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    You need a skills assessment and that's the stage where you need work experience to get it. Check TRA website.
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    .... which means some applications with priority Group 5 will move higher to Group 4 and finally will be processed....
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    Hello Bonnie, I tried to explore your proposed pathway to a bridging visa when a person has applied for 189/190 offshore. This looks feasible to me only, and only if an applicant already held a tourist visa at the time of applying for 189/190. Please see Schedule 2 010.211(2)©. I might be wrong but I have gone through a stressful process of a visa application and I have found out that the best approach is to check directly legislation. Good luck to everyone.
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    Hi there, anything I am saying should be double checked with an RMA and this is only my opinion: Firstly, a visitor visa is only for a genuine intention to visit Australia. As per my understanding, you might be asked by an immigration officer why you are coming to Australia on a tourist visa whilst having a pending application for a permanent visa.... If your intentions are not genuine, your visitor visa could be cancelled. Secondly, 190 visa can be granted while you are in Australia. You might also be eligible to a bridging visa if you manage to come to Australia depending on further circumstances.
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    Re- pre Sept 07 - there are onshore applications only except for 495/496, otherwise offshore apps have been capped and ceased. re - post Sept 07 - as long as DIAC follow current priority arrangements, they should process gr5 in the order applications are being received. However, this ministerial direction might change...
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    hi, I would trust DIAC website. Pre Sept 2007 application first incl 495/496 and then post Sept application. I think virtual_bajwa can expect a CO to be reassigned shortly next year.... good luck. alex
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    hi cat5er, brilliant calculation but don't forget DIAC do not work much during Xmas time... alex
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    hi everybody, I have a hypothetical question in regards to this topic. Can we apply for a RRV after 2 yrs in Australia so 3 yrs before expiry date to travel? I know it sounds weird but would such an application be approved? thanks, alex
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    hi dono, you never know what could happen with immigration policy. If the government gets a feeling that there could be many 65 pts applicants in June 2012, they will not hesitate to prevent this from happening. alex
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    Hi everybody, I would like to express my sympathy and support to all cat5 applicants. As a former applicant I was affected by Sept2009 changes and I know what means to stay months and years in limbo. I was lucky enough to get a visa this year. Good luck to your court hearing!!!! Alex
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    Hi there, where did you get information no one will be able to apply for gsm for the entire year? DIAC initially mentioned - 1st July 2012 EOI will start, early 2013 first invitations to apply. Therefore, there will be a half year gap to clear their backlog. However, do not forget on shore transitional applicants who will not be affected by EOI until the end 2012. I also believe DIAC will suspend accepting all offshore gsm applications earlier than 1st July 2012 to eliminate last minute rush like it happened in 2010 which would give more time to process old applications. Alex
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    Hi there, As long as you meet all legal requirements, there is an obligation to grant a visa. However, there is no legal period when a decision must be made. A good example is current prioriry group 5 where people have been waiting for many years for their visa. A general rule of thumb is to lodge your application ASAP. The government plans to start EOI system from the next financial year which means it will no longer be enough to meet all legal requirements, but applicants will compete each other to be invited to apply for a GSM visa. Simply said, who has more points will be invited to apply. Consult your situation with a registered agent. They will tell you your chances. Alex
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    Hi, If you lived 2 years out of the last 5 as a PR in Australia, it should't be a problem to obtain a RRV. However, do it quickly. You should be aware that you must be living in Australia as a PR at least 9 mths out of last 12 mths immediately before you apply for a citizenship. You must also be residing some time legally in australia in the last 4 years before applying - check DIAC website for details. Therefore, if have lost your PR by obtaining a diferrent visa, it may affect your eligibility to a citizenship. Alex
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    Keep going and you will be rewarded and you will get your visa. It looks like on 1st July 2012 - DIAC will start EOI (Expression of Interest) which means there will be no new applications after this date until 1 of January 2013. That will be your time when DIAC will be clearing their backlog. In my opinion many people will try to beat the July 2012 cutover, but the government will surprise us and suspend accepting all new offshore applications some time before like it happened before July 2010 changes.
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    It depends on terms and conditions of your current insurance. You may continue to use it even if you have a medicare card. If I were you, I would check your current insurance. If you have a private hospital cover, you will get a government rebate as mentioned in this thread somewhere earlier. You can claim this rebate directly through your insurer or at the end of financial year through your tax return by getting a tax offset.
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    Hi there, IELTS is a matter of training too. Especially writing section can be learnt. There are special techniques that can significantly increase your score if you use them. Maybe you should consider an IELTS preparation course. I have taken one and my score went up from 6.5 to 7.5 after 8 weeks. I also suspect IELTS maker that they make it as a test of intelligence. Anyway, my point is that onshore applicants are not in most cases affected by 1st July 2011 changes and they can still use rules in force on 8Feb 2010, those less luckier at least for their 485 visa. Alex
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    Hi, I do not believe this as on shore skilled visa cannot be applied at any time unlike their offshore equivalents. Specific criteria must be met e.g. 2yrs study and eligible visa. A majority of onshore applicants in june 2011 are eligible for transitional arrangements and they can still use old points test. Alex
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    Hi, Be very careful and consult this issue with a tax agent. I don't think so you are obliged to enrol in medicare, however, you might be liable to pay medicare levy anyway because you are eligible to medicare. To be exempted from medicare levy you need a medicare levy exemption certificate.When you apply for it, you have to answer a question if you have applied for PR and also send a copy of all your australian visas. Therefore, you may be paying twice for your health cover. Alex
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    Hello barbaitch, thank you for that information. I will try to find her on pomsinadelaide then and give her my thank you. Alex
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    Hi everybody, where is actually Gollywobbler/Gill??? That person was really amazing with great knowledge? I miss her contributions..... Alex
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    The long waiting time for 485 has been caused by the priority processing arrangements, however, nowadays there is no such a direction in place and DIAC is processing these application in order they are being received. Not sure when you lodged your application but it should be allocated to a CO in time for you. Check DIAC website for their allocation times, it will give you a clue when your application could be allocated. For your other options you should see a registered migration agent. I don't see many chances you could be elegible to independent migration with this government as it is not likely your occupation could appear again on SOL. ENS - you could apply for 121 visa if you are still on bridging visa and find a sponsor. 487 - remember WA SMP can change from time to time, their occupation list or eligibility criteria. Alex
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    Hi, you should be able to get 485 by may 2013. If you get 487 afterwards, you don't need to worry about 887 - there is no points test. For 887 you need to comply with conditions of your provisional visa plus living and working in the designated area for the minimum time stated. Alex
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    Hi there, you will need a sponsor for 487 as well - either a government or eligible relative. If you do not have a sponsor nor are eligible for transitional arrangements, you can't nominate an occupation which is not on a current SOL, and a chef is not. Good luck anyway.
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    Thanks for this post. i think this is a good point and term - they are trying to jump the queue and might not having idea they are doing so. Although, they may be genuine refugees, I don't think so they should receive advantage over other people in the queue including other refugees in the same or more appalling condition? I vote for offshore processing .....
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    Hi, I hope this will help you. If you have an university degree comparable to AQF and pass 8 foundation exams with CPA (you might be exempted from some of them) and get academic ielts 7.0 in all bands, you will be eligible to get your skills assessment. Only your qualification is relevant not work experience. You can apply now for your skills assessment and they will assess you and give you a letter of assessment explaining what you need to do to get your skills assessment. The whole process is quite understandable explained on CPA website.
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