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Priority Group 5 applications for 886 and 176 visas: DIBP update
Migration Alliance queried the status of Priority Group 5 applications last week. The DIBP have responded as follows:
Dear Ms Allan, XXXXXXX [name removed for privacy reasons] passed your e-mail to the Skilled Migration Policy branch as the issues raised by your members are handled in this branch.
As you would appreciate, Australia runs a demand driven skilled migration program to meet the current and emerging skill needs of the Australian labour market and to strengthen the whole economy. Skilled migration policies are tailored to meet this objective and have always changed to reflect the prevailing economic conditions of the time.
I note the frustration expressed by some migration agents at the length of time taken to process skilled migration visa applications. The Australian Government understands that migration is a major life decision and can be emotionally and financially stressful for applicants.
Australia is fortunate in that the number of people seeking skilled migration far exceeds the number of places available in the programme. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection can only grant the number of visas allocated by the Government in the annual migration programme and so must prioritise the order in which skilled migration applications are processed through priority processing arrangements. Priority processing arrangements ensure that the economy gets the skills it needs now, rather than those of visa applicants who applied first.
The Government is aware that priority processing impacts on many applicants who will have a longer wait for their visas to be processed. However, the Government must also take into account the effect of the difficult labour market conditions which migrants, Australian permanent residents and citizens currently face. Priority Group 5 applications are allocated when all available applications in higher priority groups are allocated, or in line with planning level requirements for each of the visa categories.
The Department is unable to give specific timeframes for when individual applications will be finalised, as this will depend on when the person applied and how many applications are received in higher priority groups. It is not possible to process applications outside of the priority processing arrangements. Applicants will only be contacted once their application is allocated to a case officer.
Information on priority processing and allocation dates is available on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website at:www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/estimated-allocation-times.htm.
Regards.
XXXXXXX XXXXXX [name removed for privacy reasons]
Director, Human Capital Policy Section
Skilled Migration Policy Branch
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Telephone: (02) 00000000000 [number removed for privacy reasons]
Email: xxxxx.xxxxxxThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Tuesday, 09 September 2014These visa applicants paid for a service in good faith, which at the time the Government was advertising would take 6 to 12 months. The Government has since the time of lodgement, changed their service standards and are now saying that the service will take many years and they cannot even advise when the application will be processed due to “the number of people seeking skilled migration far exceeds the number of places available in the programme.” Why is it the applicant’s problem that the Department has not managed the migration program effectively?
Would this be acceptable in any other industry? If you paid a builder in full, to build a house which they state will be completed in 6 to 12 months and years later they later turn around and say that demand is beyond supply, would you be entitled to a refund? Would it be acceptable for the builder to keep your money indefinitely without providing you the agreed upon service?
In any other industry not only would a refund be mandatory but compensation would also be a consideration.
I am all for a supply driven system but this does not discount fairness on the part of the Immigration Department. These applicants did not enter a lottery, they paid for a service. -
Wednesday, 05 November 2014
Can we all not raise a collective voice? I'm so fed-up of this. When will people get married? when will they be able to have a family? just so many insecurities! I worked in a bank for over 2 years. I did not drive a cab. I did an MBA and have pushed myself to the limits to make the most of what is available. People like us do not need dole and we're self-sufficient and pay heavy taxes and expect nothing in return. But such responses from DIBP is so heart-breaking. God forbid, if we said something in anger, we may be black-listed eh? I got an 8.5 in IELTS, I do charity from my taxed income because I feel about it, I donate to salvos et al, I live as a law abiding person and did not take my degree and become a cabbie nor did I pay anyone to give me a job! we do the Hard yard and walk the straight narrow line and yet get told we do not have the required skills? Does DIBP have a statistical record of how many GSM migrants are actually working in their fields? or lets put it this way, how many of them are actually working on cash? most of us on 886 are the most honest lot you'd get! because we chose to go with our belief and not just study accounting or finance to get the PR. we did the right thing and had the right points and now we are pendulums! That's what it is.
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Friday, 31 July 2015
I feel for you! I am the same, so annoyed by this! I can't be that patient any more!
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Thursday, 22 January 2015
Hi I agree with you Bandana, we should all raise our voice together! I have been in Autralia for 15 years and applied for my PR almost 6 years ago and been on a bridging visa since then....I wok, I pay taxes and I was also forced to pay international student fees for my Master the last two years after so many years I still remain illegible for most government benefits. This goes against human rights! what can be done? I am working on getting as many people as possible and start a campaign! We deserve an answer on our visa applications! we should involve the Media, go to 60 minutes or other TV programs on current affairs, this issue is a current issue in Australia and needs to be faced!
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Tuesday, 03 February 2015
I am on the same boat, I've applied my PR (886) 5 years ago and have not heard a word from immigration department since 2012. Migration agents are suggesting to apply to a different visa subclass and forget about the stress and full fee I've already paid back in 2010.
I work full time for an Australian company, pay my taxes in full however have not being able to go back home to visit my family for the past 5 years as I hold a bridging visa C and God knows when I will be able to visit my family.
I don't know where else I can seek help and I see many people under the same circumstance. All I hear from immigration is about to get focused on asylum seekers and illegal migrants, if we did the wrong thing, our situation would be sorted by then. So unfair!! -
Sunday, 24 May 2015
I applied 886 in late 2012 and until now haven't heard anything, all the applicants are living under the same pressure that we are not able to move on with our life!! I have studied and working full time for an Australian company, I want to move on, this is so frustrating.
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Tuesday, 30 September 2014
I wrote an email to Immi Minister requested a refund because I want to withdraw my application, someone responded on his behalf - I can withdraw my application but no refund will be given. I consulted with lawyer/ombudsmen to lodge legal action against immigration but none wants to get involved. It is understandable that they give priority to demand skills but surely they should process small percentage of G5 applications, so we can figure out how long is the wait... Not knowing how long this will be and whats going on, it is extremely frustrated.
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Tuesday, 09 September 2014
Getting the visa approved may not be the right of the applicant but, getting the valid application processed in time must be their right. Unfortunately the ministers and the department are in such a position that no one can challenge their decision. When those applications were made that was a valid application. Priority arrangement came in to effect after submission of those applications which were valid at that time.
Applicant has paid the valid amount of fees and that money has already been used by the department or in other sense by the government by this time. It’s pretty that where the slogan of the department or the government is fair go …. Where is fairness? This is one type of cheating with the applicants. It is very usual that their application must have been processed within reasonable or due time.
The backlog has developed due to the inefficiency of the department and the valid applicants are paying for that. We request the department to give us decision. What ever the decision is positive or negative. We need our application to be processed at definite time period. -
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
It's silly and purely political. Any economy wanting to boost demand will have to have people wanting to consume and for such consumption, you need to either create demand or people who will demand. The successive failed OZ govts have shown no business intent to create demand. The next best thing they could have done was to let new people come in to the country. These people will demand clothes, housing, cars, food, TVs, utensils and more. This demand will drive the manufacturing which will create more jobs and which will revive the economy. This is pure business sense and but they have been choosing to keep them out for short term political gains. It is also un-ethical to take all the money upfront and then change the rules and then say "hey it's out decision" sure it is and live with it, so will the people who applied and have moved on but for some of them this has been emotionally and financially stressful, it's been holding them back from doing many things they would have dreamed of. Is it also not lack of intelligence when they think family sponsored are unskilled people who will not contribute, pls chk, the credentials of most family sponsored. Just to add for people like me if there was no family sponsored option, we would have applied under independent but we thought this would be better since you already have the credentials of those who are sponsoring them and hence you build a better society. Cheers
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Saturday, 13 September 2014
If DIPB can't tell them when they will resume cat5 application then who will tell.....? from where we can get this answer.... ????
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Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Been waiting more than 4 years now, and don't know how long more we in 886 subclass still have to wait.
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Tuesday, 30 September 2014
close to 5years for me, getting more and more frustrated. Immi is full of shit
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Friday, 31 July 2015
totally agree!! me too, five years!
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Friday, 23 January 2015
Hi pls let's do something together! Bandana and I are already doing something jin us! PLS!!! email me iaiasydney@hotmail.com
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Thursday, 05 February 2015
We have waited long guys ..its time now to do something ..someone come up with a date and try to get as many 886 applicants together on that date and we will stand in front of DIAC peacefully and show people what we all are going thru..no other way is there.. they are only going to do something only if this matter will come in front of media then there is a hope.
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Friday, 11 September 2015
I could agree more, Gary! DIBP will never know what 886 applicants went through if no one will tell them! 886 applicants had been affected the worst when they change the immi laws!!
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Wednesday, 17 September 2014
As per DIBP current no answer processing style may be we have to wait more 5 years . rest of our hon Immigration minister know it..
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Wednesday, 08 October 2014
It is ridiculous the way immi are processing 886. I have been through a lot because i have been waiting from last 5 years and still no answer.my father passed away last year and was not able to leave australia because i was given bridging visa c due to computer error and they said they cant do anything and i will mot be allowed to come back in australia.its really frustating waiting and waiting for decision on 886. I am not allowed to add my wife in 886 and we married three years ago and still separated. What happen to fair go of immigration.i reckon its all lies.they have no idea what people go through.i cant believe they saying that 886 is still going to face considerable time.i think its a fu.....ing joke???
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Thursday, 16 October 2014
They call themselves first world lol Even in Big third world countries these things are managed better & fairly. Been waiting for 5 years now with 8 Bands in all & now even done with my Masters from Monash. Have invested bearly 100k on education from diploma to masters & still no result. Height of mismanagement & stupidity from DIPB. I regret now , should have migrated to NZ or should have gone back to my home country which is better managed
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All excuses! You are just lazy and hopeless! I tell you now! All 886persons are valuable and useful. They have fulfill the lack of labour market. You are stupid enough not to grant the visa which they deserved ! Stupid !