Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
Jun 4th 2009, 1:01 am
#106
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Re: new fiscal year
No-one seems to be answering his question, only asking more....
I think the answer is, unfortunately DIAC can change the rules at any time, depending on all sorts of factors - sometimes they are told to change things by the government ministers who deal with migration policy. This happened in March this year, with the changes to CSL/MODL, meaning that a two-tier system was brought in.
I think, & hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me can confirm this, the only time you will be certain is when you have your visa grant letter, so we must all try to stay positive & patient until that happens.
Best regards
I think the answer is, unfortunately DIAC can change the rules at any time, depending on all sorts of factors - sometimes they are told to change things by the government ministers who deal with migration policy. This happened in March this year, with the changes to CSL/MODL, meaning that a two-tier system was brought in.
I think, & hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me can confirm this, the only time you will be certain is when you have your visa grant letter, so we must all try to stay positive & patient until that happens.
Best regards
There has been no information regarding a new CSL in July just that people think it may happen as its the start of a new year.
Cheers,
Cooler
Jun 4th 2009, 2:29 am
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
going through this thread, I was confused: will the potential CSL list changes affect the "submitted"/"pending" applicants?
If this is the case, the rule is unfair to those affected for the reason that the applicants made the decision (of immigration to Australia) rely on the requirements at then-time. -- and they pay for it and expect it(well, unless they fail to meet the then-requirements). They should not be punished for the "monthly-changed" list.
"retroactive rule" should be kept minimum to make the system fair.
If this is the case, the rule is unfair to those affected for the reason that the applicants made the decision (of immigration to Australia) rely on the requirements at then-time. -- and they pay for it and expect it(well, unless they fail to meet the then-requirements). They should not be punished for the "monthly-changed" list.
"retroactive rule" should be kept minimum to make the system fair.
Jun 4th 2009, 7:15 am
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
Jojo...yes, DIAC have changed the rules whilst people have got their applications pending. It's unfortunate, but that's the way it is.
There are now a whole host of MODL people having to wait longer than they thought after they brought in the CSL list; or how about all those affected when Pathway D was scrapped? or even worse, those who have paid investment bonds that they hoped would give them a route to a visa, but who now are in limbo with no sign of a grant, or even their money back.
All we can do is hope things are sorted out as soon as possible...at least we're on the CSL so we will get something eventually
There are now a whole host of MODL people having to wait longer than they thought after they brought in the CSL list; or how about all those affected when Pathway D was scrapped? or even worse, those who have paid investment bonds that they hoped would give them a route to a visa, but who now are in limbo with no sign of a grant, or even their money back.
All we can do is hope things are sorted out as soon as possible...at least we're on the CSL so we will get something eventually
Jun 4th 2009, 7:51 am
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
Jojo...yes, DIAC have changed the rules whilst people have got their applications pending. It's unfortunate, but that's the way it is.
There are now a whole host of MODL people having to wait longer than they thought after they brought in the CSL list; or how about all those affected when Pathway D was scrapped? or even worse, those who have paid investment bonds that they hoped would give them a route to a visa, but who now are in limbo with no sign of a grant, or even their money back.
All we can do is hope things are sorted out as soon as possible...at least we're on the CSL so we will get something eventually
There are now a whole host of MODL people having to wait longer than they thought after they brought in the CSL list; or how about all those affected when Pathway D was scrapped? or even worse, those who have paid investment bonds that they hoped would give them a route to a visa, but who now are in limbo with no sign of a grant, or even their money back.
All we can do is hope things are sorted out as soon as possible...at least we're on the CSL so we will get something eventually
Sorry I can't provide links or anything but I read somewhere that CSL can change anytime depending on the job market, policies etc but this doesn't have to match up with the start of new immigration year! so in July we can still have the same CSL as now and also any case would be assessed (CSL/MODL etc) with respect to when it was lodged.
Please correct me if I am wrong, but that's what I remember reading on some immigration website.
Hope this can help settle some nerves
M
Jun 4th 2009, 8:31 am
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
Hi
Sorry I can't provide links or anything but I read somewhere that CSL can change anytime depending on the job market, policies etc but this doesn't have to match up with the start of new immigration year! so in July we can still have the same CSL as now and also any case would be assessed (CSL/MODL etc) with respect to when it was lodged.
Please correct me if I am wrong, but that's what I remember reading on some immigration website.
Hope this can help settle some nerves
M
Sorry I can't provide links or anything but I read somewhere that CSL can change anytime depending on the job market, policies etc but this doesn't have to match up with the start of new immigration year! so in July we can still have the same CSL as now and also any case would be assessed (CSL/MODL etc) with respect to when it was lodged.
Please correct me if I am wrong, but that's what I remember reading on some immigration website.
Hope this can help settle some nerves
M
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...on/pdf/faq.pdf
I suppose it is possible that they could revise this with any changes to the CSL but that is probably wishful thinking.
I think it's MODL changes (when they happen) are not retrospectively negative - not taking your points away.
I suppose it means that people who are on the CSL and could now go for SS (with SS lists changing) may wish to do that instead. However, this may 'tie' them down to a when they wish to have flexibility.
Cheers,
Cooler
Jun 4th 2009, 7:50 pm
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
I got this replay for one of my PLEs. They are not mentioning about the quota exceed or anything. But there are no visa after May 25th
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Thank you once again for your e-mail about your visa application under
Australia’s General Skilled Migration program.
It appears that you have provided all of the documents and information
requested at this stage. This has been noted on your file for further
assessment by your case officer.
I am unable to give you a firm date on the decision of your visa the
case officer is yet to make her final assessment and decision on your
application.
An officer will contact you if there are any further requirements for
the processing of your application.
We appreciate your patience in this matter.
-------------------------------------------
Thank you once again for your e-mail about your visa application under
Australia’s General Skilled Migration program.
It appears that you have provided all of the documents and information
requested at this stage. This has been noted on your file for further
assessment by your case officer.
I am unable to give you a firm date on the decision of your visa the
case officer is yet to make her final assessment and decision on your
application.
An officer will contact you if there are any further requirements for
the processing of your application.
We appreciate your patience in this matter.
Jun 4th 2009, 8:02 pm
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Jun 4th 2009, 8:20 pm
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
Pollyanna you are right dear!
As per beupdate, one person got a visa on 26 May 2009. Which mean DIAC did issue visa after 25 May.
And I assume that more people got their visas till 31 May but they probably just did not update their status.
So guys fingers crossed.
Today is 05 June. Which mean only 25 more days to go!
Clock is ticking...... tick tack tick tack tick tack
As per beupdate, one person got a visa on 26 May 2009. Which mean DIAC did issue visa after 25 May.
And I assume that more people got their visas till 31 May but they probably just did not update their status.
So guys fingers crossed.
Today is 05 June. Which mean only 25 more days to go!
Clock is ticking...... tick tack tick tack tick tack
Jun 4th 2009, 9:13 pm
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
Our agent told us the other day that they had seen a 175 granted this Tuesday, so there are still visas available & they are processing the cases.
Patience, patience
Patience, patience
Jun 6th 2009, 2:14 am
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
modl changes generally in sept of the year. CSL simply ensures that your appln processing is prioritized. If part or all of CSL is scrapped, my sense is that applns in final visa grant stage will be delayed but not rejected as such. Keep the hope - Oz does want to lose educated and experienced people like us either.
Jun 7th 2009, 3:11 am
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
modl changes generally in sept of the year. CSL simply ensures that your appln processing is prioritized. If part or all of CSL is scrapped, my sense is that applns in final visa grant stage will be delayed but not rejected as such. Keep the hope - Oz does want to lose educated and experienced people like us either.
And I assume you really mean "Keep the hope - Oz does NOT want to lose educated and experienced people like us either."
Jun 7th 2009, 6:12 am
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
Right missed 'not'
Jun 7th 2009, 7:00 am
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
going through this thread, I was confused: will the potential CSL list changes affect the "submitted"/"pending" applicants?
If this is the case, the rule is unfair to those affected for the reason that the applicants made the decision (of immigration to Australia) rely on the requirements at then-time. -- and they pay for it and expect it(well, unless they fail to meet the then-requirements). They should not be punished for the "monthly-changed" list.
"retroactive rule" should be kept minimum to make the system fair.
If this is the case, the rule is unfair to those affected for the reason that the applicants made the decision (of immigration to Australia) rely on the requirements at then-time. -- and they pay for it and expect it(well, unless they fail to meet the then-requirements). They should not be punished for the "monthly-changed" list.
"retroactive rule" should be kept minimum to make the system fair.
We like many others have been a casualty of the CSL changes, when all trades were removed in March...
You just have to try a different path and hopefully truimph that way...
We applied in August last year and are still awaiting our visa so if the changes if any do effect you...Be prepared for a long wait!!!
Jun 7th 2009, 3:01 pm
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Re: Discussion on end of year for Visa Quotas 2008-9
Hi all
Please just be grateful if you are on the CSL or indeed if you have an alternative route. Some of us applied before the changes in good faith, and have no other alternative but to sit at the bottom of the pile with no hope of any visa any time soon.
If you are on CSL or can apply for SS then do it, and rest assured that your visa will come.
Good luck to all those in limbo land x
Please just be grateful if you are on the CSL or indeed if you have an alternative route. Some of us applied before the changes in good faith, and have no other alternative but to sit at the bottom of the pile with no hope of any visa any time soon.
If you are on CSL or can apply for SS then do it, and rest assured that your visa will come.
Good luck to all those in limbo land x
Jun 9th 2009, 7:48 pm
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Re: If there are no Visas in June and then...
Hi guys.
As we all know, there may not be any visa grants during the month of June due to the fiscal year.
But when the new fiscal year starts i.e in July, there will be lot of Work load for DIAC since no visas will be processed in June.
And they will have to find a way to divide their work load as there is a looong queue of applicants already.
Or perhaps I only say perhaps, the Visas are processed and approved but its just that the applicants are not issued the actual Grant Letter in June.
Hows that? Could this be a possibility?
As we all know, there may not be any visa grants during the month of June due to the fiscal year.
But when the new fiscal year starts i.e in July, there will be lot of Work load for DIAC since no visas will be processed in June.
And they will have to find a way to divide their work load as there is a looong queue of applicants already.
Or perhaps I only say perhaps, the Visas are processed and approved but its just that the applicants are not issued the actual Grant Letter in June.
Hows that? Could this be a possibility?
