Big Bob Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hello Stiffmizer, Me and Bob had some experience with VIC state nomination process but ACT is unchartered territory for both us. Having a look at some old posts in another forum tells us that ACT used to award sponsorship in a maximum of 60 days, but since they are being overwhelmed by the number of applications they have received, it is now taking a lot longer. I had applied on March 13th and still waiting for a result. One thing is certain - we should get our results before July 1st deadline. I spoke with the good lady at ACT Skills and business unit and she tells me that they will issue results before June 30th, so people can apply under the current points system. I wish you good luck, lets hope for the best Cheers, TAA Hi Big Ol Comrade.. My agent also had a word with Juliana and yes she is working so hard for all of US..Atleast they doc are about you and your application...So I am sure before July 1 ...You know my secret service and calculative news....had sad previous experience with VIC...ACT is generous...All the best Canberries :cute:.. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hmmuditha Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Dear all, This is what I received from Skilled and Business Migration unit today. "Thank you for your email. We are currently processing applications received on the 7 March 2011, and this application was only received on the 11 May 2011 .We are only trying to accommodate these requests if the applicants are unable to apply after 1 July 2011 – that is, they will no longer meet the points required, however we cannot guarantee that we will get to your application, as we have hundreds of applications in the queue." Therefore I am going to stop day dreaming............................. hmmuditha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Dear all, This is what I received from Skilled and Business Migration unit today. "Thank you for your email. We are currently processing applications received on the 7 March 2011, and this application was only received on the 11 May 2011 .We are only trying to accommodate these requests if the applicants are unable to apply after 1 July 2011 – that is, they will no longer meet the points required, however we cannot guarantee that we will get to your application, as we have hundreds of applications in the queue." Therefore I am going to stop day dreaming............................. hmmuditha Thanks hmmuditha...its a real important update... Thats good news for you TAA...:wubclub: Atleast ACT cares for US:smile: thanks & regards Big Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stiffmizer Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hello Stiffmizer, Me and Bob had some experience with VIC state nomination process but ACT is unchartered territory for both us. Having a look at some old posts in another forum tells us that ACT used to award sponsorship in a maximum of 60 days, but since they are being overwhelmed by the number of applications they have received, it is now taking a lot longer. I had applied on March 13th and still waiting for a result. One thing is certain - we should get our results before July 1st deadline. I spoke with the good lady at ACT Skills and business unit and she tells me that they will issue results before June 30th, so people can apply under the current points system. I wish you good luck, lets hope for the best Cheers, TAA Thanks bruv...Thanks fo ryou kind info...Hope you and bob the very best this time...You both seem like sharing a beer at Canberra Pub... SMZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boodzz Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hi, I am from Kenya and have applied for ACT SMP under System Administrator and also have an MBA from Edith Cowan University. I have also registered for PMP and have been approved by PMI. I have over 11 years of experience in various managerial and CxO positions in IT sector. Because i didn't have any formal education in IT, ACS classified me as sys admin. My app was received on 15th march and i expect the results next week. I wanted to know what do you feel about my chances and also how do they notify of the results of smp application. because if they post it to me by regular mail then it will take 3 weeks to reach Nairobi and i will miss 1st July deadline, if my application is successful. Any help will be highly appreciated. Regards boodzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foha2012 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hi, I am from Kenya and have applied for ACT SMP under System Administrator and also have an MBA from Edith Cowan University. I have also registered for PMP and have been approved by PMI. I have over 11 years of experience in various managerial and CxO positions in IT sector. Because i didn't have any formal education in IT, ACS classified me as sys admin. My app was received on 15th march and i expect the results next week. I wanted to know what do you feel about my chances and also how do they notify of the results of smp application. because if they post it to me by regular mail then it will take 3 weeks to reach Nairobi and i will miss 1st July deadline, if my application is successful. Any help will be highly appreciated. Regards boodzz BoodZZ, They will email you. Cheers, TAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsar1 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Well IMHO its upto the industry guys to decide wether you will have the chance to find a job once u arrive in Canberra, and i think that will have a lot to with your recent work experience esp. the last three years. Best of luck anyway and do keep posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hi,I am from Kenya and have applied for ACT SMP under System Administrator and also have an MBA from Edith Cowan University. I have also registered for PMP and have been approved by PMI. I have over 11 years of experience in various managerial and CxO positions in IT sector. Because i didn't have any formal education in IT, ACS classified me as sys admin. My app was received on 15th march and i expect the results next week. I wanted to know what do you feel about my chances and also how do they notify of the results of smp application. because if they post it to me by regular mail then it will take 3 weeks to reach Nairobi and i will miss 1st July deadline, if my application is successful. Any help will be highly appreciated. Regards boodzz Hi boodzz Welcome to ACT thread.. will copy your details right away.. I can answer only 1 question since nobody can speculate about anybody's application.What I can tell you is " ACT will e-mail you about the sponsorship ".Will paste your details on page 1 thanks.:wubclub: regards Big Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohc Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Good day to all ACT applicants, hope we see some purple this week. It's only 4 weeks to go before the new point system. I created a filter rule in my e-mail if sender has word "@act.gov.au" forward it to my cellphone via SMS, so that I'll be notified right away. I hope I can use this filter rule before July 1 though :radar: Good luck again to all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Good day to all ACT applicants, hope we see some purple this week. It's only 4 weeks to go before the new point system.I created a filter rule in my e-mail if sender has word "@act.gov.au" forward it to my cellphone via SMS, so that I'll be notified right away. I hope I can use this filter rule before July 1 though :radar: Good luck again to all of us. I have deleted my spam folder all in all...so it will be routed to my inbox mate:biglaugh:.. Seems I will get in another 3 weeks 6 days...:arghh: regards Big Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foha2012 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Bob, Will you have 65 points under the new system ? I am asking because you applied on 8th May and I don't think there is enough time to get SMP before July 1st. Cheers, TAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsar1 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Bob, Will you have 65 points under the new system ? I am asking because you applied on 8th May and I don't think there is enough time to get SMP before July 1st. Cheers, TAA I wonder why are you all so worried about July 1 esp. when you have ACT sponsorship. The only real major difference between the new and current points system is the IELTS points and i think all those who qualify for ACT sponsorship will automatically qualify after July 1 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsar1 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I have deleted my spam folder all in all...so it will be routed to my inbox mate:biglaugh:..Seems I will get in another 3 weeks 6 days...:arghh: regards Big Bob I want to be optimistic and hope the best for you, but i am afraid it seems impossible for ACT to reach a decision for even April applicants, let alone May, before July 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foha2012 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I wonder why are you all so worried about July 1 esp. when you have ACT sponsorship. The only real major difference between the new and current points system is the IELTS points and i think all those who qualify for ACT sponsorship will automatically qualify after July 1 as well. Sigh ! I wish .. I really really really wish it were true !! Qsar, unless I score 8 each, I will end up with 55 points ! Cheers, TAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsar1 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Sigh ! I wish .. I really really really wish it were true !! Qsar, unless I score 8 each, I will end up with 55 points ! Cheers, TAA Oh I am sorry. I suspect that's because of the age factor then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Bob, Will you have 65 points under the new system ? I am asking because you applied on 8th May and I don't think there is enough time to get SMP before July 1st. Cheers, TAA TAA Yes I just complete 65 points mate... :cute:...was just being optimistic for July 1st...God knows what will happen in OZ DIAC then...some shockers or what...... I want to be optimistic and hope the best for you, but i am afraid it seems impossible for ACT to reach a decision for even April applicants, let alone May, before July 1. Yes boss... I am not just shooting in the air but came to know something called priority processing in state sponsorship...trying to get it through my agent...Will let you know. regards Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsar1 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 As far as i know priority processing is for applicants who have a job offer. Is there something else to it as well? If yes, it will be really great to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohc Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Yeah priority processing if there's a job offer. I got normal priority in my acknowledgement receipt. Hope all of us will be in ACT this year :wub: My ACT photo last August 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boodzz Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hi all, My application got refused as they feel I am more of IT manager and cant be fit for ACT. So guys any new advise??? regards amit shukla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohc Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 @boodz, sorry to hear that, but what is your ACS assessment? I am a Systems Administrator too. Though my career is really Systems Administrator from the start until now. I check ACT SMP list and IT Manager is in the list with code 135111. When did you receive your SMP result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boodzz Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 @sohc My acs assesment was also sys admin. I have been more into IT management so yes its ok if they say IT manager. Can i reply to them and advise that if they can evaluate it under ICT manager. but they also said for IT manager i should be a citozen or familiar with government rules and regulations. I am quite confused. I got smp results 15mins back. thanks for your response. regards boodzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohc Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 @boodz, Last march before I apply in ACT an agent told me that they had applicants who made it in second try but I wasn't able to ask which state. I think not bad if you ask if they can consider under IT Manager. But in your e-mail I think would be good if you research and give details on AU government rules and regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohc Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I'd just like to share what other papers I've sent to ACT. I got this checklist from other ACT applicants who passed state sponsorship which I think are very important. Sample Job Advertisements - 3 or more. Sample House/Apartment for Rent Advertisement - 3 or more. Excel Spreadsheet - Breakdown of cash and expenses including VISA Fee, Airfare and monthly accommodation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrg Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 TURN ME PURPLE. I woke up this morning to an email confirming they are going to accept us. All systems go now to get the visa in !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Orion25 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Excellent News mrg :laugh::biggrin::wink::biglaugh::jiggy::spinny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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