PR visa Processing Times

[Octavius]

Hi

My heading is a bit misleading. I was enquiring about processing and response times. In my hunt for info I came across the following Website.

http://www.overseas-emigration.co.uk/news/...plications.html

That gave the following info.

To receive current information about processing of Australia skilled visa applications send a blank email to aspc.processing@immi.gov.au.

and continued with..

Australian Government

Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

This is an automated e-mail response from the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre to provide current processing information only.

The information below is updated weekly on Tuesdays. Emails sent to this address will only receive this auto response. If you have a particular query relating to an application please direct that enquiry to adelaide.skilled.centre@immi.gov.au or refer to the contact information provided with the acknowledgement letter.

Processing Information

A case officer is appointed to assess each application as soon as possible, however, the ASPC receives a large number of applications and you will not be contacted immediately.

Applications lodged on the dates shown below are currently being allocated to case officers for further processing:

As of 6 June 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is assessing applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE - paper based applications: 22 February 2006 (both priority and

non-priority applications)

ONSHORE- e-lodged (online) applications: 27 February 2006 (both priority and non-priority applications)

SIR - paper based applications: 15 March 2006 SIR - e-lodged (online) applications: 30 April 2006

ONSHORE NEW ZEALAND APPLICATIONS: 22 November 2005

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS (all paper based) Priority Applications: In the range of 6 to 16 January 2006 Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 17 October to 21 October 2005

Regards

Tj

[Jacobus]

Hi Tjaart

This is probably the worst part of all....the waiting....

I will definitely use this.

Thanx

Edited June 27, 2006 by Jacobus

[Cindylou]

Hi

The information is provided in the letter of acknowledgement from DIMIA, theya lso give a defintion of priority processing

Applications eligible for priority processing are those from:

1. Applicants with a nominated occupation on the MODL

2. For applicants whose nominated occupation is not on the MODL applications for any of the following visas are given priority: a) Skill Matching (Migrant) (Class BR) - Subclass 134 - Skill Matching

b ) Skilled - Independent (Migrant) (Class BN) – Subclass 137 - Skilled - State/Territory-nominated Independent

c) Skilled - Australian-sponsored (Migrant) (Class BQ) - Subclass 139 - Skilled - Designated Area – Sponsored

d) Skilled - Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) - Subclass 495 - Skilled - Independent Regional (Provisional)

Eligibility for priority processing does not mean that processing requirements can be waived.

I have twice sent an email request for an update on processing information, but am yet to receive a response!

Cindylou

[Cindylou]

I received a response yesterday, herewith the latest processing information

As of 27th June 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is allocating applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE - paper based applications: 22 February 2006 (both priority and

non-priority applications)

ONSHORE- e-lodged (online) applications: 27 February 2006 (both priority and non-priority applications)

SIR - paper based applications: 15 March 2006 SIR - e-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

ONSHORE NEW ZEALAND APPLICATIONS: 22 November 2005

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS (all paper based) Priority Applications: In the range of 30 January to 10 February 2006 Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 27 October to 14 November 2005

Just to clarify - allocating means that they are presently assigning Case Officers to applications lodged in that time period.

I will try and get an update on a weekly basis and post here (for those of us who've lodged PR)

Good luck with the wait

Cindylou

[Octavius]

Hi

Thanks Cindylou

Ciao

Tj

[Guest colton]

Won't bore you with all the details but could someone help me here with the timeline thing? My hubby's work has said they can speed up our PR from their side because we don't want to go over on their 457 rather on our own 136. The company reckons once it's lodged in Australia, which it was last month, because they are waiting for him to start work on the 4 Sept. they can get the 136 approved by then. Is this at all possible? I thought you had to wait immaterial of circumstances. We had to submit a letter of a job offer from them but when I spoke to them again this morning they were adament we would have PR before September. 4 months sounds too good to be true to me?

We haven't done medicals or police clearances yet because our agent said to wait till requested. Any advice on that?

Edited June 29, 2006 by colton

[Cindylou]

Hi Colton

Are you on MODL, or qualify in terms of any of the other "priority" classes (see above)? If not then I don't see how they can make that claim - the service standard for processing times for non priority applications from SA (non ETA country) is 15 to 18 months.

All non priority applications are processed in terms of "first come first served" and I wouldn't think that anyone would be allowed to "call in a favour" on that side.

Medicals and police clearance - the validity period is 12 and six months respectively.

C'Lou

[Guest colton]

Yup C'Lou we are on the MODL list with a job waiting which is the reason they said they can speed it up. Still doesn't sound right to me though. Why I am concerned is because they have said go ahead and sell house, etc because you WILL be here by September. I'm not prepared to put my family at risk by doing all that because what if it takes the normal time and then we are stuck. Our home and cars are paid off so it would be stupid to have to rent a car and home while we wait for PR to be approved if we do as they want and sell everything now.

You know the saying: "If it sounds too good to be true it most probably is!!!"

[Cindylou]

Hi guys

Here's the latest from the Adelaide Processing Centre

As of 11th July 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is allocating

applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE - paper based applications: 2 March 2006 (all applications)

ONSHORE- e-lodged (online) applications: 7 March 2006 (all applications)

SIR - paper based applications: 15 March 2006

SIR - e-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

ONSHORE NEW ZEALAND APPLICATIONS: 22 November 2005

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS (all paper based)

Priority Applications: In the range of 14 February to 21 February 2006

Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 14 November to 22 November 2005

At least the queue does seem to be moving, but I wanna get there before I'm ancient!

Good Luck all those waiting with me

Cindylou

[Cindylou]

Hi all my compatriots in waiting

Here's the latest update

As of 18th July 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is allocating

applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE - paper based applications: 8 March 2006 (all applications)

ONSHORE- e-lodged (online) applications: 10 March 2006 (all applications)

SIR - paper based applications: 15 March 2006

SIR - e-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

ONSHORE NEW ZEALAND APPLICATIONS: 22 November 2005

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS (all paper based)

Priority Applications: In the range of 1 March to 8 March 2006

Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 28 November to 5 December 2005

Wonder what happened to all those people who applied between 22 and 28 November - guess it was "sorry for you" *heehee*

Anyway, the queue moves on. Creep ... creep ...

Cindylou

[Cindylou]

OK, so bad news this week - the queue hasn't moved

As of 25th July 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is allocating

applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE - paper based applications: 10 March 2006 (all applications

except subclass 882) and 14 March 2006 (subclass 882 only)

ONSHORE- e-lodged (online) applications: 12 March 2006 (all applications)

SIR - paper based applications: 15 March 2006

SIR - e-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

ONSHORE NEW ZEALAND APPLICATIONS: 22 November 2005

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS (all paper based)

Priority Applications: In the range of 1 March to 8 March 2006

Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 28 November to 5 December 2005

At this rate I'll be celebrating my fortieth in JHB - one of my "medium term gaols" was to have an opskop in Perth

Oh well, not much one can do about it.....

C'Lou

[Dedrei]

Just a question, we are in australia applying for Skilled Visa (136), will we fall under onshore or offshore?

[Cindylou]

Hi Dedrei

I assume you'll be applying for 136, so you're application is still classified as "off shore" - also means you have to take a holiday out the country to collect your visa label. This is usually a really good excuse to visit Bali or NZ!

Good luck

Cindy

[Pippa]

Hi Dedrei

I assume you'll be applying for 136, so you're application is still classified as "off shore" - also means you have to take a holiday out the country to collect your visa label. This is usually a really good excuse to visit Bali or NZ!

Good luck

Cindy

Hi Everyone,

Good question about the onshore and offshore issue. Maybe someone can shed some light as to what the difference is. Dedrei is in Australia already so should their application be onshore?

Pippa

[JohanK]

Hi Pippa

It depends on what type of PR subclass visa you will be applying for. Some is seen as offshore even though you are in Australia when applying. Now I don’t get this either but that is the way it is. You do get onshore PR subclass types but as I have it these are more for people whose currant employer is willing to sponsor them for PR and some other situations as well but you can go read up on this on the Dimia site, but the Subclass 136 that Dedrei is applying for is the best.

I suppose getting PR is the end goal.

[Cindylou]

OK, check this out - offshore hasn't moved

As of 1 August 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is allocating

applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE - paper based applications: 14 March 2006 (all applications

except subclass 882) and 23 March 2006 (subclass 882 only)

ONSHORE- e-lodged (online) applications: 12 March 2006 (all applications)

SIR - paper based applications: 15 March 2006

SIR - e-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

ONSHORE NEW ZEALAND APPLICATIONS: 22 November 2005

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS (all paper based)

Priority Applications: In the range of 1 March to 8 March 2006

Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 28 November to 5 December 2005

That's three weeks they've been allocating CO's for the same time period!

Ho Hum

C'Lou

[Cindylou]

Exciting news this week ... ooh I can't bear the suspense... offshore has moved by a whole ... wait for it ... two days! Yay!

As of 8 August 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is allocating

applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE - paper based applications: 23 March 2006 (subclass 880), 21

March 2006 (subclass 881) and 3 April 2006 (subclass 882)

ONSHORE- e-lodged (online) applications: 14 March 2006 (all applications)

SIR - paper based applications: 15 March 2006

SIR - e-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

ONSHORE NEW ZEALAND APPLICATIONS: 22 November 2005

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS (all paper based)

Priority Applications: In the range of 1 March to 8 March 2006

Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 30 November to 5 December 2005

How exciting is that?

C'Lou

[Octavius]

Howzit

Arggg...seems the processing centre have hit a snag or go slow. They still working on end November's applications. As has been the case for the last three weeks.

Ciao

Tj

Edited August 10, 2006 by Tjaart

[Jacobus]

Hi

Lets hope its just their auto response that is out dated and not their processing.....

[Cindylou]

OK, so they have moved ever so slightly, at this point the "queue" for offshore non priority is about eight and a half months!

As of 15 August 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is allocating

applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE - paper based applications: 30 March 2006 (subclass 880), 28

March 2006 (subclass 881) and 3 April 2006 (subclass 882)

ONSHORE- e-lodged (online) applications: 15 March 2006 (all applications)

SIR - paper based applications: 15 March 2006

SIR - e-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

ONSHORE NEW ZEALAND APPLICATIONS: 22 November 2005

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS (all paper based)

Priority Applications: In the range of 2 March to 8 March 2006

Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 2 December to 7 December 2005

Good luck with the wait....

[G72]

OK, so they have moved ever so slightly, at this point the "queue" for offshore non priority is about eight and a half months!

Good luck with the wait....

Hi All

I also eagerly await the Tuesday email update - but I get the impression that it's mearly an indication - here are my reasons:

If you go to the site Aus Timeline - you will see that for instance some offshore Skilled Indep. applications are gettig CO's for application dates 30 December already and the email says they are only at the 7th of December - also you will notice that most of the other visa types dates havent moved much at all - so either ASPC is on one fat holiday or - these updates are indicative only

My other reason is that the Australian based migration agents (mine especially) dont seem to bother much with these email updates - too unreliable he says.

Anyway - this is my story and I am sticking to it - helps me keep sane during the wait for DIMIA

Cheers

G72

[Linda]

It moved!

ONSHORE APPLICATIONS

Student/Graduate

Paper based applications: 3 April 2006 (for subclasses 880 and 882) and 30 March 2006 (subclass 881) E-lodged (online) applications: 27 March 2006 (for all subclasses)

Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR VISA)

Paper based applications: 15 March 2006

E-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

New Zealand

All applications: 22 November 2005 (all subclasses)

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS

Applications for Classes BN, BQ and BR (subclasses 134, 136, 137, 138 and

139)

Priority Applications: In the range of 2 March to 9 March 2006 Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 15 December 2005 to 1 January

2006

Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR VISA)

Paper based applications: 15 March 2006

E-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

[Cindylou]

Hi guys - yet again movement in sight! At last.

Just a quick thought re G72's post - have any of you noticed that the applications on austimeline that seem to get CO assigned earlier all tend to be from the UK?

As of 29 August 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is allocating

applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE APPLICATIONS

Student/Graduate

Paper based applications: 13 April 2006 (for subclass 880 ) and 5 April

2006 (subclasses 881 and 882)

E-lodged (online) applications: 29 March 2006 (for all subclasses)

Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR VISA)

Paper based applications: 11 May 2006

E-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

New Zealand

All applications: 28 November 2005 (all subclasses)

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS

Applications for Classes BN, BQ and BR (subclasses 134, 136, 137, 138 and

139)

Priority Applications: In the range of 6 March to 15 March 2006

Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 13 January to 23 January 2006

Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR VISA)

Paper based applications: 24 April 2006

E-lodged (online) applications: 18 June 2006

This was also sent which will be of interest for those of you still waiting for confirmation of receipt

The ASPC is current experiencing some delays in receipting and

acknowledging applications and regrets the inconvenience this may be

causing applicants and their representatives. While this backlog exists

information will be provided here daily about what applications are

currently being receipted. This backlog in receipting is being addressed

and will be rectified over the next few weeks and your patience during this

period is appreciated. Please note that these delays do not affect the

date on which a valid application is recorded as having been received and

is the date used for processing purposes.

As of 31 August 2006 the ASPC is receipting offshore applications received

on 2 August 2006 and onshore applications received on 3 August 2006.

Good luck and hope you hear good news soon

Cindylou

[Cindylou]

Ho Hum

Sorry I'm posting late this week - just haven't had loads of time on the forum lately. Too busy fighting off intruders, but that's another story....

As of 5 September 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is allocating

applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE APPLICATIONS

Student/Graduate

Paper based applications: 13 April 2006 (for subclass 880 ) and 5 April

2006 (subclasses 881 and 882)

E-lodged (online) applications: 19 April 2006 (for all subclasses)

Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR VISA)

Paper based applications: 11 May 2006

E-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

New Zealand

All applications: 28 November 2005 (all subclasses)

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS

Applications for Classes BN, BQ and BR (subclasses 134, 136, 137, 138 and

139)

Priority Applications: 20 March 2006

Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 25 January to 1 February 2006

Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR VISA)

Paper based applications: 24 April 2006

E-lodged (online) applications: 18 June 2006

Just worked out based on the current processing dates they'll get to our app on 1st of Jan 2007! I bet they'll be working hard on that day!

Happy waiting

C'Lou

[Cindylou]

Hi all fellow aussie wannabe's in waiting!

The latest news:

As of 12 September 2006 the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is

allocating applications lodged on or before the following dates:

ONSHORE APPLICATIONS

Student/Graduate

Paper based applications: 9 May 2006 (subclass 880 ) and 28 April 2006

(subclass 881) and 4 May 2006 (subclass 882)

E-lodged (online) applications: 5 May 2006 (all subclasses)

Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR VISA)

Paper based applications: 15 March 2006 (data correction)

E-lodged (online) applications: 1 May 2006

New Zealand

All applications: 12 January 2006 (all subclasses)

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS

Applications for Classes BN, BQ and BR (subclasses 134, 136, 137, 138 and

139)

Priority Applications: 14 to 22 March 2006

Non-Priority Applications: 20 February 2006

Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR VISA)

Paper based applications: 14 March 2006 (data correction)

E-lodged (online) applications: 18 June 2006

Happy waiting

C'Lou