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Why the new regional visas? In July when your points go up to 70 you can apply for SA under the high points category (if that stays at 80). That would still fall under the 489 two years regional visa if invited and you apply before November 16. Then there’s also the other states with your occupation on their lists for a fall-back. Heres one that is open for you at this very moment, with NO onshore work experience required: https://www.rdasi.org.au/regional-migration/state-sponsored-migration-489-visa

It’s actually open right now fyi https://migration.qld.gov.au/skilled-occupation-lists/

You are misinformed here, nowhere in the legislation does it state that one must live in the same region that they were sponsored.

How many points do you have before state sponsorship? Having that 190 attached to the 189 should not affect whether you get a 189 invite or not. But if you wanted to apply for a 190 with another state, couldn’t you just change the preferred state by editing the EOI or does editing the EOI to a different state reset the Date of Effect? Anyone know the answer to this?

I would think this is because that unskilled partner would be taking up a place that would otherwise go to a skilled single applicant. To skilled single applicants greater return to Australia than only one.

I read that link that gary chandi posted in that secondary teachers thread and to me it seems like partner points will not stack. If it comes to fruition, we would no longer me disadvantaged. See below screenshot from that document:

Hopefully it isn’t stacking, if the numbers in the brackets is what one would get that would be great, but even then these changes are better than nothing. Will be interesting to see if the priority equal points will also be adopted by states (like NSW) for the 190 or if it is only for 189. The “more points for nominated by a state” refers to the 491 visa only and not the 190 as well? At the bottom Iscah says one will be free to move to any state, as long as they stay regional.... will be interesting to see how the 491 will work with the commitment to the state and sponsorship requirements. Will states then push to get 489s issued before Nov 16, or will they wait and hold the migrant to an additional year regional. The “one cannot apply for any other permanent visa if issued a 491” is interesting.

I don’t think we should be buying into any of these policies until after the federal.

The both times I took my test I was the only one in the room. Guess it depends on where you take it.

Yes, 2: https://archive.homeaffairs.gov.au/lega/lega/form/immi-faqs/how-many-eois-can-i-submit I thought this was a grey area in having EOIs for different states. Although there are users who have stated they have multiple EOIs for different states and still received state sponsorship invitations. States should really have the question "Have you expressed interest into any other state" and be able to search for EOIs by passport number and name to confirm. As opposed to the current question "Have you applied to any other state" which some states have in their application questions. Personally, I only have one EOI for the state that I want to go to.

If the labour were to win, we’ll see if they also back the 30k cut. Hope not for our sake, but with all the uncertainty lately who knows. Regarding the 489, one can also apply for a 190 or 189 if they become eligible, while holding a 489. It would surprise me if government took away the PR after “time served” (as some would say) on a 489.

It still doesn’t hurt to apply for the 489, getting a provisional visa is better than getting no visa at all. Once your points go up to 70, see if 80 is still the minimum for South Australia. With the reduced 189 numbers announced (provided the libs win in May) you’ll be hard pressed to get an invite at 70 points before you reach 33 me thinks.

Yup, unfortunately too many already have used it for the sole purpose of entry into the country without any intention of living in the sponsored state. This is why some states are now hesitant to issue a 190 over a 489.

That refers to those regions specified in the table I had quoted. The 489 grant letter does not mention anywhere the region that sponsored the visa, only that the holder must have lived in a specified low population growth area. Look up the condition imposed on the 489, condition 8539.

Point me to the condition that states one must live and work in the nominating region. A 489 holder has to lived in ANY of the following regions to be eligible for a 887: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-887/regional-postcodes Now, does the moral obligation made to that region at the time of application come into play during a citizenship application if those are leaving without permission? That’s the key question. I guess an interesting thing is that one region goes as far as saying that a release letter is not required. http://www.rdani.org.au/skilled-migration/skilled-regional-nsw-sponsorship.php Morally, think it would still boil down to whether or not one intended to work and live ina region for two years at the time of application/grant.

English language, which passport country?

If you don’t want to claim points then just mark it as “non related”.

Not necessarily, graduation date can be earlier than date of ceremony. Official date of graduation what the transcript says.

Official date of graduation

It is becoming more competitive so the points requirement is increasing.

I’m no expert, but blow up the “Have an eligible visa” tab: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visa-subsite/Pages/work/887-skilled-regional.aspx#Eligibility

The work and holiday visa does sound like a good way to go if you want to wait for 189 or 190 NSW. Don't see why you would not get a Victoria nomination if you meet all the requirements (2 yrs work exp.) though.

Do you hold a qualification highly relevant to your occupation? First you would need to get a skills assessment in order to apply for a visa, check this link to see if you qualify: https://www.vetassess.com.au/Portals/0/Downloads/qualification_assessment/Conference_and_Event_Organiser.pdf From what I get out of that is that you need a qualification and relevant work experience to obtain a 'positive' result which is required for immigration. One years of work experience is required if your qualification matches your occupation, and two years if it does not match. So for you, with 4 years in the industry, you may score either 5 points for 3 years of experience, or zero for two years. Appears you are correct in that Tassie and NT are the only open states other than if you were working in South Australia. Tassie also has a condition that you shall not have lived in another australian state within the past 12 months, and also requires a job offer like you mentioned. NT is fairly reluctant to give out 190 visas anymore because too many people are using this pathway to move straight to another state. As a result, it seems that the 489 visa is more likely. OTOH, maybe they would take into account that you already have Australian experience and you're able to produce a very good commitment statement and research. Not sure on the skills assessment timelines for VETASSESS, but if there is an available pathway now (NT) then it would probably be best not to wait too long. Skilled visas are becoming much more competitive every year, with points requirements continuing to increase with more requirements being introduced. I missed my chance in 2018 to get a permanent visa by graduating 3 months too late But who knows, maybe labor will win and immigration will take a turn for the better. Might be best for you to consult a registered migration agent to go over all your options.

Nobody knows mate, 190 statistics are not posted anywhere (other than ACT).

Are you currently working in your nominated occupation? Two weeks away from 3 years of experience. Surely you would have a good chance with NSW with 70+5. If they start increasing the number of 189 invitations at the start of the new financial year, then you may even be able to get a 189 come August with 70 points.