Poms in OZ a very prominent forum met with David Wilden, Minister- Counsellor for Immigration of the Australian High commission, London and clarified their fear and doubts of 23rd Sept’09 DIAC changes.

State Sponsored applicants cases were asked to wait till end of 2012 for visa to be finalized. Poms in Australia had organized a protest outside Australian High Commission, London.

EXTRACT FROM THE MEETING:

• Mr.Wilden told category 1-4 under control.
• Around 3500 applicants (applications not number of people in applications) not on CSL had received State Sponsorship.
• These case files were now beginning to be processed. (No distinctions between Visa Subclass, all state sponsored applications will be processed under this criteria)
• These case files will be processed on first come first serve basis.
• It is believed that State Sponsorship applicants won’t have to wait till end of 2012 as earlier informed. Although this is very stage of the development. We will keep you posted as we hear from ASPC or DIAC.
• DIAC has not told how long the processing will take, as applicants which come under CSL will still be given priority processing.
• Mr Wilden stated he cannot comment how long it will take to clear backlog of 3500 Cat 5 applicants.
• This news although does not clarify all the doubts about state sponsorship cases, but at least some light at the end of the tunnel.
• DIAC is planning to come with future skills list later this month.

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