threlly

I wouldn't worry about, i'm sure they will have procedures in place to continue processing applications sent in b4 July 1st, just think of all the people who have lost out due to the points increase, at least you still got to apply in time, and will eventually get your visa.
cheers

Alan Collett

I think you might find your application will be looked at fairly quickly, simply because the number of applications will have declined since the 14th of April as a result of the increase in the Skilled Independent visa points pass mark ...

Good luck, and keep the faith!

reni10

This better be the case!

Have DIMIA indicated that they will make sure that the backlog is processed fully first before implementing these changes?

If they do not clear the backlog then that is a clear cut case of discrimination!

Alan Collett

Oh, please calm down! The Department of Immigration will process applications as they see fit and ranting will achieve nothing.

Best regards.

reni10

Easy for you to say when YOUR life is not hanging in the balance!

Alan Collett

Your life isn't "hanging in the balance" ... you are being melodramatic. Assuming there are no issues with your application you will be granted a visa - it should be an issue of when, not if.

Best regards.

flowerkris

Thanks Mr. Alan.
I wish no problem (priority/speed processing) for 139 applications lodged prior to 1st July ?

Regards,

Alan Collett

Indeed only today I have received a request for medicals for a 136 application that was lodged on the 6th of February this year.

Best regards.

DarrenD

Probably the most astute and insightful posting ive ever seen on the forum ! ;-)

marco121068

Couldn't agree more. Now, in my best scouse accent ever "CALM DOWN! CALM DOWN!"

DunRoaminTheUK

Hi.

We applied (BN-136) on 13/4/04 and my wife was going to wait until early September to apply for Australian police clearance (assuming approx 4 weeks(ish) turnaround) and early October for UK police checks (assuming 2 week turnaround) and book meds for about mid-October. This is all based on current average wait for request for PC and medicals being about 6 months (well, from looking at Austimeline anyway )

Now I'm unsure how to time these things. If we apply/book too early we might leave little or no time to validate. Also, given that my wife will probably be a category B at Medical, this may require a heallth undertaking which will further restrict our time to validate.

Any ideas or thoughts would be gratefully received.

Cheers.

badri

Alan

thanks for the info.

You are right we should give DIMIA a chance to get things in place and not jump to conclusions.
reni10... cool down mate, I don't know your situation but I don't see lives hanging in balance it's just a matter of time if the application is in place I think it should be ok.

Let me ask you a question
What would have you done if we didn't receive the new rule information from DIMIA or Alan or George..?

I would have gone through with the assumption of 50 weeks anything which makes it faster I am pleased... that's it

Cheers

badri

Alan so things are moving and I think we should not rush into conclusions.

So Now its getting down to 5 months to request meds
Thats positive...
Cheers

DunRoaminTheUK

But are they?

badri

See the reply from Alan febraury people are getting the meds...

So it's around 5 months

Cheers