Guest Lankan1 Posted November 20, 2010 Hi Vicky, thanks for acquiring new "customers" for my thread :biggrin: I hope they're not too strict with the "applying elsewhere" thing because I've "suppressed" a WA-sponsorship that has been refused in July. Do you know by mistake if they're only allergic to granted sponsorships or don't they like other sponsorships at all? Thanks a lot Uli Don't think its a problem at all as WA already rejected it! But Mate, I kind of thinking why WA rejected it because as I hear NSW, ACT, VIC are the most difficult states to get sponsorships. All other states will grant you simply if you're meeting their requirements and If they haven't gone beyond the quota. But last time there was no quota!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mongobear Posted November 20, 2010 Don't think its a problem at all as WA already rejected it! But Mate, I kind of thinking why WA rejected it because as I hear NSW, ACT, VIC are the most difficult states to get sponsorships. All other states will grant you simply if you're meeting their requirements and If they haven't gone beyond the quota. But last time there was no quota!! Well, I've been assessed by the ACS as 2231-79 (nec) and WA had 2231-79 (Project Mgmt.) on their old SS list. My job refs are proving that I've managed some bigger projects and so I thought I'll give it a try. Unfortunately WA was just looking on the ASC-assessment and didn't bother about the references. This I why I got refused. Actually I was pretty sure they'll refuse it. For VIC, apart from the assessment, the CV and references seem to be even more important and therefore I hope my chances are better there. I think my chances to get a sponsorship are somewhere between 30% and 50% but I thought better trying than rotting in cat 4. Cheers Uli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mpogr Posted November 21, 2010 Name: mpogr Date of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Computer Professional NEC Nationality: Israeli IELTS (if applicable): 7 Visa type: 175 applied on 24 Aug 2010, will consider reapplying 176 if +ve VIC SS soon DIAC Priority (if applicable): Cat 3 as for now, with 176 hope for Cat 2 Delays/further docs requested: N/A SS received: Not yet Comments: Vic SS status "Received" I actually applied for 175 in Aug 2010 after having myself reassessed as a "Software Engineer" (occupation on the new SOL). However, I decided to apply for VIC SS (it's free, so why not?). In case I have a +ve reply soon, I'm considering re-applying for 176 hoping to significantly reduce the waiting time by shifting into Cat 2. Unfortunately, since my 175 was lodged after Jul 1st, I can't just switch to 176, but have to lodge a new application, with all the consequences applied (new fees, new timeline). A little explanation on why I decided to apply for VIC SS as a "Computer Professional NEC" instead of "Software Engineer". First of all, I have both assessment letters from ACS, so I could use either of these, as VIC SMP has both professions listed. I couldn't use the "Computer Professional NEC" for 175 because it's not on the new SOL, so I had to wait for reassessment (that's why I could lodge it only in Aug). However, for VIC SS I felt it was important to use the fact I already work in Melbourne on a 457 visa for a local employer. Unfortunately, my current employer is a consulting company providing performance testing and monitoring services, so, with my current title of "Performance Testing Consultant", I can hardly qualify as a "Software Engineer", despite the fact I worked in software development for an ISV company in Israel for the last 15 years, just before I moved to Australia 4 months ago. That's why I felt positioning myself as a "Computer Professional NEC" (with specialization in Java and C/C++/C#) would both fit well my current Victorian job description (as well as the previous one) and qualify for State Sponsorship. Hope this small exercise works well.:biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lankan1 Posted November 21, 2010 Name: mpogrDate of SMP application: 5th Nov 2010 Trade/profession: Computer Professional NEC Nationality: Israeli IELTS (if applicable): 7 Visa type: 175 applied on 24 Aug 2010, will consider reapplying 176 if +ve VIC SS soon DIAC Priority (if applicable): Cat 3 as for now, with 176 hope for Cat 2 Delays/further docs requested: N/A SS received: Not yet Comments: Vic SS status "Received" I actually applied for 175 in Aug 2010 after having myself reassessed as a "Software Engineer" (occupation on the new SOL). However, I decided to apply for VIC SS (it's free, so why not?). In case I have a +ve reply soon, I'm considering re-applying for 176 hoping to significantly reduce the waiting time by shifting into Cat 2. Unfortunately, since my 175 was lodged after Jul 1st, I can't just switch to 176, but have to lodge a new application, with all the consequences applied (new fees, new timeline). A little explanation on why I decided to apply for VIC SS as a "Computer Professional NEC" instead of "Software Engineer". First of all, I have both assessment letters from ACS, so I could use either of these, as VIC SMP has both professions listed. I couldn't use the "Computer Professional NEC" for 175 because it's not on the new SOL, so I had to wait for reassessment (that's why I could lodge it only in Aug). However, for VIC SS I felt it was important to use the fact I already work in Melbourne on a 457 visa for a local employer. Unfortunately, my current employer is a consulting company providing performance testing and monitoring services, so, with my current title of "Performance Testing Consultant", I can hardly qualify as a "Software Engineer", despite the fact I worked in software development for an ISV company in Israel for the last 15 years, just before I moved to Australia 4 months ago. That's why I felt positioning myself as a "Computer Professional NEC" (with specialization in Java and C/C++/C#) would both fit well my current Victorian job description (as well as the previous one) and qualify for State Sponsorship. Hope this small exercise works well.:biggrin: Hi Did you check whether your old ACS assessment is valid once you get it reassessed. I heard from some one that once you get a reassessment letter the old one is not valid. I'm not sure though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mpogr Posted November 21, 2010 I checked thoroughly on the ACS Web site and haven't found any mentioning of a new assessment invalidating a previous one. It just says the assessment is valid for 1 year, which is fine, as my first one is dated Jun 2010. Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest seban123 Posted November 22, 2010 Name: seban Date of SMP application: 4th Nov Trade/profession: Analyst Programmer Nationality: Indian IELTS (if applicable): waiting for results Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lankan1 Posted November 22, 2010 I checked thoroughly on the ACS Web site and haven't found any mentioning of a new assessment invalidating a previous one. It just says the assessment is valid for 1 year, which is fine, as my first one is dated Jun 2010. Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk Then its a successful way forward, Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mongobear Posted November 22, 2010 seban, mpogr, auzsci ... thanks for joining our thread. Your details have been added to the first page. Let me know when the ball starts rolling ... Good luck Uli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lesale Posted November 23, 2010 Hi Mongobear, Thanks for adding me to the tracking list as well:) Name: Lesale Date of SMP application: 4th Nov Trade/profession: Software Engineer Nationality: Chinese IELTS (if applicable): waiting for results Visa type: DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: comments: Cheers, Lesale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest machang Posted November 23, 2010 Hi Mongobear, Please add mine as well, Thanks for this thread !! Name: machang Date of SMP application: Nov. 4th Trade/profession: Software Eng Nationality: Sri Lankan IELTS: 6.5 Visa type: N/A DIAC Priority: N/A Delays/further docs requested: - SS received: not yet comments: status "Received" Cheers !! Machang, all the way from sri lanka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mongobear Posted November 23, 2010 Lesale, Manchang, thanks for joining our thread. You've both been added to the frontpage. Keep your fingers crossed that things start moving soon. I guess they'll collect a certain number of similar occupations before giving the pile to the assessing body. Good luck to both of you Uli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anshugakkhar 10 Posted November 23, 2010 hi guys !!! I have a query when do we need to submit additional documents There can be documents like Experiece letter Funds proof Academic documents Kindly advise me if any further documents need to be produced Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mongobear Posted November 23, 2010 I've added my jobrefs to the application although they did not request it. I guess VIC will contact you in case they need any additional documents. It seems they primarily judge you based on your CV and only come back in case something is unclear. Good luck Uli P.S. It's been almost 3 weeks now. VIC- start ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lankan1 Posted November 23, 2010 Hi Mongobear, Please add mine as well, Thanks for this thread !! Name: machang Date of SMP application: Nov. 4th Trade/profession: Software Eng Nationality: Sri Lankan IELTS: 6.5 Visa type: N/A DIAC Priority: N/A Delays/further docs requested: - SS received: not yet comments: status "Received" Cheers !! Machang, all the way from sri lanka Hi Machang ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest machang Posted November 23, 2010 Halo machang . Will Vic give us a Oxygen ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lankan1 Posted November 23, 2010 Halo machang . Will Vic give us a Oxygen ? Expecting Oxygen!!! :cool: Let's hope for the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lexbunde 10 Posted November 23, 2010 Name: lexbunde Date of SMP application: 4th Nov Trade/profession: Developer Programmer Nationality: Kenyan IELTS : 8.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: SA SS Applied 14/07/2011; SA SS Received 04/08/2011;CO Allocated : 8 September 2011; Medicals Frontloaded : September 2011; Police Clearance Request : 26 Apr 2012;Police Clearance Submitted : 26 April 2012; Visa Grant : 26 April 2012!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mongobear Posted November 24, 2010 Name: lexbundeDate of SMP application: 4th Nov Trade/profession: Developer Programmer Nationality: Kenyan IELTS : 8.5 Visa type: 176 DIAC Priority (if applicable): Delays/further docs requested: SS received: Added and good luck to you too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest auzsci Posted November 24, 2010 seban, mpogr, auzsci ... thanks for joining our thread. Your details have been added to the first page. Let me know when the ball starts rolling ... Good luck Uli Will do. Thanks for adding my details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lesale Posted November 25, 2010 Latest update: My Case ID has increased today, What about yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivetogo 37 Posted November 25, 2010 Good Morning I just want to share with you... We received a mail this morning from Victoria. They asking for the declaration to sign us and send back within two weeks. (Did we forget this to submit? ahhh:arghh:) I am so excited. Does this mean they are interested in us? Hopefully this is not only a standard letter who means nothing. Anyway it is for sure, the ball is rolling! Sandy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kevsdream Posted November 25, 2010 Latest update:My Case ID has increased today, What about yours? Increased? How does a Case ID increase???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lesale Posted November 25, 2010 from SS-2010-02xxx to SS-2010-03xxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mongobear Posted November 25, 2010 Heey, my application is still unchanged. Status "received" and the casenumber is the same as well. Pretty weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lesale Posted November 25, 2010 Heey, my application is still unchanged. Status "received" and the casenumber is the same as well. Pretty weird. Hi Mongobear, Is your case Id like this 022XX? If so, I guess they will probably proceed the Id change afterwords for you... Cheers, Lesale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
