Australian Skilled Migration Visa - Megathread

mandrake04 · 07-02-2012 12:40pm

Look it might be legit, maybe he just looked up jobs on Seek.com.au and is charging €300 search fee's.

So you could easily just try Seek.com.au yourself and save yourself the money.

radharc05 · 07-02-2012 2:19pm

mandrake04 wrote: »

Look it might be legit, maybe he just looked up jobs on Seek.com.au and is charging €300 search fee's.

So you could easily just try Seek.com.au yourself and save yourself the money.

I've already done that. But we're getting no reply from them when we send C.V on. Aparantly they are inundated with them.

I just wondered if this guy Niall has contact with the companies in Oz and is checking people out for possible recruitment and is recommending people from here when he sees their qualifications, then companies in Oz are happy to sponsor upon his recommendation.

That said, why are'nt they paying him?!

I dont know what to make of it.:rolleyes:

mandrake04 · 07-02-2012 2:37pm

radharc05 wrote: »

I just wondered if this guy Niall has contact with the companies in Oz and is checking people out for possible recruitment and is recommending people from here when he sees their qualifications, then companies in Oz are happy to sponsor upon his recommendation.

Maybe he wants you to believe that.

Desperate times = Desperate People

radharc05 wrote: »

That said, why are'nt they paying him?!

I dont know what to make of it.:rolleyes:

What if the employers interview you and are not intrested, do you get your money back?

hussey · 07-02-2012 9:36pm

Mod Guys let's drop the scam busting threads, this is about a skilled migrant visas.

As a warning to future users, please don't part with any money to people who promise to get you a job in Australia, unless they can provide some written contract.

Work agencies do not take money upfront.

radharc05 · 07-02-2012 10:52pm

hussey wrote: »

Mod Guys let's drop the scam busting threads, this is about a skilled migrant visas.

As a warning to future users, please don't part with any money to people who promise to get you a job in Australia, unless they can provide some written contract.

Work agencies do not take money upfront.

I did say in my initial post that if posting was in the wrong place to advise me.

fuzz11 · 08-02-2012 9:46am

Hi there,

have been reading yer thread and what a wonderful resource. fair play to all of ye!!
partner and i currently in perth on WHV,and looking to stay here for a while longer. he is too old for 2nd WHV so looking into 487. he is a carpenter. 457 is unfortunatly not n option at the moment.

we have been quoted $11,000 from an agent to submit an application for 487, is this right? am i right that you do NOT get this money back if you are not granted this visa?

could anyone recommend an agent based in perth?pm details if necessary

confusing times!!!

any advice appreciated. thanks

drummer157 · 10-02-2012 10:31pm

Hi there,

Just wondering if anyone out there has done the skills assessment for motor mechanics for skilled migrants visa for oz? If so could you explain what it entails? From what I can see it can take the form of a practical assessment or a technical interview depending what assessing body you use? Any info greatly appreciated......

sweetie20 · 13-02-2012 10:37pm

Hey just looking for some help as i dont have a skill but have an australian partner and just had a baby together, we are thinking of emigrating and would love if anyone could advise what type of visa we need, is there a partner one and hard to get and how long do you have to wait. We did look into it a while back and told we would have to contact the Australian Embassey in london, it costs a fortune to ring them, like a pound a minute... would be grateful for any advice thanks a mil

hussey · 13-02-2012 10:43pm

sweetie20 wrote: »

Hey just looking for some help as i dont have a skill but have an australian partner and just had a baby together, we are thinking of emigrating and would love if anyone could advise what type of visa we need, is there a partner one and hard to get and how long do you have to wait. We did look into it a while back and told we would have to contact the Australian Embassey in london, it costs a fortune to ring them, like a pound a minute... would be grateful for any advice thanks a mil

Have a look at http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/ for a start anyway, there should be a simply form you can fill out and will tell you the visa

LizOHagan · 13-02-2012 10:48pm

drummer157 wrote: »

Hi there,

Just wondering if anyone out there has done the skills assessment for motor mechanics for skilled migrants visa for oz? If so could you explain what it entails? From what I can see it can take the form of a practical assessment or a technical interview depending what assessing body you use? Any info greatly appreciated......

Hello...in most case the Vic Uni option is the quickest and simplest option. The technical interview is via skype at a designated location. The Vic Uni website contains all the information on what to expect. You will need to move quickly if you hope to apply under the existing skilled visa program which is due to change on July 1st.

Good Luck, Liz

LizOHagan · 13-02-2012 11:01pm

sweetie20 wrote: »

Hey just looking for some help as i dont have a skill but have an australian partner and just had a baby together, we are thinking of emigrating and would love if anyone could advise what type of visa we need, is there a partner one and hard to get and how long do you have to wait. We did look into it a while back and told we would have to contact the Australian Embassey in london, it costs a fortune to ring them, like a pound a minute... would be grateful for any advice thanks a mil

You should look at a Partner Visa on Immigration website. Irish residents need to lodge the application by post to the Australian High Commission in London and processing is currently 5 - 6 months from date of lodgement. You need documentary evidence of your relationship and prove it is a genuine, long term relationship. The Immigration website has detailed information on the Partner visa categories. It is important to understand the criteria fully before you apply as no embassy will provide you with guidance on your eligibility as they can only provide general information.

Hope that helps! Regards, Liz

drummer157 · 20-02-2012 10:19pm

Hello...in most case the Vic Uni option is the quickest and simplest option. The technical interview is via skype at a designated location. The Vic Uni website contains all the information on what to expect. You will need to move quickly if you hope to apply under the existing skilled visa program which is due to change on July 1st.

Good Luck, Liz

Was just wondering if you could help? You replied to my post in relation to the mechanics skills assessment for oz visa. I have over 20 years experience as an Aftersales Manager, many of those years have been spent in a hands on mechanical role but probably 50/50 with my managerial duties. Is in your experience the Vic Uni skills assessment via skype an easier route than the vetasses hands on skills assessment? I just have a niggling doubt that I may not fair as well with the hands on assessment..Any help or advise would be gratefully appreciated..

saraj14 · 22-02-2012 3:11am

Hi
My boyfriend and I are looking to apply for the 175 visa. Immigration told us that it is taking up to 18 months to process. If we go through an agent will it be any quicker?

Also how difficult is it to apply yourself?

We are currently in Oz on a 457 visa, which expires in July 2014.

Thanks in advance for any help.

hussey · 22-02-2012 6:48am

saraj14 wrote: »

Hi
My boyfriend and I are looking to apply for the 175 visa. Immigration told us that it is taking up to 18 months to process. If we go through an agent will it be any quicker?

Also how difficult is it to apply yourself?

We are currently in Oz on a 457 visa, which expires in July 2014.

Thanks in advance for any help.

It's not very difficult, the difficulty is gathering the evidence and skills assessment - that to me was the hard bit.

what area of work are you guys in, is there any chance of getting work to sponsor you - that will improve the timeframe a lot.

saraj14 · 22-02-2012 7:21am

thanks Hussey
We could go through his work but they want us to use a particular agent and she is quoting huge money. So we are thinking of doing it ourselves.

Mellor · 22-02-2012 7:28am

Going through his work means it is a different visa, an END visa not a 175.

What fee is she quoting?
If you think you can do it go for it. But you ahve to be sure.
It's not soemthing you can just have a go at and hope for the best.

saraj14 · 22-02-2012 7:37am

Mellor, I understand that they are different visas. I was just replying to Hussey that the option to go the employer route was there.

She is quoting $8k and that does not include, medicals, clearance, skills assessment etc.
I'm going to try and get all the documentation together and I can always change my mind before i submit it.

BrookieD · 28-02-2012 2:48pm

hi guys
The wife and i were talking and its looking like we may decide to head out to her sister in Australia. She has been there for a few years and we might sell up and move over to them.

To move a family out to Oz (4 of us, including 2 small kids) what is the best option.
I passed a skilled migrant test on a website and am in the area of online operations and customer service management. Any pointers would be a great help to start us on our way.

cheers
Darren

hussey · 29-02-2012 1:04am

Firstly have a read of the entire thread, there is a lot of helpful advice from various agents here.

Secondly make sure the website you are checking is immi.gov.au rather than a visa agents 'click here to see if eligible'.

It's pretty much a 3 stage process, apply for skills assessment, if successful apply for migrant visa (though after July this will be by invite, so enter pool, after invite apply), and last stage is having a lot of patience.

Is there any specific questions?

Immanuel_CAN · 02-03-2012 5:49pm

Hi all, great thread. I have completed 2 years of a bricklaying apprenticeship and have merits in the tests took in Fas up to phase 3 of the 7 phase apprenticeship.

I continued to work as a Bricklayer after this but never returned to complete the apprenticeship. Besides not officially completing the apprenticeship I would consider myself a good Bricklayer and I have ex employers who would verify this.

Considering this and the fact I would easily be as good a bricklayer as someone with papers, what are the chances of me getting to the practical assessment stage?

Any and all opinions on this appreciated.

hussey · 05-03-2012 1:06pm

Diamond Dust wrote: »

Hi all, Ive read through about the WHV on the site and just want to make sure Im right on this as im not 100%.

Im 30 which means I can still apply for the WHV now, Ill be 31 in December 11, If I apply now and get it, Can I travel In January 13 and will the visa be valid ?

Wrong thread .... But yes if you apply now you have till March 13 to arrive in Oz at which you you have 1 year to stay here.
But you cannot apply for a 2nd WHV If you are over 31

Faolchu · 08-03-2012 1:19pm

not sure if this is the right spot.

in a nut shell I'm considering a move to Australia.

I'm looking at a skilled state sponsored visa (class 176) but I'm coming up short of the points calculator here

Age i get 25
state sponsor 5
qualification 15
giving me 45 in total.

is the Overseas and Australian Skilled Employment basically points i can gain for years working in my field? if so then i can get a further 15
taking me to 60 again still short.

I know Australia allows points for English language skills but ROI passport holders are considered "competent" that gives me 0 points. but can i still undergo the test to try gain the additional points i need to get over the 65 threshold?

are there any other options available to me to help get me over the line?

Traq · 08-03-2012 11:32pm

is the Overseas and Australian Skilled Employment basically points i can gain for years working in my field? if so then i can get a further 15
taking me to 60 again still short.

I know Australia allows points for English language skills but ROI passport holders are considered "competent" that gives me 0 points. but can i still undergo the test to try gain the additional points i need to get over the 65 threshold?

Hey Faolchu, yep the overseas and Australian skilled employment section awards you points based on how many years experience you have in your field. I think they weight it so that if you have that experience in Australia you gain slightly more points than if you have it anywhere else.

With regards to doing the English language skills, yep you can definitely do that to boost your points. It seems to be a fairly common occurrence now as a lot of people tend to fall five or so points short.

LizOHagan · 08-03-2012 11:43pm

Faolchu wrote: »

not sure if this is the right spot.

in a nut shell I'm considering a move to Australia.

I'm looking at a skilled state sponsored visa (class 176) but I'm coming up short of the points calculator here

Age i get 25
state sponsor 5
qualification 15
giving me 45 in total.

is the Overseas and Australian Skilled Employment basically points i can gain for years working in my field? if so then i can get a further 15
taking me to 60 again still short.

I know Australia allows points for English language skills but ROI passport holders are considered "competent" that gives me 0 points. but can i still undergo the test to try gain the additional points i need to get over the 65 threshold?

are there any other options available to me to help get me over the line?

Hello,

Firstly I can only give general information as I have no knowledge or evidence of your personal details etc.

So in summary

- most visa applicants from Ireland will need to sit IELTS test to meet passmark
- Overseas work experience in most cases needs to be post qualification and tax evidence of such is required as well as detailed references etc
- state sponsorship - make sure you read all criteria including financial requirements

If you have not yet started on this pathway you may find you are too late. This visa category will change on July 1st so timing is everything.

Best of luck, Liz

Faolchu · 09-03-2012 9:54am

Traq

thannks for that answer off to get some spelling lessons so

Liz

I'm only starting out, i've 12 years + experience in the IT sector (in ireland only) and have a BSc in business and IT which was awarded about 4 years ago, i've also some industry certification, Microsoft etc in the last 3-4 years. so would me work experience only be considered after the certification?

LizOHagan · 09-03-2012 10:05pm

Faolchu wrote: »

Traq

thannks for that answer off to get some spelling lessons so

Liz

I'm only starting out, i've 12 years + experience in the IT sector (in ireland only) and have a BSc in business and IT which was awarded about 4 years ago, i've also some industry certification, Microsoft etc in the last 3-4 years. so would me work experience only be considered after the certification?

Hello, Skill Assessments got IT professionals can be quite complex so important to study ACS guidelines fully. In some cases pre-qualification experience can be approved.

RedPaddyX · 10-03-2012 2:04pm

Hey guys.

Well I'm a long time reader but only recently decided to actually register to comment. Can I say what a great thread this is and its wonderful to see people helping eachother and Liz/Declan and others patiently and carefully helping people with their questions.

My details:

Civil Engineer
5 years exp
Age 28

Basically I've always dreamed of working in Australia for a few years and now that I've gained enough experience I want to try and apply for the 175 asap. I've read and read but could you guys tell me if I've got this order right:

1. Check if I meet the points req - check - should have 70 once I get an English test

2. I understand next step is to get my skills assessed. As I qualify under the Washington Accord as an engineer I understand I simply have to complete the Wash Acc form and submit together with my fee, degree cert and so forth. The main thing I wonder here is do I need to submit work experience history with this application - or is that only needed for final application?

3. Apply for English test - I understand I can apply for this after I submit skill assessment as I'm Irish.

4. Collate all relevant documentation - birth certs, passports, wedding cert. Now one thing I wonder about here is I clearly have to show Work Experience history. Can Payslips and tax slips suffice here? I really don't want to have to ask my current employers for a letter as I don't want them to know I am applying for this visa until I'm sure I've got it (as they would simply let me go, knowing I wasn't interested in staying much longer).

5. Submit above documentation together with English Test results and Skill Assessment Results.

Seems easy enough. I'd be delighted if anyone could answer any of my queries above or let me know where I may have missed something.

Thanks a mill guys

s.c · 11-03-2012 7:12am

RedPaddyX wrote: »

Hey guys.

Well I'm a long time reader but only recently decided to actually register to comment. Can I say what a great thread this is and its wonderful to see people helping eachother and Liz/Declan and others patiently and carefully helping people with their questions.

My details:

Civil Engineer
5 years exp
Age 28

Basically I've always dreamed of working in Australia for a few years and now that I've gained enough experience I want to try and apply for the 175 asap. I've read and read but could you guys tell me if I've got this order right:

1. Check if I meet the points req - check - should have 70 once I get an English test

2. I understand next step is to get my skills assessed. As I qualify under the Washington Accord as an engineer I understand I simply have to complete the Wash Acc form and submit together with my fee, degree cert and so forth. The main thing I wonder here is do I need to submit work experience history with this application - or is that only needed for final application?

3. Apply for English test - I understand I can apply for this after I submit skill assessment as I'm Irish.

4. Collate all relevant documentation - birth certs, passports, wedding cert. Now one thing I wonder about here is I clearly have to show Work Experience history. Can Payslips and tax slips suffice here? I really don't want to have to ask my current employers for a letter as I don't want them to know I am applying for this visa until I'm sure I've got it (as they would simply let me go, knowing I wasn't interested in staying much longer).

5. Submit above documentation together with English Test results and Skill Assessment Results.

Seems easy enough. I'd be delighted if anyone could answer any of my queries above or let me know where I may have missed something.

Thanks a mill guys

You will need to get your work experience assessed by Engineers Australia also to ensure it is relevant. There is a seperate form to fill out and possibly a seperate fee.

You can do the IELTS at any stage as its vaild for 2 years.

RedPaddyX · 11-03-2012 10:39am

You will need to get your work experience assessed by Engineers Australia also to ensure it is relevant. There is a seperate form to fill out and possibly a seperate fee.

You can do the IELTS at any stage as its vaild for 2 years.[/Quote]

Ok I wondered about that. Must check that out thanks

someday2010 · 11-03-2012 4:30pm

Any one know what the current processing time for a 175 and a 176 in WA is?

LizOHagan · 11-03-2012 11:23pm

RedPaddyX wrote: »

Hey guys.

Well I'm a long time reader but only recently decided to actually register to comment. Can I say what a great thread this is and its wonderful to see people helping eachother and Liz/Declan and others patiently and carefully helping people with their questions.

My details:

Civil Engineer
5 years exp
Age 28

Basically I've always dreamed of working in Australia for a few years and now that I've gained enough experience I want to try and apply for the 175 asap. I've read and read but could you guys tell me if I've got this order right:

1. Check if I meet the points req - check - should have 70 once I get an English test

2. I understand next step is to get my skills assessed. As I qualify under the Washington Accord as an engineer I understand I simply have to complete the Wash Acc form and submit together with my fee, degree cert and so forth. The main thing I wonder here is do I need to submit work experience history with this application - or is that only needed for final application?

3. Apply for English test - I understand I can apply for this after I submit skill assessment as I'm Irish.

4. Collate all relevant documentation - birth certs, passports, wedding cert. Now one thing I wonder about here is I clearly have to show Work Experience history. Can Payslips and tax slips suffice here? I really don't want to have to ask my current employers for a letter as I don't want them to know I am applying for this visa until I'm sure I've got it (as they would simply let me go, knowing I wasn't interested in staying much longer).

5. Submit above documentation together with English Test results and Skill Assessment Results.

Seems easy enough. I'd be delighted if anyone could answer any of my queries above or let me know where I may have missed something.

Thanks a mill guys

Hello Redpaddy

Make sure you have degree/transcript etc and documents certified according to EA guidelines as they are strict....follow the instructions to the letter on all the requirements and also good to get the work experience assessed.

I would do IELTS asap to ensure you get the required score and to make sure you have sufficient time should you need to result.

You will need work references as well as tax documents etc - otherwise you are not demonstrating how you meet the skill level required. If you cannot get a work reference etc you really need to engage a professional to review what options are available to you.

You need to complete all of above before June 30th if you wish to lodge under existing visa program.

Liz

LizOHagan · 11-03-2012 11:57pm

someday2010 wrote: »

Any one know what the current processing time for a 175 and a 176 in WA is?

Hello,

Here is the official word from Immigration - http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/estimated-allocation-times.htm. Note I am seeing SC176 applications finalised within a few weeks from lodgement.

Liz

RedPaddyX · 12-03-2012 8:27am

LizOHagan wrote: »

Hello Redpaddy

Make sure you have degree/transcript etc and documents certified according to EA guidelines as they are strict....follow the instructions to the letter on all the requirements and also good to get the work experience assessed.

I would do IELTS asap to ensure you get the required score and to make sure you have sufficient time should you need to result.

You will need work references as well as tax documents etc - otherwise you are not demonstrating how you meet the skill level required. If you cannot get a work reference etc you really need to engage a professional to review what options are available to you.

You need to complete all of above before June 30th if you wish to lodge under existing visa program.

Liz

Thanks so much Liz.

Just realized that if I get 8 in IELTS I will have sufficient points without needing to claim for work exp.

So two questions:

1) is that the case, can I simply get my degree assessed only and leave complication of work exp as I'm not claiming points on that. Under the Washington Acc my degree seems to be assessed fairly fast (4wks).

2) how hard is the IELTS to score 8. With a bit of preparation should it be easy for a fluent English speaker to get 8 or above?

Thanks again

Immanuel_CAN · 12-03-2012 1:20pm

So nobody can give me any indication in regard to my query?

Mellor · 12-03-2012 1:55pm

Immanuel_CAN wrote: »

So nobody can give me any indication in regard to my query?

I'm not aware of any practical assessment. What exactly are you rdfering to.
Without qualifications, it would be difficult to get your skills assessed. But I believe they will consider experience as part of an assessment. As to weather you have enough experience, that depends on the body that assesses your occupation.

Immanuel_CAN · 12-03-2012 4:16pm

Mellor wrote: »

I'm not aware of any practical assessment. What exactly are you rdfering to.
Without qualifications, it would be difficult to get your skills assessed. But I believe they will consider experience as part of an assessment. As to weather you have enough experience, that depends on the body that assesses your occupation.

Thank you for the reply Mellor.
There is a practical assessment done through Vetassess, I have been involved in the building of houses and extensions for over 5 years, I completed phase 2 of the bricklaying apprenticeship in FAS and got distinctions in theory and practical. But didn't complete the apprenticeship due to pressure from my employer to remain on site.

I did remain on site and over the years would have developed my skills to be at least as good as a Bricky with papers, if not better than most I came across.

I was wondering is it possible to emigrate without finishing the FAS based apprenticeship if I could demonstrate my ability through the vetassess path.

mandrake04 · 12-03-2012 9:03pm

Just beaware Bricklayer has been flagged as possibly been removed from the Skilled Occupation list.

http://www.skillsaustralia.gov.au/labour-market-information/skilled-occupation-list/flagged-occupations/flagged-occupations.html

Mellor · 12-03-2012 11:28pm

Immanuel_CAN wrote: »

Thank you for the reply Mellor.
There is a practical assessment done through Vetassess,

I thought it might have been vetassess. I'd just send them an email outlining what you've said here. They deal m

Mellor · 12-03-2012 11:29pm

Immanuel_CAN wrote: »

Thank you for the reply Mellor.
There is a practical assessment done through Vetassess,

I thought it might have been vetassess. I'd just send them an email outlining what you've said here. They deal mOstly with tradies and people in on the job occupations do I imagine they'll be used to these situations

RedPaddyX · 13-03-2012 12:42am

Does anyone know if requesting the Assessing Authority (in my case Eng Australia) to carry out Additional Assessment Services (ie assessment of work exp for points) increases the turnaround time.

Currently Eng Australia say they can assess qualifications in 4wks under the Washington accord. I wonder if asking them to assess points will increase this.

If score 8 under IELTS I should have enough points so as not to need work exp assessed but it might be a risk

someday2010 · 25-03-2012 5:10am

A query about the 175 176 visa skilled work experience. It says that you get points for 3 years experience overseas and 1 year in Austalia. What if you have 2.5 years over seas and 6 months in Australia. Canu you then claim for 3 years overseas experience. How is this experience verified? Is it just employer records or letter?

magh · 26-03-2012 11:09pm

Hey,
Wonder if anybody can help me, I am moving to Australia (WA) with my partner and daughter and Ive done a good bit or research but Im not sure which visa we should apply for!

He's a plumber and I'm an occupational therapist. We would love to go as temp business (457) as immi emmigration officer said this visa costs only $270, whereas if we go under GSM visa 175 its about $3000 and takes ages, but it seems hard to get any sponsorship for the 457?! Anyone any advise?

Anyone any notion how long the Visa 175 GSM really takes?

Also i saw we can apply for regional sponsorship from western australia and this visa (176) seems to be processed a lot more quickly than the 175 from what I hear. Anyone know if this is hard to get or def a route to take?

My partner went on to do the skills assessment with Vetassess, its looks mad expensive with $600 initial fee online, followed on by another $2000 because of the practical and interview in the UK. Is this right?? and can it only be done in the UK by Vetassess?

Sorry for all the questions! All our friends etc are gone on working hol visas so noone can realy advise us. I would appreciate any advise at all or even where to look, as Im gone cracked looking for the right route to take!!! Thanks much

Zambia · 26-03-2012 11:36pm

Wait till someone fills you in on the new invite after assessment rule. In short after July you submit a skills assessment and wait to be invited to apply for migration but that is for a 175 I think. The 175 is by far the best visa to arrive on. But the wait can be over a year.

magh · 26-03-2012 11:48pm

Thanks Zambia. I heard about the changes in July and realise this is a game of chance! So should we really try to get Visa in before July deadline or do you feel its a bit late to supply everything? Thanks also for advise re: best option probably being 175.

mandrake04 · 27-03-2012 1:26am

magh wrote: »

Hey,
Wonder if anybody can help me, I am moving to Australia (WA) with my partner and daughter and Ive done a good bit or research but Im not sure which visa we should apply for!

He's a plumber and I'm an occupational therapist. We would love to go as temp business (457) as immi emmigration officer said this visa costs only $270, whereas if we go under GSM visa 175 its about $3000 and takes ages, but it seems hard to get any sponsorship for the 457?! Anyone any advise?

Anyone any notion how long the Visa 175 GSM really takes?

Also i saw we can apply for regional sponsorship from western australia and this visa (176) seems to be processed a lot more quickly than the 175 from what I hear. Anyone know if this is hard to get or def a route to take?

My partner went on to do the skills assessment with Vetassess, its looks mad expensive with $600 initial fee online, followed on by another $2000 because of the practical and interview in the UK. Is this right?? and can it only be done in the UK by Vetassess?

Sorry for all the questions! All our friends etc are gone on working hol visas so noone can realy advise us. I would appreciate any advise at all or even where to look, as Im gone cracked looking for the right route to take!!! Thanks much

Here's the deal

Your $350 (€270) 457 is not migration its only a basic temporary work permit, you are not entitled to Medicare or any family allowance/Benefits or anything like that.

If you husband Partner is sponsored on a 457 and he lost his job or the employer went bust then unless he was able to secure sponsorship with another employer within 28 days the whole family will have to leave the country. You are there to do a job and if that falls through so does your right to live in Australia. A 457 is not even a guarantee to become a PR but is an indirect route, you still basically need to meet the same criteria on a 457 as you do sitting at home in Ireland.

Your €3000-€8000 Migration visa is like it says on the tin... Migration, you have basically have the same rights as an Australian you can work for who ever you want or work self employed, medicare, school fees, family benefits etc.

The old... you get what you pay for etc

Zambia · 27-03-2012 1:44am

Mandrake has given you a good summary.

The time frame would be tight. But not impossible depends on how long it takes you to get skills assessed.

Ask anyone who has done it, migration is a pain in the rear to do

magh · 27-03-2012 8:25pm

Thanks so much for the advise.
Taken all things on board we are going to abandon 457 as we just dont have the time and its doesnt sound very secure long term. The company we are thinking of going with advised that my partner can do a skills assessment in ireland in June, this sounds last minute for July deadline!! Do ye reckon this will be too late?!
If we are investing time and money on this and subsequently are too late for July does anyone know if we will lose our money or will it basicly carry over to post July conditions (ie if we are too loate but are lucky enough to receive an invitation could we just continue with our visa at that stage or would it be a case of start again?!)
Really helpful chat, thanks!!

Zambia · 27-03-2012 9:50pm

Yes July would be tight

No you should not lose your money as you submit the skills assessment with the visa application. If you never get invited or refused you of course lose that money.

johnkerry · 28-03-2012 1:00am

Hi,

I just have a question, I don't know if anyone will be able to answer it for me but I'll put it out there anyway. I plan on applying for skilled migration to Australia in October. (that's when I will have worked the required 12 months in the last 24 in my skilled occupation).
I was previously on working holiday visa program for two years, 2007-09. I never did the regional work to get the 2nd year. I just met someone in a hostel who had done regional work. They supplied me with the farmers ABN number and address that they had worked for. I gave it a shot and it worked out!
Does any one know this could cause problems for a skilled migration application. I'm aware that the will be looking for all my addresses and employers from the last 10 years. Will they have that sort of thing kept on record or should I just keep quiet and let on I cant remember the information?

Thanks

Zambia · 28-03-2012 5:21am

Congratulations you scored a second year by fraud however nobody can answer your question.

Basically because nobody works for DIAC.

Your just going to have to either risk they don't or not apply.

Australian Skilled Migration Visa - Megathread

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