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What are the reasons for getting a 190 visa if you can get a 189 visa, pro's and cons's. Would it be for the faster process and extra points or are there different reasons? Any experienced visa holders would be exceptional

To get a 189 visa I simply start by... (is it the same for a 190 visa from W.A sponsor) 1 - I take my skills test, OSAP (offshore skills assesment program) at the cost of $? 2 - I do a IELTS test at the cost of $130 3 - I make an Expression of Interest. If I get invited to commence with the visa application I then submit one at the cost of $3060 At what point should I be getting my police check, health checks and Chest X-ray? Any more details will be appreciated, I wish to understand to whole step before-hand so I know I can afford it all and procced at the fastest rate possible. It would be defeating if I got 3/4 way and ran out of money of realised I could have done it easier. Also how do I know if I need a IELTS test or a OET test as I already meet the 'english language threshold with owning a British passport' so the booklet says.

Hey guys, I am wondering if you are sucessfully living in Australia on a 189 or a 190 perminent visas, as to if you can fly in and out at your own ease or do they limit you somehow? Also what the buisness about the 5years on the visa? I thought they are indefinate, Iv been reading about it but just havn't got the full just. Any help would be appreciated....

I will be getting the skills test for a Carpenter and Joiner, I have not seen anything telling me which, general or academic test i need. How do I find this out?

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So........to get a 189 visa I simply start by... 1 - I take my skills test, OSAP (offshore skills assesment program) at the cost of $? 2 - I do a IELTS test at the cost of $130 3 - I make an Expression of Interest. After I get Invited to commence with the visa application I then submit one at the cost of $3060 At what point should I be getting my police check, health checks and Chest X-ray? Any more details will be appreciated, I wish to understand to whole step before-hand so I know I can afford it all and procced at the fastest rate possible. It would be defeating if I got 3/4 way and ran out of money of realised I could have done it easier. Also how do I know if I need a IELTS test or a OET test as I already meet the 'english language threshold with owning a British passport' so the booklet says.

Hello, I am planning on doing my IELTS test soon for a 189 visa. I want to get Superior Pass for the points. 1 - How many times can you sit it? 2 - How much is it? 3 - Are there past tests papers or anything I can revise and practise. Any step by step advice and experience from someone who has passed would be appreciated.

Yes it seems it is the TRA. Just a small question within this page about the Skills Test on this page: http://www.immi.gov.au/asri/occupations/c/carpenter-and-joiner.htm#SKIA At the 'LICENSING OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS' why is W.A not mentioned as im thinking of moving to Perth. Also to collect your points is there some survey or point counted that I need to know about or is it just sending in all my papers and manually adding them up? Sorry some of these questions are probably blatantly obvious. Thankyou

Thankyou all who are helping me out, this means alot. What are the points for and how are they gained, I was led to believe that the points were for the english test for non native speakers, obviously I am mixed up. These matters are confusing and I wish to be on your side soon enough giving advice once Ive sussed this system. completed a skills assessment and/or a job ready program - How Much Will It Cost And How Is It Done? taken an English-language test to prove you meet the English language requirement. - How Do I Do This? Also How Much?

Hello people, Im new to this so dont bite Im a 23 year old Scottish lad, healthy and clean records on me and licences. I have just finished my two year working holiday visa in Australia, Im a caprenter/Joiner and I have great refferances in O.Z. I want to live there to come and go at my please. Not sure what I apply for although I have been all over the immi.gov. I have an o.z bank account, car & bike licence already after my travels. Im seeking advice on visas. 1 - Is it better to get my own 457, how much and what would be involved in this process. 2 - Or is it easier to get Sponsored for two years then apply for temp. 3 - Or as Iv been there for two years on my working holiday can I apply for my temperary residency now. 4 - Or reaching very far can I apply for my perment residence now after my two year working holiday. Any advice you give will be greatly appreciated.