Guest gggraham Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Hi there, I am currently completing the skilled migrant visa but according to it I only have 100 points when I need 120 to be accepted. I am 40 years old and have been working with children/youth and young offenders for many years and am qualified in this field. I have also managed a project dealing with teenagers. I have had my qualifications assessed by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers and will qualify as a welfare worker should we get into Australia. My wifes occupation is not on the sol list so we cant use her details. Is there any way I can up my scores to 120 or are we just wasting our time? My wife also has an aunt living in Australia for many years and we were also wondering if we could use her for sponsorship? Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claireg Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 If you go for Family Sponsored or State Sponsored (visa 176) the points requirement is reduced to 100. State Sponsorship is higher up the priority list than Family sponsored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyt Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Have you taken the IELTS test? Its an extra 10 points if you get above a 7 I believe. I am new to this so check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claireg Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Have you taken the IELTS test? Its an extra 10 points if you get above a 7 I believe. I am new to this so check it out! Yes this is true but you would still be 10 points short. Perphaps someone else knows how to get another 10 points. I believe your best bet is State Sponsorship as would be higher processing. Depends on your occupation and which state the occupation is required in. Family sponsorship would take longer as it is lower processing priority. Sure some of the more knowledgeable members on here could give more advice. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos fandango Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Defo got to be State sponsorship.....as mentioned above qualifying points is 100..... but to get the sponsorship your occupation must be on their "in demand" list or if it isn't prove to them that your occupation should be in demand. Of course failing this family sponsorship would be a last hope for you, but that would take forever..... goodluck Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Quick points review: Occupation - 60 Age - 15 Specific work experience - 10 English language - 15 (25 with required band scores in IELTS test) => 100 points at least => lodge a subclass 175 with State Sponsorship to follow E & OE Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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