Guest coffeebucks Posted July 12, 2011 I didn't receive this email. nor any contact by DIAC. I'm Cat5, applied on Nov 2009, 885 onshore. At least i hope our group is starting to be arranged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3jps 10 Posted July 12, 2011 i also received the same email. i was surprised because this is the first time that i received an update from DIAC since i applied a 475 state sponsored visa on 16 October 2009. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlsdq 645 Posted July 12, 2011 yup same here... i was surprised too ill update the front page Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlsdq 645 Posted July 12, 2011 Updated the first page for those who received the said letter http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/118718-new-category-5s-where-you-now.html#post1120535 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlsdq 645 Posted July 12, 2011 I didn't receive this email. nor any contact by DIAC. I'm Cat5, applied on Nov 2009, 885 onshore. At least i hope our group is starting to be arranged. wait for this week maybe they are still sending off emails Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest coffeebucks Posted July 12, 2011 wait for this week maybe they are still sending off emails thanks for cheering :cry: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aituhin 23 Posted July 12, 2011 updated the first page... Hello mlsdq I was applied on 19.08.09 not on 19.09.09 Thanks for your effort. Applied-475:19-08-09. Granted: 26-07-2012. Arrival: 15-09-12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramot 5,049 Posted July 12, 2011 Updated the first page for those who received the said letterhttp://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/118718-new-category-5s-where-you-now.html#post1120535 Just to confirm have not received email, sorry if I confused you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest coffeebucks Posted July 12, 2011 Part of the email from DIAC "2011-2012 Migration Program Year On 10 May 2011, the Minister announced the Migration Program for 2011-2012 tobe set at 185,000 places, 72,460 of which are allocated to the GSM program. Taking into consideration current application rates and the overall number ofGSM places available the department expects to commence processing of somepriority group 5 applications in this program year. Once commenced, processing of priority group 5 applications will take place indate of lodgment order, after all applications of a higher priority have beenallocated for assessment. As required by the Direction, priority will continue to be given to GSMapplications in higher priority groups which will affect the overall number ofpriority group 5 applications assessed. It is therefore anticipated that manypriority group 5 applicants will still have a long wait for visa processing." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam2009 10 Posted July 12, 2011 wait for this week maybe they are still sending off emails Hi to all of you and especially to Cat 5 group I m new to this forum but I have been reading the updates in this site on daily basis for the last 2 years, and without the ongoing hopes rised in this site I would be a very sad person by now I m a Cat 5 applicant application made On Feb 2009, 886 family sponsored I cantacted my agent today and he said he didnt recieve any email like every body here but he said there is stong indication from DIAC that at least 13000 applicant from Cat 5 will be processed this finacial year. hope this is the turning point for our miserable group Thanx to all of you and I hope I recieve my email as well soon......:notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam2009 10 Posted July 12, 2011 Name: Sam2009 Date of Visa application: Feb 2009 Trade/profession: Life scientist Visa type: 886 Onshore/offshore: Onshore Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable): 6 Post-14th July Category: 4 Medicals submitted: yes (expired by now) Police check submitted:yes Date CO assigned: I wish Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted:wainting for the rain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ivyc10 Posted July 12, 2011 updated the first page... Hi I am not on Aug 12 2008. I lodged my application on 30th Dec 2008. cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maheshijain 10 Posted July 12, 2011 Name: mijain Date of Visa application: May 2009 Trade/profession: 2231-79 Visa type: e176 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable): 6 Post-14th July Category: 4 Medicals submitted: yes (expired by now) Police check submitted: yes (expired by now) Date CO assigned: :dull: Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted::daydreaming: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest coffeebucks Posted July 12, 2011 Name: Jess Date of Visa application: NOV 2009 Trade/profession: Professional Translator Visa type: 885 Onshore/offshore: Onshore Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable): 4 Post-14th July Category: 5 Medicals submitted: yes Police check submitted: yes Date CO assigned: NO Date of employment verification (If applicable): NO Date visa granted: NOT YET Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest izephyr Posted July 12, 2011 I also recieved email from diac. Pls add me. izephyr - 05.04.09 - offshore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest garynhelen Posted July 12, 2011 Hi to all of you and especially to Cat 5 groupI m new to this forum but I have been reading the updates in this site on daily basis for the last 2 years, and without the ongoing hopes rised in this site I would be a very sad person by now I m a Cat 5 applicant application made On Feb 2009, 886 family sponsored I cantacted my agent today and he said he didnt recieve any email like every body here but he said there is stong indication from DIAC that at least 13000 applicant from Cat 5 will be processed this finacial year. hope this is the turning point for our miserable group Thanx to all of you and I hope I recieve my email as well soon......:notworthy: 13000 cat 5 applicants? Can this be trusted? Does anyone know how many are likely to be before June 2009? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris N Lora 615 Posted July 12, 2011 Name: Chris N Lora Date of Visa application: 12 Oct 2008 Trade/profession: Hairdresser Visa type: 175 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Post- 1st July Category: 5 Medicals submitted: No Police check submitted: No Date CO assigned: Not Yet Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: ???? Can you add us please. Email recieved 11 July 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sun lovers Posted July 12, 2011 Hi I alway have a nose to see if there has been any news, but don't post much as there has been no movement. This site has been a great help to us, i also received an email this morning informing us that we are now in cat 5 we applied in Dec 08, on 175, we also have 176 which is wa ss for in june 10. We hadn't herd anything for years so this was a bit of a shock today at least they know we excist. Helen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchugh1980 77 Posted July 12, 2011 Hi guys, we are now cat 5. Please add our time line. Lets hope they keep to their word this time! Name: mchugh1980 Date of Visa application: 18/12/08 Trade/profession: Business and Information Proffesional(NEC) Visa type: 176 Family Onshore/offshore: Offshore Post- 1st July Category: 4 Medicals submitted: No Police check submitted: No Date CO assigned: Not Yet Date of employment verification (If applicable):Nov 2008 Date visa granted: ???? Thanks! family sponsored, Business and Info Professional (NEC), 176 visa lodged online 18th dec 2008, still waiting!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahDale 10 Posted July 12, 2011 Hi Everyone, We got the Diac email. 176 family sponsored, March 2009, offshore I am wondering that as our surname is Dale, if the email was sent out alphabetically then maybe that could be the reason we got it before some others. Good luck to you all :smile: 176 Family Sponsored Visa, Graphic Designer (OH) - Applied March 2009 - Cat 5. Decided to get a WHV before it's too late and go down the RSMS route as we were fed up with waiting - it was the right choice as we now have Permenant Residency Visa, werhooooo :laugh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest garynhelen Posted July 12, 2011 We got one yesterday. June 09 176 family offshore, surname ward. UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahDale 10 Posted July 12, 2011 I have just emailed aspc.processing@immi.gov.au and the attachment at the top of the returned email pretty much says exactly the same as the Diac email almost word for word, which means this may not be a special email unfortunately - but hey you never know :smile: 176 Family Sponsored Visa, Graphic Designer (OH) - Applied March 2009 - Cat 5. Decided to get a WHV before it's too late and go down the RSMS route as we were fed up with waiting - it was the right choice as we now have Permenant Residency Visa, werhooooo :laugh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jilkfree1978 Posted July 12, 2011 Hi Everyone, We got the Diac email. 176 family sponsored, March 2009, offshore I am wondering that as our surname is Dale, if the email was sent out alphabetically then maybe that could be the reason we got it before some others. Good luck to you all :smile: Our surname begins with a V so that theory!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenos1987 63 Posted July 12, 2011 Hey guys I think that the email is trying to inform the oldest applicants to "wake"up and get ready for possible processing. I wonder if anyone who sends a blank email gets the new update? I think there will be emails sent to applicants informing them specifically how long before they have before a case officer gets assigned especially pre Sept 2007 Onshore applicants. It will be interesting to see whether they will process the Offshore cap and ceased ones who refused to accept the refund of the VAC. Interesting times await. All the best to everyone who have been waiting for sooo long! :yes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest catherine Posted July 12, 2011 Name: Catherine Date of Visa application: 12 Dec 2008 Trade/profession: Hairdresser Visa type: 175 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Post- 1st July Category: 5 Medicals submitted: No Police check submitted: No Date CO assigned: Not Yet Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
