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Hi again

I sent off my 856 application last Monday and received an email on Friday saying that......We have begun to process your application. This email confirms that your payment has been receipted and your application has been assessed as a valid application.....

That seems quick for the receipt of application to me? Maybe I'm getting over excited as I've been reading all your comments. I really hope the people who have been waiting ages hear some good news soon.

adrian22

Yes I am here and am very frustrated.

ens856_2010

Something is moving at least. Earlier, they were sending acknowledgment in 4 weeks times

Andrea L

I have just found out that our nomination was approved on the 22nd February- still no C.O though

lszm

I think this is a different risk list....

hsvkbi

This is incredible, I have submitted in Feb and nothing has been sent to me even the acknowledgement letter.
Good luck.

Andrea L

So there is a list of high/low risk countries for health reasons and a list of countries for ETA [CODE]Passport holders from the following European countries are eligible for an ETA: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City and UK Citizens (and British Nationals overseas).

Passport holders from the following North American countries are eligible for an ETA: Canada, USA.

Passport holders from the following Asian countries/territories are eligible for an ETA: Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan./CODE]

Are there then High and low risk countries in terms of character requirements?

Krazy Kazza

That's gr8t news! A step in the right direction. Well done.

ken1234

hey KAaZA any progress?????

chan012

Our visa stage of the application was lodged 15/03 and i have received the following email after sending an enquiry "Thank you for your e-mail.

The application which you have queried below has not yet been allocated to
a case officer. Once this application is allocated to a case officer, they
will be in contact with you should any further information be required.

Please note that current the service standards for processing ENS/ RSMS
visas are:
5 months for ETA eligible passport holders; and
7 months for non-ETA eligible passport holders.

However, in practice, the processing officer will seek to finalise the
application as soon as practical. Lodging complete applications will
enable more prompt finalisation of assessment and decision"
Apparantly they have already sent an email stating the payment was accepted but this is on my laptop which crashed and currently in the shop being repaired....

Krazy Kazza

Nope! I don't expect to hear until Xmas now. I'm just chillin with the whole flippn fing

adrian22

I have had a CO since the 11th of March no decision yet.

adrian22

its not going to be that long thats for sure.

ken1234

DIAC Skilled Processing Times
Adelaide (ASPC)
The priority groups are mentioned above and also linked to here :
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...processing.pdf
If your application is in any of priority groups 2, 3 or 4, it is estimated that your visa application will be
finalised within 12 months of your lodgement date. Please note that processing times can be affected by
circumstances beyond the department’s control.
If your application is in any of priority groups 5, 6 or 7 and you have applied for an offshore GSM visa or
intend to apply for an offshore GSM visa, it is unlikely that your application will be finalised within 3 years of
the date of the application.
If your application is in any of priority groups 5, 6 or 7 and you applied for an onshore GSM visa or intend to
apply for an onshore GSM visa, it is unlikely that your application will be finalised within 2 years of the date of
the application.
The following are not part of priority processing and DIAC are currently looking at them as per lodgement date
below :
Visa Subclass
VF 476 (paper): 24 March 2010
VF 476 (e-lodged): 24 March 2010
VC 485 (paper): 5 May 2009
VB 887 (paper): 9 April 2010
Brisbane (GSMB)
Nominated occupation of Accountant
If your nominiated occupation is Accountant please advise us if you have
Proficient English (7 or more in each band of your IELTS results) as you
meet CSL requirments and your application will receive a higher priority
of processing.
VB - 886- State Sponsored (CSL)Applications lodged up to 14 February 2010
VB - 885 (CSL Only)Applications lodged up to 14 February 2010
VB - 487 - (CSL)Applications lodged up to 07 February 2010
VB - 887Applications lodged up to 17 February 2010
VC- 485Applications lodged up to 9 July 2009



please note 856 will get the highest prirority .................

ken1234

[DIAC to consolidate processing of visa applications[/B]
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will consolidate, centralise and relocate the
case work for several visa subclasses starting 1 April 2010 as part of an ongoing program to:
 Improve and integrate telephone and online services;
 Allow greater automation of transactions;
 Increase access through engagement with external service providers;
 Link better with business and the community.
1 April 2010 to 20 June 2011
 ACT and Regional Office (ACTRO) Onshore paper and eStudent visa processing will be
consolidated to Sydney.
1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010
 Onshore eStudent visa processing will be consolidated to the Sydney, Perth and Adelaide;
 Sponsored Family Visitor (Subclass 679) visa processing will be centralised in Sydney and
Brisbane;
 Resident Return and Australian Declaratory visas, and Certificate of Evidence of Residence
Status applications, which cannot be processed on the spot will be centralised in Sydney;
 Victoria Citizenship application processing will be consolidated to Melbourne;
 ACTRO Offshore Second State Partner visa processing will be relocated to Brisbane.
2011 and Beyond
 Prospective Marriage visa processing will be consolidated to Melbourne;
 Onshore Citizenship by Descent visa processing will be centralised in Melbourne and/or
Perth;
 ACTRO caseload will be be relocated to alternate state and territory offices around Australia
with a long term goal of ACTRO's



i think diac has started working on the backlogs now and after 1st of april they have started moving faster making a note that 856 will still get the highest prirority so they will be shifting the applications to appropriate locations....

keep ur fingers crossed and good luck