Ways in - how does this sound??

[Alan Collett]

Hi Gill.

The 134 visa has been around for quite a while - several years in fact. The key to it being a viable strategy is to also secure a State Nomination.

In other words it is similar in terms of paperwork to the 137 visa (Skilled - State/Territory Nominated Independent), save for:

- no points test
- reduced recent work experience
- visa application charge is slightly less than the other offshore skilled visa categories, and is payable at the and of the visa application process, rather than when the application is submitted

I have found that the 134 visa isn't a well understood strategy, which is perhaps why it isn't considered by all applicants/advisors.

Best regards.

Originally Posted by Gollywobbler

Hi Chelle

Please see here:

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...ns-outside.htm

It says that the skill-matching visa is for people who can't meet the criteria for the skilled independent 136 visa. There is no points test for the 134, Alan says, and both he and the website say that candidates for the 134 do not need as much experience as candidates for the 136 visa have to prove.

For Yvonne, it seems that it could be a viable (and far less expensive) route than a Student Visa.

However, there are probably loads of pros and cons and I think the 134 visa is relatively new. I've read elsewhere that Go Matilda are said to have a lot of experience with the 134 visa.

If it were me, I'd ring GM and have a chat with John Sylvester about this possibility.

Cheers

Gill

[Gollywobbler]

Hi Alan

Thanks for chipping in again. As you know, my knowledge of skilled visas leaves room to spare on the back of a stamp. It goes to show how easily forums can lead one astray, because I'm pretty sure that I've seen a post (not by an agent) saying that the 134 visa was quite new. Hmmmm. Don't believe everything on the forums, plainly.

I also haven't the faintest idea about State Nomination.

However, I'm intrigued that so few of the people using the forums talk about the skilled 134 visa. As you say, I'm surprised that it isn't suggested more often than it seems to be. I wonder how many of the people for whom it would be suitable either never apply because they are not told about this possibility, or end up spending a mint on what might be an unnecessary student visa instead.

Thanks again for your advice. Hopefully the two ladies who are interested in this possbility will both contact Go Matilda and discuss it with your UK colleagues in more detail.

Cheers

Gill

[yvonne & paul]

Hi , Thanks for all your replys, but I think both mine and Pauls only option is the Student Visa because paul has only got probably 1 years good experience on his books.
I am now going to ask my agent about the Student Visa what is available on this and if Paul was to get a job offer with sponsorship could he the apply for a full Visa ? But how would he have his work put through the TRA as he has little experience and so on a blar blar blar , We are slowly losing all hope of getting out to Aus. I'll let you all know what has been said.

[yvonne & paul]

Hi, chelle,
How do i contact the brown family??
Ps I've just sent our agent a long email with loads of questions about student visa and emplyer sponsor, will let the site know what has been said.
What visa are you going for and how far along are you ??
yvonne

[Alan Collett]

Yvonne,

Have you tried contacting Stefan at Study Options:
http://www.studyoptions.co.uk/

Might be worth exploring the options/costs with him ...

Best regards.

[brownfamily]

Hi Chelle/Yvonne

I Pm'd Yvonne at 4.40am this morning!! (was up checking my emails from Oz)

Haven't posted much lately as been snowed under with paperwork

Will put an update on soon...................but hopefully it's all good

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