General Skilled Migration applications which are not on the processing priority list can still be lodged - BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT LONGER TO GET APPROVED. This is because priority is being given to applications that are on the CSL and because of the 14% cut in the 2008-09 permanent skilled migration program intake from 133,500 to 115,000 and also because of staff cuts across the Commonwealth Public Service including in DIAC.