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In order to speed up the processing of visa applications, there is Decision Ready Checklist system in some processing areas including employer nomination (ENS) applications and GSM Brisbane (GSMB). We as your lawyers can sign a declaration that we are lodging a complete application (ie ,meeting all the relevant regulatory criteria (as per the Migration Act 1958 & Migration Regulations) including the meeting the schedule one and two criteria and each and every required document has been lodged). DIAC will then allocate a case officer within an agreed time period ( *eg:1-20 days)
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Important - GSM processing priorities have changed in line with Ministerial Direction No. 50.
From 1 July 2011, processing priorities (with highest priority listed first) are: see new priority group 5!!! - See- processing time
It has been our firms long term practice to lodge DRC application in any case even before this new DRC arrangements. The result is speedy process of the application once a case officer is assigned. We would still lodge DRC applications and a certification even it does not belong to current priority processing so once a case officer is allocated it will be processed in the first instance rather than going under the radar and delaying the grant of the visa.
What is this scheme?
This service is available to applications that fall within the current Processing Priority directions and certain other applications.
Priority processing directions may be changed from time to time. For our clients at the time of consultation we will confirm.
The DRCertification can only be undertaken by a Migration Lawyer or by a non lawyer registered migration agent as they are in a position to understand complex law of migration and to identify if the application actually meets the relevant schedule one and two criteria for an application to be decision ready.
This scheme will be used ONLY if the file is absolutely COMPLETE. If any documentation is outstanding this scheme is not applicable.
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*The 1-20 working days arrangement is only to allocate a case officer, that is not the processing time of the application however our experience is that if it is DCR, an application may be processed within 10 -20 working days after allocation of an officer or it may take up to days to 2-3 months to sort-out if there are non fraudulent complications in the applications. Due to these reasons it is unprofessional to make any absolute guarantees about the processing time for an application.
NOTE: We do not provide adhoc DRC certificates. We only do this to our clients if we are satisfied that the client meets all the regulatory criteria, any issues clarified in a submission to DIAC and if we are also happy with the original evidence provided. We will certify them as true copies and submit the full application to DIAC with a DRC certification. Not very many people understand and appreciate the process that is actually involved in a DRC application.
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What is this scheme
This service is available to applications that fall within the current Processing Priority direction as well as e-lodged 485 and 887 applications.
Priority processing directions may be changed from time to time. For our clients at the time of consultation we will confirm.
Decision Ready Checklists General Skilled Migration (onshore online applications only)
- Subclass 485
- Subclass 487
- Subclass 885
- Subclass 886
- Subclass 887
Decision Ready Checklists for ENS and RSMS applications
Note: The Decision Ready Checklist for ENS and RSMS are for new applications ONLY. They are not for applications already lodged.
- RSMS (Subclasses 119 and 857) - for nominations
- ENS (Subclasses 121 and 856) - for nominations
- RSMS and ENS (Subclasses 119, 857, 121 and 856) - for visa applications
- For ENS and RSMS applications, the Decision Ready Checklists are to be provided with the paper application.
Important: - Updated 10 September 2010
1. This initiative can only be used by registered migration agents.
2. Occupation is now relevant with s499 Direction
3. NOTE FROM DIAC: If Agents do not comply with the above protocols DIAC will take actions to ensure co-operation with their guidelines, in the interests of providing better service to all our Agents.
DIAC GSM Brisbane has further advised that due to the overwhelming success of the DRC, they must extend the time for allocation to a case officer to 10 working days.Please also note that this does not mean that the decision will be made in 10 working days. Once the case officer is allocated the case, the processing time depends on each particular case.
GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION (GSM)
BRISBANE PROCESSING INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Changes to Priority Processing – 14 July 2010
Direction No. 48 - Order of consideration - certain skilled migration visas
The new priority processing arrangements apply to the following visa programs:
· The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
· The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)
· General Skilled Migration (GSM)
The following GSM visa subclasses are exempt from the priority processing provisions specified in Direction 48:
· Skilled – Recognised Graduate Subclass 476
· Skilled – Graduate Subclass 485
· Skilled – Designated Area – Sponsored (Residence) Subclass 883
· Skilled – Regional Subclass 887
Applications for these visa subclasses will be processed in the order in which they are received.
The following GSM applications are exempt from Direction 48:
· applications that have been remitted by the Migration Review Tribunal for reconsideration;
· applications where it is readily apparent that the criteria for grant of the visa would not be satisfied;
· applications by members of the family unit of a person who holds a temporary or provisional GSM visa (subsequent entrant applications).
· visa applications for a Skilled – Regional Sponsored Subclass 487 visa where the applicant holds a Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) Subclass 495 visa, Skilled – Designated Area-sponsored (Provisional) Subclass 496 visa, Skilled – Regional Sponsored Subclass 487 visa or Skilled – Regional Sponsored Subclass 475 visa at the time they apply.
The Skilled Migration visa processing priorities
Under the Ministerial Direction, the following processing priorities (with highest priority listed first) apply:
- Applications from people who are employer sponsored under the ENS and the RSMS.
- Applications from people who are nominated by a state or territory government agency with a nominated occupation that is specified on that state or territory’s state migration plan.
- Applications from people who have nominated an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 in effect from 1 July 2010. See:Australian Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL)
- All other applications are to be processed in the order in which they are received.
Priority Processing Exemptions & Current Processing Times
SEE: Australian visa current processing times updates
Clients and non clients requests for us to make submissions for decision ready
We are requested by many to make submissions to DIAC and for certification Decision ready and to submit Checklists (DRCs). We undertake this task for client who lodge applications via us and only if the application meets the criteria for Decision Ready.
We can only undertake this task from new clients who has all ready lodged the application only after we are satisfied that the application meets the relevant criteria. (ie, meeting all the relevant regulatory criteria (as per the Migration Act 1958 & Migration Regulations) including meeting the schedule one and two criteria and each and every required document has been lodged). (In order for us to undertake this assessment we need a FULL copy of your application (with submission letters , cover letters and with all supporting documents that you have submitted to DIAC).This is a time consuming rigorous process. Contact us for a consultation. Fees - Fees & Migration Fee Comparison
We can also assist clients on how to make their applications decision ready before submitting the application. Contact us for more information.
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) General Skilled Migration (GSM) Brisbane has advised they are receiving about 20 to 30 telephone calls each day from clients. This is wasting valuable time of the DIAC officers, and those who are advising their clients to directly phone DIAC must stop doing so, or DIAC may decide to cease the use of Decision Ready Checklists (DRCs).
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Processing priority groups (see for other visas - Application processing times )
The following table details processing priorities for GSM applications.
Note: The highest priority is listed first.
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Priority group number
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Applications
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1
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From people who are employer sponsored under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS).
Note: Priority Group 1 applications are not GSM applications.
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2
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From people who are nominated by a state or territory government agency with a nominated occupation that is specified on that state or territory's state migration plan.
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3
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From people who have nominated an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
See: Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3. - in effect from 1 July 2010
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4
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All other applications are to be processed in the order in which they are received.
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Processing times – GSM applications affected by processing priorities
The below table describes the processing times for the following visa subclasses.
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Visa subclass
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Priority group 1
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Priority group 2
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Priority group 3
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Priority group 4
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487
856
857
861
862
863
880
881
882
883
885
886
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ENS/RSMS Service Standards
Contact us reg:Visas for migration to Australia – as a skilled sponsored worker or business person
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Six months from date of lodgement
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Applications lodged before 1 July 2010: finalised by 1 July 2011.
Applications lodged on or after 1 July 2010: finalised 18 months from date of lodgement.
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Assessment of cases will commence once all cases in priority groups 1–3 are finalised.
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119
121
175
176
475
495
496
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ENS/RSMS Service Standards
Contact us reg: :Visas for migration to Australia – as a skilled sponsored worker or business person
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12 months from date of lodgement
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Applications lodged prior to 1 July 2010: finalised by 31 December 2011.
Applications lodged on or after 1 July 2010: finalised 18 to 24 months from date of lodgement.
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Assessment of cases will commence once all cases in priority groups 1–3 are finalised.
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Current Processing Times as at 05 November 2010
Visa Subclasses 476, 485 and 887 are exempt from the priority processing
changes. Applications under these subclasses will continue to be
processed in the order in which they were received by the department (unless Decision Ready certified by us a case officer may be allocated in 10 working days and may be processed within 10 working days to 2-3 months ).The following subclass by application lodgement date identifies cases currently being considered:
Visa Subclass
Skilled – Graduate Subclass 485 -VC 485: 21 September 2009
Skilled – Regional Subclass 887 - VB 887: Lodged in July 2010
Skilled Onshore E-Lodged Applications - Priority Group 3
885, 886 and 487 - Applications lodged 4 August 2008
Information noted below is now outdated exist only for historical reference.
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