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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.
[name removed for privacy reasons]
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Wednesday, 19 November 2014hi Sharif,
our petition show good work what do think if we prompt our petition like pay $100..if you see their is promotion link. Please let me know if you agree I am ready to pay for this... -
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
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Wednesday, 19 November 2014
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Wednesday, 19 November 2014
I v passed the petition link to my colleagues at work! They were shocked with the long wait! They all agreed to sign it. We need more promotion and support! For those who are sitting and watching please act unless you are happy with the wait.
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Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Dear friends,
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hi Sharif could you please add jerry article on this petition....thanks -
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Hi sharif ,
Today I have paid $100 to promote our petition may be it useful for us .. Best of luck.. -
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Guys, still need more supporter on board... God please help us to win this fight do some miracle ....
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Thursday, 20 November 2014
I am agree with u
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Thursday, 20 November 2014
Guys, I have forwarded this to people I know as well. This may be a bit of a slow pace, but I reckon we can steadily gather more signatures for this petition. Gguest1985, thanks for the pay promo. We'll see it how it goes for a a few more days, otherwise some of us who are willing, we can chip in together and pay for another promo. I am up for it.
- Bandana
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Thursday, 20 November 2014
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Friday, 21 November 2014
DEAR FRIENDS,
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Friday, 21 November 2014
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Saturday, 22 November 2014
Suggestion - also write to Times of India and other major newspapers in India and other countries requesting them to publish the plight of applicants and the unfair attitude of the department. Australian government tracks what is reported in the media about them. They will realise that such articles will adversely affect their 3rd biggest export - education. May prove to be an effective catalyst at best or proper revelation for the world at worst.
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Saturday, 22 November 2014
Hi Dev,
It's good idea. Media is good source to arise this issue inform of immigration department and immigration minister but how to we can approach for this specially Australia media and newspaper ... Some one can help for us. Thanks -
Sunday, 23 November 2014
Don't bother too much with Aus. media because ,they might not be as independant as one might want to believe and raising awareness within Australia may be redundant. Doesn't the Minister know? Of course he does. Does he care? No! But, once their unfair ways get exposed internationally, it will become a question of their reputation and more importantly a potential hit to their revenue model - education. If anything, this would force them to do something about it. Especially, since the resource boom is over and Aus. needs to fortify its other revenue sources. FYI - Indian enrollments to U.S. uni.s (major coompetition) are increasing once again.
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Saturday, 22 November 2014
Sharif, this may be a good idea.
Dev, presuming you're waiting like us here? Please join us by signing and forwarding the petition.
Does anyone know where to find the current statistics on the 'un-finalized' 886ers? The ones who have withdrawn? The ones who have moved to alternatives et al? Other subclass like 886is fine too. Need some stats. May be helpful our situation.
Bandana
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Sunday, 23 November 2014
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Sunday, 23 November 2014
Hey guys,
Please follow the link below:
http://www.santaferelo.com/files/2014/0981/2109/News_Flash_-_September_2014.pdf
This statement shows how many cases were withdrawn between 2012-2014 due to the wait... I mentioned how people were ripped off by the Government in my previous comments . I think this could be good resource to present to the media, newspapers etc...
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hi i post some comment could u pls check it is included jerry comment too