Originally Posted by navigatoru

really?

you are joking. I don't think that your name could be the problem

maybe anything else ... i don't know what ...

Originally Posted by INDOAUS

As i said, its a hunch. Only the CO knows the exact problems. No joking mate. My name has 27 characters, almost as long as the alphabet list.

Originally Posted by aman_sharma2k1

I am curious to know your name...Have you tried your luck with "Guinness Book of records"?

Originally Posted by INDOAUS

The CO has to consider all that all the relevant migration regulations are fulfilled before granting the visa. Some of these regulations require considerable time to finalize for some applicants. I think only DIAC knows the multitude of checks that needs to be fulfilled before granting the visa. I have a hunch the problem is that my long name can not be fully printed on several important docs (exceed charater limit), so DIAC needs to check them more carefully.

Originally Posted by toddsim

I have just heard that anyone doing the 176 visa who is not the CS List is now down to 5th position. This really sucks. It looks like we now have to wait until end of 2012 for processing. Anybody else in the same boat.

The big question is. Is it really worth it. I am in the middle east and wondering wether to go to another country, say Canada.

Si

Originally Posted by Alan Collett

Because any Government's first priority is - I submit - to look after the interests of its own citizens.

And when circumstances change at relatively short notice - as they have done globally - a Government does what it considers necessary to look after its own first.

Originally Posted by Susan Wareham McGrath

Hi Petroda

Yes, here's a further extract that relates to processing times:

Q10 How long will it take for my application to be finalised if my nominated occupation is on the CSL?
If you have applied for an onshore or offshore GSM visa and your nominated occupation is on the CSL, it is estimated that your application will be finalised within 12 months from your lodgement date.

Q11 My application does not fall into one of the priority categories. When can I expect to have my application finalised?
If your nominated occupation is not on the CSL and you have applied for an offshore GSM visa or intend to apply for an offshore GSM before the end of 2009, it is unlikely that your visa will be finalised before the end of 2012.

If your nominated occupation is not on the CSL and you applied for an onshore GSM visa or intend to apply for an onshore GSM before the end of 2009, it is unlikely that your visa will be finalised before the end of 2011.
Your ‘nominated occupation’ is the occupation you nominated at the time you lodged your application and cannot be changed.

Q12 If my nominated occupation is not on the CSL can I still receive priority processing?
No. If your nominated occupation is not on the CSL your application will not be prioritised.

Please do not contact the Department to request your application be exempt from the priority processing Direction. Case officers must adhere to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship’s priority processing Direction.

Q17 I already have a State and Territory nomination, how am I affected?
All GSM applications, other than a Subclass 476, 883 and 887 are subject to the priority processing arrangements under the Minister’s Direction. Applicants who are nominated by a State or Territory and have nominated an occupation on the CSL receive the second highest priority. Applicants who are nominated by a State/Territory and have not nominated an occupation on the CSL will receive lower priority.

Best regards
Susan

Originally Posted by siddiqui.indian

Hey susan,
I applied the visa in August 2008, and still there is no decision from immi. dept.....
I am on csl...Electrical Engineer....
Its more than 13 months that i have applied.....
Can u put some light into this?

Originally Posted by siddiqui.indian

Hey susan,
I applied the visa in August 2008, and still there is no decision from immi. dept.....
I am on csl...Electrical Engineer....
Its more than 13 months that i have applied.....
Can u put some light into this?

Originally Posted by Dennis74

*snip*

Point two is, specific applications in the pipeline were canceled (by CIC) and a refund was paid to the applicants.

*snap*

Originally Posted by INDOAUS

There is no use attacking op as that won't change oz immigration policy. The best thing is to wait patiently and try to work alternative solutions. All in all, think positive.

I do agree the rule changes were unjust to those negatively affected, yet OZ Govt has no obligation to process our visa under certain time period. DIAC only mention estimated time period. The oz govt is trying to protect the jobs of their constituents, which I believe is understandable.

We would also expect our govt to do the same if these issues araised in our home countries.

Originally Posted by m3appy

so anyone else like me with a CO, docs and medicals finalised but not on CSL and a potential wait till who-knows-when?

Originally Posted by jains005

i disagree with you. Recession has been on for last one year. DIAC used to make changes in the immi rule based on how it betters or worsens. still they have a moral obligation to introduce the changes causing minimum shock to the applicants.
How can you justify holding the visa of someone who was about to get it. each one will have different sad stories to say about it. I would call this a breach of human rights.