tottefan

I wondered if there is a way that a university student can apply to Aussie in the 3rd year of a degree programme i.e. before finishing the degree with the condition that he/she will gain the degree qualification. The problem, it seems, is that I need a degree to get accepted for residency. However, this will mean spending a year in the UK doing absolutely nothing jobwise while my application is being processed.

Is there any way around this so that I can move to Australia straight after I've finished my degree?


tottefan.

Chris Mitchell

Dont know the answer but thought would bump it up for you.

Good luck Chris

Geordie George

What visa are you planning to apply for?

Grayling

I very much doubt if you could get PR under such circumstances as most jobs also require a fair amount of postgrad experience.

Student visas are available but I do not know how easy they are to get. They are not permanent and you would need to pay the university fees.

I may be wrong and, if so, you may get better advice.

G

JAJ

You cannot approach general skilled migration like that. Download and read the Skilled Migration Booklet from the DIMIA site, this will help you better understand the rules.

Jeremy

tottefan

Thanks.

tottefan

tottefan

That seems a bit crazy to me. It means that university students have to mess around for up to 2 years doing nothing whilst their application is being processed. You'd think that they would have some system in place where students are able to apply beforehand and are granted residency if they achieve the relevant qualifications at a later date.


Matt.

brisnick

if you are applying for skilled migration then you will need at least 3 years practical experience AFTER leaving uni in most cases to gain PR.

tonyk38

Not every case. You can go as a nurse for example, so long as you satisfy other criteria, after just 6 months.

Dmartyos

Theres the rub, its a queue & everyone is joing it throughout time.
Depending on type of course/skills required most skilled independant visas require 3 years relevant work experience at least.

Coming straight out of Uni does not guarantee anyone a visa straight away.
There are people who have waiting years for their visa so its part of the system.

I know from experience, Id have gladly left towards the end of my degree in the hope of gaining the marks (which I did in the end) but Oz are not interested. They want people who are gonna hit the ground running.

I suggest looking at DIMA website, read through the application process, look at the points system & see whens ok to apply. Also try to get relevant work experience in UK as its gonna be alot harder over there & this will stand you in better stead in job applications over there. Cheers Marty