Guest alibo80 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Perth is now considered to be Regional....... Fantastic news for 457 visa holders who are working in Perth and had no chance of ever gettin PR can now apply for a 857 visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surflen22 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Any idea when this is coming into force? There's no announcement on the Immigration website yet but I'm getting all my paperwork in order so I'm good to go asap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Where did you see that? The DIAC website still says "the employer's business must be established and actively engaged in the activity for which it is registered in the regional area all areas of Australia except for, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne or Perth." http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/rsms/eligibility-employer.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surflen22 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Where did you see that? The DIAC website still says "the employer's business must be established and actively engaged in the activity for which it is registered in the regional area all areas of Australia except for, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne or Perth." http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/rsms/eligibility-employer.htm It was announced by Chris Bowen yesterday at a mining conference in Perth: http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/perth-branded-regional-city-of-hardship-in-bid-to-attract-foreign-workers-20110719-1hmad.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Perth is now considered to be Regional....... Fantastic news for 457 visa holders who are working in Perth and had no chance of ever gettin PR can now apply for a 857 visa. Also good news for international students to claim 5 points for PR and PR relatives who can sponsor relatives with extra 10 points for Regional visas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljwalvin Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Can I still claim the 5 points even if I'm not living there anymore?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpremji Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Guys, Does that mean its possible to get the 65 points without taking the IELTS test?...for example: Age 34 : 25 points Overseas work Experience, 8 out of 10 years : 15 points AQF Qualification : 10 points Sponsorship by State : 5 points Sponsorship by government to regional Australia : 10 points Im not sure if the last could be used in conjunction but maybe someone with a bit more knowledge could advise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitingawhile Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 you can't claim points for two state sponsorships but, you forgot to include your 10 points for Ielts anyway!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpremji Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi waitingawhile, Its not for me, Ive already lodged my 175, I was thinking out loud.... you can't have two state sponsorships but you forgot to include your 10 points for Ielts anyway!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitingawhile Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi waitingawhile, Its not for me, Ive already lodged my 175, I was thinking out loud.... Cool didnt read your time line fully :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AquaGirl Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi, Does anyone know if the regional area can be apply to visa 886 ? Coz on the list,there is no visa 886 in it. if i studied in Perth, so is that mean that i can claim 5 point for the regional study isnt it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tequilasheila2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi all Does anyone know if "Perth now being considered a regional area" makes any difference if applying for 163 business skills visa. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black1e Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hi Does anybody know if applying for the 475 visa can I get 10 points for the "designated area sponsorship or nominated by State Government" and still be elligble to work in Perth ? Now that is it classed as deisginated area Thanks Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlem Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hi Does anybody know if applying for the 475 visa can I get 10 points for the "designated area sponsorship or nominated by State Government" and still be elligble to work in Perth ? Now that is it classed as deisginated area Thanks Howard Hi if you are state sponsored on a 475 it's a no I am afraid. It is stated on the WA website . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 HI All the DIAC & WA websites stll state that you cannot live and work in the Perth area under regional sponsorship?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahDale Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Perth is a regional area, it is on the DIAC website: http://www.immi.gov.au/employers/rsms_postcodes.htm Sarah :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks Sarah when I checked it last it just gave certain post codes. Good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvieL8 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hiya Not sure if this is good news for me ..... haven't sumitted any apps yet, just booked IELTS test but would like to know this; I am a Primary School Teacher, not on 1st SOL list but have relatives in Perth who are willing to sponsor me, will Perth becoing a regional area help me? Can my Auntie sponsor me instead of having to go for SS (which would mean having to go to SA)? Eve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I am not an expert but yes I think this would be the case. The link indicates that anyone on a 475 can live an work anywhere in WA now. This may be good for me as I need the 20 points on my IELTS (straight 8's) and I just got my results on Saturday and I got L8.5, R7, W8.5 & T9. I am re-sitting on the 22nd but if I dont get the required points I will go for the 475. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieVixMole Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I am not an expert but yes I think this would be the case. The link indicates that anyone on a 475 can live an work anywhere in WA now.There seems to be a some confusion about the regional classification, before you go getting excited that link refers to the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme which means you need to be employer nominated. You'd better read the actual state of play according to Migration WA for the implications for Skilled Regional Sponsored visas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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