Family Sponsored Visa 176 and processing times, skills assessment and other concerns

[immi2Aus]

Originally Posted by sanjiyan

Well here is an update for those that actually read this thread

After talking to a kind lady on the phone at Adelaide, I have found out some interesting news regarding my 176 visa application.

It seems there was/is a problem with my entire visa application, and it has been simply left in the system due to this problem, and they never contacted me about it, simply waiting for me to contact them.

It seems when I originally applied to the Australian Computer Society for my skills assessment, I did not know what to put down for my ASCO code, and under ACS advise left it blank, and let them decide what code to put my skills under. Because of this the ACS made a critical mistake which upset the DIAC.

After talking to both the ACS and DIAC, both parties have admitted that the whole visa application is incorrect and that both of them should have contacted me from the get go, and should not have let the process be this far along without informing me of this error.

As such, I have been advised to retake my ACS skills assessment, which I have just had the results back. My skills have been reassessed and now fall under 2231-79 (computing professional: network security AND unix/linux).

But now heres another problem, the DIAC and the state of Victoria, can not alter my current visa application, to use the new and correct skills assessment, and as such, I am unsuitable for state sponsorship (because they have to use my old and incorrect ASCO code) and the DIAC can not/or will not alter my ASCO code on the current visa application.

Victoria have stated that they will re-look into my state sponsorship application if I can get a company to employ me and as such gain company sponsorship. The DIAC themselves have said I will need to cancel my current visa application (thus losing all the money spent on the application). Then resubmit a new application, either under 175 or again 176 (and try again for state sponsorship).

The DIAC have mentioned that I may be able to claim some, if not all of my visa application fees back though if I explain to them why I want to cancel my current visa application (family 176 sponsorship) and resubmit a new application.

So, would it be worth my canceling my current application or should I simply keep my current application in the queue, and according to the DIAC wait a further 2+ years as this is a family sponsorship application.

My new skills ASCO code, puts my skills now onto the CSL and MODL (I believe, is this right)

ASCO code: - 2231-79 Computing Professional - Linux AND Computing Professional - specialising in Network Security.

The ACS letter lists both.

So, crunch time, do I resubmit a new visa application? (I have no problems doing this tbh, if it gets me out there faster). And, if I do, do I submit a 175 (as its a CSL/MODL listed skill) or do I try and get Victoria state sponsorship again, they (victoria government) do seem a bit reluctant give me sponsorship the first/second time around, even though they admit the skills I have are relevant but my CV/ASCO codes were incorrect on my (current) application.

So, 175 pros?

CSL/MODL listed occupation
Can live and work anywhere in Oz.
I have 120 points!

176 pros?
120 points, but 100 points needed (so I have a buffer of 20 points)
Faster processing? (compared to 175 CSL applications, or are both equal in processing times now?)

Any one here have any suggestions? comments?

Thanks guys

Well, in my point of view, you must go straight in to 175 subclass and submit your new application after cancelling previous one. (I am giving u this advice as u told that u have money to do this)

After lodging it, You will get CO with in 6 months and will be granted VISA with in 7-8months

And

If you are financially strong enough and you are eager to more Oz quickly then u should also retake your Victoria sponsorship and convert your application from 175 to 176.

In 176, u can get ur VISA with in 3 months. (after approval of state sponsorship)

And

Forget to claim your family sponsorship, as this will not help you anyway in your case.

Hope, it will help you..

[tilla_07]

Originally Posted by sanjiyan

Well that makes my mind up then, I guess a phone call to the Adelaide centre to cancel my current application and resubmit it as a 175 will be done. If anything to get the visa processed that much sooner.

yea, I would def apply for either state sponsorship or the independent visa if I were in your position. Perhaps you can even get your money refunded (maybe a portion if not all)? Whatever you decide to do, god luck!