Hi Breezer,

I put in my application for a 885 about two months back and frontloaded all documents. I dont think you need to worry about your medicals going out of date since they mentioned a time frame of between 4 and 8 months for a decision if your occupation is on the CSL.

Thanks ydes,

Well, I loaded all my docs this weekend, I am just waiting now to find out how I upload the doc's that my sister who is sponsoring me has completed. They say that she needs to complete her sponsorship online too, but I have yet to find out where to upload these doc's to. I have emailed IMMI in Brisbane to ask for direction, but not heard back yet.

Oh, my occupation is NOT on the CSL, its just on the SOL list.

At least I now have a bridging visa, so if nothing else I can remain until they determine if I can get PR.

Thanks for the reply.

GRTTTTTTTTTTTTT NEWSSSSSSSS for all the Accountant & IT professionals...One of the member from other forum got the confirmation mail from DIAC that his file has been assigned to the case officer. He is an Accountant. Subclass 175.( CSL & MODL )....Lodged paper based application in NOv'2007...So now APSC has already crossed the post September applications..I think may be only for Accountant & IT professional....
Chk this url...

http://www.indiandownunder.com.au/fo...?TOPIC_ID=6540

I think u miss translated the post somehow. the applicant may have been assigned a case officer before 2009 since he is 175 applicant not 136 or 137.

Hmmm...May be the case, but i dont think so...as all the applicants are so eager to know their application status. He must have enquired about his status after 2009 also otherwise howcome he has mentioned that it " seem like they are also processing files after 1st Sep 2007.".......

Anyway ...always think positive...and hopes for the best !!! Are you an Accountant or IT Professional..???

Well, for someone who has been waiting a whole year it's very furstrating to check his status and email DIAC every now and then.
It's true that one should think positive and hope for the best, but since the response from DIAC came only 5 days after their auto-reply email on 9th Feb which stated that pre Sep 2007 applicants are going to be processed till 20th March 2009, I would highly doubt that they start processing CSL by that date or sooner. I wish I am wrong.
and No, I'm a Civil engineer.

Last days I enquired the status of my application..DIAC reply me as follows:-
Can anyone Tell How far is my visa Now

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship recognises that the time
taken to process your application may be causing you and your family
concern.

At present your application is undergoing checks which are part of the
routine processing of visa applications. Unfortunately, ensuring all the
legal requirements are met in relation to an application can take some
time. In particular, it can take several months to gain any necessary
health, character and national security or other checks or clearances from
other agencies.

The case officer is following up on the status of your case on a regular
basis to ensure it is being processed as soon as practicable. You will
be contacted if we require more information when they proceed with
processing your application.

We appreciate your patience in this matter.

Hi Sanjay

Yes my agent asked for the Medical and I have applied for the Police Clearence form USA. In my case I need PC from USA, UAE and India.

Hi All,

Can anyone post latest processing news (i.e of 24th Feb).

Thanks in advance

Cheers,
Aliza

its the same....no change

GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION ADELAIDE
PROCESSING INFORMATION FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING:
23 February 2009

This is an automated e-mail response which provides weekly updated information on skilled migration applications being processed by the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre. Please do not reply to this email address. This mailbox is not monitored. Our contact details are listed below.

ASPC APPLICATION ALLOCATION INFORMATION

On 17 December 2008 the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship announced changes to the way General Skilled Migration applications will be allocated and processed. Details can be found on the DIAC website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...hats-new.htm#j

As a result of this announcement from 1 January 2009 applications for General Skilled Migration will be strictly allocated and processed in the following priority order:

1. Applications with a successful State & Territory Nomination
(until all applications have been allocated); and then
2. Applications where the nominated occupation is on the Critical
Skills List (until all applications have been allocated); then
3. Applications where the nominated occupation is on the Migration
Occupations in Demand List (until all applications have been allocated); then
4. All other remaining applications

This affects all applications lodged before and after 1 January 2009, both paper lodged or electronically lodged. Applications which were already allocated to case officers before 1 January 2009 are un-affected and will be processed as usual to finalisation.


Application Allocation Dates

Please Note: You should allow a further 10 working days after the relevant date indicated below for your case officer to contact you. If you have not been contacted after this time please lodge an enquiry about your application at http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/gsm/post.htm

Applications are now being allocated as follows:

State & Territory Nominated Applications:

Once the department has received valid nomination from a state or territory, applications will be allocated to a case officer within 10 working days.

Applications with Occupations on the Critical Skills List (CSL):

Applications are being allocated in date of lodgement order

Applications are now being allocated to case officers. It is expected all eligible applications that were lodged before 1 September 2007 will be
allocated by 20 March 2009. Applications that were lodged after 1
September 2007 are not being allocated at present.

Applications with Occupations on the Migration Occupations in Demand List
(MODL):
Applications are not being allocated at present

All Other Remaining Applications
Applications are not being allocated at present

Subclasses 485, 476, 487 and 887 are not subject to the above changes. The allocation dates for these subclasses are as follows:

VC 485 (paper): 11 March 2008
VC 485 (e-lodged): 27 February 2008

VF 476 (paper): 14 February 2008
VF 476 (e-lodged): 27 February 2008

VC 487 (paper): 3 December 2008

VB 887: 4 December 2008



PROCESSING NEWS

CAPITAL INVESTMENT UPDATE - THE CAPITAL INVESTMENT SCHEME HAS RE-OPENED

The capital investment scheme has reopened for pre-1 September 2007 applicants with the South Australian Government Financing Authority announcing it will accept deposits. This office will be writing to applicants and providing information about the process for making a capital investment within the next four weeks. Applicants will not be able to make the investment until they have received this letter and the relevant application form.

Please refer to the latest information available online at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...cheme-faqs.htm


MEDICAL RESULTS

Please do not post your HSA onshore medical results to us. Do not open the sealed envelope or forward the results to the Department unless your case officer specifically requests they be sent.

BRISBANE

The BSPC is now processing the following eVisa Onshore General Skilled Migration applications:

• Subclass 885, 886 and 487 lodged on or after 1 December 2007
• Subclass 485 lodged on or after 1 March 2008
• Subclass 887 lodged on or after 1 July 2008

Allocation dates and information regarding applications processed in Brisbane can be obtained by sending a blank email to the following email
address:
[email protected]



CONTACTING US

Email: Enquiries for the ASPC and BSPC need to be made using the
on-line enquiry form at: www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/gsm/post.htm

ASPC Telephone:
1300 364 613 (in Australia) for the cost of a local call; or
+61 1300 364 613 (outside Australia)

ASPC Contact Hours: (Australian Central Time):
0900 to 1600 Monday to Friday (except Wednesdays)
0900 to 1300 Wednesdays

Please note: due to the large volume of calls we receive, from time to time you may experience lengthy delays before getting to speak to a customer service officer.

LINKS

General Skilled Migration – Whats’ New
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener.../whats-new.htm

Critical Skills List
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...kills-list.pdf

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...-in-demand.htm

i think it won't change on ASPC side until 20th March 2009

You can get it yourself by sending a blank email anytime to [email protected]

It usually updates every Tuesday, but with the new "rules" ... who knows!!

Anyone has information on by what time Feb 08 175 applications shall be allocated CO?...our pcc and meds expire by first week of May 09......