rahrah

Oh boy ............ How glad are we that we lodged are Visa applications when we did ..!! Doesn't bear thinking about ....... I feel so sorry for all those whose hopes have been dashed with todays announcements

wilson01

I know and so do I Iv just gone on DIAC website and done my points test again. Before the changes I had 125 points, now I have 110. This is due to the removal of points on MODL as I was able to claim 15 points on this. Makes it really hard now to get in unless DIAC change their points system soon

gere

You should be OK if you have lodged your application before 8 February 2010.

Q 5 What is the impact of revoking the MODL on applications that have been lodged and are awaiting a decision?
None. Applicants who lodged a GSM application before 8 February 2010 will not be affected by the revocation of the MODL.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...f/faq-modl.pdf

syncsam

Do you apply any state sponsorship ?

ejram

that's a relief for us december applicants.

afzal5200

I applied on 10 december for 175. I am on MODL/CSL. application commenced still. Do you think I will be affected with this announcement. Do I need to apply for state sponser.

wilson01

You will not be affected by the recent changes. It quite clearly states that on DIAC website! However, what happens when the new SOL is brought out is a different story. For now at least, try not to worry

robjcamb

Interesting news... my application seemed to have stalled, but as of today, though I haven't received word that a CO has been assigned, all the documents on the immigration website are now showing as 'met' and health/xray documents have been requested.

Looks like things might still be moving, even given yesterdays announcement!

afzal5200

Thats cool bro. When did you apply. Is it for 175?

nakuprkavale

That cool, I wish mine was also processed faster so that i can quit my current job and join to a good salary job

riteshvarma

my application status shows "application being processed further". Should I start applying for PCC and schedule medicals?

nakuprkavale

I think Visa processing is getting faster. I recon we should be getting CO by April at least. If you have medicals and PC certificates ready, you shall be getting PR grant on the same day.

DIAC is moving to the latest technologies so that they can process the application much faster, eVisa is one of their project which they are successful.

syncsam

Today the "Application being processed further" has been added into my application status

riteshvarma

should I go ahead with pcc & medical?

robjcamb

Have they asked you to? If yes, then yes If not, then you risk the 12 month validity of the result expiring before they do.