Business Visas Australia

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

Pls note we read one liner message downloaded from internet sight called “Visa Beureau” for subclass 475. In this it is mentioneed that “People who have applied for the above said visa,have to re apply for the same subclass and to deposit the fee once again” What is that mean?

Also note we have applied under the catagory of “Education Officer” under which i have got the successful state sponsership, under SIR(provisional) visa for South Australia. We lodged the application on 14 th July and till date we are not able to see any improvement on our case.

Our agent is keep on syaing that visa application are picked on random basis. Is this true? or there is any a system?.

Also advice where i can see my case progress or is there any link?

Regards

This is great info to know.

Hi

I really don’t about the Visa bureau site you referred to and what they mean by the post.

Processing times for the sub class 475 can take up to 12 months. If you lodged in July 08, it’s only April now, you should not start worrying yet. There is a que for visa applications to be processed, it’s not possible to know where your application is in the que. Your agent can check the progress online at the http://www.imm.gov.au website.

All the best,
Mege Dalton

Dear Mege Dalton,

I have some what different experience with this regard. I have lodged my visa application in end March in this year (2009) for the SIR visa (475) for the South Australia.

Surprisingly within 20 days I got a case officer and he has requested for medical examination.

what is the normal time line for visa granting after appointing a case officer

Hi there,

What is your nominated skilled occupation & ASCO code?

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi,
I have loadged my application on 13 feb 09 and
21 Feb my status suddenly chaged and shoing application being processed but till today not yet changed anymore and didnt ask me about medical. Could you clrify here what the status mean and will it be fast then other what not displaying APPLICATION BEING PROCESSED.
Regards
________________
Dr Russel

Dr Russel

Thankyou for your query. It’s a waiting process, don’t expect your status to change immediately. If the status indicates Application Being Processed, it means it is with your case officer who will be in touch if they require anything further from you.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Dear Mege Dalton

Thanks for your promt reply.

Regards

Dr Russel

Dear Mege Dalton,
I’ve sent to DIAC to ask for my document status on Apr 8th 2009 and they replied to me as below:
—————————————————
Please include the following line in all replies.
Tracking number: GT2009xxxx_0000000xxx

Dear Client,

Thank you for your enquiry about General Skilled Migration.

A reference number has been allocated to this enquiry and can
be found in the subject line of this email. Please be assured
that we respond to ALL enquiries as soon as possible. We will
aim to reply to your enquiry within 5 working days. More complex
enquiries may take longer, so there is no need to resend your
enquiry if you don’t hear from us during that time.

WHEN WILL I GET A CASE OFFICER?

From 1 January 2009 current and new applications are allocated
subject to new priority processing arrangements as announced
on 17 December 2008. Details of these arrangements are available
at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/migration-
program.pdf

The Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre is unable to provide indicative
timeframes for allocation or processing of individual applications,
however, we are able to provide allocation dates for applications
that meet the higher priority processing order.

To check current allocation dates, please send a blank email
to: aspc.processing@immi.gov.au (Adelaide processed cases) or
gsmb.information@immi.gov.au (Brisbane processed cases). To
determine where your application will be processed, please access
the following website address: http:
//www.immi.gov.au/contacts/australia/processing-centres/adelaide-
skilled.htm

Any further updates to our new processing priorities will be
posted on the DIAC website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-
skilled-migration/whats-new.htm which we encourage you to review
on a regular basis.

Yours sincerely,
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
—————————————————–

Could you explain it for me?
Yours sincerely,
Trang

Dear Mege Dalton,
Sorry, i forgot my info:

Subclass 475 (First cousin sponsored)
Graphic Designer – High Risk country
Paper logded: July 28th 2008
Case officer: waiting…

Regards,
Trang

Dear Trang

Thanks for your posting that gives me some idea regarding visa processing.
Anyway could I ask you to post your visa loadgment date?
Regards,

Dr Russel

Dear Dr Russel,

My visa was posted by agent in Sydney, Australia on July 28th last year 2008. I hope I’ll get something news on this July or latest in September.
How about yours? Thanks for your asking:-)

Regards,
Trang

Dear All
Greetings!
I would like to share an experience to you on about my frinds visa getting history,
He applied also for 475 visa,
DIAC loadgment date: 30 Oct 2008
PCC and Medical : 15 Feb 2009
Visa recieved : 20 April 2009
He is going to fly : 10 Jun 2009.

Regards

—————-
Dr Russel

Dear Russel,

Thnx for sharring this information,

I would appreciate if you kindly let us know when your friends application got the allocation of case officer by DIAC.

Regards,

Shon

Dear Shon

Thanks
He got case officer ist week of feb 09.
Regards

Dr Russel

Dear Dr Russel,

Tnx for the prompt response ….

Regards,

Dear Russel,
Could you tell me what is your friend’ occupation???
Thanks & Regards,
Trang

Dear Trang

Thanks for your query
He basically is a Medical Doctor though he applied as Medical Administrator.

Regards,

Dr Russel

Dear Russel,
His occupation is on the CSL…so that why he’ve got visa very soon…
Im just waiting for CO and hope it’s coming soon.
Thanks & Regards,
Trang

Dear to All,

Just to share my case porcessing;
VISA Applied: 475 SA state spons.
Occupation – Production Manager

Date of Lodgement 13Jan09

Visa case Officer Allocation 13Feb09

Additional Information asked by Co 13Feb 09

Medical Recieved by CO 17Feb09

I believe the processing of case varies from individual to individual I think Dr. Russel friend is lucky to get the visa on priority….

Best of luck to all ….

Regards

Shon

Dear Trang

Thanks
I did check the CSL now but dont found Medical Administrator on that list.Being a physician will he be treated in critical list though he didnt apply as a Medical Doctor?
Please allow me to know anybody here who can.
Regards
——————–
Dr Russel

I would like to share a recent announcment of DIAC what can envisage about getting visa.

You may be aware the Immigration Department announced changes to the Critical Skills List on 16 March 2009. At that time it was advised that General Skilled visa applications would be processed by the Department in the following order of priority processing:
• employer-sponsored permanent migration applications, where skilled migrants are sponsored to go into jobs unable to be filled locally.
• applicants nominated by state and territory governments, who were also given greater scope to meet critical skill shortages in their jurisdiction; and
• applicants who have nominated an occupation on the CSL .
In order to meet with these priorities only Employer, State/Territory sponsored and CSL cases are currently being processed. What this means is that if your application does not fit into one of the three categories above your application will wait until at least the end of this program year being 30th June 2009 and at this stage the Immigration Department is unable to provide any advice on processing beyond this timeframe.
Unfortunately this also impacts on those clients whose visa applications have already been lodged and may have previously been allocated a Case Officer. The processing policy has now been applied to all applications, both lodged and about to be lodged.
However there is some good news. The Immigration Department have advised that currently lodged applicants can seek sponsorship from State/Territories and if successful apply to ‘change’ their application from a Skilled Independent (subclass 175 visa) to a Skilled Sponsored (subclass 176).
If we have lodged your visa application and you would like us to discuss this option with you please call our UK office. No fees or charges will apply for this service.
Please note: The fact that DIAC is now only processing General Skills Migration applications which are State/Territory sponsored, or which have nominated occupations on the new Critical Skills List does not mean that other GSM applications cannot be lodged. This is simply a method of prioritising the processing so that the Government can better address the current skills shortages in the current economic climate. GSM applications which are not on the processing priority list can still be lodged.
This change is beyond our control and it is our job to advise you that GSM applications which are not on the priority processing lists may have a very long wait. The length of the wait for non-priority applications is something that no-one, including DIAC, can estimate with any accuracy.

Regards
———————-
Dr Russel

Dear Mege Dalton,
Greetings !
You have have assumed in your introductory talking here to consider visa approval 9 to 12 month. Is it mean the total time of getting visa? from loadgment to approval?

Regards
—————–
Dr Russel

Hi I have lodge my pplication online on 16th MArch 2009.
Subclass 175, Computer Professional (.net) with MODL.

Just After payment i saw few options. Like
1. Acknowledgeemnt of Payment
2. Attching Documents

But there were something to fiil up, but there was an error on their serevr. So I could not fill up. After That I could not found what was that? Do you know anything like is there additional form to fill up after lodging the application?

Regards
Emu

Dear Emu,

After you made payment, did you notice a Transaction Reference Number i.e EGNSF7D9D2 If there is a server error you can always log in again on the DIAC website and using the TRN and your password be able to access your lodged application to download and print off your receipt, document checklist as well as attach required documents to your online application.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

visa 475
south au
quality assurance manager
application 11-07
officer 12-08
medical 12-08
forgotton medical 2-09

no word since
the problem is that i can\t follow up as i have an agent
he is not following up

Hi Mege,

My cousin has applied for Skilled Graduate 485 and has received WA 010 bridging visa.
Can he apply for Permanent Residence now ?

Dear Mege,

HR country,
Occupation: Statistician 2293-13
State Sponsorship available: Victoria(Only)

I have applied for Skills Assessment(Vetassess), i have more than 4 years working experience in Marketin & Sales, my question is,, will Victoria grant me the sponsorship(with irrelevant experience)? My MBA will complete in June 2009. Will MBA give me any edge in obtaining Sponsorship?

In the Victorian Sponsorship form,, how much money should i show in my account? AU$ 15 – 20,000 will be enough?
What particular area should i choose to settle?

Kindly reply.

Thanks and best regards,
Danish

Dear Mege,
Greetings !

I have applied for visa subtype 475 in june 08. It’s more than 11 months now but there no CO alloted yet. when i ask my agent he always asks me to waite for some more time. As i am already in 12th month of waiting -
1. Shall i press my agent to follow up?
2. Does he has any role to play in CO allocation ?
3. Can an agent inquire the status of an application which does not have CO?
4. What do you expect -do we have any chance in this financial year or we need to waite till next (i.e. July 09)

Your reply would be highly appriciated.

JgSingh
Visa class:475
Lodged in: June 08
Country: High Risk
Online application
Documents: Front loaded
CO: God knows when this day will come….

JgSingh
Visa class:475
Lodged in: June 08
Country: High Risk
Online application
Documents: Front loaded
CO: God knows when this day will come….
CSL: No
Modl: Yes

Hi Jaz,

I can’t just give you a yes or no to your question this would not be professionally responsible of me, applying for a permanent visa if you are or were a holder of a substantive Australian student visa is based on a number of additional requirements not just your current visa status.

However, in general, Skilled independent visa sub class 885 and Skilled sponsored visa sub class 886 are permanent visas available to overseas students who have completed 2 years of study within the last six months and each qualification counting towards the 2 years of study must be closely related to the nomination occupation.

Does your cousin have a migration agent who is handling the Skilled Graduate 485 visa application? If so, they should be able to review his details in full and explain if he or she is in a position to lodge an application.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi Jags,

Thanks for your comment on this forum. To be honest, it’s very difficult for me to say how much longer you could be waiting and your agent will be in the same situation. Migration agents do not have any role in CO allocation.

The Department of Immigration is reducing its number of case officers so this will slow down processing. We are also coming to the end of the Australian financial year and with the reduction in skilled visa quota, it’s a possibility that the Department of Immigration has no more visa approvals to give out until 1 July 2009.
In your case it does seem like a very long time to be waiting for a case officer allocation. Can I ask what skilled occupation you nominated for your application and who sponsored your application?

Perhaps contact your migration agent again and ask for their feedback on the situation and if they have received any specific or general advice from the Department of Immigration regarding processing of sub class 475 visa applications.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Dear Danish,

Thankyou for your post to this forum.

Do you have any work experience at all as a Statistician? Did your marketing and sales job rely on your training as a statistician?

You need to show you have recent work experience of 12 out of the last 24 months.

Victoria does not require you to prove your financial status, however you do need to have adequate funds to support yourself.

In relation to where to live in Australia, I suggest you do some research into different areas in Victoria, this is a useful link
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/living-in-victoria/melbourne-and-regional-victoria

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Your MBA is a positive as it means you are highly qualified individual but it will only add value to your sponsorship application not be a determining factor on its own.

Dear Mege,
Thanks a ton for your valuable & informative reply.

I have nominated my case under skill ” Training Officer” & my application is state sponsored(SA).

Warm Regards,
Jags

i received the following reply

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship recognises that the time
taken to process your application may be causing you and your family
concern.

The case officer is currently conducting a preliminary assessment on
your visa application to determine if they require any further
documentation to process your application. Once this assessment has been completed your case officer may contact you if they require any additional documents
details as follows :

visa 475
south au
quality assurance manager
application 11-07
officer 12-08
medical 12-08
forgotton medical 2-09

can you shed some light on the situation ?

Hello Nahla,

Thankyou for your comments. You have most certainly been waiting a long time for this advice from your case officer. It’s good that it has finally come. Given the changes to the processing of applications, this advice could indicate that the case officer is now looking at your sub class 475 application within the new framework of priority processing of sponsored visa applications. This could mean that it is now finally being assessed and hopefully you will receive a further advice as to what else might be required to finalise your application.

You have been waiting for a 1 year and 7 months now, I hope you will not be waiting for much longer.

All the best.

Mege Dalton

Dear Mege,

I lodged my visa application under subclass 475 under state/territory nomination from South Australia. I lodged my application in the month of December and my case officer was alloted in the month of feb and they asked to undergo medical tests and also obtain PCC. I have done that and also scanned across the documents to them. I completed all the formalities within March only, but till date i have had no reply from them. Could you please let me know as to how much more time will it take for visa processing. My nominated occupation is “Sales & Marketing Manager” and the ASCO Code is 1231-11.

Regards,

Arunangshu

Hi Mege,

I had applied for 885 visa in Dec’08 (CSL occupation). The electronic visa status has changed to “Application being processed further” with Document Checklist changing from required to received. Could you please clarify if the change in status indicates a CO allocation? And could you also advise on how long could it take once case officer has been assigned?

Regards,
MS

Hi Mege,

Just wanted to add further information. The status “Application being processed further appeared on the first week of April ’09.

Regards
MS

In Response to the enquiry about the status of my visa application i recieved the following email.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your e-mail in relation to your visa application under
Australia’s General Skilled Migration program.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship recognises that the time
taken to process your application may be causing you and your family
concern.

We are seeking to finalise your application as soon as possible. You will
appreciate, however, that all non-citizens applying for visas to enter
Australia are considered on their individual merits and against legal
requirements set out in Australia’s migration legislation. This often
includes requirements for mandatory health, character and national
security or other checks that are undertaken by other agencies and can
take some time.

The timing for the completion of the checks varies from one case to
another depending on individual circumstances. Unfortunately, I am unable
to provide you with a definitive timeframe for finalisation of your
application as some cases may take many months to finalise.

You can be assured, however, that the Department of Immigration and
Citizenship staff will do all they can to ensure that your application is
finalised as quickly as possible.

We appreciate your patience in this matter.

All the Best

Shon

Hi Arunangshu,

Thank you for your comment but I can’t predict how much more time you will be waiting for a decsion onb your sub class 475. If you lodged in Dec 08 and have reached your medicals and pcc stages by March 09 you are one of the lucky ones, some people you will see on this blog has been waiting for 1 year and 7 months so far and haven’t even had a case officer allocated to their application yet.
I would suggest you play the waiting game some more but be confident in the fact that your application is clearly in the higher category of priority processing.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi MS,

The change in status could mean your application has been allocated, particularly if you have a CSL occupation. There is no specified time for how it takes DIAC to assign applications to its case officers.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi Shon,

Thanks for posting this on this blog. I have to say it certainly shows a softer more empathetic side of the Department of Immigration not really seen before. I think they are finally realising that a lot of visa applicants feel like they are in a purgatory about what is happening with their applications, that behind all the File reference numbers are actual people. Good on the DIAC for inserting some humanity into this bureaucratic process! better late than never.

I hope that your own visa application is finalised soon.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi Mege
I have applied 475 visa on 17 Oct 2008 till now no reply from them . I dont know whats happaning there ?
Regards
Janaka

dear sir,
this is amala dass somu from india.i work as a cook.

Visa class:475(skilled regional sponsored visa)
Lodged in: may 09
medical examination on:-14 may 2009
PCC :-18 may 2009
case officer :- ?
dear sir,when can i expect CASE OFFICER.still how long will take me to come to australia.

will you give the details of this.

warm culinary regards.

amala dass somu

somujero126@yahoo.com

Hello Amala,

Thankyou for your comment but I can’t predict how long it will take for your case to be decided.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hello Janaka,

You can enquire about the progress of your application via the immigration website.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Dear Janaka,

one of my friends who lodge his application on May 2008. got his visa last month that means on April.

So, it is clear that they are processing applications which are submitted around May of last month.

because of new priority system, I think there is limited CO for applications which have been lodged before December 2008. So, I think you have to wait another 2-3 months.

did you submit police Clarance and medicals. if not best thing , you better apply for Police clearance, I think you residence in Sri Lanka, and here it will take another 2-3 months to obtain it. if not you have to wait another 2-3 months to subbmit clearance report also.

for your information, I have different experience with this regard. I have lodge my application for 475 Visa for South Australia on April this year (2009). within 20 days I got my case officer and asking from me to submit Medicals and Police clearance report.

I have submit medicals but unfortunately Still try to obtain Police clearance, it very difficult to get clearance report from, with this lethargic officers.

Dear Mage

As per GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
ADELAIDE PROCESSING INFORMATION
State or Territory Nominated Applications – once the department has
received and approved a nomination from a state or territory authority,
processing of the application will commence within 10 working days of that
approval. Should you need to, please lodge enquiries about your
application via and Applications with a nominated occupation on the Critical Skills List
(CSL) – are being processed in date of lodgment order.

Please let me know GSM 475 visa is under State or Territory Nominated Application If yes they should be allcated my application to CO by this time
Please advice

Regards
Janaka

Hi Mege,

In the updates from the GSMB, the allocation dates for 885 is given upto 3rd April ’08. My application was made in Dec ’08. When can I expect a CO allocation given my occupation is on CSL? What is the significance of the allocation information? If I am not allocated a CO, then is it advisable to contact the processing centre to enquire about my application status? Please advise.

Regards,
S D S

Dear Kasun

Thanks a lot for your information. Please let me know how you submitted the sponsorship documents. Did you submit any thing to http://www.migration.sa.gov.au .
I have submitted my medical reports and PCC .

Mean while you better follow up about ur PCC with Police department all the time

Best Regards
Janaka

Hi Mege,

I paper-lodged my subclass 885 application as accountant with IELTS 7 in all 4 areas in Jan 2009. But I haven’t anything from CO at all? Is it normal? I used an agent but he said it’s common not receiving any news about allocation of CO. Does it mean my case has been allocated to a CO, or not? I have 3 friends who e-lodged their application in Dec, Feb and March, they’ve already got their PR granted few weeks ago. It makes me all worried and nervous now =( I regret for not lodging my application on-line. Please let me know what you think THANKS!!

Cheers,
amy

Hi Amy
Paper applications do take longer than online applications that’s why lodging online is always recommended. You will just need to wait it out, hopefully it won’t be too much longer.
Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi SDS

Have you checked the progress of your application via the http://www.immi.gov.au?

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi Mege,

I have applied and lodged 475 family sponsored visa july 16, 2008 as property manager. but until now I dont hear any progress on my application. AT THIS TIME, im here in australia as family sponsored tourist visa and they granted 3 months stay with bond. What would you advise, do I need to look for an employer to sponsor my application since sponsored by an employer got a priority processing or I have just to wait until my application got a positive response. thank you.

romulo

Dear Mege

Me and My wife have applied online base GSM 475 with family sponsorship in October 2008 under IT professional (2331-15) with Computing Professional – specialising in C /C#/C *
2231-79. I did my medical examination on 2nd May 2009. And Submitted PCC on 3rd May 2009

As per this My application should under CSL priority but so far I did not hear from CO.

When I enquire about the progress of my application via the immigration website it says that processing started on 23rd of October and it received HIV test but still it shows

For both persons

17/10/2008 Health requirements outstanding Message
15/05/2009 Further medical results received Message
15/05/2009 Further medical results received Message
15/05/2009 Further medical results received Message
15/05/2009 HIV blood test received Message

23/10/2008 Birth certificate or other evidence of age Received Message
23/10/2008 Copy of your passport Personal Particulars/Photo (bio-data) page Received
23/10/2008 IELTS English Test Report Results Received Message
23/10/2008 Evidence of overseas qualifications Received Message
05/11/2008 Evidence of relationship to sponsor Received Message
23/10/2008 Evidence of skills assessment Received Message
04/11/2008 Evidence of Specific Work Experience Received Message
23/10/2008 Evidence of work experience Received Message
04/11/2008 Marriage certificate Received Message
23/10/2008 Passport photo Received Message
17/10/2008 Form 160EH – Radiologist report on chest x-ray Required Message
17/10/2008 Form 26EH – Medical Examination for an Australian visa Required
23/10/2008 Family Tree Diagram Received Message
23/10/2008 Evidence of English language training Received Message
17/10/2008 Form 26EH – Medical Examination for an Australian visa Required

I don’t know why is it showing that Health requirements outstanding and Taking somuch time to allocate to CO ?
Please advice

Best Regards
Mihira

Hi Mege,

Yes I’ve checked the status via the immigration website and it says “Application beingprocessed further” with received in Document Checklist. But haven’t heard anything so far.

Appreciate your responses.

Regards
S D S

I lodge my application under VS 175 and change in to VS176 with Victorian gov sponsorship.

Date app 18 Feb 2009 – online
case officer 05 May 2009
request of PCC 14 May 2009
Sub PCC 19 May 2009

CO allow 70 days to submitt PCC, how long they take to attend my file again ? will they wait till 70 days ?
or they will attend it near future ?

regards
PDJ

Hi Romulo,
Thank you for your comment. Since you already have state sponsorship there would be little point and a lot of work to try and get employer sponsorship. In any case both state sponsorship and employer sponsorship are being given priority.
I am assuming that your urgency is because you want it approved whilst you are in Australia on your tourist visa. There is no guarantees that it will be.
Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

SDS
You should take this status as a good sign that your application is moving along. Try to be a little more patient, the processing times are far from predictable.
Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi PDJ,
Your guess is as good as mine, processing times are far from predictable. It’s good that you changed it over from a sub class 175 to sub class 176, perhaps you could write a little summary of what you had to do to make the changeover so other sub class 175 holders to benefit from your experience.
Hopefully you won’t be waiting much longer for more progression on your case. Have you been asked to do your medicals yet?
Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Shall we strat a GSM 475 Tracker ,So that we can get to know the currant process dates and the time line

Please fill your application details

My application details is

Oct2008/475/on line/CLS/MODL/IT Engineer/HR/All docs uploaded

Hi mege,

i have been following this url with great interest. your replies are soo helpful. coming to my case. i had paper lodged my application for subclass 475 skilled (regional first cousin sponsored-melbourne). i am a business and IT professional. ASCO – 2299-79, CSL-no, MOdl- no, on Nov 3rd 2008. i tried PLE some months back as i had not received any feedback from DIAC and they replied that i am not authorised to receive the reply(my agent is authorised to receive it). when i asked my agent, he says that since its only 7 months its too early, as according to him it takes around 10-12 months. shall i make the PLE now, giving my agent’s mail id in the authorised mail id column and ask my agent to forward DIAC’s reply back to me? or shall i wait for 1-2 months more? kindly advise.

Regards,

vandm

Dear Mege

Me and My wife have applied online base GSM 475 with family sponsorship in October 2008 under IT professional (2331-15) with Computing Professional – specialising in C /C#/C *
2231-79. I did my medical examination on 2nd May 2009. And Submitted PCC on 3rd May 2009

As per this My application is under CSL priority but so far I did not hear from CO.

When I enquire about the progress of my application via the immigration website it says that processing started on 23rd of October
when will I allocate to CO ?
Please advice
Regards
Janaka

Hi Mege,

Thanks for your comments,
I have already done medical test, even before the CO assigned to my case, my guess is its not a problem for online applicants, you dont have to waite till the CO request it, this is same for police report

but you only can do this with VISA sub class 176 ,since we know the time frame,

i.e. A CO will be assigned within 10days of submission of confirmation doc. by the state to DIAC.
For this we have to first apply for state sponsorship, then receive a positive results from them and accept it. It may take 8-10weeks normally except ACT.ACT it is 30days.

In my case I try to send PCC also but due to the delay occured, I did not able to sub it before CO request it.

Regards
Damith

HI Mege,

I’m just wondering, are we supposed to hear from CO if we’ve submitted everything during lodgement? Will anyone contact us if our case has been allocated with a CO?

Thanks!

Regards
amy

Hi Amy,

You will hear from a CO once they have been allocated to your case and if they require anything further to provided. The big issue is you will not be told when this is going to happen, so unfortunately when it happens and you receive some communications then you know, other than that like many other visa applicants, its a matter of playing the waiting game.

I think it’s important for applicants to understand that the Department of Immigration does have its processes and procedures with dealing with applications. There are rules and regulations it must abide by when processing applications, this governs it’s organisation. If someone has lodged an application, satisfied the requirements, they will be granted a visa. When the visa will be granted is the real question given the current processing time policies that have been recently introduced. The Department of Immigration is not a person with feelings, it does not make decisions on emotions or whether or not it likes the particular applicant. It’s all about regulations.

I am writing this because there a so many people posting comments on this blog about when they will hear from their CO or be granted their visas, and the tone of the posts seems to be that people feel ignored by the Department of Immigration. The Department of Immigration is not ignoring you, it’s government body with it’s own machinery trying to process and approve visa applications. It’s not personal. Not only that there are thousands of other visa applications within this framework which it has to process. As a migration agent I have experienced the Department of Immigration work very efficiently and do good work but there have been other times when the experiences have not been as positive. Overall, it is my own personal opinion that as far any government departments go, it is generally a good one.

Well back to you Amy, sorry for such a long winded response but I just felt this had to be said.

All the best,
Mege Dalton

Hi Damith,

Thanks for taking the time to write this post. The more details of experiences visa applicants can post the better for everyone as the collective sharing of information helps each person in some way in their own visa application journey.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi Janaka,

I’m a bit baffled as to why you haven’t heard from a CO yet. Were you sent actual requests from DIAC to do your medicals and pcc?
From what other visa applicants a writing on this blog regarding processing times for sponsored visas, I would have assumed that you would have heard from your CO by now.

Kind regards
Mege Dalton

Hi Vandm,

Thanks for the compliment, I am very happy that my site is proving to be a good resource for many visa applicants from around the world.

In relation to your case, it may well be that your application although sponsored, you don’t have a skilled occupation that is on the CSL or MODL and so it’s not so high on the priority processing list and therefore taking longer. Try not to worry too much, your case is not unique, many people are experiencing the same length of waiting time.

I would recommend you listen to your agent’s advice. If you don’t hear anything at the 10 month mark than contact your agent to enquire and perhaps also ask what their prediction is based on. The Department of Immigration policies are changing on a much regular basis given the economic situation so agents like myself need to keep updating their knowledge and awareness of these different factors before giving clients their opinions.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

How can DIACs keep their applicants waiting that long? Dont they understand how important it is for applicants who spent their time and money into this visa to come to australia?

And the worst part is that the wait is unpredictable…which means no one knows when will they hear something…

hi mege,

thanks a zillion for your reply. it was soo soothing to our waiting hearts!!! i shall do as you have suggested. once again thanks and thanks.

Thanks Mege. I asked that primarily because I have an unhelpful agent and he lied to me that he submitted my application when in fact he did not. I lost confidence in his work. I asked his assistant about whether or not someone will inform us when we’ve been allocated a CO, but he said his clients don’t normally get informed about whether or not they’ve been allocated a CO. It contradicts with what some applicants say because they were notified once they’ve been allocated a CO. It’s just confusing.

Dear Mege

In my application status show that
23/10/2008 Application being processed further
And
Person 1
17/10/2008 Health requirements outstanding Message

15/05/2009 Further medical results received Message

15/05/2009 Further medical results received Message

15/05/2009 Further medical results received Message

15/05/2009 HIV blood test received Message

What does it really mean? As my application is online will they contact me?
What should I do now
please advice
Regards
Janaka

Dear Mege,

I received my approval for state sponsorship in SA.

However, when i’ve calculated, my total points for sub class 475 is only 95. Will the 5 points difference resulted to a refusal of my application with DIAC? Would u advise me to take another ielts exam and reach the 25 points ( i’ve got 15 points only last january)before filing my application with DIAC? My nominated occupation is Office Manager.

I’m waiting for your reply.

Thanks!

I have lodge my application on 29 December for subclass 886 I jst want to know that did applications are allocated till this date or not coz when I check allocation dates it shows till 15 December than nominations approved in march and april did DIAC did not gonna pick applications for January and February yet pls let be know what does all mean

Sir,

I applied for the 176 visa last week 25may through online and status showing prcessing visa. I am planning to go for medical and pcc. Is that ok for me.

Dear Theresa,
Thank you for your comment. Did you factor in 10 bonus points for South Australian state sponsorship in your calculations? If not, they should give you the minimum passmark of 100 points to apply for the subclass 475.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi Sunny,

The short answer is patience. It’s not a guaranteed processing time.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi Dale,

If you decide to do your medicals and police clearance certificates for your subclass 176 visa application now rather than wait for a formal request from your case officer that is your prerogative.

You should know that your medicals and police clearances are valid for 12 months and influence your initial entry date once your visa approved. An explanation of the Initial Entry Date has been posted on my site today for anyone who doesn’t know what it is, please read it as I won’t be sending individual response explaining this condition.
The earlier you complete the clearances the shorter the time you have to arrange to enter Australia to activate your visas by the initial entry date. For anyone who is mindful of how expensive it can be to arrange international flights and accommodation to Australia, many people leave the medicals and police clearances until they are officially requested by their case officer.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Good morning Mege,

Thank you for your quick reply. You are doing best service. and one thing I got sposorship from SA and they email to me that they already send the form1100 to DIAC. But the current status showing DIAC required evidence for the nomination. what they are requesting the 1100 form or other paper. I have lot email from SA. Is that ok to sumbit to the DIAC.

thank you

Dear Mege

I have lodged my paper based application on 27 Aug 2007 visa sub class BQ 138 but as of now I have not yet received any information on the status .
Please let me know when I will be alotted a case officer and how long will the
whole process take.

Tnks & Rgds

Shane

Hi Mege,

How much tiime will take to get a form 1100 from SA to Adelaide proccessing center. As per SA they send the form but the status not updated. What i need to do for that. pls describe.

HI Mege

I send a PLE asking that Do I have a CO ?
This is the reply i have got from them

Your enquiry has been referred to the Manager of the area processing your
visa application. They will follow up and have your application allocated
to a case officer for further processing.

We appreciate your patience in this matter.

I dont have a agen So please advice me

Regards
Janaka

Janaka,
You have to take their advice and be patient in this matter. Unfortunately, the Department of Immigration does not get quicker at processing your application because it receives lots of follow up enquiries. If you had an agent, they would much likely give you the same advice.
Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hello Dale,
I suggest you pose this questions at the SA case officer that processed your sponsorship application. There advice would be the best approximation for a time frame.
Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Dear All
This is to share only.
We loadged three aplication to DIAC for 475 visa in following dates.

28 January 2009
13 February 2009
16 February 2009.

At last 1(28 Jan) among them have got CO and sought for Police Clearence and Medical check up and others are still waiting.

Regards
———————-
Dr Russel

Dear Ms. Mege,

Following is the progress of my application

Started With Migration Agent 10-Jun-08
IELTS Exam Result 23-Jul-08
Submitted Vetasses Assessment 8-Sep-08
Vetassess Assessment Positive 10-Oct-08
Complete Set Of Docs recd by Immi. SA 23-Dec-08
SA State Sponsorship Received 29-Jan-09
Applied For Visa at DIAC Office 31-Jan-09
Medicals Done 4-Feb-09
PCC done 8-Feb-09
Date Medicals & PCC Received At DIAC Office 26-Feb-09
Case Officer Assigned Waiting
Date Received Migration Visa Waiting

I have applied as a Records Manager on visa subclass 475. The police clearance and medicals were done on the advice of our migration agent. The website states “process commenced” since 26th Feb 09.
I would like to have your expert advice on how long it would take for a case officer to be assigned and visa granted.
Thanking you.
Regards
Fernandes

Hello Fernandes,

Thank you for your detailed comment but unfortunately my expert opinion does not cover predictions for how long it will take for a case officer to be assigned to you case and the visa to be granted. It not a perfect science and as you will tell from other comments on this blog, some people are having very different experiences in terms of processing, although they have applied for the visa.

All I can say is, “sit tight and be patient”, as soon as there is news, your migration agent should be in touch to update you.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi Shane,

Did a migration agent prepare and lodge your subclass 138?

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Dear Mege

I have lodged my application thru agent on line 29 sep 2008.
29 sep process commenced 2008
23 Feb process commenced further.2009
What does this mean ,is it do I have a case officer and how long will it take
to get my visa.
Mine is a 475 visa sponsored by brother.

Please giv me some news.

Tnks

Chuck

I am Palani from India I have completed 3 year Diploma In Printing and having 10 years of work experience in Graphic Pre Press Trade and not eligible as Formal Apprentice in Pathway A, I want to know which skill Pathway is suitable for me B or C? to get succeed in Tra.

Please let me know the things.

Thanks in advance
Palani

Hello Chuck,

Thank you for your post but as I have said in my advice to other similar requests asking for a prediction as to when the visa will be granted, I can not tell you.

The process takes time, before the priority processing procedures were put in place by the Department of Immigration earlier this year, general skilled migration could take up to 12 months.

Your agent is the best person for you to consult on these matters as they have full knowledge of your case.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi Palani,

Thank you for your post. Your query is complex one and you really should seek out specific migration advice to resolve it. It can not be done by posting on a blog such as this. You can find the names and contact details of registered migration agents located in India on http://www.themara.com.au, MARA is the professional body that regulates registered migration agents.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Dear Mege,

Yes, my agent is from Melbourne, who is processing my papers.( Sub class. BQ 138) I have a twin in perth who has sponsered me.

Warm REgs
Shane

Dear Mege,

I got state sponsership, and applied to Diac for 176 visa, I submitted all the documents and I got TRN No. too, but then there is no change in my status, as i m appling my self so pl. guide me, whether i should contact the state or what?

neha

Dear Mege,

I m from India, and applied online on 2nd march 2009, i got TRN no but there is no other change in my status, i have to inform my TRN no to ACT ? as i got sponsorship.

And pl. tell me about the processing time from applied to diac to get visa.

Thanks

neha

Good morning madam,

I had applied visa 176 (state soponsorship
0 )for my wife and kid along with my applicatiion. But some personal problem they can’t travel with in the next 12-18 month. So what I need to do withdraw their application. is that possible. I already send the police chekc and medical for everbody. We need to pay the second application fee for the wife(she don’t have the IELTs). iS THAT case make any complication in my visa processing. please reply.thank you

Hi There,

Just a query I have applied for state sponsorship(western australia) in feb 2009 – I am a qualified primary school teacher, have already had my skills assessed, ielts tests completed! we have lodged for a subclass 176 visa state sponsored….. how long can i expect state sponsorship to take and once i have the sponsorship aproximately how long can we expect to wait?

thank you

Cher

Dear Mege,

I’m from India and I got ACT State Sponsorship on 17th Feb and also applied for 176 visa on 2nd March 2009. I have completed work of uploading all required documents within specified time given by DIAC.
My question is who will inform my TRN no to ACT govt ? so that they can submit form 1100 to DIAC.

As I visit the web site to check the status of my application , still I can see that there is a remark of Required against each required documents list , which I have already submitted.

Can you please tell me the time taken by case officer to start the process of file from the date of TRN receipt and total time for VISA approval.

Thanks
Neha

Dear Mege,

I am 885 PR applicant alongwith spouse application. I just received a request from the case officer regarding Spouse IELTS requirement as follows:

Functional English Requirement:
The IELTS test report provided for XXX was older than twelve months when you lodged your visa application and therefore is not
acceptable evidence of functional english. Please refer to the enclosed information sheet. They
may choose to pay the appropriate English Education Charge (EEC) rather than sit the test. If
you wish to take up this option, please advise the GSM Brisbane office.

My spouse had given his IELTS in July 2007 and I am of the impression that the IELTS result is valid for 2 years.

Considering it is hard to book an IELTS date at the earliest, we are quite concerned of what can be done.

Your advise on the above matter will be highly appreciated.

Regards,
MS

Dear Mege,

Just wanted to correct the information on the IELTS date. Was given on August 2007.

Regards
MS

Hi Neha,

You need to wait for your application to be further processed.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hello,

You can withdraw your application but you will not be given a refund of your application fee. If you continue with the application your wife needs sit the IELTS test to prove she has functional english language ability, if she can not, you will need to pay the second application fee.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Hi Cher,

WA sponsorship process can take between 2-4 weeks. Once you have lodged the sponsorship application their acknowledgement letter to you should give you an advice on what their general processing time is.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Neha, I can not tell you how long. As I keep saying to people who ask the same question, I can’t predict the timing, nobody can.

Mege Dalton

Hi MS

Your spouse needs to provide a new IELTS test, book the earliest test date you can get and then advise your case officer so they know that you have taken appropriate action.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Dear Mege,

Thanks for your reply, but my question is,

I was not aware to send that TRN no to Act , if i am sending it yesterday, is it valid? Can they send 1100 form to Diac.

1. i got state sponsorship on 17th feb

2. Applied to Diac on 2nd March and get TRN No

3. And i m sending TRN no to ACT yesterday.

Thanks
Regards
Neha

Dear Mege,

Today My online status to Health requirements finalised

What does it mean

Regards
Janaka

Dear Mage
Today My Online status changed to Health Requirements have been finalised – application being processed further.

What does it mean

Regards
Janaka

Hi Mege,

I have applied for class 475 ( SA sponsored) in June 08. I have frontloaded PCC & my medicals on last week of June 08. My PCC has expired now & medicals will also expire in this month (June 09)(As it has one year validity i guess).

Till date i haven’t got a CO. Shall i go ahead & apply for fresh PCC( for me & my wife) before the CO asks for it as it takes around a month in my country to obtain the same.

here is my timelines -
Visa Class- 475 (SA sponsored)
Points claimed -110
Lodged on – June 08
Medical & PCC frontloaded – June 08
CSL -No
MODL-Yes
CO:Not Yet

Dear Mege,

My spouse has an IELTS score of concessional competent level (6.5 average), only that it was over 12 months but less than 2 yrs when we applied for 885 PR. Moreover, my spouse is employed in Australia for more than 2 yrs in an IT firm as Consultant. So is it advisable to provide an employer letter stating english language ability? Actually I am enquiring all this because the nearest available date for IELTS in Sydney is September, so things will just get delayed till then. Could you advise on any other alternatives as well please?

Your patience and advise is greatly appreciated.

Regards
MS

Dear Mege,

Today i got the mail about submission of 1100 form to DIAC.

1.Now what are the next step we have to complete?, As some one said me that, i have to complete my PCC and Med before CO allocation, is it so?

Let me know the rest procedure that i have to complete.

Thanks
Regard
Neha

Neha,

You should contact the ACT again regarding your query. My understanding is that the state government communicates with the Department of Immigration regarding the form 1100 without you needing to intervene.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Janaka,

It means exactly what it states that the health requirements on your application have been completed. In other words you did your medicals, they have been processed and this stage has now been finalised. I don’t think it can be said any more clearly.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

JGSingh

I think you need to wait until you actually receive a formal request from the Department of Immigration to do the medicals. Save yourself the cost of repeating medicals by waiting for the request.

I generally don’t recommend that skilled visa applicants frontload their medicals just because of this exact situation that has happened to you.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Neha,

Just wait for further communications from DIAC. If you do your medicals now without an actual formal request from DIAC, they could expire before you have your visa approval. You can see this is what has happened to other people on this blog.

Ofcourse its your own choice to do them now or later.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Dear Mege,

Thanks a lot.

Neha

Sir,

I applied the visa and send my documents through email attachment and they update status ‘ Recieved”. But the sposonsorship evidence column shows is “Required”. But I asked the DIAC about the 1100 form , and they are replied they recieved that. But still the status same. can i have to ask them about that. I read that when 1100 got they will start the processing. AFter 10 days later it shows that visa further processing. what that mean.

In the DIAC website I found that second application need to pay fee if not got 4.5 point in IELTS. But the my wife has Bacheler degree. So I can be exempted from the fees. DIAC nee any of the following for functional english. please explain

Evidence to attach to your application
To avoid payment of the second instalment visa application charge, you must provide evidence that any secondary applicants 18 years or over included in the application have at least functional English.

This evidence should be provided when requested by the case officer and before the visa is granted

You must provide one of the following:

your IELTS TRF Number to show you have a band score of at least four and a half (4.5) based on all four components.
Important: If you are using an IELTS test to show functional English, it must be from a test sat no more than 12 months before making your application.
evidence that you have a degree, diploma or trade qualification requiring at least two (2) years of full time study or training with all instruction conducted in English
evidence that you have completed at least one (1) year of full time study in Australia towards a degree or diploma qualification with all instruction conducted in English

FOR THE ABOVE QUESTION i NEED TO KNOW MY WIFE IS STUDIED DEGREE IN ENGLISH. sO NO NEED TO APPLY FOR THE ielts TEST AM I CORRECT. DEGREE CERTIFICATE IS ENOUGH OR NOT TO EXEMPTED FROM THE SECONDARY APPLICATOR FEES.

HI Mege

I have recived pre grant letter it says If all requirements are met and visas are granted, all applicants will be required to make at least
an initial entry to Australia on these visas by no later than – 10 December 2009 and The 2nd instalment VAC must be paid for each person listed above. The amount depends on
the date the application was received by this office, and is AUD$2,925 for applications received
from 1 July 2008.
This application cannot be approved unless the required amount is paid for each applicant named,
and the application may be refused if the amount owing is not paid within the prescribed period
which can be found within the ‘Timeframe for Response’ section of this letter. Further information
about how to make the payment is available at the end of this letter.

Regards
Janaka

Hi Janaka

Congratulations …..and best of luck

Regards

Shon

Hi Mege
Congratulations to JANAKA & thanks a lot Ms Mege for your kind advice to all applicant.

Really your site is very helpfull & I appreciate you Mege.

My application status are given below for your comments:

Medical received on 2nd May 2009 showing in website
PCC asked & sent May 15 2009 but not showing in website

Within how many days application will be processed further ?

Thanks & regards,

Nuri

If your wife’s degree was from a country where English is not the native language then you should get a letter from that university confirming that the language of instruction for that course was English. Send both degree & letter to Diac and ask this evidence is sufficient.
King regards,
Mege Dalton

That’s great news Janaka!

All the best,
Mege Dalton

Greeting to Respected Sir / Madam,

I have applied in subclass 175 in Feb-2008 I have frontloaded Medical on 13-march 2008 my medical has expired now. CO allotted on 24-feb-2009 and asked for PCC I have provided it on 16-March-2009. Still I am waiting for visa approval

My MARA agent has suggested me to get State Sponsorship and change my application from subclass-175 to 176. I have also applied for SS from WA

Subclass –175 (Paper based)
Longed Date: 11,Feb-2008 (Today passed more then 16 Months)
CO : 24-feb-2009 & asked for PCC
PCC Provided on: 26-March-2009
SS : Process has been started from today for State sponsor ship
Trade: Mechanic Motor Vehicle (SOL: 4211-11)
SOL: Yes
MODL Yes
WAODL Yes (Western Australia Occupation Demand List)

Please advice me how much time it will take to get visa approval & to get WA Sponsorship?

Regards,
PK Patel

hi mege
i am kowser from Bangladesh.I am a doctor and lodged my online application for visa subclass 475 with DIAC on 28th May & saw the message-application processing commenced and some documents received .i was notified by SA Govt that my state sponsorship is confirmed and required form is sent to DIAC on 3rd June.On 4th june I noticed that application is being processed further.On 6th june I was notified by mail that my case officer is allocated adviced to undergo medical.on9th June I noticed that my copy of birth cerficate,passport ,IELTS,Vettasses assesment.state sponsorship ,pcc are met;and copy of specific work experience.work experience, educational qualifications recieved;and my medical reports as required.and personal character assesment-form 80 requested.I sent my medical on 10th June and recieved at sydney on 12th June.I sent my medical at my TRN no,and my form 80 was sent on 14th June . Now i see nothing to be changed .Can you tell me how long time is approximately required for my application to be finalized.

with regareds
kowser

Hi…my case officer rquested pcc and health request. After this processing what are the next step they will do. pls explain. After case officer appointed how much time will take to grant the visa

Dear Mege,

Is is true that DIAC is done with their state/territory sponsorships for this year and they are now taking up the files which are on CSL? As i have mentioned earlier in this forum that i lodged my application in dec 08 and got my CO alloted in feb 09 and they had asked me to undergo medicals and PCC. I have submitted them all but after that i have never heard anything from them. If they are done with state sponsorships this year then does it mean that my case will be considered for the next financial year which begins from 1st july? Please let me know.

Regards,

Arunangshu

Hello there,

Medical received on 2 May 2008,Could you please give idea after how many days it will be finalised & visa will be granted.My visa class is 475 with successful state teritory sponsored.
Have a good day.

Nuri

PK Patel,

I don’t know how long it will take to get your visa approval. WA sponsorship processing time is between 2-4weeks.

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton

Dear

hi dear mege
i am kowser from Bangladesh.I am a doctor and lodged my online application for visa subclass 475 with DIAC on 28th May & saw the message-application processing commenced and some documents received .i was notified by SA Govt that my state sponsorship is confirmed and required form is sent to DIAC on 3rd June.On 4th june I noticed that application is being processed further.On 6th june I was notified by mail that my case officer is allocated adviced to undergo medical.on9th June I noticed that my copy of birth cerficate,passport ,IELTS,Vettasses assesment.state sponsorship ,pcc are met;and copy of specific work experience.work experience, educational qualifications recieved;and my medical reports as required.and personal character assesment-form 80 requested.I sent my medical on 10th June and recieved at sydney on 12th June.I sent my medical at my TRN no,and my form 80 was sent on 14th June . Now i see nothing to be changed .Can you tell me how long time is approximately required for my application to be finalized.

with regareds
kowser

Hi dear friends I am kowser from Bangladesh.I am a doctor and lodged my online application for visa subclass 475 with DIAC on 28th May & saw the message-application processing commenced and some documents received .i was notified by SA Govt that my state sponsorship is confirmed and required form is sent to DIAC on 3rd June.On 4th june I noticed that application is being processed further.On 6th june I was notified by mail that my case officer is allocated adviced to undergo medical.on9th June I noticed that my copy of birth cerficate,passport ,IELTS,Vettasses assesment.state sponsorship ,pcc are met;and copy of specific work experience.work experience, educational qualifications recieved;and my medical reports as required.and personal character assesment-form 80 requested.I sent my medical on 10th June and recieved at sydney on 12th June.I sent my medical at my TRN no,and my form 80 was sent on 14th June . Now i see nothing to be changed .Can any one please tell me how long time is approximately required for my application to be finalized.

with regareds
kowser

Dear Kowser

it seems you are in CSL. that’s why your application been prepossessed so quickly.

According to my personal experiences, it will take approximately 4-6 weeks for finalize the medicals from the date of submit it,

not like others, you will get your visa quickly.

Sahan

Hello Kawsar

May I know the year you loadged and recived responses?
Regrads

Dr Russel

Dear Russel

Thanks for your query on my application. I lodged application on 28th May 2009 for subclass 475-south Australian state sponsored.my nominated occupation is medical administrator which is currently neither in CSL nor in MODL

Hope to hear from you soon.

Take care and best wishes for all.

kowser

Dear Mege,

Is it Okie to check the status of our application monthly by using PLE or this may taken negatively by DIAC.

Kindly suggest….

Regards

Shon

Dear Kowser
Thanks for prompt response. Im also a doctor from Bangladesh and loadged my application 13 Feb 2009 and still waiting for CO. You are very fortunate that DIAC have responed you immidiate after application.No friend may be still have option as Medical Administrator.

Russel

Dear Russel

May I ask you about your nominated occupation? Have you verified at your office or not yet?Friend ,you mentioned somewhere in this forum that one of your friend have got visa.What kind of verification did he face and what kind of information did they want to know,was it over the phone or physical verification- have you got any insight in this matter, friend?How did he tackle this?

Best of luck!

Stay in touch.

kowser

Dear Russel

May I ask you about your nominated occupation? Have you verified at your office or not yet?Friend ,you mentioned somewhere in this forum that one of your friend have got visa.What kind of verification did he face and what kind of information did they want to know,was it over the phone or physical verification- have you got any insight in this matter, friend?How did he tackle this?

Best of luck!

Stay in touch.

kowser

Hi Mege
I want to apply for visa subclass 885. I have done Master of computing (1 year) and wanted to do Master of Business (another 1 year) both in ANU. As per the study requirement both the courses should be related. Do you have any idea if they are related or is considered related by the case officer when concedering my application.
Regards

Dear Mege,

I got an email that state has submitted 1100 form to diac on 11th june. i had lodge my Visa application on 2nd March to Diac. i have applied for 176 visa.

So now how i know that the CO is allocated, they will mail me? And how long they take the time for allocation?

Thanks
Regards

Neha

Dear Neha

I am kowser from Bangladesh.May i ask you how have you lodged your application ?Was it paper based or on line application?If you have lodged your application on line ,you have got the option to check the status of your application by using your TRN,dOB,passport no,and country of passport by clicking -check progress of online application .

By the way what is your nominated occupation and do you live in a low or high risk country?

Best of luck!

kowser

Dear Kowser,

I applied online, on 2nd march, got TRN no also. And got an email from ACT that they send 1100 to diac on 11th june.

My nomination occupation is System Manager, and I live in high risk country.

As i heard that CO will allocated within 10 days , so i m worried that i want get my status changed so pl. guide me.

Thanks

Neha

Dear Neha

As per as I am concerned, applications with state sponsorship is currently being given highest priority under the new direction of immigration minister.You wrote that state Govt.had sent form 1100 to DIAC .Therefore,you are going to be on top of the priority list very soon. Just wait for another couple of days,friend.By the time you will get allocated to your CO,you can prepare for medical and PCC so that eventually you can speed up the processing.

Let me know about the progress of your application.

Take care.

kowser

Dear Sahan

Thanks for your prompt reply.I checked the CSL but did not find my nominated occupation .Anyway ,have you got any idea about the job verification-when and how,i mean over the phone or physically verification is usually done and what sort of information do they seek for?Please let me be informed about it.

Take care.

kowser

Dear russel

How are you? I am not sure about the last sentence of your response .What do you mean by that?please let me be clarified.

Thankh

Kowser

Dear Kowser,

it believes that job varification is done by the Case Officer over the phone.

but, According to the personal experience with some of my friends they didn’t subject to job verification by over the phone. It means that with available information ( written evidences what have been submitted with the lodgement) had enough for some cases.

anyhow my answer is for your concern about job verification is that, according to my knowledge , they done it by over the phone, I suppose. only if necessary.

Sahan

Dear Sahan

Thanks for prompt response.

I am at my Job place and I asked my employer about the job verification, nobody talked to him over the phone about this and no agent have come yet.

I am little bit worried about this as I don’t know what sort of information do they verify.

By the way, in which country are you staying at this moment and what’s your nominated occupation?

Good luck.

kowser

Dear Kowser,

thanks for the reply.

Well I am from Sri Lanka and my nominated occupation is Agriculture Adviser.

Since, A Case Officer is not allocated for your case. don’t much worry. with the same time already you have submitted Employment References. I think , they may check with weather you worked or not in that place.

Sahan

Dear Kowsar.

I am also applied in same post like you in SA.Your progress is very good.Dont worry you will receive call very shortly.

Mizan