how many points are actually needed?
Feb 13th 2006, 6:42 pm
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how many points are actually needed?
this is probably something i should actually know but i dont and was just wondering how many points are actually needed?
the reason being should we wait to apply and lose 5 points or go ahead ASAP.
jayne.
the reason being should we wait to apply and lose 5 points or go ahead ASAP.
jayne.
Feb 13th 2006, 6:45 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
Originally Posted by jayne311
this is probably something i should actually know but i dont and was just wondering how many points are actually needed?
the reason being should we wait to apply and lose 5 points or go ahead ASAP.
jayne.
the reason being should we wait to apply and lose 5 points or go ahead ASAP.
jayne.
Feb 13th 2006, 6:46 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
Originally Posted by jayne311
this is probably something i should actually know but i dont and was just wondering how many points are actually needed?
the reason being should we wait to apply and lose 5 points or go ahead ASAP.
jayne.
the reason being should we wait to apply and lose 5 points or go ahead ASAP.
jayne.
Feb 13th 2006, 6:46 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
oops, sorry. skilled independent visa.
as you can see we are totally green to all this.
jayne.
as you can see we are totally green to all this.
jayne.
Feb 13th 2006, 6:47 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
Originally Posted by jayne311
this is probably something i should actually know but i dont and was just wondering how many points are actually needed?
the reason being should we wait to apply and lose 5 points or go ahead ASAP.
jayne.
the reason being should we wait to apply and lose 5 points or go ahead ASAP.
jayne.
For different types see here :-
http://www.immi.gov.au/migration/ski...tstest.htm#cpm
Feb 13th 2006, 6:49 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
according to the on line forms we have 135 now but fingers crossed when we do get round to applying hubbys job (electrical engineer) will still be on the list.
and we will lose 5 points in the not to distant future when we both turn 30.
and we will lose 5 points in the not to distant future when we both turn 30.
Feb 13th 2006, 9:20 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
Originally Posted by jayne311
according to the on line forms we have 135 now but fingers crossed when we do get round to applying hubbys job (electrical engineer) will still be on the list.
and we will lose 5 points in the not to distant future when we both turn 30.
and we will lose 5 points in the not to distant future when we both turn 30.
but if your hubbys job gets dropped from the MODL you will lose 15 points and if you are to lose 5 for your age you wont have enough for a 136 - If I was you I wouldn't hang around.Katie
Feb 14th 2006, 2:57 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
whats the delay in applying? Once accepted you dont have to drop everything and move straight away. You have up to 5 years to make the big move. If I was you I would apply asap so you dont miss out if criteria changes.
Feb 14th 2006, 4:10 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
Originally Posted by sharon_gareth
whats the delay in applying? Once accepted you dont have to drop everything and move straight away. You have up to 5 years to make the big move. If I was you I would apply asap so you dont miss out if criteria changes.
Yes do it now, we ummmed and ahhhhhed for too long and fell short by five points
Feb 14th 2006, 5:11 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
Originally Posted by DebraH
Yes do it now, we ummmed and ahhhhhed for too long and fell short by five points
we are going to start applying next year so hopefully things wont change too much but i do know nothing is a certainty.
am i right in thinking that if and when we do get a visa we have 12 mths from issue to visit the country and then 5 years before we do the big move?
we were wanting to just apply and then go without having the validation trip.
if i had my way we would be doing it all now but he wants a good few years of savings behind us to hopefully have no mortgage when we go over.
he is the more rational one of us two in this house.
jayne.
Feb 14th 2006, 5:16 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
Originally Posted by jayne311
you are both right, but the reason behind us delaying applying is hubby has just taken a new job (last sept) down in london and we are saving hard to pay off the mortgage before we go.
we are going to start applying next year so hopefully things wont change too much but i do know nothing is a certainty.
am i right in thinking that if and when we do get a visa we have 12 mths from issue to visit the country and then 5 years before we do the big move?
we were wanting to just apply and then go without having the validation trip.
if i had my way we would be doing it all now but he wants a good few years of savings behind us to hopefully have no mortgage when we go over.
he is the more rational one of us two in this house.
jayne.
we are going to start applying next year so hopefully things wont change too much but i do know nothing is a certainty.
am i right in thinking that if and when we do get a visa we have 12 mths from issue to visit the country and then 5 years before we do the big move?
we were wanting to just apply and then go without having the validation trip.
if i had my way we would be doing it all now but he wants a good few years of savings behind us to hopefully have no mortgage when we go over.
he is the more rational one of us two in this house.
jayne.
You get twelve months from the date of your Visa or Police Clearance, whichever is the earliest.
Unless there is medical probs in which case you will only get 6 months from the dates these are done.
Feb 14th 2006, 5:32 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
You dont need ANY points for visa subclass 134. 
Other general skilled migration requirements do apply though.
You will be sponsored by the state or employer (easy if profession in high demand e.g. nurse) and need to work in same state for 2 years. You only need 6 mnths work experience AND it is permanent res.!
http://www.immi.gov.au/migration/ski.../valid_134.htm
Other general skilled migration requirements do apply though.
You will be sponsored by the state or employer (easy if profession in high demand e.g. nurse) and need to work in same state for 2 years. You only need 6 mnths work experience AND it is permanent res.!
http://www.immi.gov.au/migration/ski.../valid_134.htm
Feb 14th 2006, 10:50 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
Originally Posted by jayne311
you are both right, but the reason behind us delaying applying is hubby has just taken a new job (last sept) down in london and we are saving hard to pay off the mortgage before we go.
we are going to start applying next year so hopefully things wont change too much but i do know nothing is a certainty.
am i right in thinking that if and when we do get a visa we have 12 mths from issue to visit the country and then 5 years before we do the big move?
we were wanting to just apply and then go without having the validation trip.
if i had my way we would be doing it all now but he wants a good few years of savings behind us to hopefully have no mortgage when we go over.
he is the more rational one of us two in this house.
jayne.
we are going to start applying next year so hopefully things wont change too much but i do know nothing is a certainty.
am i right in thinking that if and when we do get a visa we have 12 mths from issue to visit the country and then 5 years before we do the big move?
we were wanting to just apply and then go without having the validation trip.
if i had my way we would be doing it all now but he wants a good few years of savings behind us to hopefully have no mortgage when we go over.
he is the more rational one of us two in this house.
jayne.
Once you get there with a nice sum to cover you for the first few months and to help you set up your new home you'll be glad you waited. Think it's a secret around these parts but Australia isn't actually going anywhere (well not in my or your lifetime). Your other half's job will most likely always be on the skills list! Take your time and do it right It will be worth the wait.
Feb 14th 2006, 11:07 pm
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
Get moving with the visa. Do a validation trip.
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Feb 15th 2006, 10:24 am
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Re: how many points are actually needed?
Originally Posted by Australia_bound?
No need to rush honestly Once you get there with a nice sum to cover you for the first few months and to help you set up your new home you'll be glad you waited. Think it's a secret around these parts but Australia isn't actually going anywhere (well not in my or your lifetime). Your other half's job will most likely always be on the skills list! Take your time and do it right It will be worth the wait.
Once you get there with a nice sum to cover you for the first few months and to help you set up your new home you'll be glad you waited. Think it's a secret around these parts but Australia isn't actually going anywhere (well not in my or your lifetime). Your other half's job will most likely always be on the skills list! Take your time and do it right It will be worth the wait.i think it will be wise to wait as all of the re-training he has to do to actually get a job in his trade will mean either taking another job or having a good few months off work while he does this training.
it would be nice for him to enjoy the 1st year there aswell as me and the boys and not have the worry of making sure we have enough money to live.
now i am trying not to wish our lives away by focusing on the "big move" and just enjoying every minute of the life we have in this country 1st.
