MMF Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 We have a CO and requested a signed form 1281, ya all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVESA Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hi,Our visa was approved on the 3 april 2008 - great news, but be careful of a few things - VFS is a South African forewarding services to AU high commission - expect that service ... we handed our passports in for evidencing on the 3rd and tracked their fantastic site, and no movement after 5 days, so we called the high commision yesterday(like a Discovery helpline...)and they had only recieved the passports yesterday - the site indicated the holdup was at the commission, but it was delayed at vfs.... The commission called late yesterday to say they were ready for collection, but the VFS site is still not updated....Don't make your final arrangements too soon after getting your visa as I have had to kiss ass to keep my flights booke, loading my furniture on a ship etc... because the visa is not done yet...My fault partly as I decided to preplan a lot in the last few months and leave within 2 weeks of recieving my visa grant.We are leaving next Tuesday, container shipping off today, accommodation, cars(both sides)etc.. all done...Thanks for the support you guys, hope yours gets through soon, will catch up late next week from the Promised land.......Regards Dave and Nicki.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Pta Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Here is the 8 April 2008 ASPC update - I see a part of it was published under another topic, but here is all the detail:RECEIPTING AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICATIONSThe ASPC is currently receipting new applications within service standards.Once an application has been receipted it undergoes validity checking and an acknowledgement letter with client information and a receipt will be sent. If an application is determined to be invalid documents will be returned and a refund of the visa application charge arranged.As of 8 April 2008 the ASPC Admin Section is processing applications asfollows:Onshore Applications: receipting and acknowledging applications received on7 April 2008.Offshore Applications received after 1 September 2007: receipting and acknowledging applications received on 7 April 2008.Offshore Applications received prior to 1 September 2007:All applications with a valid payment have now been receipted. The ASPC is acknowledging offshore applications received on 31 August 2007.Please note that any delay in acknowledging an application does not affect the date on which a valid application is recorded as having been received and does not delay processing of the application.Once an application has been acknowledged it will be allocated to a case officer for further assessment as soon as possible, however, the ASPC receives a large number of applications and you will not be contacted immediately.PROCESSING AND ALLOCATION INFORMATION - For the week of 8 April 2008Applications lodged on or before the dates shown below have been allocated to case officers for further processing.Applications Lodged Before 1 September 2007Onshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Student/Graduate applications - Class DD and DE visas Subclass 880: 15 August 2007 (paper), 12 August 2007 (e-lodged) Subclass 881: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged) Subclass 882: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged)Onshore Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR) – Class UX visas Subclass 495: All applications: all applications are now allocated to case officersNew Zealand Citizen (Residence) - Class DB visas Subclass 861, 862 and 863: all applications are now allocated to case officersOffshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Skilled Migration visas - All paper based applications for Class BN, BQ, BR, UX and UZ visas Subclasses 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 495 and 496: 9 May 2007e-lodged Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) applications Subclass 495: all applications are now allocated to case officersApplications Lodged After 1 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VE, VF,VB and Class VC subclass 487Subclasses: 175, 176, 475, 476, 885, 886, 887, and 487 E-lodged: 10 November 2007 Paper lodged: 19 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VC subclass 485 only E-lodged: 29 September 2007 Paper lodged: 16 September 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overberger Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 PROCESSING AND ALLOCATION INFORMATION - For the week of 14 April 2008Applications lodged on or before the dates shown below have been allocatedto case officers for further processing.Applications Lodged Before 1 September 2007Onshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Student/Graduate applications - Class DD and DE visasSubclass 880: 18 August 2007 (paper), 15 August 2007 (e-lodged)Subclass 881: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged)Subclass 882: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged)Onshore Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR) – Class UX visasSubclass 495: All applications: all applications are now allocated to caseofficersNew Zealand Citizen (Residence) - Class DB visasSubclass 861, 862 and 863: all applications are now allocated to caseofficersOffshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Skilled Migration visas - All paper based applications for Class BN, BQ,BR, UX and UZ visasSubclasses 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 495 and 496: 14 May 2007e-lodged Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) applicationsSubclass 495: all applications are now allocated to case officersApplications Lodged After 1 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VE, VF,VB and Class VC subclass 487Subclasses: 175, 176, 475, 476, 885, 886, 887, and 487 E-lodged: 10 November 2007 Paper lodged: 19 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VC subclass 485 only E-lodged: 29 September 2007 Paper lodged: 16 September 2007If a visa application was made more than two weeks before the relevant dateshown above and you have not been contacted by a case officer pleasecontact the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre from the web pagehttp://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa-enqui...ofessionals.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry-Lea Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I see online PR apps havent moved at all since last week??? Is there a holiday over there that I dont know about?NNNNNNnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooCome on DIAC - get a move on! There are desperate Saffas here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 As of 22 April 2008 the ASPC Admin Section is processing applications asfollows:Onshore Applications: receipting and acknowledging applications received on21 April 2008.Offshore Applications received after 1 September 2007: receipting andacknowledging applications received on 17 April 2008.Offshore Applications received prior to 1 September 2007: All applicationshave now been receipted and acknowledged.Once an application has been acknowledged it will be allocated to a caseofficer for further assessment as soon as possible, however, the ASPCreceives a large number of applications and you will not be contactedimmediately.PROCESSING AND ALLOCATION INFORMATION - For the week of 22 April 2008Applications lodged on or before the dates shown below have been allocatedto case officers for further processing.Applications Lodged Before 1 September 2007Onshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Student/Graduate applications - Class DD and DE visasSubclass 880: 16 August 2007 (paper), 15 August 2007 (e-lodged)Subclass 881: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged)Subclass 882: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged)Onshore Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR) – Class UX visasSubclass 495: All applications: all applications are now allocated to caseofficersNew Zealand Citizen (Residence) - Class DB visasSubclass 861, 862 and 863: all applications are now allocated to caseofficersOffshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Skilled Migration visas - All paper based applications for Class BN, BQ,BR, UX and UZ visasSubclasses 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 495 and 496: 15 May 2007e-lodged Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) applicationsSubclass 495: all applications are now allocated to case officersApplications Lodged After 1 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VE, VF,VB and Class VC subclass 487Subclasses: 175, 176, 475, 476, 885, 886, 887, and 487 E-lodged: 10 November 2007 Paper lodged: 19 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VC subclass 485 only E-lodged: 29 September 2007 Paper lodged: 16 September 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitte Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 The 175's havent moved for a few weeks now, so close, yet so far!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBs Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Very frustrating - from 4th March to 21st April the 175 has only moved 9 days from the 1st to the 10th Nov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost there Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 'sigh' just when I thought the 136's were on the move again, moved 1 day since last week ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgie 1 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Any updates please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Worries Mate Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Quite a few paper based 136's in the last few weeks. Andre S I think, Gizmo, mine....and some more I cannot think ofA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overberger Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 PROCESSING AND ALLOCATION INFORMATION - For the week of 28 April 2008Applications lodged on or before the dates shown below have been allocated to case officers for further processing.Applications Lodged Before 1 September 2007Onshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Student/Graduate applications - Class DD and DE visas Subclass 880: 17 August 2007 (paper), 22 August 2007 (e-lodged) Subclass 881: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged) Subclass 882: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged)Onshore Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR) Class UX visas Subclass 495: All applications: all applications are now allocated to case officersNew Zealand Citizen (Residence) - Class DB visas Subclass 861, 862 and 863: all applications are now allocated to case officersOffshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Skilled Migration visas - All paper based applications for Class BN, BQ, BR, UX and UZ visas Subclasses 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 495 and 496: 22 May 2007e-lodged Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) applications Subclass 495: all applications are now allocated to case officersApplications Lodged After 1 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VE, VF,VB and Class VC subclass 487Subclasses: 175, 176, 475, 476, 885, 886, 887, and 487 E-lodged: 10 November 2007 Paper lodged: 19 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VC subclass 485 only E-lodged: 29 September 2007 Paper lodged: 16 September 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hey all in limbolandHere is the latest...PROCESSING AND ALLOCATION INFORMATION - For the week of 5 May 2008Applications lodged on or before the dates shown below have been allocatedto case officers for further processing.Applications Lodged Before 1 September 2007Onshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Student/Graduate applications - Class DD and DE visasSubclass 880: 20 August 2007 (paper), 24 August 2007 (e-lodged)Subclass 881: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged)Subclass 882: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged)Onshore Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR) – Class UX visasSubclass 495: All applications: all applications are now allocated to caseofficersNew Zealand Citizen (Residence) - Class DB visasSubclass 861, 862 and 863: all applications are now allocated to caseofficersOffshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Skilled Migration visas - All paper based applications for Class BN, BQ,BR, UX and UZ visasSubclasses 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 495 and 496: 23 May 2007e-lodged Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) applicationsSubclass 495: all applications are now allocated to case officersApplications Lodged After 1 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VE, VF,VB and Class VC subclass 487Subclasses: 175, 176, 475, 476, 885, 886, 887, and 487 E-lodged: 10 November 2007 Paper lodged: 19 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VC subclass 485 only E-lodged: 29 September 2007 Paper lodged: 16 September 2007If a visa application was made more than two weeks before the relevant dateshown above and you have not been contacted by a case officer pleasecontact the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre from the web pagehttp://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa-enqui...ofessionals.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 The paper-lodged applications being up until the 19th September only just doesn't seem right!Our application was receipted mid September, and never mind having our case-officer, we have our visa!Something just doesn't seem right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacoE Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 The paper-lodged applications being up until the 19th September only just doesn't seem right!Our application was receipted mid September, and never mind having our case-officer, we have our visa!Something just doesn't seem right!You'll note that applications receipted from 1 September 2007 are grouped separately from those receipted before 1 September. Remember the rules changed on 1 September. I'm guessing one group of people are working on the backlog of visas to be assessed under the old rules while another is working on visas being processed under the new rules. Lucky you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitte Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Don't let them forget the electronic 175's!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost there Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Anyone received a new update this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasher Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 RECEIPTING AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICATIONSThe ASPC is currently receipting new applications within service standards. Once an application has been receipted it undergoes validity checking and an acknowledgement letter with client information and a receipt will besent. If an application is determined to be invalid documents will be returned and a refund of the visa application charge arranged.As of 13 May 2008 the ASPC Admin Section is processing applications as follows:Onshore Applications: receipting and acknowledging applications received on 12 May 2008.Offshore Applications received after 1 September 2007: receipting and acknowledging applications received on 12 May 2008.Offshore Applications received prior to 1 September 2007: All applications have now been receipted and acknowledged.Once an application has been acknowledged it will be allocated to a case officer for further assessment as soon as possible, however, the ASPC receives a large number of applications and you will not be contacted immediately.PROCESSING AND ALLOCATION INFORMATION - For the week of 12 May 2008Applications lodged on or before the dates shown below have been allocated to case officers for further processing.Applications Lodged Before 1 September 2007Onshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Student/Graduate applications - Class DD and DE visasSubclass 880: 21 August 2007 (paper), 28 August 2007 (e-lodged)Subclass 881: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged)Subclass 882: 29 August 2007 (paper), 29 August 2007 (e-lodged)Onshore Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) (SIR) – Class UX visasSubclass 495: All applications: all applications are now allocated to case officersNew Zealand Citizen (Residence) - Class DB visasSubclass 861, 862 and 863: all applications are now allocated to case officersOffshore Skilled visas (permanent and provisional)Skilled Migration visas - All paper based applications for Class BN, BQ, BR, UX and UZ visasSubclasses 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 495 and 496: 24 May 2007e-lodged Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) applications Subclass 495: all applications are now allocated to case officersApplications Lodged After 1 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VE, VF,VB and Class VC subclass 487 Subclasses: 175, 176, 475, 476, 885, 886, 887, and 487E-lodged: 10 November 2007Paper lodged: 20 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VC subclass 485 onlyE-lodged: 29 September 2007Paper lodged: 16 September 2007If a visa application was made more than two weeks before the relevant date shown above and you have not been contacted by a case officer please contact the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre from the web page http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa...fessionals.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost there Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thank you sasher!1 day in a week again for 136 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry-Lea Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Still no movement on the 175's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMF Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ag nee, wa is alli CO'sers. Seker by die beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready2go Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 175's - 10 November 2007Week after week after week after week !! Think they've forgotten about us and moved on !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I had a quick chat with the guy taking down the IELTS oral exams yesterday.He said they doing on average 700 applications per week in South Africa. This includes Botswana and Namibia. And way over 90% is all for emigration.They have increased their volumes to cope with the demand, but the problem now lies with the DIAC and seems like from what he heard there is now an 8 month delay due to increased volumes.Thought I'd relay the rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready2go Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hope that is "just a rumour". My stess levels cant take this WAIT much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frans du Plessis Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Applications Lodged After 1 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VE, VF,VB and Class VC subclass 487 Subclasses: 175, 176, 475, 476, 885, 886, 887, and 487E-lodged: 10 November 2007Paper lodged: 20 September 2007General Skilled Migration visas: Class VC subclass 485 onlyE-lodged: 29 September 2007Paper lodged: 16 September 2007If a visa application was made more than two weeks before the relevant date shown above and you have not been contacted by a case officer please contact the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre from the web page http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa...fessionals.htmIt's been standing still for more than a month on these dates... Maybe they just forgot to update their e-mail responce and we all will get a suprice by getting a CO I wish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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