Priority group 5 processing update ( received through Migration Institute of Australia) We have rec

Priority group 5 processing update ( received through Migration Institute of Australia)

We have received an update through MIA regarding the priority 5 skilled visa processing. The number of applications still in the pipeline is 10,361. The numbers of cases withdrawn over the last three program years were 1885 in 2012/13; 1776 in 2013/14; and 73 in the 2014/15 program year.

Applications that were allocated during the last program year (ending June 2014) are still being processed. Applicants will have been notified if their application was allocated.

Further information on processing priorities can be found at Fact Sheet 24a. The fact sheet also advises that applications with nominated occupations not on the SOL and not nominated by state or territory governments under a state migration plan will be processed under priority group 5 and case officers have no discretion change this priority processing direction.

Visa applicants currently in the priority group 5 may consider other options, including:

submit an expression of interest (EOI) in SkillSelect—if invited to apply, this would require a new visa application including payment of the relevant VAC

continue to await a decision on their visa application

consider their eligibility for an employer sponsored visa, which would require a new visa application including payment of the relevant VAC
consider their eligibility for nomination by a state or territory

government under a state migration plan, which may require a new visa application

apply for another substantive visa

withdraw their application.

The Department will update the relevant web page when there are any further developments or changes.

Applicants who decide to withdraw their application are not entitled to a refund of the VAC or compensation for other costs incurred in making an application.

So if you are in similar situation then contact us to discuss your available options:
Auzworld Migration Pty Ltd
Ph: +61 2 9635 4744
Email: urmila@auzworld.com.au / manmohan@auzworld.com.au
Website: www.auzworldmigration.com.au

https://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/24apriority_skilled.htm