New Cat 4 July 1st 2011

[taniaholmes]

176 Family sponsored applicants are in cat 4 now as of july 2011..... in the same cat as 175's

 

Yes depending if occupation is on the sol if not then cat 5

 

Thanks Tania

[samk6]

Yes they are.

 

Thanks Tania

 

475 family sponsor applicants(Occupation is in the new SOL) are also in the new category 4 na?

 

:wubclub:

[hmsmark]

I think that they will start Cat 5 next year, I spoke to my agent yesterday to ask about my application and its status the reply I got was that " Diac they expect to have cleared cat 4 by December and start on cat 5 in December so you should have your visa before Christmas" also if you look at the front page their aren't as nearly as much applicants on this cat as previous times before so it shouldn't take them as long to clear.

 

Tania:biggrin:

 

It is my sincere hope that you're right Tania since I am in Cat 4, but I also remember a bunch of people got an email awhile back stating they would have a CO by June and some haven't gotten it yet. That said, if they're increasing their ability to process applications (possibly by hiring more COs), then this might be happening.

 

Lets keep our fingers crossed for everyone's sake!

[taniaholmes]

475 family sponsor applicants(Occupation is in the new SOL) are also in the new category 4 na?

 

:wubclub:

 

I got this from the Priority processing link on our front page and as you can see it shows the 475 in cat 3 and cat 4

 

 

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 Cat 3 / Cat 4

 

Thanks Tania:biggrin:

[taniaholmes]

It is my sincere hope that you're right Tania since I am in Cat 4, but I also remember a bunch of people got an email awhile back stating they would have a CO by June and some haven't gotten it yet. That said, if they're increasing their ability to process applications (possibly by hiring more COs), then this might be happening.

 

Lets keep our fingers crossed for everyone's sake!

 

Like I said this was what an Agent had told me so like you I hope she is right, If you look at the front page you will notice their aren't as many applicants as previous years so this should keep the queues down.

 

Tania :biggrin:

[bj27]

Like I said this was what an Agent had told me so like you I hope she is right, If you look at the front page you will notice their aren't as many applicants as previous years so this should keep the queues down.

 

Tania :biggrin:

 

Maybe a lot of potential 175s who had enough points for a 175 but could get SS, probably went for the 176 SS because that is processed so much quicker.

[Guest waitingtogotooz]

Maybe a lot of potential 175s who had enough points for a 175 but could get SS, probably went for the 176 SS because that is processed so much quicker.

 

 

A 176 doesnt give you permenant residency does it?

[suandianbrown]

yeah, you do get PR!!!!

[Guest bsbs]

For sure, visa 176 give you a PR.

[Guest waitingtogotooz]

For sure, visa 176 give you a PR.

 

Which one doesnt give you PR?

[suandianbrown]

Which one doesnt give you PR?

Is it 475???

[Guest RAE3]

176 Family sponsored applicants are in cat 4 now as of july 2011..... in the same cat as 175's

 

 

We're 176 Family Sponsored but I think I'm cat 5 as we don't have SS / on the SOL list ... am I right???

[virtual_bajwa]

Yes they are.

 

Thanks Tania

 

Well I am sorry But I have to differ with you here, as not all the family sponsored applicants are in category 4. Only those who has the occupation on SOL 1 wth family sponsorship are on category 4.

[taniaholmes]

Maybe a lot of potential 175s who had enough points for a 175 but could get SS, probably went for the 176 SS because that is processed so much quicker.

 

 

Yes I would agree with you their.

 

 

A 176 doesnt give you permenant residency does it?

 

Yes the 176 does give you permanent residency.

 

 

Well I am sorry But I have to differ with you here, as not all the family sponsored applicants are in category 4. Only those who has the occupation on SOL 1 wth family sponsorship are on category 4.

 

Sorry virtual_bajwa my mistake yes they are in 4 if on the new SOL 1 and if not then cat 5.

 

Tania:biggrin:

[taniaholmes]

Is it 475???

 

 

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 475)

 

 

 

What does this visa let me do?

 

This visa:

 

allows you to remain in Australia for up to three years and requires you to live and work in a Specified Regional Area in Australia

allows accompanying secondary applicants to work and study, but only in a Specified Regional Area of Australia

provides a pathway to permanent residence.

[taniaholmes]

We're 176 Family Sponsored but I think I'm cat 5 as we don't have SS / on the SOL list ... am I right???[/quote

 

 

If your occupation isn't on the SOL 1 and you haven't got a sponsor from one of the states SMP then yes I would say you was Cat 5.

 

Thanks Tania

[taniaholmes]

Update for this week

 

for those that got CO and Visa granted congratulations to

 

 

 

Name: Eddie2010 (Jodie)

Date of Visa application: 17/12/2010

Nationality:English

High/Low Risk: LR

Trade/profession: Management Accountant

Visa type: 175

Onshore/offshore:offshore

Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable):n/a

Post-14th July Category:4

Medicals submitted:No

Police check submitted:No

Date CO assigned:19/08/11

Date of employment verification (If applicable):

Date visa granted:Not yet

 

 

Name: flippity

Date of Visa application: 06/06/2011

High/Low Risk: HR

Trade/profession: Software Engineer

Visa type: 885

Onshore/offshore: Onshore

Medicals submitted: Booked

Police check submitted: Yes (15/08/2011)

Date CO assigned: 22/07/2011

Date of employment verification (If applicable): N/A

Date visa granted: -

 

 

Name: tipt

Date of Visa application: 04/06/2011

Nationality: Vietnamese

High/Low Risk: HR

Trade/profession: Analyst Programmer

Visa type: 885

Onshore/offshore: Onshore

Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable): 3

Post-14th July Category: 4

Medicals submitted: booked for 12/08/2011

Police check submitted: Yes

Date CO assigned: 25/07/2011 (asking for further documents and undergoing medical health check)

Date of employment verification (If applicable): N/A

Date visa granted:23/08/11

 

Name: Propellerboy

Date of Visa application: 24 August 2009

Nationality: Venezuelan

High/Low Risk: HR

Trade/profession: Solicitor

Visa type: 885

Onshore/offshore: onshore

Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable): n/a

Post-14th July Category: Category 5 now 4

Medicals submitted: booked -13-08-11

Police check submitted: 16-08-11

Date CO assigned: 27 July 2011

Date of employment verification (If applicable): N/A

Date visa granted:23/08/11

 

 

 

Not a bad week and lets hope we see the same sort of thing next week :biggrin:

 

Good luck to you all. :hug:

Hope you all have a good weekend

Thanks Tania

[bj27]

Not a bad week and lets hope we see the same sort of thing next week :biggrin:

 

 

Thank you Tania

and yes, I like this kind of weeks ! :biglaugh:

Let's hope you will hear something too!

[anlopa]

This is part of an email I got of my agent

The below table describes the processing times for the following visa subclasses.

 

 

Priority Group NumberVisa SubclassProcessing Time

1

 

 

 

 

RSMS

(subclass 119)

 

 

5 months

 

 

2

 

 

ENS

(subclass 121)

5 months

 

 

3

 

 

 

State Migration Plans (SMP)

(subclass 176, 475, )

 

12 months

 

 

4

 

 

 

Nominated Occupation on the SOL Schedule 1 (subclass 175, and 176, 475 if not SMP)

18 months

5

 

 

 

All visas listed in priority 3 and 4 that are not SMP or Nominated Occupation on the SOL Schedule 1

Assessment will commence when all cases in priority groups 1-4 are finalised

 

Please Note: We are currently seeing most applications in Priority Group 3 State Migration Plans (subclass 176, 475, ) being processed in 3-6 months and Priority Group 4 Nominated Occupation on the SOL – Schedule 1 (subclass 175, and 176, 475 if not SMP) in 12 months.

[Guest garynhelen]

Update for this week

 

for those that got CO and Visa granted congratulations to

 

 

 

Name: Eddie2010 (Jodie)

Date of Visa application: 17/12/2010

Nationality:English

High/Low Risk: LR

Trade/profession: Management Accountant

Visa type: 175

Onshore/offshore:offshore

Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable):n/a

Post-14th July Category:4

Medicals submitted:No

Police check submitted:No

Date CO assigned:19/08/11

Date of employment verification (If applicable):

Date visa granted:Not yet

 

 

Name: flippity

Date of Visa application: 06/06/2011

High/Low Risk: HR

Trade/profession: Software Engineer

Visa type: 885

Onshore/offshore: Onshore

Medicals submitted: Booked

Police check submitted: Yes (15/08/2011)

Date CO assigned: 22/07/2011

Date of employment verification (If applicable): N/A

Date visa granted: -

 

 

Name: tipt

Date of Visa application: 04/06/2011

Nationality: Vietnamese

High/Low Risk: HR

Trade/profession: Analyst Programmer

Visa type: 885

Onshore/offshore: Onshore

Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable): 3

Post-14th July Category: 4

Medicals submitted: booked for 12/08/2011

Police check submitted: Yes

Date CO assigned: 25/07/2011 (asking for further documents and undergoing medical health check)

Date of employment verification (If applicable): N/A

Date visa granted:23/08/11

 

Name: Propellerboy

Date of Visa application: 24 August 2009

Nationality: Venezuelan

High/Low Risk: HR

Trade/profession: Solicitor

Visa type: 885

Onshore/offshore: onshore

Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable): n/a

Post-14th July Category: Category 5 now 4

Medicals submitted: booked -13-08-11

Police check submitted: 16-08-11

Date CO assigned: 27 July 2011

Date of employment verification (If applicable): N/A

Date visa granted:23/08/11

 

 

 

Not a bad week and lets hope we see the same sort of thing next week :biggrin:

 

Good luck to you all. :hug:

Hope you all have a good weekend

Thanks Tania

 

I don't understand. How come these cat 4 (2011) have visa grant before other cat 4 pre 2011? Is it because they are onshore?

[Guest JennyReid]

Yes definitely, Onshore 885 cat 4 (SOL 2011) are always way way faster.....just because they are ONSHORE and this is fair enough. they could be 1 or 2 years ahead from its 175 counterpart.

[Eng32]

This is part of an email I got of my agent

The below table describes the processing times for the following visa subclasses.

 

 

Priority Group NumberVisa SubclassProcessing Time

1

 

 

 

 

RSMS

(subclass 119)

 

 

5 months

 

 

2

 

 

ENS

(subclass 121)

5 months

 

 

3

 

 

 

State Migration Plans (SMP)

(subclass 176, 475, )

 

12 months

 

 

4

 

 

 

Nominated Occupation on the SOL Schedule 1 (subclass 175, and 176, 475 if not SMP)

18 months

5

 

 

 

All visas listed in priority 3 and 4 that are not SMP or Nominated Occupation on the SOL Schedule 1

Assessment will commence when all cases in priority groups 1-4 are finalised

 

Please Note: We are currently seeing most applications in Priority Group 3 State Migration Plans (subclass 176, 475, ) being processed in 3-6 months and Priority Group 4 Nominated Occupation on the SOL – Schedule 1 (subclass 175, and 176, 475 if not SMP) in 12 months.

 

I got this from my agent also yesterday. :jiggy:

[anlopa]

I got this from my agent also yesterday. :jiggy:

 

Maybe we share agent:dull:

[Guest rayco]

Name: Rayco

Date of Visa application:1/07/2011

Nationality:british

High/Low Risk:low

Trade/profession:carpenter

Visa type:176

Onshore/offshore:offshore

Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable):

Post-14th July Category:

Medicals submitted:

Police check submitted:

Date CO assigned:

Date of employment verification (If applicable):23/05/2011

Date visa granted:

[taniaholmes]

Name: Rayco

Date of Visa application:1/07/2011

Nationality:british

High/Low Risk:low

Trade/profession:carpenter

Visa type:176

Onshore/offshore:offshore

Pre-14th July 2010 Category (If applicable):

Post-14th July Category:

Medicals submitted:

Police check submitted:

Date CO assigned:

Date of employment verification (If applicable):23/05/2011

Date visa granted:

 

 

Hi and welcome to this thread I have now added your details to the front page.

 

Tania