virtual_bajwa Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Relative sponsored 176 & 475 without any sponsorship from state and if ur not on SOL 1 , then ur on priority 5...Correct me if I am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joynaldx Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi Have look at this page explaining the time line for each category seems there is no change and all categories will be processed as before http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm Also 475 visa is considered in Cat3 ! i think there are changes. before for Cat-2(now cat-3) time was with in 12 month. not its 12 to 24 months.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenz Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Relative sponsored 176 & 475 without any sponsorship from state and if ur not on SOL 1 , then ur on priority 5...Correct me if I am wrong. from my understanding, it seem that way too. Without state and not in new SOL, your P5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thankyou Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 from my understanding, it seem that way too. Without state and not in new SOL, your P5! that's what i really fear....:cry: since they have not indicated 176 and 475 at P4 (New) we might fall to "all other visa" category which is P5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hrimmer3011 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi Have look at this page explaining the time line for each category seems there is no change and all categories will be processed as before http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm Also 475 visa is considered in Cat3 ! Hi quick question- we are a 176 application wth sponsorship from SA, we have a case officer had meds and pcc's done - 1 applicant has been referred for the meds -will the new processing times effect those of us that already have c/o and have done meds/pcc checks? Cheers The Rimmers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samk6 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 that's what i really fear....:cry: since they have not indicated 176 and 475 at P4 (New) we might fall to "all other visa" category which is P5. that is the problem??????????............ 475 (sponsor by blood relative + in the current SOL)........ they have mentioned nothing about that in the site........... :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eweasel Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 GSM update email from this morning 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). Updated 1 July 2011. Please do not send enquiries or reply to this email address as this mailbox is not monitored. Important - GSM processing priorities have changed in line with Ministerial Direction No. 50. For details please see here - http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/24apriority_skilled.htm Processing Dates Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer: Priority Group 1 Skilled – Regional subclass 887 VB 887 (e-lodged) 15 May 2011 VB 887 (paper): 15 May 2011 Priority Group 2 There are no GSM visa classes in priority group 2 Priority Group 3 *Priority 3 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 3 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): 20 June 2011 VE 176 (paper): 20 June 2011 Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886: VB 886 (e-lodged) 20 June 2011 VB 886 (paper): 20 June 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 VF 475 (e-lodged): 20 June 2011 VF 475 (paper): 20 June 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487 VC 487 (e-lodged) 20 June 2011 VC 487 (paper): 20 June 2011 Priority Group 4 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 5Processing of priority group 5 applications can only commence once all applications from higher priority groups 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 - Graduate subclass 485 VC 485 (e-lodged) - 22 December 2009 VC 485 (paper) - 22 December 2009 Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476 VF 476 (e-lodged): 28 February 2011 VF 476 (paper): 28 February 2011 Subsequent Entrant Applications All subsequent entrant applications for subclasses 485, 487 and 475: 2 April 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eweasel Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi quick question- we are a 176 application wth sponsorship from SA, we have a case officer had meds and pcc's done - 1 applicant has been referred for the meds -will the new processing times effect those of us that already have c/o and have done meds/pcc checks? Cheers The Rimmers Hi Helen I don't think it will have any affect on those who have already been assigned CO's according to the GSM update above - fingers crossed x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samk6 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 GSM update email from this morning 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). Updated 1 July 2011. Please do not send enquiries or reply to this email address as this mailbox is not monitored. Important - GSM processing priorities have changed in line with Ministerial Direction No. 50. For details please see here - http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/24apriority_skilled.htm Processing Dates Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer: Priority Group 1 Skilled – Regional subclass 887 VB 887 (e-lodged) 15 May 2011 VB 887 (paper): 15 May 2011 Priority Group 2 There are no GSM visa classes in priority group 2 Priority Group 3 *Priority 3 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 3 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): 20 June 2011 VE 176 (paper): 20 June 2011 Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886: VB 886 (e-lodged) 20 June 2011 VB 886 (paper): 20 June 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 VF 475 (e-lodged): 20 June 2011 VF 475 (paper): 20 June 2011 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487 VC 487 (e-lodged) 20 June 2011 VC 487 (paper): 20 June 2011 Priority Group 4 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 5Processing of priority group 5 applications can only commence once all applications from higher priority groups 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 - Graduate subclass 485 VC 485 (e-lodged) - 22 December 2009 VC 485 (paper) - 22 December 2009 Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476 VF 476 (e-lodged): 28 February 2011 VF 476 (paper): 28 February 2011 Subsequent Entrant Applications All subsequent entrant applications for subclasses 485, 487 and 475: 2 April 2011 i think that i am at cat 4. 475(sponsors By Blood relative) otherwise i should be there at cat 03. :idea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hrimmer3011 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi Helen I don't think it will have any affect on those who have already been assigned CO's according to the GSM update above - fingers crossed x Hi, thanks for that - it basically hasn't changed the processing for some cats, theyhave just by the looks of it shifted it down to seperate the previous cat 1 visas. Thats good news for us as a 176 ss, the thought of having to wait a year and then do meds again is horrific - so you have eased some of my stress this morning!! Thanks for that :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtual_bajwa Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Well, I think there are no much changed here. there are no GSM applicants in priority 2. So they are currently into 4 priorities logically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jadri Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Am I grilled again? ???????They have changed the SOL 1 also which does not include my application...does that mean I am on Priority 5?Not againnnnnnnnnnn... I guess this puts us in another uncertain stage as to when exactly are we finally getting that very elusive visa grant. After several priority changes, it is getting difficult to keep a positive outlook... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gobikrishnan Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi I am sponsored by the state nomination by WA , so i am in the priority 3 category. How it take to allocate my case officer, I have lodged my application on 25th June 2011, can anyone tell me how long it take......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gobikrishnan Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 which type of visa did you applied????/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmania Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 DIAC is now processing Priority 4 from 10 July 2010? how about the others who have been waiting since 2008? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtual_bajwa Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 well guys, I have noticed that not a single senior member like Susan or any other senior MARA agent has expressed their views on this forum. And also they have not made this thread sticky. I do not understand where are all of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anlopa Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I think all agents are gonna be a bit busy today sorting out the changes, they are prob still reading through it themselves my agents office closed yesterday and does not open again till Monday cos of the changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecatcollectables Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 If you ask me it is all a lot of Hot Air. Nothing has really changed for us waiting to be processed. Cat 4 (ex3) backlog is still being worked on. All top categories are pretty much up to date. Once new Cat 4 backlog has been processed they will commence with Cat 5! Reading between the lines, DIAC and the Australian Government have updated an old and ageing Migration System. Basically this new change is aimed at the applicants of the future. What Australia is saying is: We don't want people to come here under certain occupations, and then decide 'Hold on, I now fancy being an Animal Carer, instead of the skill I came in with, ie. Accountant'. The way to control people coming in and remaining in their nominated occupation for longer is to ask Employers to sponsor these people. Thus matching A with B. Trouble is up to yet the Australian Government has not really provided any framework to facilitate this very well. I mean,... WHERE ARE ALL THESE EMPLOYERS SO DESPERATE FOR US IMMIGRANTS? Anyone seen an Ad saying:'Please register here if you are interested in a Job down under and we'll put you in touch with an employer'. I'd be the first to sign up!!!! I know of a hell of a lot of people having tried to obtain Employer sponsorship, searching the net in desperation, to no avail! Second point is the wish of the Australian Government to settle people into rural/regional areas, as their cities are at bursting point, with their infrastructure becoming less and less able to cope with the influx of people. (ie. roads, housing, etc). Only recently in the Oz news the Australian Government announced it was giving people some A$ 4500 to give up living in Syndey and to move to the regional areas. This is what is behind all these recent changes. Other than that everything really remains exactly as it is. Cat 5 will have some 10,000 applications processed in date order, as announced. Hopefully, as I must admit DIAC have progressed tremendously well over the last couple of month to start clearing the backlog - WELL DONE DIAC! Despite all the negativity, on the positive side this is an important point. I shall look forward to the announcement of the processing of the first Cat 5! Maybe not as early as August/Sept as I predicted earlier, but surely we would see some movement by Christmas. God Knows, it would be a nice present ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdk43 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hiya, I am in the same situation of being unsure where I am. I lodged a 176 Wa SS on 30/6/11, so not exactly sure what this means for myself, can anyone shed any light on the cat and timeline. Thanks in advance, Donna. Sent from my HTC Wildfire using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eweasel Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hiya, I am in the same situation of being unsure where I am. I lodged a 176 Wa SS on 30/6/11, so not exactly sure what this means for myself, can anyone shed any light on the cat and timeline. Thanks in advance, Donna. Sent from my HTC Wildfire using Tapatalk Hi Donna I my opinion nothing has changed other than they have split the old category 1 into two - so that means that pre 1st July you were a cat 2 and now your a cat 3. The lastest gsm processing update from DIAC still states they are trying to allocate CO's within 2 week of recieving SS confirmation. If you lodged on the 30th June wait for an email from WA confirming that they have sent notification of SS to DIAC and then you can sent a PLE to DIAC 2 weeks later if you haven't heard from a CO. Things may change with the new points system - they only thing we can do is wait and see Chin up Est :wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samm Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Dear All, I have lodged subclass 176 visa application on 29 June 2009. This is end of the second year since that time; please consider my application categorised in priority 4 and my occupation is cook, moreover I’m still waiting to hear from my specified case officer too. Could you estimate remaining time for my visa grant?</SPAN> Your friendly information will be highly appreciated. Cheers, Ahmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UFO Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 my application was lodged in OCT 2010 as 176 State sponsor, I am on the new sol but not WA migration plan. Has my application fallen through the cracks?:shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtual_bajwa Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 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. Big mistake there is no Schedule 3 in the new SOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musmanasghar Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Ahh DIAC is trying to keep us Busy .... i think there is no change in processing only thing is all of us are confused ..... atleast we will discuss it for couple of days and end result will be = NO CHANGE ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prussu Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hi all, I have lodged my application in 2009 with a 475 visa subclass. my application is state sponsored but my occupation was not on the state SMP list. hence i fell in cat 4. now as per new changes, my occupation falls in schedule 2 of the new SOL and i'm state sponsored. so which category do i fall? pls help thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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