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  1. woody2709
    Anyone know if onshore visa applications are being fastracked as a result of COVID? I’ve seen they have put all overseas applications on hold until travel restrictions are lifted. I’m in the process of get my 887 visa started and just wondered if the home affairs timeframe guide is void as they’re not processing nearly 3/4 of offshore applications
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    Incase you didn't know, the points requirement for 489 is only for family sponsored. State nominated 489 is still at 60. I received my at 60.
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    How are you getting on with your visa?
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    I fly out next week permanently. Very excited
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    Thanks KPG, what are your future plans
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    I'm flying out in a few weeks to Darwin. Not 100% about staying in other areas/states but I'm going to stick to the NT regardless for the foreseeable future.
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    The information is on the dibp website. You can work in any occupation. Heres the link https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/887-?modal=/visas/supporting/Pages/887/eligibility-living-requirement.aspx
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    Yeah I'm after a particular vehicle and there arnt many in Darwin. Plus vehicles are always much cheaper down south compared to the NT
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    Are there rules etc that you have to fly directly into the state that you received your nomination from? Looking at flying into perth to buy a vehicle then driving it to darwin, my 489 is for NT.
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    Hi Suzie, was the 1st year your training? Skills assessments and the way immi view your work experience is only post qualification. So if you worked for 3.1 years, and was training for 1. Then it only classes as 2.1 years experience
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    Maybe try contacting some of the MARA agents on the site, they will be able to help out. As without your NVQ, but do have a positive skills assessment I'm not sure in how immi will go about awarding points. @Raul Senise
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    If you are referring to the section that says - An award or qualification recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation. Then this refers to 10 points for your Uk trade qualification that is confirmed by your skills assessment (VETASSESS). You will not receive 10 for your UK qualification as well as 10 for your skills assessment.
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    Unless something has recently changed, correct me if I'm wrong ......
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    SKills assessments are a mandatory part of skilled visa applications and do not award visa points as you would not be able to apply without it.
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    I would suggest calling them directly or contact a migration agent. For us on here to help you I feel like it would take a very long time with communication and little information we know about your situation.
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    Mine just took just over 3 months from application to grant. But it was a very simple application as a single applicant. Good luck to everyone still waiting
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    If you applied January with no case officer contact to date. Then get ready for good news any day! Good luck!!
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    How many points do you currently have without the superior English points? If you are using a registered MA then they most likely will have already calculated your best options for a visa. 90% of people can only use the points gained from the English exam to boost their overall points. But 489 state-sponsored gain 10+ points if you're successful in being nominated. But it mostly depends on your current points what you can apply for and if you still need the English Pte. Also, most visas will require you score a mandatory 50 points in all 4 categories for PTE competent.
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    Hi YGAR, are you applying for a family-sponsored 489 or state nominated 489?
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    The only thing with applying for your TFN is you need an address to receive it. I applied for my TFN in 2014 and they would only send it to an actual building address in oz. Individual accounts with a joint savings account would be a good idea. Commonwealth bank is probably the best. Depending on what you intend to do in your week, take all important documents. Never know what you might need in any case. Mobile phone contracts are super expensive for what you get compared to here in the UK. Wildcard company I've used since 2014 'Amaysim' are a budget brand that has always been great all over oz in my own opinion. They're the comparison to Three in the UK. But don't have stores etc so need to apply online. Tonnes cheaper than most other companies. Job searching would be a great idea, so take all CVs and certs out with you. Hire a car and explore neighborhoods in the area your thinking of living. Apply for a state drivers license. The whole process is pretty quick if you have a UK license. Search cost of suitable vehicles in your area, or even purchase it and store it somewhere for your return. Buying cars in oz is a breeze.
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    Yeah, it was such a quick approval, can't wait to get on the plane and get back out there
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    Just read that in some circumstances 1 year post qualification maybe acceptable depending on the type of nursing. Research into aphra and anmac also the complete requirements for passing the nursing skills assessment
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    Most visas require post qualification experience. I believe APHRA require 3 years post qualification to qualify for the skills assessment.
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    Hey guys, I'm not applying 189 anymore as I got my 489 granted. But I'm curious when the last 189 invitation was issued to 60 points?
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    It makes no difference unfortunately. I applied to NT for a 489 and it took the same as others who applied to other states. I thought the same with it being the most regional state. It's just a waiting list. Also certain visas have priority over others
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