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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by docgp
(Post 6053418)
It is an english test!
UK citizen do not qualify for speaking english automatically now, they have to prove it. so for £100 quid you get a nice certificate to say you can read/write/listen/speak english. it can get you 25 points on a points based visa im five short at the moment so by doing it i will get my minimum 120 for a 175 skilled independant visa doc
Originally Posted by Alan-
(Post 6053467)
Hi all,
Just a thought, and I'm not going to read all 1139 posts, have any of the "official Loners" actual got a visa in hand and ready to validate ?? Hope I don't end up being the only official reporting back from OZ :thumbdown: :thumbdown: Alan :( |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by xzibit
(Post 6053556)
UK citizens automatically get 15 points for language. You can get an extra 10 points by getting a 7 or above in each section in the IELTS exam. So not everyone has to do it.
:( i thought everyone had to sit the IELTS! can you provide a link to where this is??? doc |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by xzibit
(Post 6053556)
UK citizens automatically get 15 points for language. You can get an extra 10 points by getting a 7 or above in each section in the IELTS exam. So not everyone has to do it.
Nope, haven't even submitted mine yet! :( |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Um, hang on a bit and I'll try.
On the immi website, in the points table for my it says The IELTS is a test designed to assess an applicant's English language ability. It has an academic test and a general training test – you need only take the general training test unless otherwise advised by your skills assessing authority. Level of English Required IELTS test results Proficient A band score of at least seven (7) on each of the four (4) components – speaking, reading, listening and writing of the IELTS Test or evidence of having taken and achieved a score of `B´ or higher on each of the four (4) components of the OET Test. Competent A band score of at least six (6) on each of the four (4) components of the IELTS test. Vocational A band score of at least five (5) on each of the four (4) components of the IELTS test. Functional An average band score of at least 4.5 based on all four (4) components of the IELTS test. IELTS examinations are available worldwide and further information is available on their website. See: International English Language Testing System Your test results must be from a test you sat no more than two (2) years before the day of making your application. Exemptions: Applicants who hold a passport from one of the countries listed below will not be required to sit the IELTS test to demonstrate that they meet the English language threshold: United Kingdom (UK) Canada New Zealand United States of America (USA) Republic of Ireland. Points awarded You will be awarded points based on your English language ability at the time you lodge your application. Level of English Points Proficient 25 Competent 15 |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by pacey
(Post 6053272)
Yeah NZ is much easier than Aus!
Fizz you don't want to move to NZ do you? Or do you? :) I don't think house prices are that low in NZ either, but to be fair yes they are less that the Aus cities. I can't imagine buying anything til i meet someone to settle down with, and that's no different here or in Aus so makes no bones.. in other news, I have got my ex interested in coming over with me on a working hol visa and sharing a place. But i've no idea how that will work out or even if it's a good idea. :confused: As ive only just come out of a long term relationship I dont want to rely on having to find someone to settle down with before buying. Im taking quite abit of equity but that doesnt seem to count for nought! and having read another thread on monthly living costs i would be struggling on the low wages i would be getting over there (under $50k) Not sure how it will work with your ex?!!? sound like could be fun :D;) - or trouble?!!? :blink::eek::curse: |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Fizz youve got to go to oz!
We were going to hook up and have babies and a house with a hot tub, big pool and huge garden!:p:p What shall i do now?:confused::confused: seriuosly, i hope everything works out for whatever country you choose, i wont forget you and there is always a place for you here on TOLT. Doc
Originally Posted by FIZZYMOON
(Post 6053682)
I was originally going to NZ, I just got side tracked with Oz and as Its more 'alive' than NZ I tought I would give it a go, however Im desperate to settle down in one place and live. As for house prices, well I have a few friends over there and Its more realistic me buying there than in OZ.
As ive only just come out of a long term relationship I dont want to rely on having to find someone to settle down with before buying. Im taking quite abit of equity but that doesnt seem to count for nought! and having read another thread on monthly living costs i would be struggling on the low wages i would be getting over there (under $50k) Not sure how it will work with your ex?!!? sound like could be fun :D;) - or trouble?!!? :blink::eek::curse: |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by docgp
(Post 6053756)
Fizz youve got to go to oz!
We were going to hook up and have babies and a house with a hot tub, big pool and huge garden!:p:p What shall i do now?:confused::confused: seriuosly, i hope everything works out for whatever country you choose, i wont forget you and there is always a place for you here on TOLT. Doc As for the babies - eurgh!!!! :eek: Thank you for you kind words - and dont worry your secret is safe with me!!! ;) :p |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by Alan-
(Post 6053397)
Sorry this my sound a bit thick....
but I assume this Ielts thing is some sort of english test ?? Why are you having to take it, if your all from the UK, or did I miss a stage out when I got my visa :ohmy: Alan. |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by Alan-
(Post 6053467)
Hi all,
Just a thought, and I'm not going to read all 1139 posts, have any of the "official Loners" actual got a visa in hand and ready to validate ?? Hope I don't end up being the only official reporting back from OZ :thumbdown: :thumbdown: Alan :( |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by paul30
(Post 6053822)
came in when they changed the visas in sept. us lucky ones who got apps in before then don't have to do it (we already get the full points for being from an english speaking country)
another £100 to find :eek: Oz better be worth it after all this :confused::confused: doc |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by docgp
(Post 6053853)
looks like i need to do it then :thumbdown::thumbdown:
another £100 to find :eek: Oz better be worth it after all this :confused::confused: doc |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by paul30
(Post 6053836)
not got my visa yet hopefully only a matter of weeks though just waiting for my PCC's to come back and get sent off. only think there's a couple of us either with visa's or near the end of the process
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by Aquamarine
(Post 6053882)
My PCC came back today:thumbsup: and we had our meds yesterday:thumbsup::thumbsup: When you've finished with your CO, Paul, can I have them:wub:
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by docgp
(Post 6053853)
looks like i need to do it then :thumbdown::thumbdown:
another £100 to find :eek: Oz better be worth it after all this :confused::confused: doc It's more the hassle of wasting half a day and the £100!!! And something else to sit about waiting for. |
Re: The Official Loners Thread
Originally Posted by FIZZYMOON
(Post 6053790)
Thank you for you kind words - and dont worry your secret is safe with me!!! ;) :p
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