sambagirl

Hello,

Just to share my experience: In Oct/Nov 08 I applied for SA state sponsorship for the 457, then I discovered I could apply for the same in WA, which I did in Nov 08.

Both states had different lifestyle/career factors which appealed to me, and ultimately I was willing to live in either (I was just happy at finally finding a way into Oz!) so I would have committed to either state. Fortunately for me I was offered sponsorship by both, but WA offered me 5yrs PR on a 176, which in the end was a better visa option than the 457. So I emailed SA and told them what I had been offered by WA and that I felt it was a better option for me. I got a very nice reply back thanking me for advising them and that they understood.

So....I didn't have a problem applying for both. I'd say go for it.

QLDlover

Thanks for your kind reply , I would apply for WA as soon as they announce their SMP

Pollyana

Certainly at one point Victoria were refusing to accept people who had applied to more than one State.People posted their replies from Victoria on here saying just that.

foha2012

Pollyana,

I applied to VIC only and waited 3 months and they rejected me still. So I still think applying for 2 states is a good option.


Cheers,

TAA

foha2012

Samba Girl,

Thanks for your input.

Will do the same, WA and SA as soon as the SMP comes out.

Cheers,

TAA

Pollyana

Not saying it isn't, I wouldn't know. I'm just passing on info that others posted on here

madrista

I applied SA and WA both on 4 May and approved by WA last week. So i think it is no problem.

mimiltonme

Hi All,

I also applied for both SA and WA end of Feb. Then I got positive response from SA in 1st week of April and applied 176 based on that. Interestingly I got the positive result from WA last week but unfortunately nothing to do with that.

So I think its no prob to apply more than one. But Victoria is different, they will reject if you apply other state before applying to them..Thanks..

foha2012

Victoria's Secret!.

Cheers,

TAA

QLDlover

What do you think about applying for SA and QLD. I checked QLD and found out that they accept appliciation

foha2012

R1159,

Problem is still my skill not being on Schedule 3 !. Its on Schedule 4 and as we know, it is for SMP which is a long way ahead !.

Right now I am confused whether I should wait for SMP to check if my skill - 263199 is there in anyone of those or go for a new assessment.

The latter will cost me 450 (rpl) and a lot of paperwork !. Can't seem to make up my mind... Any suggestions?.

Cheers,

TAA

QLDlover

If I were in your shoes I would apply for reassessment, I am gonna sit IELTS to obtain 7 to get +10 points,
You are much ahead as you have already obtained 25 points for your language skills,
Therefore, in my opinion don't wait for SMP and apply for reassessment and instead of waiting for states and DIAC games apply for 175

foha2012

R1159,

I have thought about it, but a new assessment will take 12 weeks. that is - If I apply now, I will get my result in mid October. The SMPs will most likely be released by Sept 1st. If my skill 263199 were present in any of the states, I would have wasted 450 Au$.

So you see, I will then have an assessment for a schedule 3 skill but my existing assessment would ALSO be useable under SMP. As I cannot apply for 175 because I can never have 120 points being 40 years old, Sponsorship is my only option.

Thanks for your concern, It really means a lot to me. So how is your IELTS preparation going on ?. Is is AEO or British council ?.

Cheers,

TAA

QLDlover

It's going on, I am studying english and wroking at the same time.
I am gonna take IETLS with British council.
However, I think you are a qualified computer engineer and undoubtedly deserve Australian PR. I was shocked when I saw your application is refused by VIC as I was sure that they are gonna sponsor you.
Anyway, I hope your ocuupation will be in States SMP.

foha2012

Thanks again for the kind words, Patience has its virtues, I am confident that I will get my visa one day .

Cheers,

TAA