Dear Mr ******,
We are happy to inform you that your application successfully received.
Your application reference number is:SMT-0709-*******
Application received: **/07/2009
Please keep this number as it may be used for further enquiries.
Please note due to the unprecedented demand for State sponsorship the current processing for applications is now a minimum of 3 months. We appreciate your patience in not calling our office for the progress of your application as you can be assured we will respond as soon as your application has been assessed.
GRADUATE STUDENTS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Effective close of business (WST) 25 February 2009, applications for State sponsorship from Australian graduates who have completed their studies outside Western Australia will no longer be accepted by the Government of Western Australia. Applications lodged after this date will not be processed and you will receive no further communication from this office. Please refer to the State Migration Centre website for more information www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilled
Applications from students who have completed their studies (minimum 12 months) in Western Australia will continue to be accepted.
Thank you,
State Migration Centre
The current processing time is 16 weeks due to the unprecedented number of applications we are receiving each day. Currently applications lodged in late June 2009 are being processed.
All applicants and agents are encouraged to refrain from requests for status updates as it takes time away from processing, thereby causing further delays.