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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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Saturday, 24 January 2015hi fred i am putting together a facebook group pls join us so that we can all talk real time and share ideas on how to act I sent an email to a journalist 2 days ago....and still waiting an answer but will continue to search for others, we need to build a solid group of people first pls help and share : my email is
iaiasydney@hotmail.com thanks looking forward to hearing from you -
Monday, 24 November 2014
Fred,
I went to their site a few weeks ago and left a note. They had a word limit. I'm not sure if I was on the right page though. Very tricky. Been trying to figure if we can get Jenny Brockie's attention. That's her who hosts the programme. Guess we'll have to keep trying to get some answers.
All this while, request everyone to make sure to use controlled words irrespective of the frustrations. Nobody should have a backlash from this. Reckon we need to stick together and play safe. -
Sunday, 23 November 2014
Hello Fred,
This is good . But question is that how to we can contact with media.. Is australian media help to us with published this news.
Try to sent email to australian media agency with this email sent all link like our petation , migration alliance , and as well this letter and explain how we guys are piss off of by rude Dipb and australian government no one come in front for help to us . Write like that rest what ever u want May be that way they will ready to publish our news in newspaper .. Best of luck .. Thanks -
Sunday, 23 November 2014
We have been waiting over five years now with no idea when we will get a decision. It has been to long now my partners mum has had cancer and he has been unable to go home we are not asking for benefits or anything just some news as a family it is now putting a strain on my family living in limbo
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Monday, 24 November 2014
Angela,
Our prayers for a speedy recovery to your partner's mum. Make sure to add your experience to the petition started on change.org. Forward it to your friends and family. There are about 10,361 886ers waiting on this boat in no man's land.
- Bandana -
Monday, 24 November 2014
Does anyone think this may backfire on us? I was told so by someone I know when I asked for a signature on the petition. What is your opinion?
Your Opinion Liana?
- Bandana -
Monday, 24 November 2014
Fred, do you wanna inbox me your emailing address? Need to ask something.
Bandanashakya@yahoo.com -
Monday, 24 November 2014
And from the link posted by Fred, the article dated 3.9.14 indicates we are a total of 10,361 applicants. If we gather even 3 signature each, including our own, that's already 31k signatures roughly. That's 31000 people interested to know why the DIBP has not addressed our files and where is it that our files are gathering dust.
- Bandana -
Monday, 24 November 2014
Dear All
Please do not use rude language or disrespect the government and add nails to your coffin.I do understand the frustration,my daughter has been waiting for 5 yrs.She had the choice of going to the States but I asked her to go to Australia coz she had fly. there,I feel miserable and wish she hadn't listened to me. We need to show that we are not bad people,we are people who are hurt and frustrated by their attitude and won't be a menace.The government is doing what they feel is good for their country and we need to prove to them that we deserve to be a part of that very same country.Petitions ,media,emails are all essential to highlight the issue but please do it the right way.The following points should be put forth-
1- We paid the application fee which was set by the department,if the charges for the fees are less as compared to other visas, that is not the fault of the applicant
2-The applicants should have been informed about the long wait
3-If the applicants are working now it proves that they are capable of getting a job and won't be a burden on the government
4-How can a student who completes a degree in Engineering get the PR with a one month training or work experience certificate?Neither the university nor the government is checking the authencity of that certificate YET they get the PR in 6 months while the 886 who have work experience from Australia are still waiting,even after the police clearance has been done and all the records are verified.
The Priority Grp 5 have to wait untill all these students from professional courses get through?If the work experience of these students were verified most of them wouldn't get through and the waiting list for 886 would have been cut short by more than half.
Inshort to get an Australian Permanent Residency all you have to do is join a professional course,produce a certificate for the final year and in 6months one can get the PR,what is the value of Education ,then?
5-Recruitment Consultant was in the SOL untill June,2010 and excluded in the SOL after that coz it's not in demand.There are thousands of vacancies everyday on all the job sites for Recruitment Consultants so how can it be justified that these jobs are taken out coz there is ' no demand'?
6-If the government feels there will be a huge influx of migrants the least the department can do is to reduce the waiting time to 2 yrs,not that it's fair but atleast it shows some consideration.
7-A bridging visa B with a validity of 2yrs minimum would be helpful for those who can get a good job outside and they could be asked to come back to Australia when a case officer was alloted to them.A one yr BVB does not give enough time to work outside Australia and employers abroad are hesitant coz applicants will be called at any time.A 2 yr BVB would make it easier for Immigration and people can work abroad untill they are notified about their case.
8-Immigration is not about visas,it is about people and families and lives,and what we are all petitioning here is not for anything unlawful--
We paid the Educational fees you asked us,
We studied at your universities,
We applied from the skills you set,
We paid the visa charges that you asked us
We were assessed by your department,
We are not refugees,we do not live on benefits,we pay taxes and all we ask is for the government to stand by their word and let us all go back to living a good,normal life.
While we are lecturing about rules we need to keep our side of the bargain too.My argument starts and ends with the 886 visa.We need to remember that when we ask to be a part of another country,we are obligated to respecting their views and culture and follow them faithfully just like we wouldn't like someone entering our house and setting rules.
If a good educational system is the backbone of every county then a good immigration policy should be the brain behind it.We are not numbers,we are people who have been put on hold for no fault-----This is not what Australia is about -
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Well put Nacny,
I completely agree with you. WE SHOULD AVOID ANY DISRESPECTFUL COMMENTS.
We need the minister to hear our voice, agree with what we do and how we contribute to the Australian society. We are LEGAL entrants who spent thousands of dollars on education, fulfilled all the requirements the department set, worked all these years waiting for a visa grant paying our taxes without costing social benefits anything. -
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
well done Nancy good thoughts .i agree with u..
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Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Guys, I've tweeted the DIBP. They apparently have a good service standard. That was on the landing page on their twitter account. So asked them about 10361 of us.
Encourage everyone to find them on twitter and start asking.
Watch those words though, kindly request everyone to not use vernacular words and profanity. As Nancy suggested, we don't want to come across as disrespectful people. We're a strong lot that contribute and need no benefits. W're all based on merit.
B -
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Dear Nancy,
I agree with everything you say - very positive and professional. I think you should start a new Petition, you have the best writing skill among us here. Your statement would convince more people to sign up and we have more chance to win... Current petition is going no-where. -
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Have tweeted SBS Insight as well just now. Lets see.
Encourage everyone to do similarly. Need to be heard, respectfully.
- B -
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
This was DIBP's response -
DIBP Australia @DIBPAustralia 22h22 hours ago
@DiamondDrop, for information on allocation dates for subclass 886 visit: http://bit.ly/1HDRmNu
Anybody else on twitter? Hon. Minister Scott Morrison's twitter a/c hasn't seen much activity since almost Aug/Sep this year, other than may be something on sports.
- B -
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
How about go to High Court to fix this issue, as Christopher Levingston suggested us to do so. In an article (http://migrationalliance.com.au/immigration-daily-news/entry/2014-11-does-dibp-owe-priority-5-applicants-a-moral-obligation-to-process-their-applications.html) he comment there are good chance to win if we face court. Just need to cover the legal cost. Few people also interested to pay. What do you think ?
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Saturday, 24 January 2015
hi there i am ready to take this to a high court!
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Wednesday, 26 November 2014
HI ABDUL,
I am ready to pay for my share..thanks -
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
I recon going to the high court will take time too. The cost of working with a migration lawyer is not cheap either. We need more efficient strategy like bringing a few really good cases together and expose them to the media. We need to explain the impact of the wait on our mental health, prove that we are treated unfairly, explain how DIBP charged us then forgot about us and now giving us the option to apply for another visa, continue to keep us in limbo or tell us to leave back to our country. I said this in the beginning, we need a strong advocacy.
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I will send an email to the foreign media companies just to try my luck...
Has anyone considered getting in touch with the Insight SBS??? These efforts will bring a result I believe! we need to flip every stone/rock available which may help... They can't just charge us service fee, make us wait for 5 years then tell us to seek other options!!!!!!!!!!!