Jamie Smith

G'day all.

With the States now working to fixed limits on the numbers they can sponsor, I would imagine that a State Govt would not want to use up their precious quota in sponsoring someone who they thought had no intention of living there and was just playing the field.

If they don't already, I would soon expect that all States will be assessing the sponsorship request in the context of perceived intentions eg

* have you ever visited the State,
* have you got any friends or relatives there, and,
* have you ever applied for or received sponsorship from another State?

Not only would making multiple applications signify that the applicant might go to another place with other sponsorship and waste the first State's quota, but it also signals that the applicant might go to the other State - even if they can only get sponsorship from the first State - once they get Permanent Residence.

Possible signals that might show intention to go elsewhere:

• never having visited, yet swearing with hand on heart that you love the place/city
• not exceeding the settlement funds that some states list as a requirement (read, minimum) for sponsorship
• only visiting friends and family in another state when you make a visit (might be OK if your occupation is only listed where you are applying)
• visiting other states except the one where you apply
• if interviewed, not being able to remember any other info except what is on the State Govt website, indicates lack of research

Best advice - pick where you really want to go, do your research / visit to prove your bona fides, and put your best foot forward. This "best foot" might require having a job offer in some circumstances.

If you can only "get in" to your second or third choice location, make a go of it. You don't live in the whole city or state, you live in the street and suburb where you have a house or job.

Make a visit and choose a suburb that you like regardless of the actual State or City. It's your neighbourhood that makes you feel at home in your new country, not the faceless CBD.

Good luck.

shafaqat309

Helpful, thanx

Jamie Smith

Welcome!

shafaqat309

your site(www.hireamigrant.com) says "Queensland (No SMP yet)" site not updated or i am outdated?

armandra

Good one Jamie, keep it rolling! Thanks a lot!!!!!!

armandra!

Jamie Smith

One of many things still to do, including publish the list of occupations sponsored by state, to help people find which states sponsor which occupations. Thanks for the message.