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We have a house there and she lives with my brother, but I pay for Mom's expenses.

I guess the bottom line is that your points total should add up to 60. May be your points add up to 60 without experience. Just do your math and try to get an 8 in each band of IELTS. Scenario I If you are completing PGCE I guess you must be 25–32 years old. If so you would get 30 points for age. If PGCE is commensurate with an Australian Bachelor Degree you can claim 15 points for education IELTS 8 overall 20 points 30+15+20 = 65 Scenario II If you are completing PGCE I guess you must be 25–32 years old. If so you would get 30 points for age. If PGCE is commensurate with an Australian Bachelor Degree you can claim 15 points for education IELTS 7 overall 10 points ?? Partner qualification 5 points ?? State nomination 5 points 30+15+10+5 = 60 or 30+15+10+5+5= 65 In my opinion to claim points for experience you still need recent experience. If my understanding is wrong about any of the above-mentioned points please correct me. The following is the requirement on the website to claim points for experience.[TABLE] [TR] [TD]Skilled employment outside Australia At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)[/TD] [TD] 5 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years)[/TD] [TD]10 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years)[/TD] [TD]15[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] Skilled employment in Australia At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years)[/TD] [TD] 5 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)[/TD] [TD]10[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years)[/TD] [TD]15[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years)[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

If you go through the requirements my only problem is that MIL has another son in Pakistan. If somehow I can prove that she is solely dependent on us I believe we stand a chance. Kindly correct me if my understanding is wrong. "have no other relative able to care for them in their own country" Does this point alone makes her ineligible?The following is the requirement I found to add MIL to visa application: http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/including-family-members/ Other dependent relatives A dependent relative (other than a dependent child) can be included in your visa application when you lodge your application. You cannot add a dependent relative to a points tested skilled visa after you lodge your application. To include your other dependent relative(s) in your application, there are requirements and evidence that must be provided to prove dependency. To be considered a dependent relative you must prove they: have no other relative able to care for them in their own country are not currently married, engaged or in a de facto relationship usually are a resident in your household depend on you for financial support for their basic needs and you have supported them for a substantial period depend on you more than any other person or source. Acceptable forms of proof include: a certified copy of their birth certificate and proof of their relationship to you proof that the relative lives in your household proof that your relative has been dependent on you for at least the last 12 months. if your relative is divorced, legally separated or widowed, you must provide certified copies of supporting evidence, such as: the document of legal divorce the document of legal separation the death certificate of the deceased partner.

Thanks Arshad, Currently we are resident in UAE and has a resident visa under my husbands sponsorship for over three years now, she shuttles between Pakistan and here though. I understand about childcare now thanks to Rupert and that this is not a valid reason. I'm ready to provide whatever documentation is required and take her legally along by any means. Also I tried browsing the link but could not find the information. Could you be kind enough to provide some more details.

Good question. My husband has the same issue. He has lived in four countries for an extended period of time. Do DIAC have specific guidelines, I mean is PCC required only for the past 10 years, or for all places you have lived after 18 years of age.

I wouldn't like to go to Canada personally. It's too cold for me. No cricket as well. What I've heard people move from NZ to OZ to look for greener pastures, why settle for anything less than the best?:wink:

Hi 176Visa: I guess it should not be that uncommon for people to make a mistake in the application, there must be a way to take the application back and re-enter it. Don't know but keep trying and asking around, there are so many people around willing to share I'm sure someone will give you constructive feedback. Cheers

Nice thread. I'm contemplating which state to go to as well, currently I'm hooked on Victoria, but I'll be watching this space to see what people have to say about the job market. I am a teacher, so would appreciate any comments on that as well.

I stand at the other end of the spectrum. I want to add my MIL as dependent immigrant to my EOI. Can you advise which under which subclass I should apply. Anyway, all the best

I'm looking to do the same with my MIL (mother-in-law). How did it go for you? Appreciate any insight or comments

All I can say is I'm optimistic, I don't have the answer yet, but when I do I will post it here in this space. The provision exists, all I need to do is find out how to benefit from the same. May be I'm not asking the right kind of questions. But with so many people in this forum willing to help and share experiences there is a significant chance of finding someone who knows someone or has been through a similar experience. I'm not really interested in immigration for her. I just need her to be with me. If nothing else please help me to keep this thread current and alive so please feel free to post, comment, and joke around.:hug:

Appreciate your insight. How can I show how much she needs us? What documents do I need to provide? Even a presumption would help.

Isn't BSc Honors in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes commensurate with an Australian Bachelor Degree, and isn't experience post obtaining the same counted as work experience

I would like to move to Victoria ideally. What is the situation like in Ballarat, Bendigo, Kyneton, Seymour, Warragul? Preferably, I would like to stay within 2 hours of Melbourne less than 200 Km. Shepparton and Mildura are other options but are too far. Since I'm not Caucasian acceptance could also be a problem in small towns, I don't know, but in general people are more accommodating in larger cities.

All the best, I hope the postal service to your location is better than ours!!! It says on the website allow three weeks for postage :wink: