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Under a Ministerial Direction that becomes effective on the 1 July 2011 the processing priorities for permanent residency skilled visas are:

1. Applications for Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) and Subclass 887
2. Applications for Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
3. Applicants nominated by a state / territory government and nominated skilled occupation is on the relevant State Migration Plan (SMP)
4. Applications with a nominated skilled occupation on the 2011 Schedule 1 Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
5. All other applications.

The effect of processing priorities is that applications with a higher priority are generally processed faster. For example DIAC estimates that the majority of RSMS applications which are priority 1. are being processes in 5-8 months, while some GSM visas in priority 5. are currently not progressing and can take several years.

At a practical level, the processing priorities mean, that if you qualify for an Employer Sponsored Visa, it may lead to permanent residency much faster that other visa options.

Source on processing time estimates:

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

Contact Work Visa Lawyers if you want to know more about Employer Sponsored Visas.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced an additional $10 million will be allocated towards 457 visa processing in as part of Budget 2011–12.

DIAC makes the following statement in relation to the role of the 457 program:

“The program is uncapped, demand-driven and highly responsive to the economic cycle. It provides a flexible avenue for employers to fill immediate and short-term skill vacancies where Australian workers are not available.”

The increase in funding is consistent with consistent statements made by the Minister of Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, that he favours demand driven migration policies which target skills shortages.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/457-additional-funding.htm

On 3 June 2011 the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) released the ‘Outlook for Net Overseas Migration May 2011’. The DIAC paper provides insight into the trends of Australian Government migration policy.

One of the biggest challenges many suitably qualified overseas graduates and qualified tradespersons face in the Australian migration process, is finding a suitable employer. Work Visa Lawyers can connect you to AustJOBS who may be able to assist.