Processing updates?

kenkoy · February 2011

@ aolee, still here in PH. both applicants are still in the process of collecting their respective documents and soon will be sending them online at ACS within this week. and then send the CT copies through courier.

the problem is, they can't still determine the subclass they are supposed to apply for. seems hard to understand the intricacies of the immigration law especially the state sponsored. too many to understand.

incidentally, why are you asking? are you in OZ now or still in the process?

aolee · February 2011

aolee, the link u posted is such a big help to make us study more options. actually, para sa dalawa ang pino-process namin. one for son & GF, both in IT. maraming salamat po!

hi kenkoy, we live in Singapore but planning to migrate maybe next year if God willing. honestly something good came up this week and im now in a dilemma, whether to pursue or not, Im currently weighing things at the moment. still OZ is a dream land for me. actually its for my family.

wish you luck %%- in your application kenkoy ganun din sa mga kababayan natin na in process yung application.

thanks!

aolee · February 2011

Hi guys,

processing update as of Feb 10, 2011

Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being
considered by a case officer:

Priority 2 State Migration Plan*:
(* State migration Plan currently available for VIC, ACT, NT, QLD, Tas, WA
& SA)

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
Vic, ACT NT, Qld and Tas - 13 December 2010
WA & SA -
VE 176 (e-lodged): 1 September 2010
VE 176 (paper): 1 September 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
Vic, ACT NT, Qld,Tas & SA - 13 December 2010
WA -
VB 886 (e-lodged) 14 May 2009
VB 886 (paper): 14 May 2009

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
Vic, ACT NT, Qld and Tas - 13 December 2010
WA & SA -
VF 475 (e-lodged): 1 September 2010
VF 475 (paper): 1 September 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
Vic, ACT NT, Qld,Tas & SA - 13 December 2010
WA -
VB 886 (e-lodged) 14 May 2009
VB 886 (paper): 14 May 2009

Priority group 3
Please see the attached document for important information relevant to
those with a current application in Priority Group 3.
(See attached file: Important Information for Priority 3 applicants.pdf)

Allocation of Priority Group 3 applications will recommence once all
onhand Priority Group 2 applications have been allocated.
Any application that was previously Priority Group 4 that is now
eligible for Priority Group 3 processing which was lodged before the
dates listed below will be allocated first once Priority Group 3
allocations resume.

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175
VE 175 (e-lodged): 14 January 2009
VE 175 (paper): 14 January 2009

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged):14 January 2009
VE 176 (paper): 14 January 2009

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 14 January 2009
VF 475 (paper): 14 January 2009

Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) subclass 495 and
Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496
UX 495 and UZ 496 (e-lodged and paper): All applicants who have an
occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 have been
allocated.

Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885
VB 885 (e-lodged) 7 March 2010
VB 885 (paper): 15 January 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 7 March 2010
VB 886 (paper): 15 January 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 12 March 2010
VC 487 (paper): 6 November 2009

Priority Exempt Applications
Visa Subclasses 476, 485 and 887 are exempt from the current priority
processing direction. Applications under these subclasses will be
processed in the order in which they were received by the department.

Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being
considered by a case officer:

Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476
VF 476 (e-lodged): 2 December 2010
VF 476 (paper): 2 December 2010

Skilled – Graduate subclass 485
VC 485 (e-lodged) 16 December 2009
VC 485 (paper): 14 November 2009

Skilled – Regional subclass 887
VB 887 (e-lodged) 27 January 2011
VB 887 (paper): 20 November 2010

LokiJr · February 2011

sir aolee, san po ang ENS visa sa processing? Priority 1 ba siya?

cedric31 · February 2011

GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
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Current Processing Dates

If your application date has recently come into our current processing
date range you should allow at least 6 weeks to enable a case officer to
complete the initial assessment. Please refrain from sending requests for
an update on the status of your application within this 6 week period.

Priority Processed Applications
Under the priority processing direction we are giving priority in
allocation to applications with a nominated occupation that appears in an
active State Migration Plan - Priority Group 2.

Priority Group 3 applications are allocated only where all Priority Group
2 have already been allocated. Priority Group 4 cases will be allocated
once all Priority Group 3 are allocated.

To determine which priority group your application falls into please read
the information on the department’s website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/updated-priority-processing-arrangements.htm

For further information regarding State Migration Plans please visit the
department’s website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-fs.pdf
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-faq.pdf

Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being
considered by a case officer:

Priority 2 State Migration Plan*:
(* State migration Plan currently available for VIC, ACT, NT, QLD, Tas, WA
& SA)

Please see the attached document for important information relevant to
those with a current application in Priority Group 2.

(See attached file: Important Information for Priority 2 applicants.pdf)

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 15 February 2011
VE 176 (paper): 15 February 2011

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 4 February 2011
VB 886 (paper): 4 February 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 15 February 2011
VF 475 (paper): 15 February 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VB 886 (e-lodged) 4 February 2011
VB 886 (paper): 4 February 2011
- Show quoted text -

Priority group 3
Please see the attached document for important information relevant to
those with a current application in Priority Group 3.

(See attached file: Important Information for Priority 3 applicants.pdf)

Allocation of Priority Group 3 applications will recommence once all
onhand Priority Group 2 applications have been allocated.
Any application that was previously Priority Group 4 that is now
eligible for Priority Group 3 processing which was lodged before the
dates listed below will be allocated first once Priority Group 3
allocations resume.

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175
VE 175 (e-lodged): 14 January 2009
VE 175 (paper): 14 January 2009

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged):14 January 2009
VE 176 (paper): 14 January 2009

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 14 January 2009
VF 475 (paper): 14 January 2009

Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) subclass 495 and
Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496
UX 495 and UZ 496 (e-lodged and paper): All applicants who have an
occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 have been
allocated.

Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885
VB 885 (e-lodged) 30 March 2010
VB 885 (paper): 15 January 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 7 March 2010
VB 886 (paper): 15 January 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 30 March 2010
VC 487 (paper): 6 November 2009

Priority Exempt Applications
Visa Subclasses 476, 485 and 887 are exempt from the current priority
processing direction. Applications under these subclasses will be
processed in the order in which they were received by the department.

Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being
considered by a case officer:

Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476
VF 476 (e-lodged): 2 December 2010
VF 476 (paper): 2 December 2010

Skilled – Graduate subclass 485
VC 485 (e-lodged) 16 December 2009
VC 485 (paper): 14 November 2009

Skilled – Regional subclass 887
VB 887 (e-lodged) 9 February 2011
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cedric31 · March 2011

Hi Guys Update lang From ASPC

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Current Processing Dates

If your application date has recently come into our current processing
date range you should allow at least 6 weeks to enable a case officer to
complete the initial assessment. Please refrain from sending requests for
an update on the status of your application within this 6 week period.

Priority Processed Applications
Under the priority processing direction we are giving priority in
allocation to applications with a nominated occupation that appears in an
active State Migration Plan - Priority Group 2.

Priority Group 3 applications are allocated only where all Priority Group
2 have already been allocated. Priority Group 4 cases will be allocated
once all Priority Group 3 are allocated.

To determine which priority group your application falls into please read
the information on the department’s website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/updated-priority-processing-arrangements.htm

For further information regarding State Migration Plans please visit the
department’s website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-fs.pdf
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-faq.pdf

Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being
considered by a case officer:

Priority 2 State Migration Plan:

Please see the attached document for important information relevant to
those with a current application in Priority Group 2.

(See attached file: Important Information for Priority 2 applicants.pdf)

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 18 March 2011
VE 176 (paper): 18 March 2011

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 18 March 2011
VB 886 (paper): 18 March 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 18 March 2011
VF 475 (paper): 18 March 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VB 886 (e-lodged) 18 March 2011
VB 886 (paper): 18 March 2011

Priority group 3
Please see the attached document for important information relevant to
those with a current application in Priority Group 3.

(See attached file: Important Information for Priority 3 applicants.pdf)

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175
VE 175 (e-lodged): 2 June 2009
VE 175 (paper): 2 June 2009

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged):2 June 2009
VE 176 (paper): 2 June 2009

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 2 June 2009
VF 475 (paper): 2 June 2009

Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) subclass 495 and
Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496
UX 495 and UZ 496 (e-lodged and paper): All applicants who have an
occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 have been
allocated.

Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885
VB 885 (e-lodged) 2 September 2010
VB 885 (paper): 2 September 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 2 September 2010
VB 886 (paper): 2 September 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 2 September 2010
VC 487 (paper): 2 September 2010

Priority Exempt Applications
Visa Subclasses 476, 485 and 887 are exempt from the current priority
processing direction. Applications under these subclasses will be
processed in the order in which they were received by the department.

Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being
considered by a case officer:

Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476
VF 476 (e-lodged): 2 December 2010
VF 476 (paper): 2 December 2010

Skilled – Graduate subclass 485
VC 485 (e-lodged) 22 December 2009
VC 485 (paper): 14 November 2009

Skilled – Regional subclass 887
VB 887 (e-lodged) 17 February 2011
VB 887 (paper): 17 February 2011

Subsequent Entrant Applications
All subsequent entrant applications for subclasses 485, 487 and 475: 7
March 2011

Onynz · March 2011

Wow ang bilis ah...

two week ago yung priority 3 nasa April 2009 ngayun June 2009 na...

cedric31 · May 2011

GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
PROCESSING INFORMATION
This is an automated e-mail response which provides updated information on processing of applications for General Skilled Migration (GSM). This information is updated fortnightly.
Last updated 6 May 2011.

Please do not send enquiries or reply to this email address as this mailbox is not monitored. Contact details for GSM are listed below.

Current Processing Dates

If your application date has recently come into our current processing date range you should allow at least 6 weeks to enable a case officer to complete the initial assessment. Please refrain from sending requests for an update on the status of your application within this 6 week period.

Priority Processed Applications
Under the priority processing direction we are giving priority in allocation to applications with a nominated occupation that appears in an active State Migration Plan - Priority Group 2.

Priority Group 3 applications are allocated only where all Priority Group 2 have already been allocated. Priority Group 4 cases will be allocated once all Priority Group 3 are allocated.

To determine which priority group your application falls into please read the information on the department’s website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/updated-priority-processing-arrangements.htm

For further information regarding State Migration Plans please visit the department’s website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-fs.pdf
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-faq.pdf

Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being considered by a case officer:

Priority 2 State Migration Plan:
*Priority 2 applications are currently being allocated within a week of DIAC receiving confirmation of a valid nomination from the relevant State/ Territory Government. As a result applicants are encouraged, where possible, to provide decision ready Priority 2 applications to facilitate more efficient processing and finalisation of these applications.

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 27 April 2011
VE 176 (paper): 8 April 2011

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 25 April 2011
VB 886 (paper): 8 April 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 27 April 2011
VF 475 (paper): 8 April 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 27 April 2011
Vc 487 (paper): 8 April 2011

Priority group 3

(See attached file: Important Information for Priority 3 clients.pdf)

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175
VE 175 (e-lodged): 5 January 2010
VE 175 (paper): 5 January 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 5 January 2010
VE 176 (paper): 5 January 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 5 January 2010
VF 475 (paper): 5 January 2010

Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) subclass 495 and
Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496
UX 495 and UZ 496 (e-lodged and paper): All applicants who have an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 have been allocated.

Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885
VB 885 (e-lodged) 30 November 2010
VB 885 (paper): 30 November 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 30 November 2010
VB 886 (paper): 30 November 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 30 November 2010
VC 487 (paper): 30 November 2010

Priority group 4
Priority group 4 cases will be allocated once all cases in Priority Group's 1 - 3 are allocated.

Priority Exempt Applications
Visa Subclasses 476, 485 and 887 are exempt from the current priority processing direction. Applications under these subclasses will be processed in the order in which they were received by the department.

Applications lodged before the following dates are currently being considered by a case officer:

Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476
VF 476 (e-lodged): 13 February 2011
VF 476 (paper): 13 February 2011

Skilled – Regional subclass 887
VB 887 (e-lodged) 20 March 2011
VB 887 (paper): 20 March 2011

Subsequent Entrant Applications
All subsequent entrant applications for subclasses 485, 487 and 475: 13 March 2011

Skilled - Graduate subclass 485 **See here for important information regarding the VC 485 visa subclass -

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/485-processing.pdf

The relevant processing dates per priority group are listed below -

1. Applications from people who have completed a Professional Year who lodged a subclass 485 application before 17 March 2011.
- All applications have been allocated for assessment

2. Applications lodged from 9 February 2010 to 30 June 2010 where the nominated occupation was on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Schedule 3 in effect from 1 July 2010.
- Applications lodged between 9 February 2011 and 8 March 2011 have been allocated for assessment

3. All other applications will generally be processed based on the date they were received.
* Allocation of these cases for processing will resume once all applications from Category 1 & 2 have been allocated. At the time of this announcemement applications lodged prior to the following dates had been allocated -
VC 485 (e-lodged) - 22 December 2009
VC 485 (paper) - 22 December 2009.

Leigh100677 · May 2011

hi, me ngtake nb ng IELTS?anu mga tips nyo para mgain ko un 25points total.'
mahirap b ung test?slamat po

aolee · May 2011

@Leigh100677 Hi Leigh! welcome and salamat sa pag join. btw try mo po check dito sa thread na to

http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/29/share-some-tips-on-ielts#Item_76

cedric31 · May 2011

GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
PROCESSING INFORMATION
This is an automated e-mail response which provides updated information on processing of applications for General Skilled Migration (GSM). This information is updated fortnightly.
Last updated 23 May 2011.

Please do not send enquiries or reply to this email address as this mailbox is not monitored. Contact details for the GSM processing offices are listed below.

Priority Processing

Under the priority processing arrangements for GSM, the highest priority is given to Priority Group 2- applications from people who are nominated by a state or territory government agency with a nominated occupation that is specified on that state or territory’s state migration plan.

For further information regarding State Migration Plans please visit the department’s website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-fs.pdf
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-faq.pdf

Processing of Priority Group 3 applications will commence once all applications from priority group 2 have been allocated to a case officer for assessment. Similarly, processing of Priority Group 4 applications will commence once all applications from priority group 3 have been allocated to case officers for assessment

To determine which priority group your application falls into please read the information on the department’s website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/updated-priority-processing-arrangements.htm

Processing Dates

Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer:

Priority Group 2

*Priority 2 applications are currently being allocated within two weeks of DIAC receiving confirmation of a valid nomination from the relevant State/ Territory Government. Applicants in priority group 2 are therefore encouraged, where possible, to provide decision ready applications to enable efficient processing and finalisation of their applications.

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 30 April 2011
VE 176 (paper): 15 April 2011

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 30 April 2011
VB 886 (paper): 15 April 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 30 April 2011
VF 475 (paper): 15 April 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 30 April 2011
VC 487 (paper): 15 April 2011

Priority Group 3

(See attached file: Important Information for Priority 3 clients.pdf)

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175
VE 175 (e-lodged):30 March 2010
VE 175 (paper): 30 March 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 30 March 2010
VE 176 (paper): 30 March 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 30 March 2010
VF 475 (paper): 30 March 2010

Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) subclass 495 and
Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496
UX 495 and UZ 496 (e-lodged and paper): All applicants who have an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 have been allocated.

Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885
VB 885 (e-lodged) 15 December 2010
VB 885 (paper): 7 Decemberr 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 15 December 2010
VB 886 (paper): 7 Decemberr 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 15 December 2010
VC 487 (paper): 7 Decemberr 2010

Priority Group 4

As stated above, processing of priority group 4 applications can only commence once all applications from priority group 2 and 3 have been allocated for assessment.

Priority Exempt Applications

Visa Subclasses 476, 485 and 887 are exempt from the current priority processing direction. Applications under these subclasses will be processed in the order in which they were received by the department.

Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer:

Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476
VF 476 (e-lodged): 13 February 2011
VF 476 (paper): 13 February 2011

Skilled – Regional subclass 887
VB 887 (e-lodged) 20 March 2011
VB 887 (paper): 20 March 2011

Subsequent Entrant Applications
All subsequent entrant applications for subclasses 485, 487 and 475: 13 March 2011

Skilled - Graduate subclass 485
For important information about current processing arrangements for subclass 485 visa applications See: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/485-processing.pdf

Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer:

1. Applications from people who have completed a Professional Year who lodged a subclass 485 application before 17 March 2011.
- All applications have been assessed.

2. Applications lodged from 9 February 2010 to 30 June 2010 where the nominated occupation was on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Schedule 3 in effect from 1 July 2010.
- Applications lodged between 9 February 2010 and 15 April 2010 have been allocated for assessment

3. All other applications will generally be processed based on the date they were received.
* Allocation of these cases for processing will resume once all applications from categories 1 and 2 have been allocated. At the time of this announcement applications lodged prior to the following dates had been allocated -
VC 485 (e-lodged) - 22 December 2009
VC 485 (paper) - 22 December 2009.

cedric31 · June 2011

Priority Processing

Under the priority processing arrangements for GSM, the highest priority is given to Priority Group 2- applications from people who are nominated by a state or territory government agency with a nominated occupation that is specified on that state or territory’s state migration plan.

For further information regarding State Migration Plans please visit the department’s website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-fs.pdf
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/statmig-faq.pdf

Processing of Priority Group 3 applications will commence once all applications from priority group 2 have been allocated to a case officer for assessment. Similarly, processing of Priority Group 4 applications will commence once all applications from priority group 3 have been allocated to case officers for assessment

To determine which priority group your application falls into please read the information on the department’s website at:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/updated-priority-processing-arrangements.htm

Processing Dates

Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer:

Priority Group 2

*Priority 2 applications are currently being allocated within two weeks of DIAC receiving confirmation of a valid nomination from the relevant State/ Territory Government. Applicants in priority group 2 are therefore encouraged, where possible, to provide decision ready applications to enable efficient processing and finalisation of their applications.

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 20 May 2011
VE 176 (paper): 20 May 2011

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 20 May 2011
VB 886 (paper): 20 May 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 20 May 2011
VF 475 (paper): 20 May 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 20 May 2011
VC 487 (paper): 20 May 2011

Priority Group 3

(See attached file: Important Information for Priority 3 clients.pdf)

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175
VE 175 (e-lodged):1 June 2010
VE 175 (paper): 1 June 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 1 June 2010
VE 176 (paper): 1 June 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 1 June 2010
VF 475 (paper): 1 June 2010

Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) subclass 495 and
Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496
UX 495 and UZ 496 (e-lodged and paper): All applicants who have an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 have been allocated.

Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885
VB 885 (e-lodged) 20 January 2011
VB 885 (paper): 15 January 2011

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 20 January 2011
VB 886 (paper): 15 January 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 20 January 2011
VC 487 (paper): 15 January 2011

Priority Group 4

As stated above, processing of priority group 4 applications can only commence once all applications from priority group 2 and 3 have been allocated for assessment.

Priority Exempt Applications

Visa Subclasses 476, 485 and 887 are exempt from the current priority processing direction. Applications under these subclasses will be processed in the order in which they were received by the department.

Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer:

Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476
VF 476 (e-lodged): 20 February 2011
VF 476 (paper): 20 February 2011

Skilled – Regional subclass 887
VB 887 (e-lodged) 20 March 2011
VB 887 (paper): 20 March 2011

Subsequent Entrant Applications
All subsequent entrant applications for subclasses 485, 487 and 475: 13 March 2011

Skilled - Graduate subclass 485
For important information about current processing arrangements for subclass 485 visa applications See: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/485-processing.pdf

Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer:

1. Applications from people who have completed a Professional Year who lodged a subclass 485 application before 17 March 2011.
- All applications have been assessed.

2. Applications lodged from 9 February 2010 to 30 June 2010 where the nominated occupation was on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Schedule 3 in effect from 1 July 2010.
- Applications lodged between 9 February 2010 and 30 June 2010 have been assessed
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3. All other applications will generally be processed based on the date they were received.
* Allocation of these cases for processing will resume once all applications from categories 1 and 2 have been allocated. At the time of this announcement applications lodged prior to the following dates had been allocated -
VC 485 (e-lodged) - 22 December 2009
VC 485 (paper) - 22 December 2009.

JClem · June 2011

Once contacted by a case officer, mabilis na po ba processing ng Visa given na complete and no questions ang requirements? Example sa 175?

cedric31 · June 2011

GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
PROCESSING INFORMATION
This is an automated e-mail response which provides updated information on processing of applications for General Skilled Migration (GSM). This information is updated fortnightly.
Details correct at 20 June 2011.

Please do not send enquiries or reply to this email address as this mailbox is not monitored.

Processing Dates

Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer:

Priority Group 2

*Priority 2 applications are currently being allocated within two weeks of DIAC receiving confirmation of a valid nomination from the relevant State/ Territory Government. Applicants in priority group 2 are therefore encouraged, where possible, to provide decision ready applications to enable efficient processing and finalisation of their applications.

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 10 June 2011
VE 176 (paper): 10 June 2011

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 10 June 2011
VB 886 (paper): 10 June 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 10 June 2011
VF 475 (paper): 10 June 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 10 June 2011
VC 487 (paper): 10 June 2011

Priority Group 3

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175
VE 175 (e-lodged):10 July 2010
VE 175 (paper): 10 July 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 10 July 2010
VE 176 (paper): 10 July 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 10 July 2010
VF 475 (paper): 10 July 2010

Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) subclass 495 and
Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496
UX 495 and UZ 496 (e-lodged and paper): All applicants who have an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 have been allocated.

Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885
VB 885 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011
VB 885 (paper): 1 March 2011

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011
VB 886 (paper): 1 March 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011
VC 487 (paper): 1 March 2011

Priority Group 4

Processing of priority group 4 applications can only commence once all applications from priority group 2 and 3 have been allocated for assessment.

Priority Exempt Applications

Visa Subclasses 476, 485 and 887 are exempt from the current priority processing direction. Applications under these subclasses will be processed in the order in which they were received by the department.

Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476
VF 476 (e-lodged): 28 February 2011
VF 476 (paper): 28 February 2011

Skilled – Regional subclass 887
VB 887 (e-lodged) 20 March 2011
VB 887 (paper): 20 March 2011

Subsequent Entrant Applications
All subsequent entrant applications for subclasses 485, 487 and 475: 2 April 2011

Skilled - Graduate subclass 485

1. Applications from people who have completed a Professional Year who lodged a subclass 485 application before 17 March 2011.
- All applications have been assessed.

2. Applications lodged from 9 February 2010 to 30 June 2010 where the nominated occupation was on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Schedule 3 in effect from 1 July 2010.
- All applications have been assessed.

3. All other applications will generally be processed based on the date they were received.
At the time of this announcement applications lodged prior to the following dates had been allocated -
VC 485 (e-lodged) - 22 December 2009
VC 485 (paper) - 22 December 2009.

cedric31 · July 2011

GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
PROCESSING INFORMATION
This is an automated e-mail response which provides updated information on processing of applications for General Skilled Migration (GSM).
Updated 1 July 2011.

Please do not send enquiries or reply to this email address as this mailbox is not monitored.

Important - GSM processing priorities have changed in line with Ministerial Direction No. 50. For details please see here -

http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/24apriority_skilled.htm

Processing Dates

Applicants who lodged a GSM application before the following dates have been contacted by a case officer:

Priority Group 1

Skilled – Regional subclass 887
VB 887 (e-lodged) 15 May 2011
VB 887 (paper): 15 May 2011

Priority Group 2

There are no GSM visa classes in priority group 2

Priority Group 3

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*Priority 3 applications are currently being allocated within two weeks of DIAC receiving confirmation of a valid nomination from the relevant State/ Territory Government. Applicants in priority group 3 are therefore encouraged, where possible, to provide decision ready applications to enable efficient processing and finalisation of their applications.

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 20 June 2011
VE 176 (paper): 20 June 2011

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 20 June 2011
VB 886 (paper): 20 June 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 20 June 2011
VF 475 (paper): 20 June 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 20 June 2011
VC 487 (paper): 20 June 2011

Priority Group 4

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175
VE 175 (e-lodged):10 July 2010
VE 175 (paper): 10 July 2010

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
VE 176 (e-lodged): 10 July 2010
VE 176 (paper): 10 July 2010

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
VF 475 (e-lodged): 10 July 2010
VF 475 (paper): 10 July 2010

Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) subclass 495 and
Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored subclass 496
UX 495 and UZ 496 (e-lodged and paper): All applicants who have an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 have been allocated.

Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885
VB 885 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011
VB 885 (paper): 1 March 2011

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886:
VB 886 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011
VB 886 (paper): 1 March 2011

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487
VC 487 (e-lodged) 1 April 2011
VC 487 (paper): 1 March 2011

Priority Group 5

Processing of priority group 5 applications can only commence once all applications from higher priority groups have been allocated for assessment.

Priority Exempt Applications

Visa Subclasses 476, 485 and 887 are exempt from the current priority processing direction. Applications under these subclasses will be processed in the order in which they were received by the department.

Skilled - Graduate subclass 485

VC 485 (e-lodged) - 22 December 2009
VC 485 (paper) - 22 December 2009

Skilled – Recognised Graduate subclass 476
VF 476 (e-lodged): 28 February 2011
VF 476 (paper): 28 February 2011

Subsequent Entrant Applications
All subsequent entrant applications for subclasses 485, 487 and 475: 2 April 2011

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JClem · July 2011

Priority 4 na lang pala ang 175 and 176 relative-sponsored. Buti na lang walang pina-process for Priority 2 so parang pangatlo pa din tayo.

Bryann · July 2011

Medyo tumagal nga yun processing time, 1 year to 2 years processing. Sana depende sa documents submitted, if decision ready na sana mas mabilis.

LokiJr · July 2011

Bumabagal po ba? Dati 2+ year ang backlog po niyan e hehe

Bryann · July 2011

@LokiJr Nakita ko po kasi sa DIAC site yun new priority list and nabasa ko around 18 months daw ang processing time. I've read naman I'm not sure if dito or sa Philippines.com.au na 1 year - 2 years processing time. Case to case basis siguro depending sa qualifications and requirements mo na sinubmit.

JClem · July 2011

Mas bumilis in our case, 175 applicant kami. Dati is 24-36 months. Ngayon 18 months na lang or less pa. Kasi tulad ngayon, ang pinaprocess na for 175 is yung mga nag-apply last July 1, 2010.

Not sure lang sa ibang visa types.

JClem · August 2011

Current processing timeline for 175 is August 26, 2010.

LokiJr · August 2011

@JClem, baka may balita rin kayo sa processing timeline ng visa 121 ENS

JClem · August 2011

Hi Loki,

For the complete processing timeline, you can refer to this site from time to time: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/estimated-allocation-times.htm#b

Walang update for 121 pero alam ko P2 yan, right?

neye0105 · August 2011

hi,
i'm glad i discovered this site, such a blessing! i am currently in the UK and with the riots happening all over the country nagdecide kami ng husband ko to go 'down under'...i have lot of questions pero di ko na lang itatanong lahat,hehe...i hope someone could help...
1. can i apply for independent skilled migrant visa while i'm still on sponsored working visa (mas mabilis daw kasi ang sponsored visa so i'm thinking we'll go there on that visa then apply for independent skilled visa once we're there)
2. ano ang ibig sabihin ng 1st at 2nd installments?
3. do i still need a skills assesement kahit na ang occupation ko ay nasa SOL at sponsored ako ng employer or does it only apply if i'm going for an independent skilled migrant visa?
maraming salamat po at mabuhay tayong lahat!

aolee · August 2011

@neye0105 hi open po ako ng bagong topic ha? medyo malayo po kasi sa thread topic pls go here =>

http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/173/from-uk-to-down-under-questions

LokiJr · August 2011

@JClem, salamat sa link, very useful....pansin ko walang processing timeline ang ENS :-S bakit kaya? pero encouraging kasi mukhang pag sponsored ng region very little ang backlog

JClem · August 2011

Yes, Loki. I believe employer and regional sponsored applicants mabilis ang processing. God bless ha! Balitaan mo kami. See you sa AU!

LokiJr · August 2011

JClem, salamat po hehe...malayo pa bago mangyari yun pero pag may development balitaan ko kayo hehe

sheep · August 2011

hi tanong lang po ako at may c.o na ako,my c.o ay naghingi ng additional documents at binigay kna man pero hanggang ngayon wala akong natanggap na balita o request for medical sa c.o ko..regional sponsored po ako...gaano po katagal ang waiting time kahit may c.o kna..
thanks and more power...

tootzkie · August 2011

hi tanong lang po ako at may c.o na ako,my c.o ay naghingi ng additional documents at binigay kna man pero hanggang ngayon wala akong natanggap na balita o request for medical sa c.o ko..regional sponsored po ako...gaano po katagal ang waiting time kahit may c.o kna..
thanks and more power...

sure ka na wala pang request for medical and PCC? double check mo yung email, usually nasa attachement ang request nila .pdf (acrobat) format. Check mo rin ang "spam" folder ng email mo baka dun napunta. Kung wala e-mail mo ang CO mo in a polite manner.