Alan Collett 3,247 Posted October 22, 2010 From an email circular received from one of the State/Territory Governments this afternoon: "Now that the signing of the SMP is imminent ... " I have a hunch it won't be long now ... Keep faith! Managing Director, Go Matilda Visas - www.gomatilda.com Registered Migration Agent Number 0102534; Registered Tax Agent (Australia) Chartered Accountant (UK, and Australia) T - 023 81 66 11 55 (UK) or 03 9935 2929 (Australia) E - alan.collett@gomatilda.com and acollett@bdhtax.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bryanplunkett Posted October 22, 2010 Thank Alan, And thanks to Go Matilda for helping me out with my file Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Collett 3,247 Posted October 22, 2010 Not a problem, Bryan. Best regards. Managing Director, Go Matilda Visas - www.gomatilda.com Registered Migration Agent Number 0102534; Registered Tax Agent (Australia) Chartered Accountant (UK, and Australia) T - 023 81 66 11 55 (UK) or 03 9935 2929 (Australia) E - alan.collett@gomatilda.com and acollett@bdhtax.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matjones 860 Posted October 22, 2010 From an email circular received from one of the State/Territory Governments this afternoon:"Now that the signing of the SMP is imminent ... " I have a hunch it won't be long now ... Keep faith! Thanks Alan!! Let's hope the minister doesn't get distracted Moved to Oz 02/2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JK2510 Posted October 22, 2010 Hopefully beginning on November will arrive with some news to put us out of our misery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matjones 860 Posted October 22, 2010 Hopefully beginning on November will arrive with some news to put us out of our misery! misery??? ... this has been a real joyful process :wacko: Moved to Oz 02/2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JK2510 Posted October 22, 2010 A character builder! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlem 486 Posted October 22, 2010 A character builder! Lol! Is that what they are calling mental torture these days! Its 6 in the morning before going to work I am a PIO obsessive checking for news.....but you were there before me Jodie.....what have they done to us....? Michelle, John, Charlie, Ashley Visa lodged 27/11/09 C/O 23/3 4/4/11 meds 14/4/11 VISA GRANTED ! Flying 30 November :jiggy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Collett 3,247 Posted October 22, 2010 Remember what I say in my email signature block ... there are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going! The challenge is to ensure you don't find yourself in a visa cul de sac! Best regards. Managing Director, Go Matilda Visas - www.gomatilda.com Registered Migration Agent Number 0102534; Registered Tax Agent (Australia) Chartered Accountant (UK, and Australia) T - 023 81 66 11 55 (UK) or 03 9935 2929 (Australia) E - alan.collett@gomatilda.com and acollett@bdhtax.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JK2510 Posted October 22, 2010 Lol! Is that what they are calling mental torture these days! Its 6 in the morning before going to work I am a PIO obsessive checking for news.....but you were there before me Jodie.....what have they done to us....? I had a dream about the SMPs and a dodgy agent! I woke up early and I thought I'd better satisfy my addictions! Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kittymeow Posted October 22, 2010 Thanks Alan for the greatest news that bright up my day..:wink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest VickyMel Posted October 22, 2010 I was also on here way too early this morning. I'm sure they will have a special room set aside for us as and when we get there. Thanks Alan - even if it does not happen soon (can you tell I have been let down too often and am just a plain negative thinker these days) it has given me a good boost of hope. Claire mantioned the DIAC site is down for maintenance this weekend (lets hope it is updating ready for SMPS) http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/97014-smp-countdown-6.html#post885430 VickyMel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JK2510 Posted October 22, 2010 A special room with little White jackets! :eek: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tabatha Posted October 22, 2010 From an email circular received from one of the State/Territory Governments this afternoon: "Now that the signing of the SMP is imminent ... " I have a hunch it won't be long now ... Keep faith! Fingers crossed Alan..That one day in the future the sun might shine for all us hopefuls!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Taylor72 Posted October 22, 2010 trying to keep the faith for us nurses waiting patiently . Annette x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Collett 3,247 Posted October 22, 2010 Perhaps interestingly we are seeing Cat3 visa applications lodged in 10/2008 being assessed by the ASPC presently. Maybe DIAC will process such apps lodged up to the end of 10/2008 (2 years ago), and will then move onto Cat2s once the SMPs are signed off. Purely conjecture on my part - so please don't hold me to it, or be unduly worried if yours is a Cat3 application lodged after 10/2008. :yes: Best regards. Managing Director, Go Matilda Visas - www.gomatilda.com Registered Migration Agent Number 0102534; Registered Tax Agent (Australia) Chartered Accountant (UK, and Australia) T - 023 81 66 11 55 (UK) or 03 9935 2929 (Australia) E - alan.collett@gomatilda.com and acollett@bdhtax.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest perth42 Posted October 22, 2010 Lol! Is that what they are calling mental torture these days! Its 6 in the morning before going to work I am a PIO obsessive checking for news.....but you were there before me Jodie.....what have they done to us....? I have been doing the same thing since Feb as well as checking migration.wa to see if any news. My routine before bed and waking up!! Seems really sad how many of us are hanging in on a fine thread in the hope that the SMP's finally get released!!! :goofy: My hubby suggested we put a bet on at the bookies on it being 31st Oct/1st Nov!!! :mask: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reza 680 Posted October 22, 2010 How would I know whether I am included in SMP or not ? I am pretty sure that my occupation is on SMP based on my inquiries from QLD Regards Reza & Zahra,EA Assessment 21 APR 10,SS 18 Aug 10,176 lodged 01 Sep 2010, Co 15 Dec 2010, PCC and Meds call 11 OCT 2011, Visa Granted 07 Nov 2011, Aussie Citizen 19-Sep-2016:arghh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Collett 3,247 Posted October 22, 2010 Reza, Patience, patience, patience! You will find out when the SMPs are published. Best regards. Managing Director, Go Matilda Visas - www.gomatilda.com Registered Migration Agent Number 0102534; Registered Tax Agent (Australia) Chartered Accountant (UK, and Australia) T - 023 81 66 11 55 (UK) or 03 9935 2929 (Australia) E - alan.collett@gomatilda.com and acollett@bdhtax.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest VickyMel Posted October 22, 2010 Purely conjecture on my part - so please don't hold me to it, or be unduly worried if yours is a Cat3 application lodged after 10/2008. :yes: Of course we will :wink: By the sounds of things having a quota for the two categories 2 & 3 each year (I think I am remembering correctly) I assume means that they may process as certain number both of these categories alongside each other... so even if Cat 3 slow or stop for a while they will not have to wait for all the Cat 2s to be processed? I have been doing the same thing since Feb as well as checking migration.wa to see if any news. My routine before bed and waking up!! Seems really sad how many of us are hanging in on a fine thread in the hope that the SMP's finally get released!!! :goofy: My hubby suggested we put a bet on at the bookies on it being 31st Oct/1st Nov!!! :mask: Well not at the bookies but we do have a betting thread on when they will be released. Take a look at the rules on the first page and come and join us and make a bet (all welcome) loads of options still left. http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/91135-who-do-you-think-will-first-release-their-smp-when-competition.html#post815412 The prizes are a bit limited though - but you won't loose money either. VickyMel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JK2510 Posted October 22, 2010 I can see light at the end of the tunnel!! We have our meds booked this am and I don't know how I will manage without PIO for a few hours! :wacko: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Collett 3,247 Posted October 22, 2010 Hi VickyMel. My understanding is that as soon as the SMPs are signed off all processing on Cat3 apps will stop. I like to think that those Cat3 applicants who have been asked to arrange meds and penals will progress to grant, but we all know how DIAC sometimes doesn't handle applications as we might like. Best regards. Managing Director, Go Matilda Visas - www.gomatilda.com Registered Migration Agent Number 0102534; Registered Tax Agent (Australia) Chartered Accountant (UK, and Australia) T - 023 81 66 11 55 (UK) or 03 9935 2929 (Australia) E - alan.collett@gomatilda.com and acollett@bdhtax.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest perth42 Posted October 22, 2010 Of course we will :wink:By the sounds of things having a quota for the two categories 2 & 3 each year (I think I am remembering correctly) I assume means that they may process as certain number both of these categories alongside each other... so even if Cat 3 slow or stop for a while they will not have to wait for all the Cat 2s to be processed? Well not at the bookies but we do have a betting thread on when they will be released. Take a look at the rules on the first page and come and join us and make a bet (all welcome) loads of options still left. http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/91135-who-do-you-think-will-first-release-their-smp-when-competition.html#post815412 The prizes are a bit limited though - but you won't loose money either. VickyMel Thanks VickyMel - I have hedged my bet lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reza 680 Posted October 22, 2010 I am a SMP lover:santadance::santadance::santadance: Reza & Zahra,EA Assessment 21 APR 10,SS 18 Aug 10,176 lodged 01 Sep 2010, Co 15 Dec 2010, PCC and Meds call 11 OCT 2011, Visa Granted 07 Nov 2011, Aussie Citizen 19-Sep-2016:arghh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest garynhelen Posted October 22, 2010 I'm getting nervous now with the imminent release of the smp's in case we're not on it. Then we stay in category 4 with the long uncertain wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
