyone else is free to comment if they have a better explanation or find fault in my understanding. Edited July 3, 2015 by RMT1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Using 2613 - Software and Application Programmers as an example, it basically means they will ensure that of the 5364 places available in the whole programme year, that they will not issue/invite any more than 447 people from that Occupation per month (that assumes one invitation round per month of course). Basically they are ensuring that because of the high demand for those jobs that they will not all get invited and filled up before the end of the 2015/2016 programme year. They are limiting the number of invites per month on a pro rata basis to avoid that. Ditto......what he said ^ (I'm glad your reply popped up on my screen before id started typing!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpat Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 For Accountants its sad news. The Accountant-General Quota has been reduced to more than half. Since pro-rata applies only 210/PM invitation will be issued to Accountants and those applying at 60 Points will have to wait for longer time or no invitation at all. Those with 65+ points will be lucky. IT is highly likely that Accounting General cut-off would be at 65 points, if so, there are plenty who would be left out. If DIBP do invite at 60 points, the Accounting quota will be full by end of the year. Will have to wait for the first invitation round to get published to know about Accounting cut off. Damn I only have 60 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 For Accountants its sad news. The Accountant-General Quota has been reduced to more than half. Since pro-rata applies only 210/PM invitation will be issued to Accountants and those applying at 60 Points will have to wait for longer time or no invitation at all. Those with 65+ points will be lucky. IT is highly likely that Accounting General cut-off would be at 65 points, if so, there are plenty who would be left out. If DIBP do invite at 60 points, the Accounting quota will be full by end of the year. Will have to wait for the first invitation round to get published to know about Accounting cut off. Damn I only have 60 points. It is not an ideal situation, I agree. But looking on the bright side, it is still open for accountants, they have been 'endangered' for a couple of years now. Can you gain extra points? Maybe IELTS or PTE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 For Accountants its sad news. The Accountant-General Quota has been reduced to more than half. Since pro-rata applies only 210/PM invitation will be issued to Accountants and those applying at 60 Points will have to wait for longer time or no invitation at all. Those with 65+ points will be lucky. IT is highly likely that Accounting General cut-off would be at 65 points, if so, there are plenty who would be left out. If DIBP do invite at 60 points, the Accounting quota will be full by end of the year. Will have to wait for the first invitation round to get published to know about Accounting cut off. Damn I only have 60 points. I'm damn lucky by that logic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annagilda Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 PHEW! Podiatrist is still on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azh Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Huuurrraaahhh for chefs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umair Rafiq Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Thanks! one question, my wife is a system analyst (sec applicant) and I am electrical engineer(Pri Applicant) and has claimed 05 points (partner skills) to make 60. Now this pro rata arrangement will also apply on my spouse ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Thanks! one question, my wife is a system analyst (sec applicant) and I am electrical engineer(Pri Applicant) and has claimed 05 points (partner skills) to make 60. Now this pro rata arrangement will also apply on my spouse ? Pro rata arrangements only applies to the Primary applicant, if that is you then you'll be invited as normal. If the primary is your wife then Pro rata arrangements will apply. Remember though that these pro rata arrangements are only applicable at the EOI/Invitation stage and once a visa application is submitted then it will be processed along with other GSM applications as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazwilkins Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Dentists removed :cry::cry::cry::cry: Edited July 3, 2015 by Cazwilkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banibaah Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Dentists removed :cry::cry::cry::cry: hi there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Dentists removed :cry::cry::cry::cry: Caz, so sorry to hear that. I'm sure your agent has already spoken to you, but Dentists are still on the CSOL for state nomination so it's possible you could still migrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry3218 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 It is not an ideal situation, I agree. But looking on the bright side, it is still open for accountants, they have been 'endangered' for a couple of years now.Can you gain extra points? Maybe IELTS or PTE? Hi there. I don't know whether I am being over optimistic in thinking that although accountants occupation ceiling has been reduced significantly, but now the CPA criteria for assessment has also gotten tougher. Now there are 7 instead of 4 mandatory knowledge areas that need to be fulfilled. So does that mean the number of people who will get positive skills assessment will also plunge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Hi there. I don't know whether I am being over optimistic in thinking that although accountants occupation ceiling has been reduced significantly, but now the CPA criteria for assessment has also gotten tougher. Now there are 7 instead of 4 mandatory knowledge areas that need to be fulfilled. So does that mean the number of people who will get positive skills assessment will also plunge? Valid point and something I wasn't aware of. However, people holding current skills assessments should be ok because it was undertaken before the rules changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpat Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Hi there. I don't know whether I am being over optimistic in thinking that although accountants occupation ceiling has been reduced significantly, but now the CPA criteria for assessment has also gotten tougher. Now there are 7 instead of 4 mandatory knowledge areas that need to be fulfilled. So does that mean the number of people who will get positive skills assessment will also plunge? Yes, people applying from overseas will find it tough to get a suitable assessment. How many core subjects you meet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry3218 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Yes, people applying from overseas will find it tough to get a suitable assessment. How many core subjects you meet? I already have positive skills assessment, and I met all 12 core knowledge areas including all mandatory and optional ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umair Rafiq Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 hello captain!! I got invitation today for 189 . Just a question , in EOI , they have a tab "Apply for Visa" so at this moment can i click it to see what are the requirements? or the application need to be completed once it is clicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 hello captain!! I got invitation today for 189 . Just a question , in EOI , they have a tab "Apply for Visa" so at this moment can i click it to see what are the requirements? or the application need to be completed once it is clicked. You can start to complete it, and save it as you go. Doesn't need to be completed in one go. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umair Rafiq Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Thanks! about the payment I need to pay 4000 USD (approx) but my credit card limit is less than this amount so i can transfer by bank or use some one else card to pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Thanks! about the payment I need to pay 4000 USD (approx) but my credit card limit is less than this amount so i can transfer by bank or use some one else card to pay? As far as I can remember you cannot pay by transfer. I may be wrong though. Also I think you can use someone else's card. However, I may be wrong on that too. Is it just you on the visa? Or family members as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Any accountants that have or have not got invitation? I will know about my status in a couple of hours since it's only 7.41am here and agents office open at 10am. Edited July 6, 2015 by Indianinoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umair Rafiq Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Me and my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Any accountants that have or have not got invitation? I will know about my status in a couple of hours since it's only 7.41am here and agents office open at 10am. Yashsr, Did you amend your EOI to remove the internship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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