Good news and bad news!!

**Iain & Rachael** · 03-12-2007, 11:56 AM

I have just spoken to the migration agent again, we are in the very early stages of working out how is best to get into Oz. When I spoke last time I was told we had 115 points, so I did some research and we came up with the solution of doing the Ielts test to give us an extra 10 points, all seemed sorted!! However, we would be applying in my wifes name as she is a teacher, but doesn't have the relevant experience ie she hasn't worked for 12 out of the last 24 months due to the birth of our daughter last September.

I thought the lack of experience just meant we didn't get the points for experience, however it appears that we can't even apply for the visa until she has this experience, and it has to be 20 hours a week!! So it looks like we will have to wait a year to apply, but when we do, as long as we pass the test we will have 125 points!

What I am not sure is how many points I would get, I only have a 50 point job and I am 36, I will have to check to see if we could apply in my name as I think I get 110 points, then rely on my english being half decent!!!

Oh well, it was never going to be easy was it!!

Iain

**bernie** · 03-12-2007, 12:41 PM

That sounds good, hope you can make it! Don't think it's all straight forward but one step at a time and it's always a good feeling to get forms sent off etc as it really feels like you are doing something! Where are you heading? Bernie

**bernie** · 03-12-2007, 12:42 PM

That sounds good, hope you can make it! Don't think it's all straight forward but one step at a time and it's always a good feeling to get forms sent off etc as it really feels like you are doing something! Good luck with the application the english test is a good fall back I guess if you are stuck for points. Where are you heading? Bernie

**Iain & Rachael** · 03-12-2007, 12:46 PM

We are hoping to move to Queensland but haven't as yet pin pointed an exact location. But it is still quite a while before we can do anything about it so we have plenty of time to look.

**Impatient** · 03-12-2007, 12:48 PM

Iain

can't say without knowing all your circumstances, but think it is unlikely you could get enough points as main applicant with a 50-point trade, as you could not get any MODL points to top you up. If you can, pop down a breakdown of what you think you can get and we can have a look.

Imp

**Iain & Rachael** · 03-12-2007, 12:52 PM

I am not sure how the break down goes but, I am a production line planner for a glass manufacturer, with 18 years expereince, I am 36, I have a business studies degree, a britsh passport. And would look to get 10 points fron the Ielts test. Is there anything else you would need to know to work it out?

Thanks

Iain

**Impatient** · 03-12-2007, 01:04 PM

Not sure how you would classify your skill, but going with your 50 points...

50 Points Skill (if on the Skilled Occupation List, check here)
20 Points Age
25 points English Language (Including IELTS pass)
5 points work experience (if worked in your 50 point occupation for 3 of last 4 years. This would be 10 points if your skill counted as a 60-point skill PLUS you could be eligable for MODL points 15 or 20)
5 points partner skills (but unlikely if partner does not have required experience - unfortunately the assessment is the same whether primary or secondary applicant)

Only other points would be for Australian experience or qualifications.

You need to check your skill again and see what it comes up with, the link will also tell you if it is a MODL skill. If it is, you are laughing!

**Iain & Rachael** · 03-12-2007, 01:11 PM

Sorry for being daft but what does MODL stand for? I will have to check if I can get any of them, failing that I may have to resort to bridery and corruption!!!! Or just get my wife to get the experience!!

**Impatient** · 03-12-2007, 01:21 PM

Migration occupants in demand. I THINK they are all 60 point skills with another 15 points on top. Tend to be practical skills (think anything to do with building a house).

Not sure how old Rachael is but she might get some more if she is under 35, but she would get 60 points for being a teacher (no MODL points though!)...

**Iain & Rachael** · 03-12-2007, 01:28 PM

Rachael is 25, but even if she gets points for this I doubt it is going to be enough, as I doubt I would get any MODL points!! I will have to retrain as a brickie!!