861 subclass questions - JAJ?
Jul 6th 2006, 7:42 am
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861 subclass questions - JAJ?
Ok - a little backgroung
I'm living in oz as a NZ citizen, under SCV visa agreement but want to apply for Australian citizenship.
It appears I need to apply for an 861 subclass visa. However my points calculations put me at 110 10 short of 120 pass mark. I am employed in Aust in a recognised profession (am a public relations professional).
My question is - although I do have current job offer and my role is not in the MODL, do I get points for being currently employed?
I know I could go sponsored and get in on the 110 pass mark but prefer not too.
Also - I have been in oz under SCV for 2 years - will they count towards the period of residence required before Citizenship?
Any help GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks
CK
I'm living in oz as a NZ citizen, under SCV visa agreement but want to apply for Australian citizenship.
It appears I need to apply for an 861 subclass visa. However my points calculations put me at 110 10 short of 120 pass mark. I am employed in Aust in a recognised profession (am a public relations professional).
My question is - although I do have current job offer and my role is not in the MODL, do I get points for being currently employed?
I know I could go sponsored and get in on the 110 pass mark but prefer not too.
Also - I have been in oz under SCV for 2 years - will they count towards the period of residence required before Citizenship?
Any help GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks
CK
Jul 6th 2006, 9:40 am
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Re: 861 subclass questions - JAJ?
Why not apply for Employer nomination onshore ? There is no points
test & time on your scv working will mean that you are exempt for
needing to get a skills assessment.
Confused SCV Kiwi wrote:
> Ok - a little backgroung
> I'm living in oz as a NZ citizen, under SCV visa agreement but want to
> apply for Australian citizenship.
> It appears I need to apply for an 861 subclass visa. However my points
> calculations put me at 110 10 short of 120 pass mark. I am employed in
> Aust in a recognised profession (am a public relations professional).
> My question is - although I do have current job offer and my role is not
> in the MODL, do I get points for being currently employed?
> I know I could go sponsored and get in on the 110 pass mark but
> prefer not too.
> Also - I have been in oz under SCV for 2 years - will they count towards
> the period of residence required before Citizenship?
> Any help GREATLY appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> CK
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
test & time on your scv working will mean that you are exempt for
needing to get a skills assessment.
Confused SCV Kiwi wrote:
> Ok - a little backgroung
> I'm living in oz as a NZ citizen, under SCV visa agreement but want to
> apply for Australian citizenship.
> It appears I need to apply for an 861 subclass visa. However my points
> calculations put me at 110 10 short of 120 pass mark. I am employed in
> Aust in a recognised profession (am a public relations professional).
> My question is - although I do have current job offer and my role is not
> in the MODL, do I get points for being currently employed?
> I know I could go sponsored and get in on the 110 pass mark but
> prefer not too.
> Also - I have been in oz under SCV for 2 years - will they count towards
> the period of residence required before Citizenship?
> Any help GREATLY appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> CK
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Jul 6th 2006, 10:59 am
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Re: 861 subclass questions - JAJ?
Originally Posted by Confused SCV Kiwi
Ok - a little backgroung
I'm living in oz as a NZ citizen, under SCV visa agreement but want to apply for Australian citizenship.
It appears I need to apply for an 861 subclass visa. However my points calculations put me at 110 10 short of 120 pass mark. I am employed in Aust in a recognised profession (am a public relations professional).
My question is - although I do have current job offer and my role is not in the MODL, do I get points for being currently employed?
I know I could go sponsored and get in on the 110 pass mark but prefer not too.
Also - I have been in oz under SCV for 2 years - will they count towards the period of residence required before Citizenship?
Any help GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks
CK
I'm living in oz as a NZ citizen, under SCV visa agreement but want to apply for Australian citizenship.
It appears I need to apply for an 861 subclass visa. However my points calculations put me at 110 10 short of 120 pass mark. I am employed in Aust in a recognised profession (am a public relations professional).
My question is - although I do have current job offer and my role is not in the MODL, do I get points for being currently employed?
I know I could go sponsored and get in on the 110 pass mark but prefer not too.
Also - I have been in oz under SCV for 2 years - will they count towards the period of residence required before Citizenship?
Any help GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks
CK
Dear CK,
Jason's right, ENS (or RSMS) might be a way to go. Read Booklet 6 about general skilled migration and Booklet 5 about the employer sponsored options.
The answers to your questions are:
a) read the points test in Booklet 6 - you'll get bonus points for Australian work experience, and points for "specific work experience", but nothing to do with the MODL points;
b) citizenship qualification period currently dates from time of gaining PR.
Cheers,
George Lombard
www.austimmigration.com.au
