Archimedes

Thanks for your reply. I read it's about the expected cost in $$$ and whether it would block access for other citizens but other than that it seems like a bit of a black box. I'll get it touch with George Lombard to discuss. Do you know if he is still active as his website appears to be offline? http://www.austimmigration.com.au/

Hi all, I've submitted an EOI for a 491 state nomination visa as an Accountant (General) with 90 points. However, in the latest invitation rounds on skills select I noticed that External Auditors were being invited on the 189 with only 65 points. Is it worth me submitting a second EOI for a 189 (or even a 190) with 70 (75) points? On the 491, I've entered the state only as Western Australia (my preferred state). I read it's better to select a single state rather than selecting 'Any'. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this? Lastly, my wife was diagnosed with OCD as a teenager. She's been on medication ever since and has been to private therapy on and off over the years. What's the best way to gauge whether this is would be a deal breaker before we actually apply and pay the $$$s in visa costs? Does anyone know an agent who specialises in specific health applications? Thank you in advance :)

It seems like only a few years ago people were being accepted on 189/190s with 65-70 points, but now it's more like 90-95. I am just curious what factors caused the change? Is it just a case that Australia can produce its own "skilled" workers now so do not need to rely on bringing migrants? Sorry to the mods of this should be in a different part of the forum.

Thanks again, Toots. I've contacted some migration agencies online so hopefully I'll hear something back this week. With that in mind, can you recommend any agencies? My current selection method is Google followed by TrustPilot which is not ideal. I'll update this post on the commitments from the sponsor once I know for future reference. Cheers

Thank you for your reply. I am confused why you think it has to be my relative? The list provided by Toots states: "A sponsor must be: 18 years old or older usually resident in a designated area of Australia be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen be your or your partner’s eligible relative" Am I missing something? Anyway, I think you're right about getting professional advice and I have reached out to some migration agents online. I am finding it difficult to find anything on what providing sponsorship actually means for the sponsor. Again, thanks for the reply.

Thank you for clarifying that, Toots. Do you, or anyone else reading this, happen to know what the commitment is from the sponsor? I'm struggling to find this information online. We're going to raise the question to the uncle in WA but we want to be armed with the facts first. Also, does anyone know whether what the chances of WA/DOHA are of accepting my family sponsor application with 95 points if my job isn't on WA's state sponsorship list? Thanks again for the time and stay safe one and all!

I'm no expert but I think the latest invitation rounds have not been inviting anyone with less than 90 points. There are likely other visas (e.g. 491) which may provide you with an alternate route to PR.

Hi all, I am coming to the end of my professional ACA exams in the UK and I plan (or rather hope ) to be a chartered accountant in September 2020. Its been a long term goal of mine immigrate to Australia when I qualify. Unfortunately, the 189/190 routes seems to be out of the question for "221213 - External Auditors" given the invitation rounds in the 90-95 point range. I have basically have two options: 1. I can transfer with my current firm to the Western Australia office, where they arrange a 482 visa and, if all goes well, I can then apply for PR after 3 years with that same employer. 2. My fiance (we should be married shortly after I qualify if Covid 19 doesn't get in the way) has an uncle in WA who could sponsor us on the 491. This option is appealing to me as option 1 ties my visa to my employer (not sure that's a healthy power balance). I was hoping you could help me answer the following: - Is an uncle in law an appropriate family member for 491 sponsorship? If so, would it also count for defacto relationships i.e. Before were married? Or woukd we have to wait until married to submit An EOI. - Can I still apply for family Sponsorship even though 221213 isn't on the WA state sponsorship occupation list? - I imagine most jobs for auditors and accountants will be in and around Perth, but am I right in thinking we won't be allowed to work/live in Perth as its one of the excluded regions? With the 15 points of family Sponsorship I would have 95 points on the 491 visa. Note: I understand that both routes to PR assume that 221213 is on the skilled list at the end of the three years. Thanks for reading and it'd be great to hear what you guys think.. Cheers, Archimedes

The point requirements for accountants is very high (90 last time I checked)

Skillselect shows that 85 is the minumum for Accountant General so on paper it all looks good. You should speak to a qualified migration agent. A few months ago it was 95 so I'd apply as soon as possible if I were you. Keep us all updated with your progress. Good luck

I'm going down the secondment route as I only have 80 points for 190 (75 for 189). I'm currently in the process of organising a 2 year secondment to Australia with my existing emoloyer. I'll then have two options: Once I get the Australian work experience I will have 85 points and I'll reapply for 189/190. Or I'll try to extend my secondment so I meet the 3 year requirement for the TSS to PR route. Anyway, as for the points requirements for auditors and accountants it was as high as 95 and 90 respectively earlier in 2019. Best of luck mate

I'm afraid I don't know how your brother and sister living in Australia will impact your application. I know the July Invitation Round only sent invites to auditors and accountants with 85 points for 189 visa. Good luck with your application and keep us posted on your progress

How many points do you have based on your current situation? Per skills select the current requirement for auditors and accountants is 85 points.

Haha!! Damn.. I think I underestimated how saturated the industry is. My selfish side just hopes the external audit jobs stays on the list long enough for me to get in. Hmm.. I guess my best route is try to get an internal transfer to Australia with my current firm. This will give me additional points of "in Australia work experience" for a 189 and/or I could go down the 186 route.

Yeah, latest invitation round is 90 for 2211 accountants and 85 2212 for auditors. My work experience is in the external audit field. Tbh, it is looking less likely that I will ever be invited to apply Has this happened before where the point requirement spikes to 85-90 and then is reduced at a later date? I can only see previous rounds on skill select dating back to October 2018.