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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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Sunday, 13 September 2015Hi All,
I was allocated a case officer 10th July and asked to submit new health and police check, plus the updated details form.
I called Department to find out what's happening and was told they were three weeks behind in their processing due to the strikes.
I called three weeks later for an update and was told there is a new Ministerial directive preventing the finalization of any 886 visas, but she also said that the fact I had been allocated a case officer was good.
This last year I have become more and more angry over the delays and inefficiencies in the Department. I don't blame the staff, they do their best. I blame the politicians for playing a political game with seemingly no real consideration of the implications for real individuals. We are not just numbers...we are people with families and homes, jobs and responsibilities.
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Thursday, 17 September 2015
Just got my PERMANENT RESIDENCY after waiting for 5 years. Lodged my Apllication on 1st April 2010 (VB886). CO allocated on 12th July 2015 ..Submitted medicals on 25th july..was asked for Form 80 & PCC..submitted them on 14th August ..Got an Auto Generated Letter today on 17th Sep that granted PR. I wish everybody speedy decision with their application.
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Thursday, 17 September 2015
Hi all,
I just got my permanent residency too.
Lodged application on 17 March 2010.
Case officer allocated 20 July 2015.
Permanent Residency granted 17 September 2015.
I think it's moving forward quicker now and most people should be getting their PR now. All the best everyone!
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Friday, 18 September 2015
Hi everyone, I lodge my application visa 886 in early Feb 2010, case office allocated in end of June 2015, and PR granted today 18th Sept 2015. Never in my life have I waited for something this long. I hope the wait is worth it as most of my peers who lodged with me have moved on to greener pastures. Hang in there everyone!
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Monday, 21 September 2015
Hi
I am Gaurav, I lodged my case in 2010 June as family sponsored 886 visa sub class and last month in August my case officer allotted to me and 18th august 2015 i have submitted all the requested documents.
Can anyone tell me how long it takes once all documents submitted to case officer. i am still waiting for my outcome.
Thanks
Gaurav -
Monday, 21 September 2015
Hello Gaurav if u have submitted form 80 , medical, police clearance (AFP & INDIAN) then click on finish button on your immigration account which says all documents completed process it for final decision.After this it will take 3-4 days at Max..mine took 2 days otherwise they will take their usual 28 days so its better click on that option & make your application decision ready..cheers
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Monday, 21 September 2015
Hi Nish
Yes I have clicked on submit button after submission or completed my docs but still haven't heard anything from them.
Thanks for your reply. -
Monday, 21 September 2015
Got my PR after good long 6 years
, applied 886 (paper) on October 2009, CO June 2015, submitted all documents by 15th July 2015, visa granted on 21 September 2015. Wish you all good luck, hope every one will get granted soon. -
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Hi All I finally got PR as well last Thursday....now the immigration wants to cancel the majority of offshore applications is this even possible??? it is so unfair let's try to do something to support them!!! pls pls pls imagine this was you....
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Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Hi Ilaria
Congrats for your PR but when your case officer allotted how long it took ?? Are you on 886 visa?? Cheers for your PR
Thanks
Gaurav -
Saturday, 26 September 2015
Hi All
Want to share my happiness with you... Just now got my PR. So happy and finally day has come after such a frustration, long wait and lots of patience and family and friends support pays everything.
I lodged my 886 visa in June 2010
Case officer allowed 3 August 2015
Docs submitted 18 August
PR received 25 September 2015
I'll pray for those who are still waiting for their outcome and hoping they get it very soon
Thanks all
Gaurav -
Saturday, 26 September 2015
Hi all
Got my PR want to share this big happiness with you all and pray for those who are waiting for their outcome hoping everyone get it very soon.
Cheers
Gaurav
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Sorry about Kharisma's situation. Are you going to make an appeal?
If it's Ok, can you let us know if you have been contacted by a visa case officer to provide them supported documents before Immigration sent you a letter of refusal?
Thank you and wish u all the best.