ACS--November applicats
 

Guys,

Any one who has applied for the ACS assesment in the Nov last week. What's the status as of now. Below is y details:

Date Received 26-November-2008
Credit card chanrged: 3rd Dec 2008
Status To be allocated

After that no update as of now!!

Is there anyone who is at the same boat?

Please update and keep in touch

- Regards

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

I'm an early December (4 December) applicant, and they haven't even charged my credit card yet!

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

okie..that's weird...Anyways, what are ur skills under which you have applied? is it under CSL/MODL?

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

My Status Below

Date Received 10-November-2008
Event Type Skills Assessment
Status In process
Managed By XXXXXX

Registered Post No


I am applying for a 175 under Computing Professional - specialising in Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security.

It's OK, I am learning to be patient since the visa approval takes even longer. I am dying to get to Oz but am patient enough to wait for it. :thumbsup:

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

No, I fall under NEC, my everyday job is routers & servers.

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Well...good luck for the ACS assesment..but not sure why you said it takes even longer...CSL is dere and ur occupation is under that...so let's hope for the best..If we get +ve assesment and our occupation is in CSL and MODL..I am sure we will be in Oz in few months may be 6-8 months!!!

So hope for the best and be ready for the worst!!

keep in touch...

regards

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Guess I meant longer than the 12 weeks for ACS. I am looking forward to it. I have my App filled out and ready to go. I did make the mistake of getting my criminal record too soon, but if the Visa gets approved in 6-8 months it will still be good. It expires Dec 09. If I have to get it again, it will be OK too...That came back within 7 days.


Good Luck to you too!! Hopefully we will be getting our Congrats on here by mid to late 09!! :thumbsup:

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well....yes...lets hope for the best....but u are from low risk country..so it will be even fast for you..for me it will be also as I am from India and it comes under high risk country..anyways may be CSL will make some difference...if CSL and MODL does not change by the time we will get out ACS assesment and file the visa..I have not even started my application prepration..have to do it..some forms are too long..and main problem is we even cannot save them..we have to take print out only..how u filled the forms (sounds like dull question,but believe its pain in ass if u cannot save the forms as if we miss one thing we need to fill the whole form again.. :( )..

keep in tocuh!!!

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

I am a 1st Dec applicant.
Delivered 3rd Dec.

Credit card charged 10th Dec.

Status: To be allocated.

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

that's great!! we all are on same boat..please mention ur specialization..is it under CSL/MODL?

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

I filled out the printed paper forms.
It's funny the last certification I obtained was my A+ in 1996. ( [rant] After working in the field I believe certifications are a waste of time. I have worked with too many "Certified" people who had no clue as to what they were doing...MCSEs who didn't understand drive mapping or login scripts [/endrant] ) Having said that, I remember how nervous I was when hitting submit on the test completion, that is the same nervous feeling I have when sending any of these documents off. Even though I know it's not a one shot deal and they will call if I miss a piece of information, I still get nervous. :unsure:

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Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. I was ready to do my RPL when I found out that having MCSE can get me reviewed as Group B. So I thought; if I do RPL, at takes time, money and effort, and all I get is a positive review. If I do MCSE, it also takes time, money and effort, but then I get a positive assessment AND an extra qualification, which I'm sure can only help me in a strange country where no-one knows me.

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Well..guys..I understand ur views..I am a SAP consultant...I have around 2.5 years of exp in SAP ERP and SAP BW/BI product..I don't have any SAP Certification..I worked in SAP labs for 2 years...and you know even in India (Where certification is not necessary)..employers ask for certifications..they say they have to present us to clients and client was certifications...

As per my understanding..certifications are must in countries like USA, AUS..if you have certification offcourse with knowledge, you will be able to sell ur self... :)

Thanks

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

looks like no one else has applied for ACS assesment...then why still its status is 'to be allocated' :(

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Guys , any updte?

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Nope, I haven't heard a word yet.

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My status is unchanged as well. It's OK 2 Feb. 2009 will be 12 weeks so I am not in a hurry. I hear this is the most difficult part. I am sure for me being in a non HR country and having 14 years of IT experience and a degree it makes it easier not to worry but I am a pretty patient person anyway. Customer service sometimes demands patience and the ability to let shrewd comments roll off of your back so to speak, I have become very good at both.

Don't worry guys it will happen and if there is a delay or request for more documentation, just smile gather then info needed and turn it in. One day in the near future we will be enjoying the fruits of our labor.

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@tgregory73,

Your replies always give me confidance :)

But there is one more worry!! I heard that they are going to change the CSL and MODL at the end of Jan 2009. CSL is ok..I can wait for one more to get into AUS, not in hurry at all,but if MODL goes away..then my ponits will be 115 and I will not be able to apply for Visa :(...

That's why I just want to file my application before MODL list changes...by the way I am a SAP professional..workin in SAP BI domain..I have around 2.5 years of exp in SAP.

@ Senior folks,

Have you any idea, what profressions they can take from the CSL or MODL list in the near future..I am interested in computing profession only..

Please guide and give me a sigh of relief.

Worried

Aman

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Hi Guyz,


I have also applied under 175(GSM) HR country in Computing Professional category - specializing in Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security.Fortunately my occupation is in CSL/MODL. I am keeping my figures crossed to get CO soon..... New rule changes were blessing in disguise and it surly help processing timings.

Aman
ACS(Network Security/Firewall/Internet ) MODL+CSL - +ve assessment 10-Nov-2007, IELTS 7 Band, Applied for VIsa 1-Nov-2008, Front loaded medicals and PCC. Waiting for CO to be allocated.:thumbup:

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

i applied on 19th Dec..still waiting for acknowledgment

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Come one Guys,

Please guide regarding the MODL...

Regards

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Hey Aman,



Now just think about you assessment. Can you give me more details about your profile and qualification so that that I can share my knowledge about ACS assessment.


Cheers,
Aman

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

I HAVE DONE
MCSE-MCSA-Mcp- NT4 AND 2K, +BACHELORS IN COMPUTER APPLICATION+ 4 yrs experience applying for , my status is since then no changes .hope everything winds up well i have applied for
Computing Professional - specialising in Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security * 2231-79 but technicaly i belong to Computing Professionals – Systems Manager 2231-11 which is not on modl. i would be only intrested to apply if i get on modl-79


Date Received 03-November-2008
Event Type Skills Assessment
Status In process
Managed ByXXXXXX

Registered Post No -

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Hi Aman,

I don't think any of us know what will change on the MODL, I do think SAP Pro is a very marketable skill and I would love to tell you not to worry. From my understanding the list is built based on a lack of local professionals with skill sets in these areas, let's just hope there has not been a flood of new SAP professionals in AU since the last time the MODL was modified.

Good Luck to you. I am sure it will all work out.:thumbsup:

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Status of my friend's ACS skills assessment changed to 'In Process' today. Any idea how long it will take from 'In Process' to completion.

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Hello DDB,

Could you please other details also? Like when application was received and when it was acknowledged? Also your friends's occupation, skills, CSL/MODL etc....

If it got changed to in process today, Then I think it will take another 4-5 weeks....

Thanks

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

here comes d news, my status is also changed to 'in process' now :) . I hope everything goes well ...bit worried!!!

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Guys,

Any update for ACS Nov 2008 applicatns?

Thanks

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

No:confused:


GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION ADELAIDE
PROCESSING INFORMATION FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING:
19 January 2009
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This is an automated e-mail response which provides weekly updated
information on skilled migration applications being processed by the
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre. Please do not reply to this email
address. This mailbox is not monitored. Our contact details are listed
below.

ASPC APPLICATION ALLOCATION INFORMATION

On 17 December 2008 the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship announced
changes to the way General Skilled Migration applications will be allocated
and processed. Details can be found on the DIAC website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...hats-new.htm#j

As a result of this announcement from 1 January 2009 applications for
General Skilled Migration will be strictly allocated and processed in the
following priority order:

1. Applications with a successful State & Territory Nomination (until
all applications have been allocated); and then
2. Applications where the nominated occupation is on the Critical
Skills List (until all applications have been allocated); then
3. Applications where the nominated occupation is on the Migration
Occupations in Demand List (until all applications have been allocated);
then
4. All other remaining applications

This affects all applications lodged before and after 1 January 2009, both
paper lodged or electronically lodged. Applications which were already
allocated to case officers before 1 January 2009 are un-affected and will
be processed as usual to finalisation.

Applications are now being allocated as follows:

State & Territory Nominated Applications:
Subclass 134, 136, 137, 175, 176, 475, 487, 495, 885 and 886 applications
(processed by the ASPC and where a successful State or Territory Nomination
is held) will all be allocated to case officers for assessment by 13
February 2009.

Applications with Occupations on the Critical Skills List:
Applications are not being allocated at present

Applications with Occupations on the Migration Occupations in Demand List:
Applications are not being allocated at present

All Other Remaining Applications
Applications are not being allocated at present

Subclasses 485 and 887 are not subject to the above changes. The
allocation dates for these subclasses are as follows:

VC 485 (paper): 06 March 2008
VC 485 (E-lodged): 25 February 2008
VB 887: 22 September 2008

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Date Received 06-November-2008
Event Type Skills Assessment
Status In process
Managed ByXXXXXX

Registered Post No -

Changed to in process a few weeks ago. Hopefully they will start getting through these soon.

I'm applying under a 175, I should be classified as Group A under ASCO 2231-17 with hopefully Oracle under the MODL and CSL category.

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ANY NEWS GUYS? I AM A 3 NOV --APPLICATION RECIEVED STATUS STILL IN PROCESS.

I CALLED ACS ON 15JAN FOR STATUS THEY SAID ANOTHER 2 WEEKS? YET ITS STILL IN PROCESS SHOULD I TRY CALLING AGAIN?

I HERE ABOUT A GUY FROM PAKISTAN GOT HIS MODL APPLICATION DATE NOV 5, I THINK PPL WHO FIT IN MODL GOT THERE ASSESMENTS OTHERS WILL TAKE A BIT LONGER I GUESS/.:huh:

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Hello Nikhil,

No..I dont think this is the case...Time line for assesment is independent from whether your profession comes under MODL or not..my status is still in proces..i think for me it will take atleast 2 more weeks.

What's your professions. I am a SAP consultant..

Also, I dont think calling will help u in anyways!!!! just wait....ACS and DIAC is just a game of waiting...lol...


Thanks

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

I agree with the above, there is no point calling as there seem to be a few of us that submitted early november that have not heard anything yet.

They say it can take 10-12 weeks, so if you factor a few weeks of holidays over the Xmas period, then it probably will not be until the 1st/2nd week of Feb that you could expect anything.

I'd only start to consider calling, if lots of people who submitted around the same date as you have got responses, and you still haven't heard anything.

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

I HAVE DONE
MCSE-MCSA-Mcp- NT4 AND 2K, +BACHELORS IN COMPUTER APPLICATION+ 4 yrs experience applied for modl
Computing Professional - specialising in Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security * 2231-79 but technicaly i belong to Computing Professionals – Systems Manager 2231-11 which is not on modl. i would be only intrested to apply if i get on modl-79

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Well...man...we cannot comment upon whether you will get MODL ponts or not!!! you have very good chances if your work align with the MODL profession..I am sure you must be having things mentioned on ur company referene letter!! I am a SAP professional..everything mentioned in reference letter (though could not manage to get detail letter.only one page letter..with 5 responsibilities..)...I am not sure whether I will get the MODL points only...I wil also only apply if I get MODL points..coz i will not be able get required points then....

Thanks

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Hi Aman,

Well I finally received an update. My status is now "Awaiting Documents".
I received an email from ACS requesting a Certified Copy of my "qualification certificate " from my college. I have requested this from them and should have it to send off tomorrow. Hopefully it will be received in AU by Tues. "Sydney Time" and I can get an approval. It does mention in the email

"PLEASE NOTE THAT FURTHER REQUESTS WILL NOT BE MADE FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION"

If I were to rant it would be towards my university. I took a copy of the ACS app requirements to them when requesting my transcripts and documents. After paying the "Processing fee" the documents were sealed and stamped in a "Tamper Proof Envelope" so I could only hope that they were correct in telling me everything I needed was there. Obviously it was not all there.


I hope you get an update soon. Feb. 2 will be 12 weeks to the day for me and I hope I can have my documentation to them by that time.

I will keep you posted.

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:zzz:Hey,

Man, that sucks!!! After a wait of 3 months..they are asking for more documents!!! it really sucks!!! They are ACS...Australian computer society..and the whole process sucks!!! If I could do something..i would made one software for dem to just made everything online!! yes..verification should take time, but those guys never verify anything..just eveything is documents!! I did not like it!! I am from India...still I could tell you..process are better in India!!!

Anyway!! Lets hope for the best!! I am sure u will get the +ve assesment and we will land Oz soon (If MODL does not change, before I file my application)......

My status is still in process :(...

After how many days they changed the status to awaiting documents after 'in process' status..Mine will complete 15 days 2morrow :)..just waiting for everything !! Cann't wait anymore :confused:

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man! thats what the 400$ are worth for when they cant even reply to mails, answer queries u got to chk spam mails now lol -for it an then after 3 months more doc whats is this an years procedure , i think its all a waste the modl and wasted , they really dont care about ppl and the time.:mad:

Re: ACS--November applicats
 

Ahh It's OK guys....like I said before, it's a small price to pay for a great opportunity. Having been in IT for 14+ years I have developed patience and very thick skin.

Aman, I hope (and expect) SAP to remain on the MODL for you. Not that I have any inside information, I just feel it is a very marketable skill. Continue to develop your skill so when we do land in Oz, you can find a job straight away.

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Hello,

Yes, I am sure with experience you also know how to be patient! Well, we guys are bit young ( I am only 25 :p ) so blood is bit hot!!! So waiting is the worst thing!!

Anyways, like I already said..ur words really bring some hope to me! I will take your words as advice from elder brother!!

I wish you clear all the hurdles on the way to Oz... :) I am waiting for everything :(
Thanks

Aman