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Done my IELTS pal. medical/police to still do. Obviously thats when asked to do it . Cheers anyway

Hi. Just done my carpenter practical test there on Saturday so eagerly awaiting my results by email. Once thats passed, is the next step the eoi for SS 190 visa? and I seem to have found that it is 3420 pounds to lodge this. Is this correct? I didn't think it was as much as that. Cheers

This might be posted in the wrong section! But for me it's certainly a migration issue! having failed my ielts twice , both by 0.5 on writing(need 7's) can anyone give me a few quick pointers on writing a good essay. I've joined a daily ielts blog, and have researched and practised but if anyone has some tips that would be great. Unsure if I definetly qualify for the 190 so wanting to complete this ielts incase I need to go for 189 cheers

Hi folks. How's everyone getting on? Ive my practical assessment for caroentry in a couple if weeks. Once this issue and passed, what is my next step with regards to applying for the 190SS visa? If anyone can explain my next step after the practical I would be grateful. And approximately what's the timescale for hearing back from WA SS? Cheers

Yeah thats the ones pal, and most of that i knew. failed the ielts twice for points, but now realise i should qualify for 190. spotty dogs

Hi folks, thinking i qualify for both these once i ppass my test next month. What are the exact terms of these once your over ie; work etc. thanks

ok thanks for your help everyone. by the looks of things i may not need to do the ielts after all if i go for SS. cheers again

1 July 2012 Points Test for the subclass 189, 190 and 489 visas Factor Description Points 18-24 (inclusive) 25 points 25-32 (inclusive) 30 points 33-39 (inclusive) 25 points 40-44 (inclusive) 15 points Age, at time of invitation 45-49 (inclusive) 0 points Competent English - IELTS 6 / OET B 0 points Proficient English - IELTS 7 / OET B 10 points English language competency level, at time of invitation Superior English - IELTS 8 / OET A 20 points At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) 5 points At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) 10 points Overseas skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation, at time of invitation At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) 15 points At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years) 5 points At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) 10 points At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) 15 points Australian skilled employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation, at time of invitation (Note that the maximum points awarded for any combination of overseas and Australian skilled employment is 20 points) At least eight and up to 10 years (of past ten years) 20 points Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other Doctorate of a recognised standard 20 points At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognised standard Educational qualifications, 15 points at time of invitation. Diploma completed in Australia, trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognised standard 10 points Australian study qualifications, at time of invitation One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet Australian Study Requirement 5 points Credentialled community language qualifications 5 points Study in regional Australia or in a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance education) 5 points Partner skill qualifications 5 points Other factors, at time of invitation Professional Year completion, for a period of at least 12 months in the four year period immediately before the day on which the invitation was issued 5 points Nomination by State or Territory government (visa subclass 190 only) 5 points Nomination/Sponsorship, at time of invitation Nomination by State or Territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member, for residing and working in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 489 only) I think this is what I have, without nomination by state (SS?) cheers folks 10 points

This is copied off the immi website, is this anything to do with SVQ level 3 awarded in the UK? Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other Doctorate of a recognised standard 20 points At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognised standard Educational qualifications, 15 points at time of invitation. Diploma completed in Australia, trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognised standard 10 points and if SS gives you 5points....do you need 60 BEFORE EOI? or 55, with the 5 for SS added on? Cant get my head around this now!!

nice one cheers. My SVQ level 3 doesnt get me extra points do you know? at a random guess does getting accepted by vettassess at either employment check or practical test help in any way?? cheers

thanks. do you mind me asking what you do? and how much points you have?

Ill have all evidence, basically was all that I sent away to vettasses for first part proof of employment etc. ok mate. just away to book the practical as we speak. thanks for yourt help

Mxmanus. calm down m8 gbuss, thanks for your reply. when you say tick all the boxes, what do you mean? how would SS go about happening? complete the next stage of vettassess skills assesment , then they would contact myself?? thanks again for any help

Hi again!! I just completed a points test online, and without scoring any points for the IELTS it says I have 60points and therefore qualify for the 190 visa through state sponsorship?? is this correct/?? I have tried and not gained 7's TWICE for writing in the ielts....have I been wasting my time doing it?? any help greatly received

Ive worked out i have 45 points, and when I finally pass the ielts i'll have 55.....so what happens there? I have to apply to WA for state sponsorship?? As far as i can see I need 65?? Help!! 33year old carpenter. over 10years in trade year working in oz 7's in ielts sister lives there (does this help?)

its 65 u need

wheres best p[lace to add up points again?

60 points is all you need??? For what??? Are u sure??? I have 60, thought u have to do my ielts anyway???? Can anyone advise me on this??? im a 33yeat old carpenter, have passed first stage vettassess etc. have work experience needed. If I don't need ielts then I've been wasting time and money!!!

Still unsure if doing practical or technical test,but just got date through for practical. If I go ahead can anyone advise what tools I would need to take down with me??

I've sat and not passed twice after getting 6.5 for writing both tines(need 7). Booked up again but can see this being a pain in the backside. It's unfair I think as after getting 9's and 8.5's for the other sections both times, and being born and bred British it seems a bit harsh to have to keep taking. If they could explain what I'm doing wrong as well would help!! Good luck with your visa

thats me just back mate. 0-0 after extra time, and we (aberdeen) won 6-5 on pens!!! we do it the hard way. cheers mate, will be in touch

anyone else ??

hi louise, hows things? sorry to hear you are homesick. I am heading back to perth in a couple of months, and would easily meet up for a yap. 7 cheers

feel free

thanks nancy & paul. I was pleasently surprised at how quick i got a succesful reply, after what seemed like an age gathering everything together. cheers