QLD State Sponsorship - How Long?
 

Hi there

does anyone know who long queensland state sponsorship takes ?

and am i right in my understanding that there is no fee involved, merely a case of sending application form and skills assessment details ???


Thanks

H

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Hi H,

We applied for Queensland State Sponsorship in May last year and heard back within about 3 weeks.
You will not need to pay a fee for applying for sponsorship. The whopping fee comes later when you apply for your visa.

Hope this helps.

Cathy

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thanks for your help cathy

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I spoke to Migration and Skills Recruitment Queensland on Thursday and was told that until recently apps were being granted (or not) within a few days, however with the recent changes to priorities the number of apps received has increased exponentially and so he would expect an application to take a week but certainly no more than 2 !!! :thumbsup: fingers crossed !

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wow thanks sunny, that is really appreciated, the form is being uplifted by courier on monday so hopefully they will have it by th end of the week, we ar ealso CSL and have sent meds / pcc so hopefully we will be processed before april................yeee haaaa !!!

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Hi does anyone if they let you know by post or will they email you???

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I believe their paperwork says that if you give an email address you are giving them authority to contact you electronically - but I may have confused that with DIAC who definitely say that :o

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Hi

I had an email back from them this morning. They recieved my application on 30th Jan. Not yet being processed. Looking to take between 2-3 weeks for processing times - so could be longer than 2 weeks unfortunately..... :unsure:

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:( Mine was only delivered by courier on Tuesday so another wait begins ... :rofl:

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Can anyone provide the link for checking details on QLD state sponsorship.

Their website doesn't seem to have this info.

Also, what are the skills on QLD's eligibility list

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Take a look at www.workliveplay.qld.gov.au that should tell you everything you need to know :)

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Thanks Sunny, this is helpful.

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Hi,

Does anyboby know on what depends the decision of the QLD state to sponsor or not an applicant. Let's say you sent your form correctly, along with your skill assessment and that your occupation is on their list of course. In that case, is there any chance the application can be refused or do i have nothing to worry ?

Thank you

LB

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no idea how they appraise who get's sponsored. They have changed their lists today.

J

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We got told 2 - 3 weeks and it would definately be be mail not email.

Counting the days and checking the postbox!!!!!

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Well.. I have just looked at the list again and the new updated list doesn't include my occupation anymore. Damn! I have just sent my application last week. If only id known before!

At least, my occupation is still on the SOL and is worth 60 points. I will have to put all my remaining energy in a 175 visa then.

Thanks for you help.

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If they have received it before they changed the list they may honour it. Ask.

We are trying to get an off list place. OH occupation was on the old 475 list but not on either now.

Interestingly OH is mechanical engineering technologist. Mech Eng is on the 176 list, as is Mech Eng technician and Mech Eng associate but not technologist - Wheres the reason in that?

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Yes, i have heard of the off-list thing. I will look at that for other states as well.

I don't think QLD has received my letter yet. Anyway i can just wait and see. In the meantime i must look for other available options (if there's any...).

It's funny you are talking about the different terms of associate, technician and technologist cause i have exactly the same concern but for electronics engineering. They are all there on every lists except for technologist wich is mine. That's definitely hard to follow.

to be continued...

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Why does no-one want technologists? Do you think they just forget about it because its a 2*** code the same as a full engineer?

Either higher or lower qualified/experienced, broader based or more specialised, white or blue collar I can understand but both ends of scale at the same time, without including the middle??

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You are so right Safin...

But at this point, we can only hope for some changes in the future.

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Anyone give the current processing time for QLD 475 app. sponsorship. I applied on 16.03.09 and ack on 20.03.09.:curse::curse:

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There is no one in this forum who has got QLD sponsorship recently.

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I applied on 20.02.09 and received acknowledgment on 09.03.09. Says it can take 8 weeks to process from date of receipt.

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Ans to the Question from Lucben

Hi,

Does anyboby know on what depends the decision of the QLD state to sponsor or not an applicant. Let's say you sent your form correctly, along with your skill assessment and that your occupation is on their list of course. In that case, is there any chance the application can be refused or do i have nothing to worry ?

Thank you

LB

Decision to sponsor an applicant is based on many factors

Apart from satisfying the basic requirements for state sponsorship ,QLD state officials also look for the following -

1.Your interest in QLD state
2.Amount that you will bring into the state for your initial settlement
3.If you have ever visited QLD before your application - this is a bonus
4.How will you survive the first few months without a job
5.Your family or friend's support during the first few months - bonus point


Best wishes
robi