sillygos

Hi;

Has anyone tried the priority processing with Vetassess?

Richard_Gregan

Yes. The application was approved in 6 days.

All documents must be provided at time of application. If there is anything missing or not provided to their satisfaction then the application reverts to standard processing times and the priority fee is refunded.

Regards,

Richard

sillygos

Thanks for the reply Richard;

I have heard from a few people that their application has been reverted to standard processing, without Vetassess giving any reason.

I have all the papers ready that I think they need for it to be accepted for priority.

* Current Passport.
* Previous passort (to show name change).
* Tax assessment for all years (total 15 years).
* Pay slips for every year employed and first and last pay slip from every job, with all 3 employers.
* Letter of recommendations from all employers, including detailed duties and responsibilities.
* Diplomas and transcripts from my Master which are originally in both my language and English.
* Resume.
* Passport size photo.
* Certified translations for all above documents that was not originally in English.
* The signed Applicant declaration form.
* Online SRG1 version.

Regards;

Richard_Gregan

There's no way to 100% guarantee that the case officer won't find something to take issue with, meaning that the application defaults to standard processing. All one can do is supply everything required to the best of your knowledge. If the case officer decides to do a quick google search on the reference, and can't find the employer for some reason, maybe the website is down, they may decide to ping it back there and then.

The applicant has no 'right' to priority processing, or recourse to complain if the case officer decides that the application does not meet priority processing standards. Since they refund the priority fee in these circumstances, Vetassess feel that the policy is sound.

Of course, if you have an age deadline and *need* a positive assessment in the next few days and you are approaching a deadline which makes you ineligible for migration, then you might have a different view!

Regards,

Richard

sillygos

Thank you Richard for always giving so great answers!

I submitted my application on the 12th to Vetassess and it said "submitted" until today, when in changed to "in progress" and they also added "logged 16/10/2017".

I have not received any email saying that it has been accepted for priority and no email saying it hasn't. Also it still says " Total amount payable: AUD$ 1480.00
Total amount paid: AUD$ 1480.00" So no refund has been issued.

Does this mean that they have accepted it as priority, since it's been more than 2 business days since I submitted?

Thanks!

TeeTMI

I have seen them at ~ 8 days.

You should get an email confirming if the application has been accepted for priority processing.

sillygos

Thanks for your reply!

I still haven't gotten any email confirming or not confirming the Priority Processing, even though it's been more than 3 business days. No refund either. How long did it take to get the confirmation email?

Thanks

TeeTMI

The time has varied, I suspect it depends upon how busy they are.

Richard_Gregan

In my experience of the few priority apps I've lodged so far, Vetassess send you an email to confirm it's been accepted for priority processing.

You might want to check your spam folder. Standard processing time is 12 weeks, so I would guess they are prioritising it.

Regards,

Richard

sillygos

Hi Richard;

Thanks for all your great advice!

I got a positive assessment this morning. It took 3 days from when I received the email confirming that it was accepted as Priority.

Richard_Gregan

Congratulations!


Regards,

Richard

hala611

dear richard we have recieved approval from vetassess 2 days after the submission. but how to count the 10 days. does day 1 start from the day we reiceve ther approval email

Richard_Gregan

Counting really begin from the approval, but remember that the processing time is just an estimate. I see you are counting exact days, but Vetassess won't be. It may take longer than 10 days, or less time. Processing times are only estimates, not guarantees.

Regards,

Richard

hala611

thank you richard for your reply. but if they are delayed
will we be able to ask for refund since they have approved to proceed with 10 days assessment. and how long they may extend the process since they approved to finalize it in 10 days

Richard_Gregan

Well Vetassess aren't guaranteeing that the priority application definitely will be assessed within 10 days, but they do claim that they will refund the priority fee if it extends beyond this timeframe. Only the priority fee itself is refunded, not the full application fee.

Regards,

Richard