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WA SMP
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Hi John about the WA SMP(state migration plan), I think the list you have posted is indeed a list of occupations needed in WA, but I am led to believe that this list will be cut to a condensed priori…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Danielle Ferris Jul 13.

new SOL vs ENS RSMS and SMP

Hi Jamie Very interesting that I too can now see the logic, even if I am one of the off list applicants now. My occupation Mechanical Fitter is off the sol now but I have a lodged 176 WA SS since Ap…

Replied May 25

Does anyone know who I could speak to about moving to Australia?

hi Marisa, I am using Mick from destination oz, he has come through for me so far, he covered my skills assesment with the TRA without any problems. He works on a no visa no fee, its cost just under…

Replied Mar 29

Leeds show

Hi paul, I am a Mechanical Fitter/Maintenance Fitter. I have heard most employers wont touch you until you arrive in Australia, not sure how accurate this is?

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John commented on john's blog post 'DIAC Processing times from client services charter'

Hi John, Could you post the link again please ?

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DIAC Processing times from client services charter

Check out link from DIAC website, this will give you an idea of how long your application will take?

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State Migration Plans

I wrote to senator Evans asking about when SMPs will be approved here is a bit of the reply i got.Should stop anyone speculating for know. "Implemenentation of State Migration Plans will be a matter for the incoming government, some time after the e…

July 23

Ken Fayers commented on john's blog post 'Australian PM Julia Gillard sets general election date'

Australia's very much the same as the UK in that the civil service carries on working regardless of elections. If a new government comes in they may change the rules but in the meantime everything will be processed (or not as the case so often is) i…

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Australian PM Julia Gillard sets general election date

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Danielle Ferris replied to john's discussion 'WA SMP'

Hi All The latest advice I have from the Migration Institute of Australia regaring the State Migration Plans for ALL states is that they have not been finalised yet and may be sometime in the next two weeks to few months. None of the states have ye…

July 13

John replied to john's discussion 'WA SMP'

Hi John Yes it may well be cut sometime in the future, but with the election looming this may not be for some while. My advice to anyone wanting to go to WA and whose skills are wanted on this document is to talk to the WA Govt and/or their agent a…

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Follow the link for new list, this time next week we will know how it will be implemented

The official version of the new SOL is here: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/legi...le/10026LI.pdf . Schedule 1 is the current SOL using ANZSCO, and Schedule 2 is for overseas students Schedule 3 is the new SOL for overseas applicants (page 29),…

June 24

John commented on john's blog post 'Follow the link for new list, this time next week we will know how it will be implemented'

Thanks John - really helpful

June 24

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Follow the link for new list, this time next week we will know how it will be implemented

June 24

john replied to Jamie Smith's discussion 'new SOL vs ENS RSMS and SMP'

May 25

mark roberts commented on john's blog post 'suspended 175,176 visa applications'

It's not the decisions that they are making, but how they are going about it. Not only are they moving the goal posts but the pitch as well. DIAC seem paralysed from indecision by one man, Chris Evans. Even when you have done everything right, put y…

May 10

AndyH78 commented on john's blog post 'suspended 175,176 visa applications'

Seems to me that as migration agents are telling everyone to submit their applications before the new SOL comes out in case their application is no longer relevant, that the government has effectively told them where to go. Which is fair enough real…

May 10

John commented on john's blog post 'suspended 175,176 visa applications'

Its a nightmare. talking to some of the states government people today it becomes obvious that NO ONE knew that this was on the cards. More analysis when I can

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suspended 175,176 visa applications

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm checkout latest from the diac.

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DIAC Processing times from client services charter

Check out link from DIAC website, this will give you an idea of how long your application will take?

http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm

Posted on July 28, 2010 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

State Migration Plans

I wrote to senator Evans asking about when SMPs will be approved here is a bit of the reply i got.
Should stop anyone speculating for know.

… Continue

Posted on July 23, 2010 at 6:29pm —

Australian PM Julia Gillard sets general election date

Hi

I am currently in the system having lodged a 176 State Sponsored Application for WA.
With the new election being called does this mean that all pending SMP (state migration plan),will be left until post election.
Its just that if my occupation is on WA SMP my case would be priority 2, hopefully allowing for a quicker resolution.
So has the election scuppered peoples dreams, further for now?

Cheers

John Baker

Posted on July 17, 2010 at 11:23am — 1 Comment

Follow the link for new list, this time next week we will know how it will be implemented

The official version of the new SOL is here: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/legi...le/10026LI.pdf
.

Schedule 1 is the current SOL using ANZSCO, and Schedule 2 is for
overseas students

Schedule 3 is the new SOL for overseas applicants (page 29), and
Schedule 4 (page 37) is the list of occupations which may… Continue

Posted on June 24, 2010 at 8:43am — 1 Comment

suspended 175,176 visa applications

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

checkout latest from the diac.

Posted on May 7, 2010 at 10:40am — 3 Comments

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At 7:34pm on September 26, 2009, Catherine Bryans said…: John. Is your job not on the CSL? And also you will be state sponsored!!! You could still be in oz next year (by the end of it anyhow). I think you will be ok!!