So Gutted
Sep 21st 2005, 10:23 pm
#16
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Re: So Gutted
Originally Posted by Bradley7
Ah if only it were that simple we'd be shipped over there by the boat load lol. Here's the truth not as easy as suggested, still ahve to jump through hoops and they don't just take people because they have family in Aus
138 Skilled-Australian Sponsored
This category has the same criteria as the 136 Independent, but with the advantage of receiving additional points under the points test if you have a relative in Australia who is willing to sponsor you.
The sponsor can be either a :
· A parent
· A non-dependent child
· A brother or sister, or
· A niece or nephew
· An uncle or aunt
In addition to having a sponsor, you must also have an "Assurance of support" from either your sponsor or another person who meets the "Assurer income test".
Applicants must be less than 45 years of age.
139 Skilled-Regional Sponsored
This category is similar to the 138 (above), but with the additional requirement that your sponsor must currently live in a "Regional" area of Australia. These are most areas, with the exception of :
· N.S.W - Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong
· Western Australia - Perth
· Queensland - Brisbane, Sunshine and Gold Coasts
In addition to the 138 visa, relatives who may sponsor you under this category includes the following :
A first cousin
· A grand parents
There is no points test for this category, but you or your spouse must still satisfy the basic requirements of Age, English, Qualifications, Nominated occupation and Recent work experience, with certain exceptions.
Would really need help of an agent to find out if it's viable
138 Skilled-Australian Sponsored
This category has the same criteria as the 136 Independent, but with the advantage of receiving additional points under the points test if you have a relative in Australia who is willing to sponsor you.
The sponsor can be either a :
· A parent
· A non-dependent child
· A brother or sister, or
· A niece or nephew
· An uncle or aunt
In addition to having a sponsor, you must also have an "Assurance of support" from either your sponsor or another person who meets the "Assurer income test".
Applicants must be less than 45 years of age.
139 Skilled-Regional Sponsored
This category is similar to the 138 (above), but with the additional requirement that your sponsor must currently live in a "Regional" area of Australia. These are most areas, with the exception of :
· N.S.W - Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong
· Western Australia - Perth
· Queensland - Brisbane, Sunshine and Gold Coasts
In addition to the 138 visa, relatives who may sponsor you under this category includes the following :
A first cousin
· A grand parents
There is no points test for this category, but you or your spouse must still satisfy the basic requirements of Age, English, Qualifications, Nominated occupation and Recent work experience, with certain exceptions.
Would really need help of an agent to find out if it's viable
Thats all good and well but I dont have any relatives in Australia.
Sep 21st 2005, 10:33 pm
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Re: So Gutted
Originally Posted by kevinm
Thats all good and well but I dont have any relatives in Australia.
Ah well it isn't an option! Sorry can't help further other than to suggest you retrain as something on the SOL list
Sep 21st 2005, 11:59 pm
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Re: So Gutted
we went to an agent initially who 'ummed' and 'arred' about whether we were suitable candidates.
They never bothered to follow up after our first visit as we were so borderline, so we decided to go it alone....and got PR visa.
The other thing to do is shop around for agents. A friend here in Oz works in same area as me- IT- (and upon which my skills were assessed) but her agent decided she would be better as something else - can't remember but something woolly like office manager. She got her PR based on this.
Don't give up yet!
They never bothered to follow up after our first visit as we were so borderline, so we decided to go it alone....and got PR visa.
The other thing to do is shop around for agents. A friend here in Oz works in same area as me- IT- (and upon which my skills were assessed) but her agent decided she would be better as something else - can't remember but something woolly like office manager. She got her PR based on this.
Don't give up yet!
Sep 22nd 2005, 12:06 am
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Re: So Gutted
Originally Posted by Pomster
we went to an agent initially who 'ummed' and 'arred' about whether we were suitable candidates.
They never bothered to follow up after our first visit as we were so borderline, so we decided to go it alone....and got PR visa.
The other thing to do is shop around for agents. A friend here in Oz works in same area as me- IT- (and upon which my skills were assessed) but her agent decided she would be better as something else - can't remember but something woolly like office manager. She got her PR based on this.
Don't give up yet!
They never bothered to follow up after our first visit as we were so borderline, so we decided to go it alone....and got PR visa.
The other thing to do is shop around for agents. A friend here in Oz works in same area as me- IT- (and upon which my skills were assessed) but her agent decided she would be better as something else - can't remember but something woolly like office manager. She got her PR based on this.
Don't give up yet!
Im looking around at the moment for agents. See what they come back with.
Is it just as easy to do it yourself ?
When they say they assess your skills what does this mean ?
Sep 22nd 2005, 12:15 am
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Re: So Gutted
Skills assessment is the key to migration!
DIMIA list all the accredited bodies. You have to approach the appropriate one for your skill eg for IT it is the Australian Computer Society. Fill in their reams of paperwork, supply supporting evidence for work experience and knowledge...they hopefully give you a piece of paper saying ' for migration purposes your skill category is 123456'
Simple! Well if you call filling in 500 forms simple, but it does keep you out of mischief and helps you save as you have no time to go out. That's why people use agents...
DIMIA list all the accredited bodies. You have to approach the appropriate one for your skill eg for IT it is the Australian Computer Society. Fill in their reams of paperwork, supply supporting evidence for work experience and knowledge...they hopefully give you a piece of paper saying ' for migration purposes your skill category is 123456'
Simple! Well if you call filling in 500 forms simple, but it does keep you out of mischief and helps you save as you have no time to go out. That's why people use agents...
