Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Dec 1st 2009, 12:12 am
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
thanks juls, this kind of information is very uplifting for us who were affeceted by the 23sept new processing directions. i hope to see this development pursued in utmost fairness by the authorities concerned. ciao.
Dec 1st 2009, 12:41 am
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Originally Posted by George Lombard
Dear E2S,
Family sponsored is still a three year wait, unfortunately, until priorities are reset.
Cheers,
George Lombard
Family sponsored is still a three year wait, unfortunately, until priorities are reset.
Cheers,
George Lombard
Dec 1st 2009, 4:50 am
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
This just in from the Department to the MIA. I think it presents a relatively disappointing perspective that there are not large numbers of Category 5 visa grants anticipated in the current program year (to 30 June) but that those most likely to be granted are those where health and character tests have been requested by a case officer:
Processing of some State sponsored non-CSL GSM applications
There have recently been reports and speculation about the processing of some State sponsored non- Critical Skills List (CSL) General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications.
These are the Tier (or Category) 5 applications: that is, applications from people who are nominated by a State/Territory government and whose nominated occupation is not listed on the (CSL).
In order to provide realistic expectations for your clients, the MIA has been discussing the matter with DIAC to obtain an accurate statement of what is happening.
DIAC has today provided the MIA with the following statement:
“The Department is processing applications according to Ministerial Direction No. 42 - Order of consideration - certain Skilled Migration visas. The Department anticipates that a small number of State sponsored non-CSL applications will be finalised this program year. Finalisations will focus on applications where health and character checks have been requested by the case officer.”
Cheers,
George Lombard
Processing of some State sponsored non-CSL GSM applications
There have recently been reports and speculation about the processing of some State sponsored non- Critical Skills List (CSL) General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications.
These are the Tier (or Category) 5 applications: that is, applications from people who are nominated by a State/Territory government and whose nominated occupation is not listed on the (CSL).
In order to provide realistic expectations for your clients, the MIA has been discussing the matter with DIAC to obtain an accurate statement of what is happening.
DIAC has today provided the MIA with the following statement:
“The Department is processing applications according to Ministerial Direction No. 42 - Order of consideration - certain Skilled Migration visas. The Department anticipates that a small number of State sponsored non-CSL applications will be finalised this program year. Finalisations will focus on applications where health and character checks have been requested by the case officer.”
Cheers,
George Lombard
Dec 1st 2009, 5:09 am
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
It's a bit hard to wrap a bow and Christymas paper around that one. 
Dec 1st 2009, 5:40 am
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Originally Posted by George Lombard
This just in from the Department to the MIA. I think it presents a relatively disappointing perspective that there are not large numbers of Category 5 visa grants anticipated in the current program year (to 30 June) but that those most likely to be granted are those where health and character tests have been requested by a case officer:
Processing of some State sponsored non-CSL GSM applications
There have recently been reports and speculation about the processing of some State sponsored non- Critical Skills List (CSL) General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications.
These are the Tier (or Category) 5 applications: that is, applications from people who are nominated by a State/Territory government and whose nominated occupation is not listed on the (CSL).
In order to provide realistic expectations for your clients, the MIA has been discussing the matter with DIAC to obtain an accurate statement of what is happening.
DIAC has today provided the MIA with the following statement:
“The Department is processing applications according to Ministerial Direction No. 42 - Order of consideration - certain Skilled Migration visas. The Department anticipates that a small number of State sponsored non-CSL applications will be finalised this program year. Finalisations will focus on applications where health and character checks have been requested by the case officer.”
Cheers,
George Lombard
Processing of some State sponsored non-CSL GSM applications
There have recently been reports and speculation about the processing of some State sponsored non- Critical Skills List (CSL) General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications.
These are the Tier (or Category) 5 applications: that is, applications from people who are nominated by a State/Territory government and whose nominated occupation is not listed on the (CSL).
In order to provide realistic expectations for your clients, the MIA has been discussing the matter with DIAC to obtain an accurate statement of what is happening.
DIAC has today provided the MIA with the following statement:
“The Department is processing applications according to Ministerial Direction No. 42 - Order of consideration - certain Skilled Migration visas. The Department anticipates that a small number of State sponsored non-CSL applications will be finalised this program year. Finalisations will focus on applications where health and character checks have been requested by the case officer.”
Cheers,
George Lombard
Thanks
Ritu
Dec 1st 2009, 8:02 am
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Originally Posted by George Lombard
This just in from the Department to the MIA. I think it presents a relatively disappointing perspective that there are not large numbers of Category 5 visa grants anticipated in the current program year (to 30 June) but that those most likely to be granted are those where health and character tests have been requested by a case officer:
Processing of some State sponsored non-CSL GSM applications
There have recently been reports and speculation about the processing of some State sponsored non- Critical Skills List (CSL) General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications.
These are the Tier (or Category) 5 applications: that is, applications from people who are nominated by a State/Territory government and whose nominated occupation is not listed on the (CSL).
In order to provide realistic expectations for your clients, the MIA has been discussing the matter with DIAC to obtain an accurate statement of what is happening.
DIAC has today provided the MIA with the following statement:
“The Department is processing applications according to Ministerial Direction No. 42 - Order of consideration - certain Skilled Migration visas. The Department anticipates that a small number of State sponsored non-CSL applications will be finalised this program year. Finalisations will focus on applications where health and character checks have been requested by the case officer.”
Cheers,
George Lombard
Processing of some State sponsored non-CSL GSM applications
There have recently been reports and speculation about the processing of some State sponsored non- Critical Skills List (CSL) General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications.
These are the Tier (or Category) 5 applications: that is, applications from people who are nominated by a State/Territory government and whose nominated occupation is not listed on the (CSL).
In order to provide realistic expectations for your clients, the MIA has been discussing the matter with DIAC to obtain an accurate statement of what is happening.
DIAC has today provided the MIA with the following statement:
“The Department is processing applications according to Ministerial Direction No. 42 - Order of consideration - certain Skilled Migration visas. The Department anticipates that a small number of State sponsored non-CSL applications will be finalised this program year. Finalisations will focus on applications where health and character checks have been requested by the case officer.”
Cheers,
George Lombard
Thanks George, for the information which has been perhaps the greatest news for all those in Cat 5.
Does this means that those who have front loaded health and character will not be considered.
Dec 1st 2009, 8:26 am
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Hi All,
From all the current info. available, would anybody like to hazard a guess on how long it could be for a 176 SS application lodged in October 2009 to be assessed for someone with a profession? I am expecting a long wait, but wondered if anyone had a vague clue?
Thanks
From all the current info. available, would anybody like to hazard a guess on how long it could be for a 176 SS application lodged in October 2009 to be assessed for someone with a profession? I am expecting a long wait, but wondered if anyone had a vague clue?
Thanks
Dec 1st 2009, 8:49 am
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Hi finally looking good, not sure where i stand could anyone advise if i hope to be one of those 3500?
GSM lodged May 29 2008
Skill assesment March/April 2008
Police and Medicals June/July 2008
State Sponsoreshiip Granted Sept 2009 (early sept)
Occupation Cabinet Maker
GSM lodged May 29 2008
Skill assesment March/April 2008
Police and Medicals June/July 2008
State Sponsoreshiip Granted Sept 2009 (early sept)
Occupation Cabinet Maker
Dec 1st 2009, 10:04 am
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Originally Posted by hull2perth
Hi finally looking good, not sure where i stand could anyone advise if i hope to be one of those 3500?
GSM lodged May 29 2008
Skill assesment March/April 2008
Police and Medicals June/July 2008
State Sponsoreshiip Granted Sept 2009 (early sept)
Occupation Cabinet Maker
GSM lodged May 29 2008
Skill assesment March/April 2008
Police and Medicals June/July 2008
State Sponsoreshiip Granted Sept 2009 (early sept)
Occupation Cabinet Maker
R they gonna process trade persons????????? I am also trade person lodged application on 19 Dec 2007 its been 2 years. I had obtained my SS in May this year. Was requested Med/PCC in Feb 2009.
Hope for good !!!
Cheers
Dec 1st 2009, 1:41 pm
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Re: 3500 STNI non-CSL to be processed
Originally Posted by Jamie Smith
Senior DIAC staff announced at a Migration Agents seminar in Adelaide yesterday that 3500 state sponsored non-CSL applications were to be processed.
That had no other details having only been advised themselves just 5 minutes before attending the seminar.
Speculation is that these will be the oldest applications in the queue, that had medicals and police clearances done and all matters addressed, just no grant made before priorities changed.
Further speculation is that these will be ASCO 1-3 only, ie no trades, as a concession to unions.
That had no other details having only been advised themselves just 5 minutes before attending the seminar.
Speculation is that these will be the oldest applications in the queue, that had medicals and police clearances done and all matters addressed, just no grant made before priorities changed.
Further speculation is that these will be ASCO 1-3 only, ie no trades, as a concession to unions.
Dec 1st 2009, 1:57 pm
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
my heart goes out to you all who have you lives on hold. I remember too well how much this whole process takes over your every wakin moment. Hoping for a happy ever after for you
Dec 1st 2009, 2:39 pm
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Originally Posted by milano
HI Hull,
R they gonna process trade persons????????? I am also trade person lodged application on 19 Dec 2007 its been 2 years. I had obtained my SS in May this year. Was requested Med/PCC in Feb 2009.
Hope for good !!!
Cheers
R they gonna process trade persons????????? I am also trade person lodged application on 19 Dec 2007 its been 2 years. I had obtained my SS in May this year. Was requested Med/PCC in Feb 2009.
Hope for good !!!
Cheers
I think the people that went for medicals and checks but were not actually asked might be outside the lucky group.
Dec 1st 2009, 2:40 pm
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Originally Posted by Yorky1969
Hi All,
From all the current info. available, would anybody like to hazard a guess on how long it could be for a 176 SS application lodged in October 2009 to be assessed for someone with a profession? I am expecting a long wait, but wondered if anyone had a vague clue?
Thanks
From all the current info. available, would anybody like to hazard a guess on how long it could be for a 176 SS application lodged in October 2009 to be assessed for someone with a profession? I am expecting a long wait, but wondered if anyone had a vague clue?
Thanks
Dec 1st 2009, 3:12 pm
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Well, I hope that I will be on the list.
I applied on 18.03.2009 and got SS from WA on 18.07.2009.
The CO asked for medicals and PCC on 17.08.2009. On 21.09.2009 medicals was finalized.
Now, I still waiting ...
A lot of luck for all of you that are in the same boat like me ...
I applied on 18.03.2009 and got SS from WA on 18.07.2009.
The CO asked for medicals and PCC on 17.08.2009. On 21.09.2009 medicals was finalized.
Now, I still waiting ...
A lot of luck for all of you that are in the same boat like me ...
Dec 1st 2009, 5:17 pm
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Re: Brief Window of Hope for 176 SS applicants
Geeeezus! Had no idea it could be over three years!! Beginning to wonder why I bothered. Anyway....hope you get some good news soon. 
Originally Posted by sooperlids
We are in the same boat as you, except we applied in Oct '08. For us it looks like at least 2012. So as you applied 1 year later some time after that!
