SA State Sponsorship Granted

[wossall]

Hi

We have just got the state sponsorship approved and are working on the visa application, we are nearly there just a bit longer to wait like all the rest of you.

Good luck to everyone.


Lynne

[peeka]

Excellent news - we're behind you but hopefully get there soon.....all forms completed ready for the next stage!

Paul (39), Cheryl (35), James (18) & Francis (13)
Submitted to AIM by post - 19 Dec 08
AIM acknowledged receipt by email - 5 Jan 09
Further info requested by email - 21 Jan 09
Submitted further information via email - 23 Jan 09
AIM acknowledged receipt - 27 Jan 09

[LYNMACMD]

Congrats Lynne

[shaza]

Hi Lynne. Firstly congratulations, you must feel very happy.

I really dont know much about all this so excuse me if I sound niave but how do you get a state sponsor, what do you need to be accepted and how do you apply?

My hb is a sparks & desperately trying to find a sponsor for work, not that im getting anywhere, it all seems so impossible. Just wondered if a state sponsor may be another option??

Thanks x

[juliemtaylor]

wel done on the sponsorship, not too long... Have a feeling we will be waiting longer from Vic though ;-(

Julie x

[juliemtaylor]

Hi Lynne. Firstly congratulations, you must feel very happy.

I really dont know much about all this so excuse me if I sound niave but how do you get a state sponsor, what do you need to be accepted and how do you apply?

My hb is a sparks & desperately trying to find a sponsor for work, not that im getting anywhere, it all seems so impossible. Just wondered if a state sponsor may be another option??

Thanks x

Have a look at the following link:

State & Territory Migration Sites - australia.gov.au

Julie x

[peeka]

A state sponsorship consists of skills being assessed and applying to state government for them to sponsor you into that state - you then apply for the visa. I don't think there are many restrictions (if any) for WA on where you must live/work but there are plenty in Melbourne & Sydney. We are heading for Queensland and there are a number of postcodes we cannot live or work in including Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast. The government are encouraging migrants to live/work in low growth areas so they tend to be more rural (albeit not necessarily in the middle of nowhere!).

Queensland - visa is valid for 3 years, we must work in a permitted postcode for 12 months and live in one of the permitted postcodes for 2 years. We can then live/work anywhere but then have to apply for a visa to stay in the country.

The Government have brought in new guidelines that the 475 (regional sponsored) will be assessed quicker than some other routes - typically 7 months for Queensland.

If you get out there and find an employer sponsor you can change your visa (costs incurred of course).

Hope this helps.

Paul (39), Cheryl (35), James (18) & Francis (13)
Submitted to AIM by post - 19 Dec 08
AIM acknowledged receipt by email - 5 Jan 09
Further info requested by email - 21 Jan 09
Submitted further information via email - 23 Jan 09
AIM acknowledged receipt - 27 Jan 09

[WARDStoOZ]

Congrats and Lots of Luck with the next stage!!!

Dan xx