Bermudashorts

Yes, I see what you mean. That would be good to know, but for the moment, I think you are no better or worse off than you were before.

cartertucker

This is true, at the moment we are still in the same position....Just with the added pressure of knowing that any minute a new list will be published...And not knowing if we will be on it....

Thanks for your reply...

Pollyana

Guys, a lot of people are asking George for very specific help in their individual cases. Please bear in mind if you are doing this that he does have a business to run and a living to earn, and it wouldn't take a genius to work out that he is going to have a lot of paying clients looking for answers too.

If you want a reply to a very specific situation, please be patient, and don't address the question specifically to George or any other agent - other posters may be able to answer you, including other agents. And remember that it may well be in your own best interests right now to consult a registered migration agent yourselves, rather than relying on the free - and of necessity fairly general - information on here.

Thanks

shears

"Q 4 Which GSM visa subclasses are exempt from new priority processing?
The following visa subclasses are exempt from priority processing:
• Skilled—Recognised Graduate (subclass 476)
• Skilled—Graduate (subclass 485)
• Skilled—Designated Area—Sponsored (Residence) (subclass 883)
• Skilled—Regional (subclass 887).
Applications for these visa subclasses will be processed in the order in which they are received"

Okay, I'm being a bit thick here, but does this mean they will be processed as they would have been prior to 23/9/09? Or will they have to wait in the system til all the "priority" applications are dealt with? Any advice much appreciated

gunu

Hi all,
I am an international student finishing my studies in April, I am trapped into Job Ready Policy, How will the new announcemnt going to effect students like me?

Thanks

George Lombard

Further information concerning the abolition of the MODL:

... the only applicants who will still have access to MODL occupations will be Subclass 885 Skilled – Independent, Subclass 886 Skilled – Sponsored and Subclass 487 Skilled – Regional Sponsored visas applicants, who:

(i) held a Subclass 485 Skilled – Graduate visa at the date of commencement of this instrument; or
(ii) had made an application for a Subclass 485 Skilled – Graduate visa that is not finally determined at the date of commencement of this instrument.

There will no longer be any skilled occupations on the MODL for all other GSM applications. This will mean that most GSM applicants will not be able to obtain extra points under the GSM points test because of the MODL. This change will impact all new GSM applications from the effective date of the instrument except those specified above. It will also impact on potential applicants who intended to apply for a GSM visa based on their occupation which was (before the changes) listed on MODL.



Cheers,

George Lombard

aliah

I applied for GSM VE 176(family sponsored) CSL+MODL on 6th January 2010
my point distribution at that time was 60(occupation)+30(age)+15(IELTS)+15(recent overseas work experience).
i was assigned a CO on 1st february 2010 and all documents status changed to MET but i didnt receive any call for PCC and meds so far
1-I think new point system puts a question mark against my eligibility based on recent overseas work exp.)
2-Family sponsored GSM with CSL and MODL is nowhere to be seen on new priority processing list???
am i screwed big time or what???
kindly help and suggest something???

ClairePM

I am not sure I understand. Does this mean it effects the 495 visa's that were applied for before September 1st, received and living in Aus but when we apply for the 887 there could be a problem. My heart is racing now.

aussierulz

could someone clarify this for me . If i apply as an accountant on the CSL right now . do i still recive priority proccessing ? and if so . post mid year 2010 when the new skills are out , what happens to my application ?

fifty_pence

interesting .. so even though they say you can still apply if your occupation is not on the new SOL long as you hold or have applied for a 485 visa before 08/02/2010 , they can still refuse you a visa ?

K Srikanth

Hi Mr.George, Other agents and other members of forum..

I have a doubt regarding processing of 176 SS applications...If any of you clarify the same i will be very much thankful to you..

Is the processing of 176 SS applications whose Case Officer allotted prior to 23rd Sep 2009(3500 cases Processing under minister directions) and requested Meds& Pcc is continue to be processed till the State Migration Plan approved my minister......

My time line is as follows....

Applied for visa : 03/08 skilled independent 175
Got state sponsorship : 06/09
CO allotted : 06/09
Meds&Pcc submitted : 06/09


Thanks in advance


Thanks inadvance...

Duncan_Mc

Hi George,

Thanks for joining us. Just want to ask you, do you know where did this assumption come from? Is it just copy-paste practise of newspapers?
The 08/02/2010 doesn't state anything like this.

jovipk

Hi,

Just want to ask what if DIAC has recieved the application pouch but not encashed the DD before Feb 8, will I be considered as a inprocess applicant?

Thx!

aahmed

Dear All,

I am SAP Consultant (I.T specialist , SAP ERP Consultant) and I found there is a high demand of my skills in whole Australia as of today, Currently waiting for my ACS assessment.

I hope my skills will be kept in new list.

Please suggest , when should I apply ( once received ACS letter) to DIAC.
Should I wait for new SOL .

Thanks
Ahmed.

glen64

when is State's occupation list approved by the Hon.Minister likely to be released.......