bhatnagar1

Hi Ben, I am also on BVB. I am waiting for visa outcome under 190. I got my BVB in 2 working days and is valid for 3 months. If you get your PR in the interim BVB will get replaced.

10 hours ago, wrussell said:

Overall English test scores are not relevant.

Since you are represented, I cannot advise further.

Hi Wrussell,

Thanks for your comment. Please note the score 90 83 87 90 in PTE and we are not represented by anyone at this moment. Yes we have done consultation for our case once.

5 hours ago, ABG said:

If the masters was also from a SA uni then at face value it looks like she'd qualify for a work experience waiver. When I applied for sponsorship from Vic, points weren't so much an issue (I also had a high score), although they did ask for indicative points. Once she's secured sponsorship, she'd automatically get an invite to apply for the visa, so again, extra points aren't necessary. If I was applying on my own, I'd play it safe on the work experience. Mention it but not claim points for it. As it was during PhD, might be adjudged to be part time and so less than 20 hours per week (especially if the PhD is completed in 3-4 years, i.e. full time student).

Hi , Thanks for your detailed response.The Masters is not from the same University. The only reason we are keen to proceed now is that since we have positive assessment from Vetassess with 90 83 87 90in PTE  and might as well utilise this time for getting PR . However I feel only option now is to wait for her to complete her Phd and then apply for PR.

Hi Guys,

Can anyone advise based on below facts of my case.

My Partner has positive skill assessment from Vetassess under 272499 Social Professionals

PTE SCORE 90 overall

Age 36years

Work experience : accepted by Vetasses on scholarship for PHD as regular working experience

Education:  completed Masters Degree  (though she is pusuing Phd from University of Adelaide and will complete in next 3 months) 

Regional Area 3 years stay

Skill in high demand in SA

Total Skill select points 75 without adding points for education in Australia or partner skills

Now we are confused as we are not getting firm response from Migration agent on our case. He has advised he is getting unconfirmed response from Migration SA whether they will accept her work experience as verified by Vetassess for granting state nomination. 

I will appreciate if someone can advise us the way forward.

Hi Guys,

Please note the following details about my case in which I intend to make my Spouse as primary applicant.

Age 25 Pts

English Language 10Pts

Skilled Employment 5Pts (In Aus) Assessed as Positive by Vetassess

Bachelors Degree 15Pts

Partner Skills 5Pts

Total Points as of date 65Pts +5 pts if we get state sponsorship

Condition under supplementary skills "I have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia for the last 12 months."

Current status my wife - pursuing her Phd from University of Adelaide and is likely to finish by next year 2017.

We thought that since we have the required points. We were surprised when during interaction with Migration SA responded(on email) that they will not grant State sponsorship inspite of the fact that VETASSESS has given us positive outcome & has accepted scholarship given to my wife for RESEARCH as paid employment. Migration SA advised us to pursue the case after the completion of her Phd in 2017.

Now we are confused. We were planning to apply and obtain PR by the time my wife completes her Phd.

Can any of our learned members advise me if

# what has been advised to us by Migration SA is that the rule? Can we get it reviewed?

# Can we apply for PR as soon as the thesis is submitted or only after the grant of Phd? In the case of completion we will have additional points on top of 65 Pts (5Pts for Phd+ 5Pts Study in regional area+5 Pts completing professional year)

Thanks for the detailed response @supercow.