Timeline to start the process.

[flyingbird]

I sent my application (NOC 3152) on 27th July and it reached on 3rd Aug 2011 at Sydney. Can anyone give an idea that how long it will take to start the process.

Thanks in advance

 

[mute_man]

Processing times for federal skilled worker applications processed by visa offices outside Canada

The tables below indicate application processing times at Canadian visa offices outside Canada. The times are based on how long it took to process 80 percent of all cases between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Processing times are subject to change.

Processing times for applications received on or after June 26, 2010 are unavailable as sufficient final decision data does not exist.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/skilled-fed.asp#asia

 

[mute_man]

CIO eligibility review
1st AOR [max. 90 days]
Received by VO
2nd AOR [as per VO]
In Process
Med's Req. and PPRF Req.
PPR Req.

etc.

and in between a lot of waiting!!