DIAC Applications pre July 2012 -Status,Speculation & unanswerable questions (merged)
Nov 19th 2011 | 9:40 am
#331
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Re: HOW LONG DOES A GSM 175 TAKE TO BE GRANTED
Am wondering how long a gsm 175 take to be granted.
I have only just started the process, I am getting my trade recognised through vetasses. I am a metal fabricator by the way, I am really at the beginning I know, once I have got my trade recognised, i know then i can apply for the 175. Was wanting to know how long the process takes, I was speaking to a recruitment agency in oz, who deals in employer sponsored visas, and he said it can take a long time. Can anyone shed some light on the matter.
Am also looking down the route of getting sponsored by an employer, but I don't think my luck is that good. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks people xx
I have only just started the process, I am getting my trade recognised through vetasses. I am a metal fabricator by the way, I am really at the beginning I know, once I have got my trade recognised, i know then i can apply for the 175. Was wanting to know how long the process takes, I was speaking to a recruitment agency in oz, who deals in employer sponsored visas, and he said it can take a long time. Can anyone shed some light on the matter.
Am also looking down the route of getting sponsored by an employer, but I don't think my luck is that good. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks people xx
Nov 20th 2011 | 2:45 am
#332
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Re: HOW LONG DOES A GSM 175 TAKE TO BE GRANTED
Originally Posted by Patto118
Am wondering how long a gsm 175 take to be granted.
I have only just started the process, I am getting my trade recognised through vetasses. I am a metal fabricator by the way, I am really at the beginning I know, once I have got my trade recognised, i know then i can apply for the 175. Was wanting to know how long the process takes, I was speaking to a recruitment agency in oz, who deals in employer sponsored visas, and he said it can take a long time. Can anyone shed some light on the matter.
Am also looking down the route of getting sponsored by an employer, but I don't think my luck is that good. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks people xx
I have only just started the process, I am getting my trade recognised through vetasses. I am a metal fabricator by the way, I am really at the beginning I know, once I have got my trade recognised, i know then i can apply for the 175. Was wanting to know how long the process takes, I was speaking to a recruitment agency in oz, who deals in employer sponsored visas, and he said it can take a long time. Can anyone shed some light on the matter.
Am also looking down the route of getting sponsored by an employer, but I don't think my luck is that good. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks people xx
Nov 23rd 2011 | 3:46 am
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How long does it take to get a state sponsorship from WA and ACT
Dear all
Anybody pls tell me How long does it take to get a state sponsorship from WA and ACT assuming all documents submitted accurately?
Anybody pls tell me How long does it take to get a state sponsorship from WA and ACT assuming all documents submitted accurately?
Nov 23rd 2011 | 6:14 am
#334
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Re: How long does it take to get a state sponsorship from WA and ACT
hi,
they say the w.a ss is about 12 weeks but we got ours in 24hrs! so who knows.
good luck
they say the w.a ss is about 12 weeks but we got ours in 24hrs! so who knows.
good luck
Nov 23rd 2011 | 7:56 am
#335
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Re: DIAC Application Status, Speculation & other unanswerable questions (merged)
All applications are individual and no-one can answer that any more than they can answer "how long will it take to get a visa".
Nov 23rd 2011 | 8:55 pm
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Re: DIAC Application Status, Speculation & other unanswerable questions (merged)
Processing of Priority Group 5 General Skilled Migration Applications
Priority processing arrangements
Most General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa applications are subject to a Ministerial Direction which determines the priority in which they are considered.
See: Fact Sheet 24a – Priority Processing for Skilled Migration Visas
Under the Direction allocation of applications to a case officer for processing is done based on the priority of an application according to the Direction.
Each week within the two GSM processing centres (Adelaide and Brisbane) the highest priority applications on hand are allocated before the next highest until sufficient applications are allocated to deliver the GSM component of the 2011-12 Migration Program.
See: Migration Program Statistics
Each week around 1000 priority affected cases are allocated to case officers. These allocations are currently made up of all available applications from Priority Group 1 and 3, with the balance being Priority Group 4 cases. There are no GSM visa subclasses in Priority Group 2.
As of 18 November 2011 there are around 751 applications lodged in Australia and 5544 applications lodged from outside Australia Priority Group 4 cases awaiting allocation. Since 1 July 2011, approximately 1481 applications lodged in Australia and 2702 applications lodged from outside Australia Priority Group 4 cases have been received, with some of the applications from in Australia having been allocated to case officers.
Commencement of processing of Priority Group 5 applications
Based on the number of applications on hand and anticipated application rates for Priority Groups 1 and 3, the department expects to commence allocating some Priority Group 5 applications this program year.
There are currently approximately 27 347 applications lodged from in Australia and 15 284 applications lodged from outside Australia Priority Group 5 cases awaiting allocation.
How processing will occur
Processing of Priority Group 5 applications lodged in Australia will begin with the remaining applications in the visa subclasses in effect prior to September 2007, the oldest of which was lodged on 28 July 2005. There are approximately 756 cases in this group.
Processing of Priority Group 5 applications lodged outside Australia will begin with applications in visa subclasses 495 and 496, which were lodged prior to 1 September 2007, the oldest of which was lodged on 10 July 2006. Unlike other GSM visa applications lodged from outside Australia, prior to 1 September 2007, these applications were not effected by the Minister's Cap and Cease arrangements. There are approximately 594 cases in this group.
The number of Priority Group 5 applications processed this program year will ultimately depend on the number of higher priority applications received, and other factors including any change in the size of the Migration Program or variation of the Processing Direction. Many Priority Group 5 applicants still face a considerable wait until their application is allocated to a case officer for processing and may want to consider other options available.
See: Fact Sheet 24a – Priority Processing for Skilled Migration Visas
Applicants can follow the progress of allocating GSM visa applications through the website.
See: Allocation Dates for General Skilled Migration Applications
Priority processing arrangements
Most General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa applications are subject to a Ministerial Direction which determines the priority in which they are considered.
See: Fact Sheet 24a – Priority Processing for Skilled Migration Visas
Under the Direction allocation of applications to a case officer for processing is done based on the priority of an application according to the Direction.
Each week within the two GSM processing centres (Adelaide and Brisbane) the highest priority applications on hand are allocated before the next highest until sufficient applications are allocated to deliver the GSM component of the 2011-12 Migration Program.
See: Migration Program Statistics
Each week around 1000 priority affected cases are allocated to case officers. These allocations are currently made up of all available applications from Priority Group 1 and 3, with the balance being Priority Group 4 cases. There are no GSM visa subclasses in Priority Group 2.
As of 18 November 2011 there are around 751 applications lodged in Australia and 5544 applications lodged from outside Australia Priority Group 4 cases awaiting allocation. Since 1 July 2011, approximately 1481 applications lodged in Australia and 2702 applications lodged from outside Australia Priority Group 4 cases have been received, with some of the applications from in Australia having been allocated to case officers.
Commencement of processing of Priority Group 5 applications
Based on the number of applications on hand and anticipated application rates for Priority Groups 1 and 3, the department expects to commence allocating some Priority Group 5 applications this program year.
There are currently approximately 27 347 applications lodged from in Australia and 15 284 applications lodged from outside Australia Priority Group 5 cases awaiting allocation.
How processing will occur
Processing of Priority Group 5 applications lodged in Australia will begin with the remaining applications in the visa subclasses in effect prior to September 2007, the oldest of which was lodged on 28 July 2005. There are approximately 756 cases in this group.
Processing of Priority Group 5 applications lodged outside Australia will begin with applications in visa subclasses 495 and 496, which were lodged prior to 1 September 2007, the oldest of which was lodged on 10 July 2006. Unlike other GSM visa applications lodged from outside Australia, prior to 1 September 2007, these applications were not effected by the Minister's Cap and Cease arrangements. There are approximately 594 cases in this group.
The number of Priority Group 5 applications processed this program year will ultimately depend on the number of higher priority applications received, and other factors including any change in the size of the Migration Program or variation of the Processing Direction. Many Priority Group 5 applicants still face a considerable wait until their application is allocated to a case officer for processing and may want to consider other options available.
See: Fact Sheet 24a – Priority Processing for Skilled Migration Visas
Applicants can follow the progress of allocating GSM visa applications through the website.
See: Allocation Dates for General Skilled Migration Applications
Nov 24th 2011 | 9:22 pm
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Application being processed further
Hi all i just checked my online application and it says on 26/10/11 application being processed further..does anyone know what it means?
Nov 24th 2011 | 9:58 pm
#338
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Re: Application being processed further
It means it has not been finalised.
Nov 24th 2011 | 10:03 pm
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Re: Application being processed further
would my case have gone to a co then?
Nov 24th 2011 | 10:18 pm
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Re: Application being processed further
oh ok..thought i was already in the system back in 2009 when it said application commenced 
Nov 25th 2011 | 2:13 am
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Re: Application being processed further
hope its good news for you
Nov 25th 2011 | 7:28 am
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Re: Application being processed further
Looking on the positive side, (which some people on this forum fail to do), and without getting your hopes up, it could possibly mean that you have been allocated to a CO. you could always send in a PLE or phone in a couple of weeks if you get no email.
hope its good news for you
hope its good news for you
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Nov 25th 2011 | 12:36 pm
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Re: Application being processed further
Looking on the positive side, (which some people on this forum fail to do), and without getting your hopes up, it could possibly mean that you have been allocated to a CO. you could always send in a PLE or phone in a couple of weeks if you get no email.
hope its good news for you
hope its good news for you
i get some good news soon and fingers crossed for others that have been waiting for a long time too...SENDING POSITIVE THOUGHTS 
Nov 25th 2011 | 12:38 pm
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Re: Application being processed further
Thank you for your positive feed back..and to the others wait or not wait i have been for the past two years, but at least i can feel positive now as i was told by my agent a few months ago when all the new changes came in that i could be waiting a few more years until my case was looked at.. i get some good news soon and fingers crossed for others that have been waiting for a long time too...SENDING POSITIVE THOUGHTS
i get some good news soon and fingers crossed for others that have been waiting for a long time too...SENDING POSITIVE THOUGHTS
