hi all,
I just went through this thread &  lot of important info gathered reading the posts from senior members of this thread....I am presently sailing as chief mate on tankers, got my master coc in jan 2020, surfed thru home affairs website to look for options to migrate, 231213 is there in ROL for visa 491 & at present NSW & NT regions are accepting EOI's in this category...I have already sent my docs for assessment from AMSA & awaiting their reply to book my orals, below are my queries regarding this process:
- the experience gained so far from cadet till mate will be considered for final file lodging?(attached screenshot for NSW requirements)
- guidance to asses my BSc nautical science degree from Vetassess to claim 15 points instead of 10 as against master's licence.
- when I get letter from AMSA for orals, do I need to apply for tourist visa or I can straightaway fly without visa, basis on AMSA letter?
I have started preparing for orals & planning to give it from Sydney ....meanwhile if any active members of this forum can help me out on above queries ,I will be highly obliged.

Possibility for Ship Master occupation to return to the main list again in 2020...

Hello everyone : [emoji3]
I hope I can meet someone who had a similar situation or knowing the answer regarding the health check 
I submitted my PR application on Jan this year - After that, I finished the health check around April 2019 - my visa has not assigned to any case officer yet
On April ,when I did the body check : the doctor was  mentioning a potential issue of my body-  he said my health check result will be assessed by others due to this potential problem. If I need to do the further examinations - they may  contact me shortly ( at this moment- no need any further action from me )- my heart beats were frozen at that moment [emoji33]
Great, this comment from the doctor made me stressful and could not sleep well for one month [emoji31] I was waiting for medical centre contact me or I was worrying if I will have miss call from them or missed email from them 
Not hearing anything from the medical centre - it has been 45 days waiting- no one contact me 
I would like to ask for ur advice:
1. If I need to do the further examinations, how long will they contact me to do it 
2. who will inform me do to further exams? Is the medical centre or my future case officer ? For example in the future, when my visa case officer accesses my visa, will he inform me to do further body exams ? or the medical staff will inform me now
3. It has been like 45 days not hearing anything from the medical center- does it mean I pass the body exam or not really ? 
Thank u in advance for everyone [emoji2320]
I am writing with a panic mind for this question
Ur suggestions will be a great help and thank u again  
 

He is a submarine engineer funnily enough. Any tips on the best place to look for jobs for him?

Hello guys, 
Can anyone also advice, as self holding UK masters unlimited Coc but haven't sail as master yet, but carry a 8-10 yrs of experience  as 2nd and  CM, so can self be able to apply under ships master category for 489 ROL. 

Hi there, 
havung just returned from our second trip to Oz we have finally made a decision to emigrate, hopefully next year after our daughters GCSEs.
I am looking at paying an emigration specialist as we are applying for the 189 skilled visa. 
Does anybody recommend any specialist law firms? Currently in early stages with one firm who seem very thorough and professional, whos fee is just under £2000 ontop of visa price. Good? Bad? Any recommendations gratefully received.
Thank you [emoji16]

Having an Australian partner may help!

Yes it's there but I am waiting for CO to open my file once they ask me I will do it. How much time is taking for NSW 489 visa. 

I have asked my MA to upload it but he told me that many people are doing foolish things and upload it after reading forums about Form 80. It is not mandatory. In most of the cases they don't ask for Form 80 and give a direct grant. So why to make our application complicated. I'll wait for CO if he asks to upload Form 80.
I have lodged my Visa on 06/12/2018. Just a week behind you. 
Hopefully we both will get our grant soon.
Cheers!! [emoji846]

No.

Have you completed Medicals?

New Occupation list released toady (Mar 11), no movement of ship master, still in the ROL. No other maritime occupations are returned in the list.

On 26/02/2019 at 03:37, Sevenseas1982 said:

Good day to all,

I am glad to see many of us Mariners are getting jobs in Australia after acquiring PR Visa, sooner or later.

It has taken a while for me since, I got my PR Visa in 2015. But still awaiting for my first maritime job in Australia.

To add more, I had to move back to India in 2016 after loosing financial security.

And now working in Indian offshore till date since I came back to India.

I am requesting the seniors to guide me in getting a job in offshore DP vessel ( I have Full DP license & Master's unlimited License).

My plan is to come back to Australia again to start my child's school in 2020.

I need a more specific direction to get job in Australia, or else its difficult to keep the PR visa valid & to achieve the long term goal of securing child's future.

Sincerely.

Hi Sevenseas, 

In my opinion,  it is very difficult to secure a job in Australia while living in offshore location unless you are highly connected and extremely lucky.  You probably need to move to Australia first ... Cheers!

14 hours ago, martin1987 said:

Hi guys

my gf she start process to get working visa to australia. I will connect under her visa. What are job prospects for senior engineer(2nd eng-1assistant engineer) with 11 years experience in offshore.

Cheers

Generally, offshore job prospects are a bit bleak last couple of years or so...however, heard from people that it's being picking up presently. You may keep checking seek.com to get an idea... Cheers!

Hi I am new to this forum.
My details are as following.

Visa 489 SA, Occupation 312911 - Maintenance Planner

Points - 70

EOI - 17/08/18

State Nomination - 01/11/18

Visa Lodgement - 06/12/18

My application status is showing as - RECEIVED

Also action required is showing as arrange health examination without CO has contacted.

So is it by default or do I really need to arrange my health examination?

8 hours ago, Kaleem said:

Thanks, applied offshore on 10/10/2018

Congratulations!

On 31/01/2019 at 20:09, Harsimran singh said:

Congratulations sir 

Could you please share your details, as to when can tlk to you over. 

 

Thanks 

Harsimran 

Hi Harsimran,

Please go through these links - Cheers!!

https://www.amsa.gov.au/forms/application-assessment-overseas-qualifications-purpose-migration-application

https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/skilled_migrants/skilled_regional

https://theterritory.com.au/migrate/migrate-to-work/northern-territory-government-visa-nomination/nt-migration-occupation-list

Mid-year update to the Immigration SA occupation lists

https://migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/mid-year-update-to-the-immigration-sa-occupation-lists

On 27/01/2019 at 15:26, parveen said:

I applied on 18 oct 2018 still received any idea how long it take all documents are uploaded

You may try to check to get an idea of the grants and/or CO contact dates.....

4 hours ago, KirstieRed said:

My husband and I are searching for a migration agent to help us with our case. We are wanting to move from England to Australia, and I’ve spent quite a long time trawling through google, but there is just so much information, it’s a little overwhelming. We’ve come to realise it can be a little difficult to differentiate what is legit or not as we’ve come across ones that look really good and have been in contact with some, only to delve a little deeper to find that it may be a scam. Obviously when handing money over to someone, I want to be sure that it’s the right someone! Any advice anyone has or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. 

I got very high quality free advice from @wrussell which helped me a lot in my visa application. 

Congrats .. could u plz share details .. how much points u had ?? Occupation?? When did u submit your application and state ?? 

On 23/01/2019 at 20:33, Capt Arun said:

Many congrats Captain !!

Could you please share some details, such as how to go about COR, latest questions, any materials. 

Hi Capt Arun,

For skill assessment, please go through AMSA website - https://www.amsa.gov.au/forms/application-assessment-overseas-qualifications-purpose-migration-application

Pls also go through the 1st post of this thread, there are lots of materials including old questions.

All the best!

Dear all,

I have got my 489 grant on 15 Jan 2019. Wishing for a quick grant for everyone waiting..

Cheers!

Dear all,

I have received my 489 visa grant visa state nomination (Tasmania) in Ships Master occupation on 15 Jan 2019. Anyone from the group is in Tasmania currently or planning to move to Tasmania?  Will be delighted to get connected.

Cheers!

On 06/01/2019 at 18:16, Capt Arun said:

Hi everyone, I just joined this forum.

Understand that Ship's Master category may still be available under certain provinces and will be subject to some restrictions.

Is anyone else planning for COR this year.

Will it be worth trying our luck, suggestions are welcome.

Thankyou.

Depends on your circumstances, if you are keen, it's a good idea to clear COR Orals and be ready to grab any opportunity. However, please keep in mind the monitory commitments required in the process...it does not come cheap!