Thanks a lot for your prompt reply!!!
Dear Qorax,
As you said that
'only difference' that occurred on our PR system is that a part (the 1st part) of the VO stage has been 'clubbed' with the CIO stage.
So if part1 of the VO is clubbed with CIO then they have to do background checking, verification etc about applicant from different countries. but how can CIO Person's do the background checking, verification etc sitting in Sydney, NS which usually happens during the 1st stage? Is it possible for them to do verification of the applicant from various countries? I think its easier only for the respective VO's to do the background and other verification based in their home country. I think its easier for the respective VO's to do this job rather than CIO. Secondly, If again VO's perform verification on each apps even though the applicant has received a PER. doesn't it delay the processing. Please clarify my doubt.
Once again Thanks very much for your help!!!
best regards,
arcticmaple.