Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Mar 23rd 2009, 4:10 am
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Please realise that whilst I think I am right about anything I say 
the rest of the world and, more importantly in this case, DAIC may not always agree!
From what I've read and barring any more changes as from July 1st my opinion is that they will continue to process in the same priority order
1. employer sponsored
2. State sponsored
3. CSL
4. MODL
5. Everyone else
Bearing in mind that by that date all cat 1,2 & 3 will have had their entire backlog cleared and be being allocated CO's as the application arrives and cat 4 will be on the way to the same it shouldn't take too long to get to some of the oldest non priority visas.
By the time the MODL backlog has been cleared (no idea how long that will take as I have no idea of the numbers as compared to state or CSL) then surely CO's won't be completely tied up with new incoming priority applications? Presumably they will have some capacity to start eating into the non priority visas queue til they reach the next years cap.
The problem I foresee is that if demand remains equally high for visas whilst the allocation remains static or even goes down the non priority group could take years to reach the top of the list and be processed in the CO's 'spare time'. In that situation I would expect they'd make fewer people eligible eg by raising passmarks/IELTS/skilled experience requirements or changing the points available for different aspects of the test etc
At the end of the day its about Australia getting the skills and people it wants and needs, not about making any of us happy. None of us have a right to a visa or to live in Australia until we earn it or are granted that right according to the rules of the day. Sometimes that will feel fair and other times - it won't!!
the rest of the world and, more importantly in this case, DAIC may not always agree!From what I've read and barring any more changes as from July 1st my opinion is that they will continue to process in the same priority order
1. employer sponsored
2. State sponsored
3. CSL
4. MODL
5. Everyone else
Bearing in mind that by that date all cat 1,2 & 3 will have had their entire backlog cleared and be being allocated CO's as the application arrives and cat 4 will be on the way to the same it shouldn't take too long to get to some of the oldest non priority visas.
By the time the MODL backlog has been cleared (no idea how long that will take as I have no idea of the numbers as compared to state or CSL) then surely CO's won't be completely tied up with new incoming priority applications? Presumably they will have some capacity to start eating into the non priority visas queue til they reach the next years cap.
The problem I foresee is that if demand remains equally high for visas whilst the allocation remains static or even goes down the non priority group could take years to reach the top of the list and be processed in the CO's 'spare time'. In that situation I would expect they'd make fewer people eligible eg by raising passmarks/IELTS/skilled experience requirements or changing the points available for different aspects of the test etc
At the end of the day its about Australia getting the skills and people it wants and needs, not about making any of us happy. None of us have a right to a visa or to live in Australia until we earn it or are granted that right according to the rules of the day. Sometimes that will feel fair and other times - it won't!!
Last edited by Safin; Mar 23rd 2009 at 4:15 am.
Mar 23rd 2009, 5:40 am
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Originally Posted by Safin
Please realise that whilst I think I am right about anything I say the rest of the world and, more importantly in this case, DAIC may not always agree!
From what I've read and barring any more changes as from July 1st my opinion is that they will continue to process in the same priority order
1. employer sponsored
2. State sponsored
3. CSL
4. MODL
5. Everyone else
Bearing in mind that by that date all cat 1,2 & 3 will have had their entire backlog cleared and be being allocated CO's as the application arrives and cat 4 will be on the way to the same it shouldn't take too long to get to some of the oldest non priority visas.
By the time the MODL backlog has been cleared (no idea how long that will take as I have no idea of the numbers as compared to state or CSL) then surely CO's won't be completely tied up with new incoming priority applications? Presumably they will have some capacity to start eating into the non priority visas queue til they reach the next years cap.
The problem I foresee is that if demand remains equally high for visas whilst the allocation remains static or even goes down the non priority group could take years to reach the top of the list and be processed in the CO's 'spare time'. In that situation I would expect they'd make fewer people eligible eg by raising passmarks/IELTS/skilled experience requirements or changing the points available for different aspects of the test etc
At the end of the day its about Australia getting the skills and people it wants and needs, not about making any of us happy. None of us have a right to a visa or to live in Australia until we earn it or are granted that right according to the rules of the day. Sometimes that will feel fair and other times - it won't!!
the rest of the world and, more importantly in this case, DAIC may not always agree!From what I've read and barring any more changes as from July 1st my opinion is that they will continue to process in the same priority order
1. employer sponsored
2. State sponsored
3. CSL
4. MODL
5. Everyone else
Bearing in mind that by that date all cat 1,2 & 3 will have had their entire backlog cleared and be being allocated CO's as the application arrives and cat 4 will be on the way to the same it shouldn't take too long to get to some of the oldest non priority visas.
By the time the MODL backlog has been cleared (no idea how long that will take as I have no idea of the numbers as compared to state or CSL) then surely CO's won't be completely tied up with new incoming priority applications? Presumably they will have some capacity to start eating into the non priority visas queue til they reach the next years cap.
The problem I foresee is that if demand remains equally high for visas whilst the allocation remains static or even goes down the non priority group could take years to reach the top of the list and be processed in the CO's 'spare time'. In that situation I would expect they'd make fewer people eligible eg by raising passmarks/IELTS/skilled experience requirements or changing the points available for different aspects of the test etc
At the end of the day its about Australia getting the skills and people it wants and needs, not about making any of us happy. None of us have a right to a visa or to live in Australia until we earn it or are granted that right according to the rules of the day. Sometimes that will feel fair and other times - it won't!!
I think the problem is that category 2 is going to swell astronomically just as long as there are places on the state lists. The fear is that we may never reach category 4 cases unless, as has happened in the past, DIAC deliberately shapes and refines the Minister's policy.
But in this present nightmare scenario a file might be allocated to a case officer who then requests medicals etc but never reaches the point of being able to grant.
Just have to wait and see.
Cheers,
George Lombard
Mar 23rd 2009, 5:44 am
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Well there you go guys - an experts opinion - from a man who knows far more than me about it all!
Once you reach a CO why would they not issue a visa - None left in that years allocation or other reasons? In which case wouldn't those people get one immediately at the start of the next year?
Once you reach a CO why would they not issue a visa - None left in that years allocation or other reasons? In which case wouldn't those people get one immediately at the start of the next year?
Mar 23rd 2009, 8:38 am
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Originally Posted by Safin
FWe're currently 457 (although at 175 pre grant now, so safe)
Mar 23rd 2009, 10:58 am
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Originally Posted by George Lombard
Hi Edwina,
I think the problem is that category 2 is going to swell astronomically just as long as there are places on the state lists. The fear is that we may never reach category 4 cases unless, as has happened in the past, DIAC deliberately shapes and refines the Minister's policy.
But in this present nightmare scenario a file might be allocated to a case officer who then requests medicals etc but never reaches the point of being able to grant.
Just have to wait and see.
Cheers,
George Lombard
I think the problem is that category 2 is going to swell astronomically just as long as there are places on the state lists. The fear is that we may never reach category 4 cases unless, as has happened in the past, DIAC deliberately shapes and refines the Minister's policy.
But in this present nightmare scenario a file might be allocated to a case officer who then requests medicals etc but never reaches the point of being able to grant.
Just have to wait and see.
Cheers,
George Lombard
Mar 23rd 2009, 11:12 am
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
One more question is there a quota or limits on which 176 state sponsored visa be issued. If there is no limit I am sure Everyone will rush for 176 and the CSL will never be reached.
I read some where there is 7% of the total seats in the migration program rest all are skilled, else all the seats may be consume by the state sponsored guys and no CSL ... So can anyone confirm the fact , probably george ... or an expert.
I read some where there is 7% of the total seats in the migration program rest all are skilled, else all the seats may be consume by the state sponsored guys and no CSL ... So can anyone confirm the fact , probably george ... or an expert.
Mar 23rd 2009, 11:19 am
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Originally Posted by George Lombard
Hi Edwina,
I think the problem is that category 2 is going to swell astronomically just as long as there are places on the state lists. The fear is that we may never reach category 4 cases unless, as has happened in the past, DIAC deliberately shapes and refines the Minister's policy.
But in this present nightmare scenario a file might be allocated to a case officer who then requests medicals etc but never reaches the point of being able to grant.
Just have to wait and see.
Cheers,
George Lombard
I think the problem is that category 2 is going to swell astronomically just as long as there are places on the state lists. The fear is that we may never reach category 4 cases unless, as has happened in the past, DIAC deliberately shapes and refines the Minister's policy.
But in this present nightmare scenario a file might be allocated to a case officer who then requests medicals etc but never reaches the point of being able to grant.
Just have to wait and see.
Cheers,
George Lombard
and simply can wait for the policies adopted by DIAC
Mar 23rd 2009, 3:01 pm
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Originally Posted by Safin
Well there you go guys - an experts opinion - from a man who knows far more than me about it all!
Once you reach a CO why would they not issue a visa - None left in that years allocation or other reasons? In which case wouldn't those people get one immediately at the start of the next year?
Once you reach a CO why would they not issue a visa - None left in that years allocation or other reasons? In which case wouldn't those people get one immediately at the start of the next year?
but i dont think they're processing any 175 at all.. until all CSL & SS are cleared?!?!!?!? which is... GOD ONLY KNOWS WHEN!!!
Mar 23rd 2009, 9:36 pm
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Originally Posted by ianhutch1
Forgive my ignorance but what is 175 pre grant?
Mar 23rd 2009, 11:24 pm
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Originally Posted by Safin
I have a 175 assessed and ready but have to go offshore in order for it to be granted as they can't grant it whilst I am in australia. So they issue a pre grant letter to say they are ready for your to travel and asking for your itinery.
Mar 24th 2009, 4:53 am
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Re: Current General Skilled Migration Processing Priorities
Originally Posted by Safin
I have a 175 assessed and ready but have to go offshore in order for it to be granted as they can't grant it whilst I am in australia. So they issue a pre grant letter to say they are ready for your to travel and asking for your itinery.
