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Anyone here waiting for a ceremony from the Moreton Bay regional council? I am waiting for mine. Cheers

You would need get a skills assesment done to know if your study/experience would be accepted. For 262113 it would be ACS I believe.

Hi All, I am currently on a 489 visa; and would be eligible for the 887 (permanent residency) by the end of the month. After receiving the the 489 in Nov 2013, got married last year and my OH moved here this January on the 489 subsequent entry visa. I know I have completed the requirements (2 yrs regional stay and 1 yr full-time work) for the 887; however my OH has not. Would she be eligible for a PR when she is added on my visa application? Cheers!!

Cheers Richard.. Definitely good news.

Hi All, I was granted a NT sponsored 489 visa in November 2013. I entered into Australia on 20th June 2014. Since then I have been residing in Darwin and working full time as per the visa conditions. However during this period I left the country 2 times on holidays totaling 40 days. Will I be eligible to apply for the 887 visa (permanent residency) after the 20th June this year or would i need to wait an additional 40 days due to the time away on holidays? Thank you for your input.:confused:

Hi All, I guess this question would have be asked a few times already. Would a child born in Australia to PR parents be a PR or an Australian citizen? Thanks. Citation560xl

Ok,... So my OH got the visa today, we got the email with the grant letter which is all good .. however we are not able to view it the grant letter through the immi account we created. It shows "finalized" online. But the "view grant letter" doesn't seem to work. Is anyone facing the same issue? Cheers!!

Thank you Pom Queen!! Hi Neil; unlike the 489... the "489 subsequent entry" is not subject to priority processing... I've got to wait in line. I hope you get yours soon.

Hi All, Is anyone waiting for their 489 subsequent entry to be granted? My OH applied in May this year and we are still waiting. Any timelines would be great Cheers!!!

Hi All, I am in Au on a 489 and i will be applying for a subsequent entry for my OH. I am totally lost with the process. Where do i start. Is it as simple as submitting the application online? or would I need an agent's help. What documents would i need to submit? Would our marriage certificate be enough evidence as we are newly weds or would i need to submit any other proof ? Please help!!!! :confused: Thank you

Hi Sun2 I had the same experience. Got a 489 instead of 190. On the bright side; its comparatively easier to find jobs here if your willing to work hard. In a blink of an eye 8 months have past since i came here and its been a good experience so far.

Thanks for the Input guys.. My OH doesn't have a UK passport but her English is as good as a native speaker. From the link Ozmaniac has provided; i think she can prove that all her education was in english. Can I (on a 489) sponsor her on a visitor visa until the subsequent entry gets approved. I have been reading that it might take up to 3 months for it to come through and i want to get her here ASAP. thanks

Hi All, I am on a 489 visa and will be lodging a subsequent entry application for my OH. Is it necessary that she would need to do an IELTS exam as well? I read online that a subsequent entry would need to demonstrate " functional English" Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you. Regards

Hi welcome to the group.. Good to know that there are still a few AMEs looking to come over. I have replied o your PM. Regards

Hi everybody. I moved to Darwin 2 weeks ago and since then i have been applying for every job i could find. However, I haven't got any calls for an interview. Not one. I don't know if I am doing something wrong here. I have got a forklift license as well a few days back hoping that it would increase my chances of employment. I know its been only 2 weeks, but still, at least the hope of getting a job would lift my spirits. Citation

Hi Sazm, Thats very reassuring and good to know . I am an aircraft engineer, but i am flexible and open to any kind of work. Could you give me the address for these guys? Thanks.

Hi Sazm I am in Darwin now. Came in last week and looking into finding work. Any tips or leads would be appreciated. I am alone here and going crazy.. The suburbs go quiet after 6 .. something that i am not used to.

Good Question!!! I have a 489 and would like to know this as well... To be on the safe side, i would move after the PR comes through.

Hi Bob Firstly is it Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Usually Etihad flies to Abu Dhabi... In any case... there will not be customs in both airports.. u will be in the transit lounge and you bags will be checked in until Adelaide...U can always confirm this when u check them in at Dublin.. One thing though... Both airports are huge... If you have small children you may want to hustle to the next gate just in case your flight arrives late into the UAE.

patience is a virtue... its a good thing that you haven't heard back, this could mean that you already have a CO and all your docs are in order... so it would most likely be a direct grant!!!

Vincent aviation- Darwin goes into receivership. According to the latest news report about 120 staff have lost their jobs. Trying times for aviation in Australia. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-28/vincent-aviation-australia-goes-into-receivership/5484814

Hi Piyu.. before you go ahead with looking at options for transportation, You may want to check if cars manufactured for the Indian market meet the AU safety standards. regards

hi Lee, i am sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I have been monitoring Seek.com for some time now and there are not many AME jobs posted. All i found were, jobs in planning or clerical sector in aviation and based in Darwin. Brisbane seems to be the hotspot for aviation now in AU. Regarding the commitment letter, I had based it mainly on internet research. I am sending you a PM with more info on that. Cheers. Citation560xl

Hi Lee, To the contrary, I felt NT was simple. Ofcourse, the essay was a bit of a hassle but possible. I believe that the 323112 is on the "off list" category in SA, which means that you would need to satisfy some additional requirements. I think it would be best if you could speak to a MARA agent about this. All the best Citation560xl Immigration SA is able to offer a limited number of nominations for occupations that appear on the Off-list section of the State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL). Planning levels apply to all Off-list occupations and availability is subject to change. The off-list policy acknowledges the commitment made by qualified skilled graduates who reside and work in SA. Off-list nomination will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must have a positive Skills Assessment in their nominated occupation and field of study in South Australia. If any of the applicant’s studies were undertaken outside of South Australia, a minimum of 50% of their qualification must have been completed in South Australia. South Australian international graduates currently residing in South Australia, interstate or offshore South Australian international graduates must meet all state nomination requirements, as well as requirements 5.1 and 5.2. Occupations listed as “Off-list” are available to: 5.1 South Australian (SA) international graduates who studied at a recognised South Australian institution. Applicants must have completed a CRICOS registered Higher Education qualification (Bachelor Degree or higher) with a minimum duration of one academic year (CRICOS registered for a minimum of 46 weeks). Higher Education Advanced Diplomas will be considered for applicants currently residing in South Australia. Documents required: a copy of the academic transcript and a letter of completion from the institution. 5.2 Applicants must meet one of the following: 5.2.1 Currently working in a skilled occupation (minimum 30 hours per week) in South Australia. The skilled occupation must be ANZSCO level 1 to 4 and listed on the State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL) or Immigration SA’s current Offlist. OR 5.2.2 Have met the general work experience requirement as per nomination criteria 7. If an applicant is claiming Australian work experience, 50% of this must be South Australian work experience. Documents required for work experience: A letter from the employer confirming commencement date, job title, duties and tasks, salary and number of hours worked per week. Consideration will be given to applicants (currently residing in South Australia) who are a PhD or Masters by Research SA graduates who don’t meet work experience requirement 5.2.1 or 5.2.2. To be considered, applicants must have an IELTS of 7.0 in each band score or 7.5 overall.

Hi Lee, I am an AME too. I ran into the same trouble last year. Anyways, I believe that SA is sponsoring AMEs but with conditions. Apart from SA, only NT has AME avionics and AME mechanical on the State migration plan. I got my 489 from NT last november. I wish you all the best!! Regards, Citation560XL