Thank you for advising that your nominated occupation is on the Critical
Skills List. We can confirm that this information has been noted on your
file.
The allocation of applications on the Critical Skills List has
commenced. Each application will be checked to identify if it meets the
priority processing criteria as announced by the Minister of Immigration
on the 23 September 2009. The process of identifying applications that
meet the priority processing criteria is ongoing.
If your application is identified as meeting the priority processing
criteria, your application will be referred to the relevant processing
area for allocation to a case officer. Applications will be processed in
date of lodgement order.
We appreciate your patience as this process is conducted.