uneela

hi everyone ,

we got our STNI {VIC} results yesterday and they said no ....it is really heart breaking news for us..all our hopes have blown to bits ....but my hubby's profession is in the demand list or on the SOL....2231-17..so why would they deny us ....the reason she has quoted is ....


"Following a review of the information you have provided to the
Skilled
Migration Program (SMP), we regret to inform you that the
Victorian
Government is not in a position to sponsor you under the STNI scheme.

This decision was based on an evaluation of your qualifications and
your
years of work experience, taking into account the current needs
within
Victoria’s regions and industries.


Does this usually happen ???? can we appeal again ???? we need help and i would really appreciate if anybody does so ....

thanx
usha.

possoms

Hi Usha

Sorry about the outcome

It sounds like you dont have enough experience. Sorry dont know the answer hopefully someone else will be able to give you more advice.

Have you contacted an agent who could advise you?

Possoms

uneela

hi possoms,

well he has over 10yrs experience in the software industry ....so why would they do it ...we allready have an agent but i feel peeps on this forum know more than her ...hope someone can interpret our problem...

usha.

JAJ

Victoria have a specific skills list for STNI and I thought they only looked for certain specialisms in IT, or a job offer.


Jeremy

George Lombard

Hi Jeremy,

Victoria does look for specialities within IT - that's clear from its list - and within that there's obviously some competition, so I don't think that having a skill on their list means that acceptance is automatic.

Cheers,

George Lombard

www.austimmigration.com.au

wmoore

I applied to VIC for STNI nomination last year and was rejected too. At the time they wanted particular IT and telecoms skills, which I felt I matched pretty well so perhaps 'competition' is the answer (rather than I just wasn't good enough ).

To answer the OP's other question, I'm sure VIC SMU has a policy where you can't re-apply for nomination for 6 months.

uneela

hey people ,

thank u all for replying to this thread ....what i understood was that there is tough competition ...and we did not make it ....well we r hoping to file for the SIR category .....wish it will work thru... also looking at WA sponsorship....

any suggestions greatly appreciated ....

thanx
usha.

bettytweena

Keep positive, and keep trying (not always) but usually there will be a way forward.

Good luck to you

Betts x

uneela

thank u soo much betty , and yes i 'am not going to give up ....btw is there a time limit for us to re-apply again to VIC ???? do we have to wait for a period of time before we reapply ???
thanx
usha.

possoms

Hi Wmoore said above that you have to wait 6 months before you can reapply.

What is your agent saying about it all?? Are they MARA registered? Have they asked you to supply more info to reapply?

To be honest Usha, yes you can get a lot of info on this forum but you are paying an agent they should be answering these questions and if they arent change agents!

Possoms

uneela

well possoms , my agent is real dumb ..she said that we can apply for the SIR ...i tried looking into the WA SOL ..but could not find the ACCO code {2231-17}...

well they r recognized by the AUS immi Authority ...to change them would be stupidity ..cos we have allready paid them a huge sum ....

wmoore suggested that we pay the $100k bond and apply under the 136 category ....well i'am thoroughly confused ...hope we get tru this this someway or the other ....

can we apply for an SIR to the same state and other states too ??

cheers
usha.

wmoore

It's a bit different for SIR than STNI. There should be a link somewhere on the WA site specifically for SIR. You have to apply to regional councils that have specific skills shortages and they sponsor you, rather than WA state government.

uneela

hello once again ,

i did go to the site and it said that WA has 10 regions and they had an SOL for all the regions ..but could not find his code in it ...

am i going in the right direction and looking at the rightstuff ???
please ,can u get me the URL or any links to it..

thanx a bunch
usha.

bridiej

Why are you looking at the WA list when you want to go to Victoria?

In all honesty I agree with what Possoms said, you are paying and agent and you will get much better advice from them as they know your exact circumstances. Yes, this forum is excellent for general advice but we dont know the exact ins and outs of your situation so you need to be careful.

Also, you need to make sure you have read booklet 6 (on the DIMIA website) and understand exactly what visa you need to apply for - there are differences between SIR, STNI and 136 that you need to be clear about, it's no good just applying for anything only to find later that you're stuck.

Get on the phone to your agent and get her to explain exactly where you stand.

spottydog

I found a list of all the states websites on DIMIA's website last week but I can't find it now. Below is what I posted on another forum about SIR sponsorship and IT occupations:

"A quick search from DIMIA's website has found:

Vic: From 1/7/05 International ICT students who have studied in Australia will be the only ICT SIR applicants eligible to apply for Victorian SIR Sponsorship.

SA: You will require a firm job offer of at least 3 months from a SA employer.

WA: Godfields-Esperance Region has 2231-11 & 2231-79 on their list.

Qld: 1224-11 (IT Manager) in Mackay City

Tas: Applicants with IT occupations must have a firm job offer of at least 3 months from an employer in Tasmania unless the applicant has strong existing links to Tasmania

NT: Applications from IT professionals will only be accepted for consideration where the applicant can demonstrate significant work experience in a field for which there is an identified skill shortage in the Northern Territory. Applications that include an offer of employment from a Northern Territory employer will be considered favourably.

NSW: IT Manager in Central West"

I would certainly say your agent should be the best person to help you.

Good luck