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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

May 19th 2009, 12:44 am

Replies: 17

The Primary School Teacher's Thread aka the 'limbo-land 175ers!'

Views: 1,082

Posted By Virginia

Re: The Primary School Teacher's Thread aka the 'limbo-land 175ers!'

So...I am going a different route now. I am going over in August. Once there, I am going to apply for a student visa. That way I am already over there and will have the opporunity to learn a...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

May 14th 2009, 10:54 pm

Replies: 17

The Primary School Teacher's Thread aka the 'limbo-land 175ers!'

Views: 1,082

Posted By Virginia

Re: The Primary School Teacher's Thread aka the 'limbo-land 175ers!'

I will join you in limbo-land! What a great place to be...

Forum: Teaching

May 14th 2009, 3:23 am

Replies: 2

Special Education Teachers

Views: 785

Posted By Virginia

Special Education Teachers

Is there a demand for special education teachers in Australia? Although I was assessed as primary, all of my teaching experience is in special education year 7 and 8. Unfortunately, special needs...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Mar 23rd 2009, 11:59 pm

Replies: 9

Change ASCO Code

Views: 988

Posted By Virginia

Re: Change ASCO Code

Unfortunately, by Immigration standards, I am now 35. So, I am now in a new age group, which earns fewer points. I guess I will have to wait out the 175 like everyone else.

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Mar 23rd 2009, 1:51 am

Replies: 9

Change ASCO Code

Views: 988

Posted By Virginia

Re: Change ASCO Code

I was assessed as Primary. However, I think I have taken enough courses to be eligible for Secondary. Actually, I was a Special Education teacher but that ASCO code requires sponsorship. I was...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Mar 20th 2009, 12:28 am

Replies: 3

ETA Clarification

Views: 458

Posted By Virginia

Re: ETA Clarification

I don't want to be on the Department's radar. So, maybe it is better to get the ETA and then submit for an extended tourist visa if I would like to stay longer. Would that be a better option? I...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Mar 19th 2009, 8:58 pm

Replies: 3

ETA Clarification

Views: 458

Posted By Virginia

ETA Clarification

Does an ETA allow a visitor to spend up to a year in Australia as long as they leave every third month or may the visitor only stay a maximum of 3 months within a year?

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Mar 17th 2009, 12:22 am

Replies: 9

Change ASCO Code

Views: 988

Posted By Virginia

Re: Change ASCO Code

Thanks George. It is something to think about. It always comes down to money and time. Now that I think about it... I don't think I have enough points anymore due to being a year older. Makes that...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Mar 16th 2009, 11:25 pm

Replies: 9

Change ASCO Code

Views: 988

Posted By Virginia

Change ASCO Code

I submitted a 175 visa in August 2008 using the ASCO code of Primary Teacher. Secondary Teacher is now on the CSL list. If I was reassessed and found suitable as a Secondary Teacher, would I have...

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