davenemma

Thanks Pollyanna,
I have already looked at the police forum and found it interesting - still looking to get a heads up from an expat in Victoria if there are any out there.

Have you gone through the 176 sponsorship yourself? How long did it take?

They recommend access to $40k on the DIAC site for 2 people, however it actually says that they don't require evidence unless they ask you for it. Has anyone actually had a problem with this?

I'll take a look at the link to the forum for childcare jobs, but would definitely like to hear from childcare workers and police officers and anyone who has recently gone to Victoria on a 176.

Dave

Pollyana

No, I came on a Spouse Visa, just basing my knowledge on 10 years on the forum
Some States ask for proof of funds, if Vic don't then thats good, just bear in mind that you need to be able to support yourselves till you are earning, and if you read the main Aus forum you'll see Aus isn't as cheap as it once was.
I know there have been some threads in there recently about childcare, not sure which States though.
The one thing I have gleaned about Vic State Sponsorship is that they like to see commitment to the State - not long back people were being rejected if they applied to another State as well, because Vic wanted to see commitment, so I would hazard a guess that if your partner can mention your intention to join their police it should go in your favour

Buzzy--Bee

Yep, I was state sponsored and I still have to reply to their "are you still here" emails even though I am now an Australian Citizen.

BB

Bermudashorts

DIAC does not have any monetary requirements for the skilled migrant visa.

Some of the states do have financial requirements, you need to look on the state website not DIAC website to see if there is a financial requirement. I just had a quick look and didn't see anything definitive, although I could have missed it.

When we moved, we went through about GBP18k in getting set up and settled. We did everything very comfortably though and certainly there were cheaper options with respect to temporary accommodation etc. On the other hand we were both working within a fortnight and still went through GBP18k.

ritz2044

hi,

How much time does it take to get a positive asessment fro VIC SS.

I applied on 10th May.

Ritesh

mrsgreenstar76

That thread is about ACS appeals, so I've moved it to the Victoria state sponsorship thread. Have you looked at the Victoria SS website? If you look at the FAQs, it says that processing times take approximately twelve weeks (although it can vary).

ritz2044

Thanks.. But I am scared now that if I dont get it before July then I woudl never be able to apply because EOI will only start in Jan 2013. and I will turn 33 years in October 2012. So this is the last chance for me.

mrsgreenstar76

Invitation for submitted EoIs are going to be starting on the 1st August 2012. They abandoned the January 2013 date a long time ago.

ritz2044

Hi,

How will that help me? Incase if I apply in August 2012 then will they consider my age when i applied or when i get an approval to apply from DIAC.

That is a bit confusing.

Thanks,
Ritesh

mrsgreenstar76

You were complaining that they start the EoIs in January & that you would have passed your birthday by then. I was pointing out that you were wrong - they start invitations in August. They consider the points at the time of invitation. So, if you don't get invited until after your birthday, then your points would be lower because you've hit 33.

quinn72

Jeeeeez the tone on this thread is so grouchy. I was interested in the question someone asked about wheter the 12 week wait time was typical but the replies were verging on the nasty. Why should a poster have to justify their reasons for asking a question?
The 12 week question can be important for a couple of reasons. In my case I have a positive ACS assessment that expires in about 9 weeks so Im curious if anyone had received the state sponsorship in 5 or 6 weeks. If a few had then I would retain some optimism that i wouldnt need to go for another ACS assessment prior to lodging my full 176 application.
It seems to be the long standing members of the forum who are the worst offenders. As your mother used to say "if you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at all"

mrsgreenstar76

Firstly, having re-read the thread, the tone is not particularly nasty. Secondly, you don't have the right to tell people not to post. It is remarkably cheeky to join a forum & make your first post an attempt at trying to criticise other posters & encouraging them not to post. So don't do it. If there is a post that concerns you, feel free to report it so that the mods can review it.

quinn72

I just commented that the tone of this thread was very tetchy and I think you've just proved my point. So I guess the new guy should just sit down and be quiet until ive earned my right to be mean..... eh OK

mrsgreenstar76

No. It's a case of you are not entitled to tell other people not to post. We've lost many a decent contributor because someone else has decided that they they dislike (for whatever reason) what has been said (usually because it's honest & doesn't tell them "Everything will be fine. Of course you're eligible for a visa - everyone is!") & feel they have the right to tell them not to post. You don't have the right to - and I would say the same to anyone else too. Hence you've been told not to.

northwest

Hi Sanket

Did you have your VIC SS approved? If yes, how long did it take? I also applied for the same occupation code as you. So I was curious to know how long it took for you

Thanks!