Erna Reynaers Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 For the info of the forum, I applied on 8 July 2008 and recently received my case officer on 3 April 2009. VERY HAPPY ... I had stopped thinking about it, and then the news came.I applied for General skilled visa, and was on the MODL under the accountant category.Hi Gail,Have you sent your medicals and police clearances yet? Have you had another response from them? How long after the medicals and police clearances did you hearfrom them again?ThanksErna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs2oz Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Our timeline;We ariived in Aus on 457 Jan 2009Submitted online for 175 PR on 21/01. I'm on the current Critical Sklills List. All docs were attached save for character and medicals (including IELTS, SAPS etc)NothingNothingNothingCase officer 17/08/09Letter via email 23/08/09 with request to submit character ref (form 80) and do medicals within 28days.Did meds etc and submitted (uploaded to immi and email)Letter via email 4/09/09 visas are 'pre-granted' we have to supply itinerary to exit Aus to have visa 'granted' by mission abroad (outside Aus) within 28 days. All online applcations are deemed off shore so you have to exit Aus again.Going to Bali in Nov to have it activated.Trust this answers some questions....(duplicate post as perhaps more approprate thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele R Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Just figured I'll post the latest response from DIAC for those who are waiting:Priority Processing - Change From 1 January 2009Following recent announcements by the Minister for Immigration andCitizenship, in response to the current global economic environment,processing of General Skilled Migration applications gives first priorityto applications in the following two categories:1. Applications with a successful State or Territory Nomination; and2. Applications where the nominated occupation is identified on theCritical Skills List (CSL).Note: Due to the number of applications in the above two categories, onhand and being received, applications not on the CSL, or applicationswithout a successful State or Territory nomination, will be delayed untilthose applications which meet the processing priorities are finalised. Thisincludes those on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)Priority Application Processing InformationAs a result of the priority processing direction expalined above onlyapplications from the following priority groups will be allocated to caseofficers.1. State or Territory Nominated Applications - These applications havethe highest priority for allocation once the department has received andapproved a nomination from a State or Territory authority.2. Applications with a nominated occupation on the Critical Skills List(CSL) - these applications are allocated and processed after the State andTerritory Nominated applications.Priority Processing ExemptionsVisa Subclasses 485, 476, 487 and 887 are exempt from the priorityprocessing changes. Applications under these subclasses will continue tobe processed in the order in which they were received by the Department –the following subclass by application lodgment date identifies casescurrently being considered:Visa Subclass Month/Year LodgmentVC 485 (paper): 13 March 2009VC 485 (e-lodged): 29 February 2008 (Please note - E-lodgedapplications lodged after 29 February 2008 will be processed in Brisbane)VF 476 (paper): 25 September 2008VF 476 (e-lodged): 25 September 2008VC 487 (paper): 10 April 2009VB 887 (paper): 7 July 2009Just FYI if anyone were wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsy Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Thanks MicheleStill doom and gloom for us 176 FS visa's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele R Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hang in there Kirsty...hopefully things will change with the economy bouncing back. Holding thumbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT_Friend Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hi, I have applied under visa class VE 175 (skilled independent).Now is the time for me to submit medical and police clearance documents.Earlier I was told that validity of the visa is 12 months from the "date of grant".But now I am told that validity of the visa is calculated from the first date of any of the documents (medical or pcc).Example : if the first doc I receive for police clearance is 1st Oct and medical is 12th Oct, I will have to enter AU within 12 months from 1st Oct.Is this is correct ? What is the current rule ? Could anyone please explain.Many Thanks,Regards,AbhayHi ColtonAre 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgie 1 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Abhay, You make reference to a post made in 2006. That info is outdated. Please read the immi website for the latest regarding 175 Skilled Independent Visas before you get your PC's or go for meds.You are correct about date of entry to validate your visa ... a year from whichever was done first.(PC or Meds)BTW when did you apply? Edited October 13, 2009 by georgie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottg Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Immigration Minister responds to backlog concernsFundamental changes to Australia's skilled migration program have gone almost un-noticed.The changes affect tens of thousands of people, many of whom are distressed and angry. Having shelled out thousands of dollars in costs and fees to apply to migrate to Australia, they've now been told that it will be years before their applications are even looked at.Applicants within Australia must wait until at the least the end of 2011 before their cases are processed; migrants applying from overseas must wait until at least the end of 2012.As we reported two weeks ago on The National Interest, their cases are on indefinite hold because of new priority processing arrangements put in place by Immigration Minister Senator Chris Evans.Listen to the podcast here as on ABC radio 13 Nov 2009 Immigration Changes and delay in processing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcK Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 He skirted answering the questions and failed to provide any clarity on the visa processing changes. And Aus has too many hairdressers? Or is that hairdryers???Apparently the same man thought a stenographer is a type of medical person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStyle Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks for the post ottg, was about to post it. What a brilliant interview. Can't believe he is not remotely even considering extending at least some sort of apology on behalf of the Dept.Just loved the interviewer's approach. But it is quite clear to me - don't bother applying if you're not a priority application, or wait forever.Also have a look at Senator Evans discusses Australia visa processing delays on national radio [visabureau.com].You say:"Applying to migrate to Australia doesn't give you the right to migrate to Australia.""It's not a delay in processing, it's a prioritising."I say:"Whatever. I've wasted enough time and money, not because I made the wrong decision, but because the game rules have changed - again, yet I am not allowed to change my gear, approach or tactics. Therefor - can I have my money back?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 continued in part 2 here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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