SoniaG

Hello,

I am planning to start my migration process and am kind of lost. Would really appreciate if someone could clear the following questions for me.

1. I hold a Bachelors degree in Information Technology and was working as a Software Engineer for 2 years and 9 months. At my next employer, i was working as a Web Support managing the company's website content and recently got promoted to the position of Web Administrator (experience 3 years and 2 months). I would like to know which occupation will i able to apply under SOL. Can i go for Software Engineer?

2. I plan to do this myself without using an agent and would like to know if there is any money to be paid for the submission of skills assessment? I met with an agent here and she said the following fees are applicable:

a. Skills assessment submission - 150 AUD

b. If i choose to take state nomination i will pay an additional of 150 AUD

c. After i get the invite, to process the papers i will pay the Aus visa fees of 3600 AUD.

Everywhere i checked, i only saw the mention of visa fees as AUD 3600. Could someone please clarify if the other 2 also exists or am i being overcharged by the agent?

3. While submitting the skills assessment, is there any predefined format for submitting my experience letter so i can avoid any kind of rejection?

I would really appreciate a detailed response.

Thank you!

Sonia George

If you have the skills to gain a PR visa yourself, that wil be the best way forward.

 

Cal x

Thankyou!!

Hello,

Could some one pls tell the easier way to apply for a PR. Should i apply a 189 visa or can my sister apply for a PR for me as she is already a citizen?

Thanks,

Sonia

Hi Sonia,

 

If your occupation is on one of the local occupation in demand lists published by a particular state government then you might want to request that state to sponsor you for a 190. If your occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) as distinct from the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL) then you're entitled to apply as an "independent" for a 189. There are often significant points test advantages in using a state sponsor; sometimes people also do it for relative speed of processing and some governments offer support to their sponsored candidates. There are eight states/territories here capable of sponsoring applicants. This link might help: http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/State-Migration-Plans .

 

Cheers,

 

George Lombard

Thanks George. I just checked my occupation(Software Engineer) under Victoria and it is not available. So i guess i will have to go with 189. I nominated for Vic as my sister resides in Melbourne.

Regards,

Sonia

Hello,

I am yet to start with my application process and am reading a lot on which visa i should apply for. Could someone pls tell me the difference between 190 state nominated visa and 189 skilled visa? I was looking into 189 skilled visa but would like to know the difference.

Response much appreciated!

Sonia