Guest man Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi All, Yesterday evening I recieved the most wanted t.p. call from my agent and she told me that I have been granted my VE 176 visa... Cant explain the feeling .... So happy.. Thank you all of my friends who gave me lot of info in this forum.. Wish you all the best and luck !!! It will come to you very soon... Thanks again, Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mjkwon Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Ouch... GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION PROCESSING INFORMATION This is an automated e-mail response which provides updated information on processing of applications for General Skilled Migration (GSM). This information is updated fortnightly. Details correct at 20 June 2011. Please do not send enquiries or reply to this email address as this mailbox is not monitored. Processing Dates Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer: Priority Group 2 *Priority 2 applications are currently being allocated within two weeks of DIAC receiving confirmation of a valid nomination from the relevant State/ Territory Government. Applicants in priority group 2 are therefore encouraged, where possible, to provide decision ready applications to enable efficient processing and finalisation of their applications. Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176 VE 176 (e-lodged): 10 June 2011 VE 176 (paper): 10 June 2011 Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886: VB 886 (e-lodged) 10 June 2011 VB 886 (paper): 10 June 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 VF 475 (e-lodged): 10 June 2011 VF 475 (paper): 10 June 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487 VC 487 (e-lodged) 10 June 2011 VC 487 (paper): 10 June 2011 Priority Group 3 Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175 VE 175 (e-lodged):10 July 2010 VE 175 (paper): 10 July 2010 Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176 VE 176 (e-lodged): 10 July 2010 VE 176 (paper): 10 July 2010 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 VF 475 (e-lodged): 10 July 2010 VF 475 (paper): 10 July 2010 Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) subclass 495 and Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496 UX 495 and UZ 496 (e-lodged and paper): All applicants who have an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 have been allocated. Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885 VB 885 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011 VB 885 (paper): 1 March 2011 Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886: VB 886 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011 VB 886 (paper): 1 March 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487 VC 487 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011 VC 487 (paper): 1 March 2011 Priority Group 4 Processing of priority group 4 applications can only commence once all applications from priority group 2 and 3 have been allocated for assessment. Priority Exempt Applications Visa Subclasses 476, 485 and 887 are exempt from the current priority processing direction. Applications under these subclasses will be processed in the order in which they were received by the department. Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476 VF 476 (e-lodged): 28 February 2011 VF 476 (paper): 28 February 2011 Skilled – Regional subclass 887 VB 887 (e-lodged) 20 March 2011 VB 887 (paper): 20 March 2011 Subsequent Entrant Applications All subsequent entrant applications for subclasses 485, 487 and 475: 2 April 2011 Skilled - Graduate subclass 485 1. Applications from people who It seems that DIAC intends to decrease the number of bridging visa holder. After new selecion model is started on 1st of July, 2012, most international students must go back because they can't have bridging visa unless they are invited. So, I think DIAC intends to reduce the number of bridging visa holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 It seems that DIAC intends to decrease the number of bridging visa holder. After new selecion model is started on 1st of July, 2012, most international students must go back because they can't have bridging visa unless they are invited. So, I think DIAC intends to reduce the number of bridging visa holder. EOI starts from 1 July 2012! Not 2011!!! And it is only proposal!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Ouch...Priority Group 3 Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175 VE 175 (e-lodged):10 July 2010 VE 175 (paper): 10 July 2010 Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176 VE 176 (e-lodged): 10 July 2010 VE 176 (paper): 10 July 2010 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 VF 475 (e-lodged): 10 July 2010 VF 475 (paper): 10 July 2010 Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) subclass 495 and Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496 UX 495 and UZ 496 (e-lodged and paper): All applicants who have an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 have been allocated. Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885 VB 885 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011 VB 885 (paper): 1 March 2011 Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886: VB 886 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011 VB 886 (paper): 1 March 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487 VC 487 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011 VC 487 (paper): 1 March 2011 These numbers are beautiful, especially onshore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnAnton Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 These numbers are beautiful, especially onshore. you're under cat 4 right? 175 movement slowed down though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 you're under cat 4 right? 175 movement slowed down though.. Cat 4 885. 80 Days away from Cat 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HermanB Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 you're under cat 4 right? 175 movement slowed down though.. Wow, I did not expect this kind of slowdown?! It is becoming more obvious that we will not get our visa before December and it seems we will be stuck in this hellhole of a country forever :skeptical: All the best John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnAnton Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Wow, I did not expect this kind of slowdown?! It is becoming more obvious that we will not get our visa before December and it seems we will be stuck in this hellhole of a country forever :skeptical: All the best John! Hi Herman, The slowdown is really disappointing.:skeptical: I think for our 175, the movement is far more that what they have declared since we know for a fact that other forumers who applied on october or even november 2010 have case officers assigned to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HermanB Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi Herman, The slowdown is really disappointing.:skeptical: I think for our 175, the movement is far more that what they have declared since we know for a fact that other forumers who applied on october or even november 2010 have case officers assigned to them. Probably, but there are still July Financial occupation people without any news, does not bode well for the others after that . I am tired of living in the 'might', so, I'll just try my best to make a life here, however unlikely it may seem to have one here (if you keep eye on news in South Africa). All the best there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi Herman, The slowdown is really disappointing.:skeptical: I think for our 175, the movement is far more that what they have declared since we know for a fact that other forumers who applied on october or even november 2010 have case officers assigned to them. I think they just put the date close to June 30 2010 as they promised Cat 3 lodged before June 30 2010 will be processed before 30 Juna 2011. I spoke to some agent recently who does not believe in that information sent in that email, called it a BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tycsee Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Not sure what to say about the latest update. Its not wonderful but frankly its not that disappointing either. To be honest, DIAC still went from 1st June to 10th July in 12 calendar days (8th - 20th June) which aint that bad - its 40 calendar days worth of backlog. My thumb rule is to: 1 month of processing for every month and that gives us all a realistic time frame. Life is what we make out of it - it doesn't stop till we get a visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HermanB Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Not sure what to say about the latest update. Its not wonderful but frankly its not that disappointing either. To be honest, DIAC still went from 1st June to 10th July in 12 calendar days (8th - 20th June) which aint that bad - its 40 calendar days worth of backlog. My thumb rule is to: 1 month of processing for every month and that gives us all a realistic time frame. Life is what we make out of it - it doesn't stop till we get a visa. I know, but anyone would get frustrated if they have already been struggling for 6 months to get a job in their home country just because of who you are (won't elaborate on it), and we cannot even go out at night over here, too dangerous most of the time. And, there were no applications in the whole of June last year, thus they only moved 10 calendar days . All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnAnton Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 ^ waiting for the grant has huge effect in our decisions like in having a child, buying properties, or changing work. My wife and I decided not to have child until we get our visa so as not to complicate our application and make it easier for us to settle in OZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HermanB Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 ^waiting for the grant has huge effect in our decisions like in having a child, buying properties, or changing work. My wife and I decided not to have child until we get our visa so as not to complicate our application and make it easier for us to settle in OZ My wife really wants a child, but I refuse while we are still in this country. Our child will have no future over here and I am not about to ruin a life that has not even come to be yet. Thus, this is our only chance of having a relatively normal life. People sometimes do not understand that each individual has different factors affecting their anxiety and importance attached to the visa. Good luck John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shirazeram Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 ^waiting for the grant has huge effect in our decisions like in having a child, buying properties, or changing work. My wife and I decided not to have child until we get our visa so as not to complicate our application and make it easier for us to settle in OZ So true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DCAL Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi All Please see how the latest DIAC update affects the matrix. I'm guessing that DIAC are concentrating on clearing all the applications from the 18th March email, hence the small jump in dates. Thanks DCAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi All Please see how the latest DIAC update affects the matrix. I'm guessing that DIAC are concentrating on clearing all the applications from the 18th March email, hence the small jump in dates. Thanks DCAL I have my own table and looking at yours jealously. Wish they have some people like you employed in DIAC Bare in mind there is a good chance for speeding up as there are no onshore applications left. Depends if they start doing onshore Cat 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esthapan Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 hi all, i stumbled upon this forum when i was searching for Vettassess assmt for electricians( electricians thread!!!!) in Feb.2009. since then im a regular visitor to this wonderfull forum. actually i wanted to paint the town purple, then i decided to entrust that job to Connie. on 24 th June our 175 was granted. im from a HR country but no job varification was done. im thankfull to all the forum members for contributing usefull informations. good luck with all those w8ing for grant. especially i would like to thank Connie for updating this unique thread. Connie plz turn me PURPLE. my timeline is given below. Name: Esthapan Date of visa application: 26/06/2009 Nationality: Indian Risk: HR Trade/Profession: General electrician Visa Type: 175 Onshore/Offshore: offshore Pre-14th July 2010: 6 Post-14th july Category: 3? Medicals submitted: 09 May '11 (Medicals reffred on 11 June, finallised btween 16- 17 June) Police Check submitted: 28 March '11 spouse IELTS submitted on 26 May '11' Date CO assigned: 18 March 2011 Date of employment verification: Not done Date visa granted: 24/06/2011 best regards Esthapan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniaholmes Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 hi all,i stumbled upon this forum when i was searching for Vettassess assmt for electricians( electricians thread!!!!) in Feb.2009. since then im a regular visitor to this wonderfull forum. actually i wanted to paint the town purple, then i decided to entrust that job to Connie. on 24 th June our 175 was granted. im from a HR country but no job varification was done. im thankfull to all the forum members for contributing usefull informations. good luck with all those w8ing for grant. especially i would like to thank Connie for updating this unique thread. Connie plz turn me PURPLE. my timeline is given below. Name: Esthapan Date of visa application: 26/06/2009 Nationality: Indian Risk: HR Trade/Profession: General electrician Visa Type: 175 Onshore/Offshore: offshore Pre-14th July 2010: 6 Post-14th july Category: 3? Medicals submitted: 09 May '11 (Medicals reffred on 11 June, finallised btween 16- 17 June) Police Check submitted: 28 March '11 spouse IELTS submitted on 26 May '11' Date CO assigned: 18 March 2011 Date of employment verification: Not done Date visa granted: 24/06/2011 best regards Esthapan. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IoanHoria Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Congrats Esthapan! And good luck! I have a question for all of you members, actually is more like an opinion that I need... I lodged my 176 state sponsored visa on 2nd July 2010, and I'm cat 3...I have received the 18th March 2011 DIAC letter, and my meds were finalised on 9th June this year...since then I got no news except an answer to a PLE witch said that I have been allocated to a CO and that he may contact me after the preliminary assesement of my application if he needs more docs...and no news... On the latest DIAC update of processing times, they say that all applications since 10th July 2010 have been assesed by a CO...still no news for me... The advice that I need...should I send another PLE, or should I allow them another couple of weeks? Thanks! PS: I'm still hoping that "no news is good news"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 hi IoanHoria, I was same as you (VE 176, SA sponsored), but applied in Nov 2010. I got my CO on 20/06/2011 after a PLE. then he asked me to submit the form 1100 (state sponsorship confirmation form from SA) again, which SA was already submitted in Nov 2010. It was submitted on 21/06/2011 and finally my Visa was granted on 27/06/2011. :wink: p.s. I recieved the march 18th mail too. So dont worry, you will here the good news in comming days... Good Luck !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 hi all,i stumbled upon this forum when i was searching for Vettassess assmt for electricians( electricians thread!!!!) in Feb.2009. since then im a regular visitor to this wonderfull forum. actually i wanted to paint the town purple, then i decided to entrust that job to Connie. on 24 th June our 175 was granted. im from a HR country but no job varification was done. im thankfull to all the forum members for contributing usefull informations. good luck with all those w8ing for grant. especially i would like to thank Connie for updating this unique thread. Connie plz turn me PURPLE. my timeline is given below. Name: Esthapan Date of visa application: 26/06/2009 Nationality: Indian Risk: HR Trade/Profession: General electrician Visa Type: 175 Onshore/Offshore: offshore Pre-14th July 2010: 6 Post-14th july Category: 3? Medicals submitted: 09 May '11 (Medicals reffred on 11 June, finallised btween 16- 17 June) Police Check submitted: 28 March '11 spouse IELTS submitted on 26 May '11' Date CO assigned: 18 March 2011 Date of employment verification: Not done Date visa granted: 24/06/2011 best regards Esthapan. Congrats Esthapan !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I have had to delete a few personal insults from this page, please could I remind you all to refresh yourself with the forum rules. Thanks Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnAnton Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hi All, any march 2011 applicants here who received the famous March 18 mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anthony1 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I have had to delete a few personal insults from this page, please could I remind you all to refresh yourself with the forum rules.Thanks Kate One Question, please ! Personal insults are to be deleted and what about the Country(State) Insults ?? How are you going to deal with them ? Cheers ..... Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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