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Hi nasdaq04,
For me ACS application took exactly 35 Calander days. I am also in LAN/WAN NT/UNIX sys admin area. I am in the US now , I am also a Indian Citizen. They charged me around 190$(USD).
Once I got that letter from ACS, stating I am suitable I applied for Permanent Residancy in LA Australian Consulate. They charged me $626 USD They take Credit Cards. They do not take Notorised copies, they need original to see. I sent my original through fedex, with return airway bill, within a day they sent my original back. I should say they are very quick.
After Application they sent me Medical Forms, there are two medical exams for each applicant, Physical and X-Ray, For Physical I went to my own doctor, (Any MD in North America can take the test) Also my Doctor directed me to take the chest X-Ray.
Consulates need Police Clearance from each country you stayed for 12months or more during last 10 years. I got Clearance Certifiate from US local police station withing 10 min (payed 5$)
Since My Indian Passport was issued in San Francisco, I had no problems getting PCC from Indian Consulate - SFO. If your passport is not issues here, then it will take 30-45 days to get PCC.
So I mailed them my Sealed Medical Report Forms and Police Clearance Certificate. I am hoping I will get my PR within a month from today.
They say it will take 3 months for the application. They are very quick and responsive, even you can directly call the Immigration Officer.
For your case, I suggest applying with ACS also the PCC.
Hope this will help.
Thanks