Skilled Australian Sponsored GSM Visa Applications Allocation And Processing Announced For 2012-13

20 Nov 2012

Australia Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) announce details of allocation and processing of Skilled Australian Sponsored GSM Visa Applications. 4200 visas have been allocated for 2012-13.

Skilled Australian Sponsored visa needs applicants to have sponsorship by an eligible relative in Australia. The visa categories are:

• Skilled Sponsored subclass 176
• Skilled Regional Sponsored subclass 475
• Skilled Regional Sponsored subclass 487
• Skilled Sponsored subclass 886
• Skilled Regional subclass 489

As of November 2012, only a few visas are remaining for Skilled Regional subclass 489 visa and other Skilled Australian Sponsored GSM visa applications which are in the final stages of processing by DIAC.

DIAC annually reviews and plans visa numbers for sponsored and other visa categories which bring skilled foreign labours to Australia. Most of the skilled migration visas are regulated and planned by Ministry determining the priority in which visa applications are allocated to a case officer for processing. The number of visas in each profession is determined keeping the skill shortage of Australia and economy in front.

For more details call 1800 103 1555 or mail to [email protected].