Guest VickyMel Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hopefully just related to the holidays last week - I think they skipped a few weeks last time there was a holiday - maybe they have not put more applicants to COs until after the break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 the problem is NO MOVE in Onshore Cat 3!!! :arghh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Lets hope this just was an Easter joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hussy Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hi , Could anybody please tell me how to get this "GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION PROCESSING INFORMATION" automated email.. Thanks in advanced... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VickyMel Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Send a blank email - no text no subject to aspc.processing@immi.gov.au the automated system will send you back the above email within the hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hussy Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Thanks VickyMel... :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hussy Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I've just lodged my online application (onshore subclass 885). Could you please tell me how can I obtain medical forms 26EH and 160EH. If these forms are emailed to me, Could you please tell me when, or is there any link to download them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rex123 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Any updates from ASPC processing center Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtual_bajwa Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 There is no new update according to this mail. 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. Last updated 6 May 2011.** **Update to this information due 20 May 2011 will be provided 22 May 2011 Please do not send enquiries or reply to this email address as this mailbox is not monitored. Contact details for GSM are listed below. Current Processing Dates If your application date has recently come into our current processing date range you should allow at least 6 weeks to enable a case officer to complete the initial assessment. Please refrain from sending requests for an update on the status of your application within this 6 week period. Priority Processed Applications Under the priority processing direction we are giving priority in allocation to applications with a nominated occupation that appears in an active State Migration Plan - Priority Group 2. Priority Group 3 applications are allocated only where all Priority Group 2 have already been allocated. Priority Group 4 cases will be allocated once all Priority Group 3 are allocated. To determine which priority group your application falls into please read the information on the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/updated-priority-processing-arrangements.htm For further information regarding State Migration Plans please visit the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-fs.pdf http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-faq.pdf Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being considered by a case officer: Priority 2 State Migration Plan: *Priority 2 applications are currently being allocated within a week of DIAC receiving confirmation of a valid nomination from the relevant State/ Territory Government. As a result applicants are encouraged, where possible, to provide decision ready Priority 2 applications to facilitate more efficient processing and finalisation of these applications. Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176 VE 176 (e-lodged): 27 April 2011 VE 176 (paper): 8 April 2011 Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886: VB 886 (e-lodged) 25 April 2011 VB 886 (paper): 8 April 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 VF 475 (e-lodged): 27 April 2011 VF 475 (paper): 8 April 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487 VC 487 (e-lodged) 27 April 2011 VC 487 (paper): 8 April 2011 Priority group 3 (See attached file: Important Information for Priority 3 clients.pdf) Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175 VE 175 (e-lodged): 5 January 2010 VE 175 (paper): 5 January 2010 Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176 VE 176 (e-lodged): 5 January 2010 VE 176 (paper): 5 January 2010 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 VF 475 (e-lodged): 5 January 2010 VF 475 (paper): 5 January 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) 30 November 2010 VB 885 (paper): 30 November 2010 Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886: VB 886 (e-lodged) 30 November 2010 VB 886 (paper): 30 November 2010 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487 VC 487 (e-lodged) 30 November 2010 VC 487 (paper): 30 November 2010 Priority group 4 Priority group 4 cases will be allocated once all cases in Priority Group's 1 - 3 are allocated. 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. Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being considered by a case officer: Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476 VF 476 (e-lodged): 13 February 2011 VF 476 (paper): 13 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: 13 March 2011 Skilled - Graduate subclass 485 **See here for important information regarding the VC 485 visa subclass - http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/485-processing.pdf The relevant processing dates per priority group are listed below - 1. Applications from people who have completed a Professional Year who lodged a subclass 485 application before 17 March 2011. - All applications have been allocated for assessment 2. Applications lodged from 9 February 2010 to 30 June 2010 where the nominated occupation was on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Schedule 3 in effect from 1 July 2010. - Applications lodged between 9 February 2010 and 8 March 2010 have been allocated for assessment 3. All other applications will generally be processed based on the date they were received. * Allocation of these cases for processing will resume once all applications from Category 1 & 2 have been allocated. At the time of this announcement applications lodged prior to the following dates had been allocated - VC 485 (e-lodged) - 22 December 2009 VC 485 (paper) - 22 December 2009. Processing Times Estimated processing times for GSM visa applications can be found on our website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm Estimates of processing times that apply to different types of applications are provided as a guide only. As processing times are dependent on a range of factors, individual processing times may vary considerably from the published estimates. Factors that can impact on processing times include, but are not limited to: - completeness of application - how quickly applicants respond to requests to provide documentation - medical complications - police checks - checks with third parties to verify claims made in an application. Contacting Us Providing additional documents Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit supporting documentation electronically. Providing scanned copies of documents reduces postal and administrative delays in receiving and processing information. GSM processing offices accept scanned copies of original documents (non-certified) provided they are in colour. If you scan documents in black and white, then they must be scanned copies of certified copies. The valid file types for attaching documents are BMP, DOC, DOT, GIF, JPG, PDF, RTF, TXT and XLS. Information which will assist you in attaching documents to your application or in emailing them to the department is available on the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/general-skilled-migration-attachments.htm Online applications If you e-lodged this application you are strongly encouraged to attach all the supporting documentation to the application in the web-browser. This is the preferred procedure for providing supporting documents for an e-lodged application. If for any reason you cannot attach documents in the browser then you can email the documents as scanned attachments to the following email address: gsm.documents@immi.gov.au Paper lodged applications If you lodged a paper application you can still provide supporting documentation electronically by emailing the documents as scanned attachments to: gsm.documents@immi.gov.au When emailing documents to the department please quote your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or file reference number for this purpose. Do not send this office any original documents or provide paper copies of documents previously attached to the browser or sent by e-mail unless asked to do so by a departmental officer. Medical Results If you have undertaken your medical examination with Medibank Health Solutions (formerly Health Services Australia), please do not post your medical results to us unless your case officer requests you to do so. Please store your results in a secure place and do not open the sealed envelope. ENQUIRIES Email Our preferred means of communication for GSM enquiries is email. Before you contact the department with general enquiries about the GSM program, you should first read the relevant website content and links provided in this email. If the website information does not answer your enquiry, please refer below: If you have not lodged a GSM visa application, and would like more information, use the GSM Pre-Lodgement Enquiry Form at: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/gsm/pre.htm If you have lodged a GSM visa application, but it has not yet been allocated to a case officer, and you have further queries, use the GSM Post-Lodgement Enquiry Form at: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/gsm/post.htm Allocated to a case officer: Once your application is allocated to a case officer, assessment of your application will begin. At this time, your case officer will provide you with a specific email address and you should correspond directly by email with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream208 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 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. Last updated 23 May 2011. Please do not send enquiries or reply to this email address as this mailbox is not monitored. Contact details for the GSM processing offices are listed below. Priority Processing Under the priority processing arrangements for GSM, the highest priority is given to Priority Group 2- applications from people who are nominated by a state or territory government agency with a nominated occupation that is specified on that state or territory’s state migration plan. For further information regarding State Migration Plans please visit the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-fs.pdf http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-faq.pdf Processing of Priority Group 3 applications will commence once all applications from priority group 2 have been allocated to a case officer for assessment. Similarly, processing of Priority Group 4 applications will commence once all applications from priority group 3 have been allocated to case officers for assessment To determine which priority group your application falls into please read the information on the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/updated-priority-processing-arrangements.htm 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): 30 April 2011 VE 176 (paper): 15 April 2011 Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886: VB 886 (e-lodged) 30 April 2011 VB 886 (paper): 15 April 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 VF 475 (e-lodged): 30 April 2011 VF 475 (paper): 15 April 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487 VC 487 (e-lodged) 30 April 2011 VC 487 (paper): 15 April 2011 Priority Group 3 (See attached file: Important Information for Priority 3 clients.pdf) Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175 VE 175 (e-lodged):30 March 2010 VE 175 (paper): 30 March 2010 Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176 VE 176 (e-lodged): 30 March 2010 VE 176 (paper): 30 March 2010 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 VF 475 (e-lodged): 30 March 2010 VF 475 (paper): 30 March 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) 15 December 2010 VB 885 (paper): 7 Decemberr 2010 Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886: VB 886 (e-lodged) 15 December 2010 VB 886 (paper): 7 Decemberr 2010 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487 VC 487 (e-lodged) 15 December 2010 VC 487 (paper): 7 Decemberr 2010 Priority Group 4 As stated above, 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. Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer: Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476 VF 476 (e-lodged): 13 February 2011 VF 476 (paper): 13 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: 13 March 2011 Skilled - Graduate subclass 485 For important information about current processing arrangements for subclass 485 visa applications See: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/485-processing.pdf Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer: 1. Applications from people who have completed a Professional Year who lodged a subclass 485 application before 17 March 2011. - All applications have been assessed. 2. Applications lodged from 9 February 2010 to 30 June 2010 where the nominated occupation was on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Schedule 3 in effect from 1 July 2010. - Applications lodged between 9 February 2010 and 15 April 2010 have been allocated for assessment 3. All other applications will generally be processed based on the date they were received. * Allocation of these cases for processing will resume once all applications from categories 1 and 2 have been allocated. At the time of this announcement applications lodged prior to the following dates had been allocated - VC 485 (e-lodged) - 22 December 2009 VC 485 (paper) - 22 December 2009. Contacting Us Providing additional documents Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit supporting documentation electronically. GSM processing offices accept scanned copies of original documents (non-certified) provided they are in colour. If you scan documents in black and white, then they must be scanned copies of certified copies. The valid file types for attaching documents are BMP, DOC, DOT, GIF, JPG, PDF, RTF, TXT and XLS. Information which will assist you in attaching documents to your online visa application or in emailing them to the department is available on the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/general-skilled-migration-attachments.htm Online applications If you lodged your GSM visa application online you are strongly encouraged to attach all the supporting documentation via the web-browser. If for any reason you cannot attach documents to the browser then you can email the documents as scanned attachments to the following email address: gsm.documents@immi.gov.au When emailing documents please quote your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or File Reference Number in the subject line. Paper lodged applications If you lodged a paper application you can still provide supporting documentation electronically by emailing the documents as scanned attachments to: gsm.documents@immi.gov.au When emailing documents please quote your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or File Reference Number in the subject line. Please do not send the GSM processing offices original documents or paper copies of documents previously attached to the browser or sent by e-mail unless asked to do so by a departmental officer. Medical Results If you have undertaken your medical examination with Medibank Health Solutions (formerly Health Services Australia), please do not post your medical results to us unless your case officer requests you to do so. Please store your results in a secure place and do not open the sealed envelope. ENQUIRIES Email If you need to contact us, we prefer that you do this by email. Before you contact the GSM Processing Offices with general enquiries about GSM visas, you should read the website content and relevant fact sheets (links provided in this email). If the website information does not answer your enquiry and you have lodged a GSM visa application, and have not yet been contacted by a case officer, please use the GSM Post-Lodgement Enquiry Form at: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/gsm/post.htm If you have been contacted by a case officer requesting further information relating to your GSM visa application further enquiries should be directed to your case officer using the specific email address that has been provided to you. Telephone: If you do not have access to email or need to contact us urgently, you can contact us by: Phone: 1300 364 613 (inside Australia) for the cost of a local call +61 1300 364 613 (outside Australia) Charges applicable in your home country will apply Telephone hours (Australian Central Standard Time), 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Please note that due to the high demand of calls you may experience delays in speaking to an operator. LINKS General Skilled Migration – What's New http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Notice: If you have received this email by mistake, please advise the sender and delete the message and attachments immediately. This email, including attachments, may contain confidential, sensitive, legally privileged and/or copyright information. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. DIAC respects your privacy and has obligations under the Privacy Act 1988. The official departmental privacy policy can be viewed on the department's website at http://www.immi.gov.au. See: http://www.immi.gov.au/functional/privacy.htm --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bOZ Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hi All, Could any1 plz explain to me what does it mean "Subsequent Entrant Applications", since I'm under subclass 475 and it is appeared with the Priority Exempt Applications 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. Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being considered by a case officer: Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476 VF 476 (e-lodged): 13 February 2011 VF 476 (paper): 13 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: 13 March 2011 Many thanks and wish all of u good luck :wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 what the .... is going on again? I am not getting any reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Varlet Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 they also have an "online" version of the timelines now at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/estimated-allocation-times.htm there is no date on the page to imply when it was last updated though. DIAC, didn't expect more from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Seems like they will update it on Mondays, not Fridays as it used to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtual_bajwa Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 they also have an "online" version of the timelines now at:http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/estimated-allocation-times.htm there is no date on the page to imply when it was last updated though. DIAC, didn't expect more from them. There is a great information... Look here ... Visa Subclass Priority Group 2 Priority Group 3 Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496 all cases allocated all cases allocated Well, this is a great information, I was stressing this for last few months that all the 496 applicants have got the decisions. Then why is DIAC holding the decision for Priority 4 - 496 applicants. They must be planning to Cap and cease these remaining 496 applicants.Well, I am only assuming this .. But this is logical that why are they holding category 4 - 496 applicants... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniaholmes Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 There is a great information... Look here ... Visa Subclass Priority Group 2 Priority Group 3 Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496 all cases allocated all cases allocated Well, this is a great information, I was stressing this for last few months that all the 496 applicants have got the decisions. Then why is DIAC holding the decision for Priority 4 - 496 applicants. They must be planning to Cap and cease these remaining 496 applicants.Well, I am only assuming this .. But this is logical that why are they holding category 4 - 496 applicants... Hi virtual_bajwa, What is 496? and why would you stress over this? Thanks Tania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtual_bajwa Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Before September 2007, 475 - family sponsored was named as 496... After September 2007 few classes of visa applications were closed down. Few of them were, 136 which is changed to 176. Holders of a Skilled - Designated Area Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 496) who have lived in a designated area of Australia in the same state or territory as their sponsor for at least two (2) years, and worked full-time for a total period of at least 12 months, can apply for a Skilled - Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hellorajshahi Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Any one get any update ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Any one get any update ? Yes, from 23 May. Same as here http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/estimated-allocation-times.htm These guys don't know what kind of feelings they are playing with:arghh:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister292 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Before September 2007, 475 - family sponsored was named as 496... After September 2007 few classes of visa applications were closed down. Few of them were, 136 which is changed to 176. Holders of a Skilled - Designated Area Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 496) who have lived in a designated area of Australia in the same state or territory as their sponsor for at least two (2) years, and worked full-time for a total period of at least 12 months, can apply for a Skilled - Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887). 136 changed to 175. 137 was changed to 176. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnAnton Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hi Guys, I'm new here and I'm also waiting for the latest update. I understand that we should have an update today since the last one was on May 23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnAnton Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Actual HistoricalCurrent Date4-Feb-1117-Feb-114-Mar-1118-Mar-111-Apr-116-May-1123-May-11Lodged date being processed14-Jan-091-Apr-0923-Apr-092-Jun-0916-Jul-095-Jan-1030-Mar-10 Current Days - - 13 15 14 14 35 17 Processed Days - 77 22 40 44 173 84 Out of boredom, I've tabulated the historical movement of the processing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtual_bajwa Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 136 changed to 175. 137 was changed to 176. Stands corrected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4er Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 bloody hell where is the update????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdrum Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 it's a public holiday in australia - relax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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