Skilled Visa Pass Mark to Rise to 120 Points
Apr 1st 2004, 4:52 am
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Skilled Visa Pass Mark to Rise to 120 Points
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Apr 1st 2004, 5:30 am
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The Ministerial Press Release is now available too:
http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/medi...a04/v04059.htm
http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/medi...a04/v04059.htm
Apr 1st 2004, 5:34 am
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Originally posted by Alan Collett
The Ministerial Press Release is now available too:
http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/medi...a04/v04059.htm
The Ministerial Press Release is now available too:
http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/medi...a04/v04059.htm
Thanks for posting this Alan. It makes me realise how lucky I was to get in when I did.
Apr 1st 2004, 5:35 am
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well, that's us stuffed !! We had to pay the $100,000 bond just to get 115 points ! Got no chance of getting 120
Apr 1st 2004, 5:38 am
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Originally posted by Alan Collett
The Ministerial Press Release is now available too:
http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/medi...a04/v04059.htm
The Ministerial Press Release is now available too:
http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/medi...a04/v04059.htm
Here we go.....
Will it effect the applications already in the process?
Apr 1st 2004, 5:38 am
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Dont panic yet
There is good news:-
from Alan's last link
5000 new migrant visas allocated
The number of migrants coming to Australia will also increase because 5,000 additional places will be allocated to the new two stage Skilled independent visa.
This special visa was announced in January and is available to those people who can't meet the new passmark but do meet the 2002 standard, provided they commit to living and working in regional Australia.
I assume the 2002 standard is the original 115 points ?
And what is the definition of "Regional Australia" ?
There is good news:-
from Alan's last link
5000 new migrant visas allocated
The number of migrants coming to Australia will also increase because 5,000 additional places will be allocated to the new two stage Skilled independent visa.
This special visa was announced in January and is available to those people who can't meet the new passmark but do meet the 2002 standard, provided they commit to living and working in regional Australia.
I assume the 2002 standard is the original 115 points ?
And what is the definition of "Regional Australia" ?
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Apr 1st 2004, 5:39 am
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If you've paid the Bond I would have thought you are already well on the way to visa grant as your application will have been assessed under the existing points pass mark ... so far as I know the points pass mark increase hasn't yet become law.
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Originally posted by ohippy
well, that's us stuffed !! We had to pay the $100,000 bond just to get 115 points ! Got no chance of getting 120
well, that's us stuffed !! We had to pay the $100,000 bond just to get 115 points ! Got no chance of getting 120
Apr 1st 2004, 5:39 am
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Originally posted by bubcay
Here we go.....
Will it effect the applications already in the process?
Here we go.....
Will it effect the applications already in the process?
"At this time there is no indication whether those whose applications have been lodged already will be assessed under the present 115 points pass mark, or the new pass mark - if past precedent can be relied upon we would expect applications that have been lodged already to be assessed against the 115 points pass mark."
Apr 1st 2004, 5:40 am
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Maybe, but probably not ... read the news story again.
Until we see the legislation we can't be certain.
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Until we see the legislation we can't be certain.
Best regards.
Originally posted by bubcay
Here we go.....
Will it effect the applications already in the process?
Here we go.....
Will it effect the applications already in the process?
Apr 1st 2004, 5:41 am
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- The 2002 standard is 115 points.
- There is nothing yet published that defines "regional" in the context of the new skilled visa, so far as I am aware.
Best regards.
- There is nothing yet published that defines "regional" in the context of the new skilled visa, so far as I am aware.
Best regards.
Originally posted by ABCDiamond
Dont panic yet
There is good news:-
from Alan's last link
5000 new migrant visas allocated
The number of migrants coming to Australia will also increase because 5,000 additional places will be allocated to the new two stage Skilled independent visa.
This special visa was announced in January and is available to those people who can't meet the new passmark but do meet the 2002 standard, provided they commit to living and working in regional Australia.
I assume the 2002 standard is the original 110 points ?
And what is the definition of "Regional Australia" ?
Dont panic yet
There is good news:-
from Alan's last link
5000 new migrant visas allocated
The number of migrants coming to Australia will also increase because 5,000 additional places will be allocated to the new two stage Skilled independent visa.
This special visa was announced in January and is available to those people who can't meet the new passmark but do meet the 2002 standard, provided they commit to living and working in regional Australia.
I assume the 2002 standard is the original 110 points ?
And what is the definition of "Regional Australia" ?
Apr 1st 2004, 5:45 am
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Hi Alan
I note that the minister also states that there will be more places for doctors. I have a friend who is a paediatrician who is interested in migrating. Do you deal with Doctors application or is that a specialised field?
Thanks
Debs
I note that the minister also states that there will be more places for doctors. I have a friend who is a paediatrician who is interested in migrating. Do you deal with Doctors application or is that a specialised field?
Thanks
Debs
Apr 1st 2004, 5:54 am
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Yep, we're OK handling visa applications for doctors Debs, though we don't yet know what the new provisions will mean as to permanent residency visa strategy for doctors wanting to move to Australia ...
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Originally posted by debsy
Hi Alan
I note that the minister also states that there will be more places for doctors. I have a friend who is a paediatrician who is interested in migrating. Do you deal with Doctors application or is that a specialised field?
Thanks
Debs
Hi Alan
I note that the minister also states that there will be more places for doctors. I have a friend who is a paediatrician who is interested in migrating. Do you deal with Doctors application or is that a specialised field?
Thanks
Debs
Apr 1st 2004, 5:57 am
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i may be wrong, but isn't the first process to be assessed against the points? so if you've been asked for police/medicals/bonds then you've already cleared the points hurdle?
i would be amazed if after asking for any of that they would apply the points test again... they are slow enough with the processing as it is!!
i would be amazed if after asking for any of that they would apply the points test again... they are slow enough with the processing as it is!!
Apr 1st 2004, 5:57 am
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I think that in the next few weeks we might also see some "tweaking" of the points in the light of this week's report into skilled migration - such as more points for spouse skills or for work experience in Australia. Watch this space ...
Also, don't forget the State Nomination option if you are considering a move to VIC, SA, or TAS.
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Also, don't forget the State Nomination option if you are considering a move to VIC, SA, or TAS.
Best regards.
Apr 1st 2004, 6:05 am
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It all stinks of election tinkering. This may well count out someone I know who is doing the RPL.
Alan do you know if DIMIA are hitting current quota targets.?
Alan do you know if DIMIA are hitting current quota targets.?