bmouthboyo

Ah OK. This may sound a bit silly but I a slightly confused by which route is most favourable. Is it best to get a sponsor? Would this happen for a skill such as a Secondary Teacher? Or would I have to take the route of applying for the visa and then looking for jobs?

If sponsored does the sponsor pay all the visa fees then?

Dorothy

Have you read the link I posted at all? If not, then I'll break it down in very general terms...

Step 1. You need to have a look at the DIBP website and do a preliminary points score to see whether you meet the required amount of points. Look at the CSOL and the SOL to see whether you need a state or employer sponsor for your job.

Step 2. Do the IELTS if you need it for either your skills assessment or for points.

Step 3. Get a skills assessment done from the assessing body for your nominated profession. I believe you're a teacher? In that case it's TA.

Step 4. If necessary apply for state sponsorship. If approved you're good to go.

Step 5. If your EOI is chosen and you are invited to apply for a visa you do so.

You sound really confused by the process and it would be my suggestion that you take a couple of hours to take a very good read of Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection. Alternately, you could make an appointment with a MARA registered agent to discuss your situation. Some of the advice you've been given so far is incomplete at best and you really need some help if you're not planning to be frustrated by the process.