525252

I think the 'old' principle being followed by DIAC was also same i.e. they won't give you back your application saying that it is finished but will make the processing so slow that you will yourself realize that the aussie dream is now over and it is time to move on

Faraz

Processing times – GSM applications affected by processing priorities

Priority Group 3 ( 175/176):Applications lodged prior to 1 July 2010: finalised by 31 December 2011.

I applied in June'2009 and till date 14 months have been passed and I am waiting for medicals & final approval. The final date of 31 December 2011 is too much far for pre 1-July-2010 applicants having older applications.
Dear George pls comments

steve99

I cant believe they will be allowed legally to get away with it, it makes the whole system a complete scam, they can just continually keep coming up with new schemes and people will apply, pay the fees and wait in line paitently for them to say oh we've changed our mind, now you need to confirm to this and sorry all you lot your not stuffed and we aint giving you your money back, but feel free to pay again under the new rules...

A lot of people that applied under one set of rules, would be eligible under the current rules (through getting a new skills assesment) it make no sense that these people are penalised and arent offered the opportunity to just simply update there skills to a current code and DIAC then process them at the top of the list of whatever category they fall into.

elementv

This is a big joke. Its surprising that the government of a country comes up with such rules and keeps money taken from people. Very disappointing! Like Steve says, this is a big scam and a sham.

Can category 4 applicants now claim state sponsorship? Sorry, if this has already been answered.

mohammedman

Hello George ,

Good Day !!

Find my details attached below :

Visa type: 176 (non CSL)
IELTS: 24/07/09 (7.5)
Skills Assessment: 03/09/09
2231-11 Systems Manager
NSW Sponsorship- Received: 18/11/09
Applied DIAC: 04/12/09
Case officer: Not yet
Grant Visa: Not yet

My Question is , I have NSW State Sponser and my appication is with DIAC since Dec 2009.
Now from the NSW website my Job code (Systems-Manager Oracle) has been removed
http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/migra...iteria_ICT.pdf

What will be my status of application and estimated timeline for Process.

Thanks in advance and Cheers !!

Pollyana

George Lombard is a registered migration agent who occasionally posts on here and helps people out without asking for payment. If you wish him or any other agent to comment in small detail on a personal issue you would be best advised to contact the agent in their professional capacity and be prepared to pay.

I'll warn you now though - no-one can predict how long your application will take.

NareshN

I took a consultation with George Lombard and he suggested me many things that helped me suitably modify my application. So please consider his consultation fee of $100 as a very valuable guidepost investment. You won't regret it. You'll regret it if you go wrong in your application and the migration officer rejects it. One thing though, please tell George your entire story via email and he will help you out.

Huwaarix

Some calculations based on the current processing

Current status of processing from GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
BRISBANE PROCESSING INFORMATION
Skilled Onshore E-Lodged Applications - Priority Group 3
885, 886 and 487 - Applications lodged 14 August 2008

Applications lodged before 1 July 2010: finalised by 1 July 2011.(http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charter.../visas/8.0.htm)


Based on my calculation if they are processing August 2008 applications and have to finish all the lodged applications by 1 july 2011


Aug/Sep 2008 Applications Should be processed in July/Aug 2010
Oct/Nov 2008 Applications Should be processed in Sep/Oct 2010
Dec08/Jan09 Applications Should be processed in Nov/Dec 2010
Feb/Mar09 Applications Should be processed in Jan/Feb 2010
Apr/May09 Applications Should be processed in Mar/Apr 2010
Jun/Jul09 Applications Should be processed in May/Jun/Jul 2010

Just a calculation

rackspace

You forgot to change 2010 to 2011 in last three timelines

proximo

Q11 What will happen to applications in the final stages of processing where the department has
requested applicants to provide health and character clearances?

The new arrangements apply to all visa applications, including those in the final stages of processing.
Applications in lower priority groups cannot be processed further until those in higher priority groups are
finalised in accordance with the priority processing direction.

Huwaarix

Some calculations based on the current processing

Current status of processing from GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
BRISBANE PROCESSING INFORMATION
Skilled Onshore E-Lodged Applications - Priority Group 3
885, 886 and 487 - Applications lodged 14 August 2008
Applications lodged before 1 July 2010: finalised by 1 July 2011.(http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charter.../visas/8.0.htm)


Based on my calculation if they are processing August 2008 applications and have to finish all the lodged applications by 1 july 2011


Aug/Sep 2008 Applications Should be processed in July/Aug 2010
Oct/Nov 2008 Applications Should be processed in Sep/Oct 2010
Dec08/Jan09 Applications Should be processed in Nov/Dec 2010
Feb/Mar09 Applications Should be processed in Jan/Feb 2011
Apr/May09 Applications Should be processed in Mar/Apr 2011
Jun/Jul09 Applications Should be processed in May/Jun/Jul 2011

Corrected version

George Lombard

Hi Huwaarix,

Nice job but there are some variables here, eg the date of implementation (if ever) of the SMPs, the processing time for SMP applications in each state, the introduction of a new SOL next year (annual review by Skills Australia) and, critically, the size of the program after the election and in each subsequent program year.

Cheers,

George Lombard

gti

Hi George, i know you are registered Migration Agent and we need to pay for your service. Just want to ask you, for GSM 175 people already applied and now under priority 4, is it still useful to consult you on the available options? It seems ppl under p4 will need to wait forever! It doesn't look good for ppl with P3 as well, as the SOL is reviewed annually, there might be a chance where someone's occupation falls in SOL this year and no longer next year. In that case, they will be under P4. The chance for this to happen is very huge as the processing time for P3 is 18 months!

George Lombard

Dear GTI,

Yes I'm happy to consult about options for people who applied prior to 1 July - most self-represented applicants aren't aware of all available strategies.

Cheers,

George Lombard

ericks

Thank you for the info,
Anybody know about the Adelaide processing centre??
We are 31 March 2008, ss (SA), and on the new sol 3...

Or any thoughts / Advice!?

Greetings
Erick