Australian Skilled Migration Visa - Megathread

JohnTheGreat wrote: »

I have been looking at the 186 visa, which looks like it suits me the best. has anybody experience with this and any advise, or just even point me in the right direction.

Thanks

186 is a good option if company will nominate you. That's route I went.

They have to nominate you and say they intend to keep you for 2 years (no legal obligation though). My company paid a good chunk of visa cost as well so might be worth asking if they are willing to go that far. Think basic visa app is c $5k plus medicals and ACS assessment etc.

geoion wrote: »

Hi All,

I have recently applied for sponsorship visa 457 and it's been nearly 4 weeks since I have lodged our applications. The nomination has been granted and we were asked to do medicals for kids and chest xrays for myself and hubby. Did them and they have also been submitted .
Just wondering what is the next stage ? Does anyone know how long it will take from now for the visas to be approved?
Do they ask for anything else? We have submitted the police cert and IELTS english exams too.
Any advice or info? Thanks

Police cert, medicals and IELTS on 457?
First time I hard of that. IELTS isn't required even for PR visa's with an Irish passport.

mandrake04 wrote: »

IELTS is not required for Irish, Brit, Yank & Canadian passport holders

Page 39
http://www.immi.gov.au/forms/Documents/1154.pdf

Police Certs are not required unless asked for by case officer (if Criminal record is declared)

Page 44
http://www.immi.gov.au/forms/Documents/1154.pdf

True, I was probably making an assumption that OP is Irish.

geoion wrote: »

They do ask for them (police cert or medicals) .If you look on the website it does say if required.

What website are you talking about? Can you post a link?

swaldorf wrote: »

Hi there. I'm wondering if I could ask your advice on a query I have. I am currently on a WHV (417), but I'm in the process of applying for a 189 skilled independent visa.
I am a dentist working in Queensland. My query is regarding my partner. He is also a dentist on a 417 Visa, looking for a 189 visa. We will have both completed the IELTS next week and are in the process of our skills assessment from the ADC. I am just enquiring is it better for both of us to apply independently as we meet the requirements, or should one of us apply and put the other as a defacto? The cost of the Visa is not our main concern, but we want to guarantee Visa Approval. Can we place each other as defacto partners on each application or does that affect the application process? Any advice would be appreciated. Many Thanks.

Be wary if you apply separately as only one of you might get an invite to submit a visa application. I'd apply in the name of the best applicant and get the 5 extra points for the other's skills.

Darraghgt4 wrote: »

hi can someone please tell me if the working holiday visas for oz are still available, i understand there is a certain amount allocated each year? looking to head out and hopefully get into the mines.im a 24 year old male qualified mechanic with 5 years experience which might help getting a visa??if anybody can shed some light it will be very much appreciated!

ps: i hope im in the right thread

Nope, there is no quota on those visas, you can apply at any time and usually granted within hours, or a couple of days, unless you have criminal conviction or other complicating factors.

Mining is in a significant slowdown here and has shed tens of thousands of jobs over last year. Unless you have some very good contacts in mining sector I wouldn't rely on that as a job prospect.

There is no skills requirement for working holiday visa but your mechanic background will certainly be useful when looking for work.

thanks very much.. at least now i dont have to worry about deadlines, so there is no cutoff date atall? the working holiday visas in for canada are all gone for this year i was thinking the same for oz but obviously different country,different policies. as for the mining job i suppose it would be nice to get in plenty of money to be made...i have a few contacts that i can ask.

i would like to head out in hope of eventually finding a decent job,upskilling myself in my chosen career while making a decent living and enjoying myself at the same time..travel,sports ect..i would also like to save a considerable amount of money so i have something to show for it all.

i have no ties and have 7k euro in my pocket..

mandrake04 wrote: »

If you got ACS skills assessment and your employer wants to sponsor then you laughing. You can apply for a direct 186.

You employer just nominates you by registering to sponsor and officially nominating you (a few hundred $$)

You apply for 186 visa which is a permanent resident visa. You don't need an English test or anything if you are using an Irish Passport.

And for the love of God don't let them talk you into a 457 visa, from what you say you have enough for a proper visa.

Hi All, just got word back from my employer - they have lodged their application to create an account, but my boss tells me that it can take up to 6 months ? My current working holiday will expire in July. I leave to go back home in June for my brothers wedding and I am worried they will not let me back in if I'm still waiting on this. Any advise what I can do ? is the 6 months time frame accurate. Even with that approved, I still have to lodge my application. I am getting kind of worried about this! thanks

Ok, I went to a migration agent and she told me pretty much what you have said Mellor. But it was good to hear I'm on the right track.

So I got my employer to submit the 186 visa, but I found out they skipped the part where they put in my details? Once I found out we logged into the account but see no option to redo that part, have you any idea if that will effect my application ?

Thanks.

I was granted the 189 Visa last year and was concerned about the initial date of entry in March, my company could not transfer me in time so I wrote to the CO and they lifted the date of entry.. Its interesting to know because every other forum I checked this was not possible

Hi, I'm currently in the process of being sponsored for a 457 visa from my employer. Is it 2 years I need to wait before I can apply for PR? Once I get PR is it true that I can leave my current employer and work elsewhere? Which PR visa is it I'd need, and do my current employers need to submit my application or can I do it independently? Thanks

Just an update for any accountants looking to get a 189 this year, the occupation ceiling has now been reached so no more invitations to apply until July (provding it stays on the SOL!!)

Missed out on applying by a few days myself waiting for skills assessment

whatif... wrote: »

Can you insert a link Legend for the best page to see the occupation ceilings? Thanks

http://www.immi.gov.au/Work/Pages/SkillSelect/SkillSelect.aspx#tab-content-3

Hey folks,

Moving to Oz with my Australian gf in September from Ireland. I know she will be eligible for Unemployment benefits, but wondering If I would be entitled to anything since I will be living with her?

She was entitled to benefits in Ireland when we first arrived, as she was living with me and considered my dependent

Cheers

flushje wrote: »

Hey folks,

Moving to Oz with my Australian gf in September from Ireland. I know she will be eligible for Unemployment benefits, but wondering If I would be entitled to anything since I will be living with her?

She was entitled to benefits in Ireland when we first arrived, as she was living with me and considered my dependent

Cheers

If you are going for this visa, probably not. She must support you (accommodation and financial support) for the first two years (temporary stage) of this visa process. One you is going to have to work, especially considering the cost of living here. After 2 years, when you move onto the PR stage of the visa, you'll be eligible for centrelink benefits and medicare etc.
They are pretty thorough in their vetting for the 820/801 visa too, there is no interview, but you have to provide a lot of evidence, so I'd be checking through those requirements and making sure you can satisfy them.
You are also applying offshore ?
Again, you are bound by the conditions of your current visa during the applciation processing period (I was waiting 8 months on a bridging visa after a WHV) so I was limited to WHV conditions until they processed it and approved the temporary stage.

I'd really think twice about positioning yourself to rely on SW in Aus though, ore and coal prices are down, there is a property bubble of Supernova proportions, rents are high, food and beer are expensive and petrol/diesel are on a trajectory again. It's a matter of time before the property market pigeons come home and sh1t all over everyone You could be in a very delicate situation 2 years down the track if you are still in a position of needing welfare.

On the other hand access to TAFE and HECS/HELP will kick in for you, so at least you'll be able to make yourself more employable, but thats a very long term plan, and an even longer term debt to repay.

http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/pages/801-820.aspx