Sue Battistin

Although the SA website does not specify, logically, I would think that they want you to show employment for the last 3 months in South Australia. I say this because we deal with most states and you need to provide evidence of this employment by way of an Australian business reference and job offer. You should contact them directly and ask the question?

Well you can never tell as the migration industry is constantly changing. The new Prime Minister seems to be pushing for migration into regional areas and so this may flow into skilled visas also. Always a wait and see and be prepared!

The 190 and the 489 are the most popular skilled visa subclass and we can get invitations issued quickly. The reason being that the states issue the invitations not the DHA. States are in control of what occupations they most require at any given time. The can amend lists as required so that it quickly reflects what the State/Territory needs are.

Dear TIna No. It is fine. The Partner visa application will say received and the sponsor application will only ever say submitted. The other person is talking about a different visa subclass and so it is different. We never know when a case officer is allocated until we receive either a grant notification of an email requesting further information. At this time the status changes to "Initial Assessment." Once further information is provided and you push the button to confirm this has been provided it changed to "Further Assessment". It does not make the application process faster by using a migration agent. The DHA did send out a direction, some time ago now, that due to the amount of back log of applications that they were going to assess applicants from low risk countries (usually ETA or Evisa eligible) first. It is just a waiting game for your friends at the moment. At least they are in Australia together.

Under the RSMS full registration is required prior to lodgement. Limited registration is only acceptable for the temporary visa. RSMS have their own list of occupations of which Physiotherapist is currently on. As far as I recall it was on the old SOL and is currently on the MLTSSL. RSMS DE applicants to not need to undertake a skill assessment unless they are on a list of occupations which is mostly limited to trade occupations. We are advised that this was changing to ALL occupations but this has not been implement to date.

Sorry I must be misunderstanding what you are saying as the occupation of Mining Engineer 233611 is on the MLTSSL and is an occupation you may nominate for a 189 residency visa.

I was recently discussing my clients 190 case with my associate who approves State government sponsorships, and she advised that the DHA are cancelling 190 visa for holders for not completed the required two years sponsorship. I am sure that if this is the case that our migration association will provide updates of which I can also update here. I would be interested to know what provision they are cancelled under.

That does seem to be quite a long time being over the maximum processing time. We see most of our (onshore) applications allocated to a case officer within 18 months and usually around 15 to 16 months. I assume they have checked their immi account and there are no further requests in the file status? Best to check in case an email has been missed.

So the fact that is is Washington Accord is very good. The way Engineer Australia works is you apply for the skill assessment and they determine what occupation you are qualified for regardless of what your work experience etc says. For example my client works as a Civil Engineer and has done for the last 4 years however his skill assessment, based on his qualifications (non Washington accord) provide him with the occupation of Engineer Technologist. Perhaps it is worth lodging a skill assessment with EA to see what occupation you are assessed under. No work experience is required just your qualification. They also list on their website recognised institutions in Australia. Below is a link to accredited programs. It also advises what courses, institutions and the occupation. https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/2018-06/Web_List_V29_180615.pdf Hope this helps.

I would not only provide the skill assessment but also all employment evidence such as payslips (i every three months), tax summaries, tax returns along with detailed reference of your previous tasks and duties etc. You need to show working at the required skill level and that your pay represents this skill level.

If you are entitled to reciprocal health care by holding a passport from a country such as the UK then you don't need to hold the healthcare insurance once you are approved for Medicare on your arrival into Australia.

So are you saying you don't have additional evidence to support the 8 years claimed? Only for the 4 years?

Hi Nash Have you spoken to Engineers Australia? They issue the skill assessments based on qualifications and institutions. For example if you undertake a course and it is not recognised by them you cannot gain a skill assessment in your preferred occupation or an occupation that provides the best options to gain residency.

We would provide the additional pay evidence to cover the period of employment that you are claiming points for e.g. 3 years, five years or 8 years plus. We only provide one payslip for every three months so four payslips for each year. You should be able scan together in one file and upload together. The same for the bank statements.

This is for Dom Once you arrive you should be entitled to reciprocal Medicare, as a UK passport holder, once you have Medicare you would not be required to hold the health insurance that you would have required in order to have the 482 visa granted. Reciprocal Medicare meets the health insurance requirements under the 482 visa. Just thought I would mention in case you have not been advised previously.

457 visa holders can change employers and occupations with an approved nomination. 482 visa holders require a nomination and visa application to be made if changing occupations. Just remember when changing employer and occupations that TRT options for residency will recommence.

HI Samantha You definitely have options without needing to apply for a student visa. Happy to provide advice to you about your options and how the process works.

Below is general advice only and should not be acted on without consulting further with a registered migration agent. Dependent children can be added to a 820 visa before it is decided. They need to be located in Australia AND hold a visa that does not have a condition that excludes them from applying for a further visa onshore. If dependent children are passport holders of an E-visa or ETA eligible country then this won't be an issue. When applying for a partner visa from a visitor visa the bridging visaconditions are generally NIL which means that their may not be restrictions on study once they hold a Bridging visa A however this may still mean that you will have to pay for their education until the 820 visa has been granted as holders of Bridging visas are generally required to pay overseas student rates. A dependent child can be added to a granted 820 visa either onshore or offshore if they hold a Dependent Child visa.

The supporting witnesses have to each complete a form 888 and the form requests that the person completing this form be an Australian citizen/resident. However it also states that if the visa applicant is outside of Australia and is unable to have an Australian citizen/resident complete this form then any person who know their partner or fiance may also complete this form. So when completing the online application bear in mind the above when providing witness details.

There is no requirement to travel with your sponsor however you must enter Australia by the First Entry Date which should be detailed on your grant notification. This would be within a 12 month time frame of when your medicals or police checks were undertaken. You can of course depart Australia if you need to go back to the UK after making your initial entry and activating your residency visa.

As a migration agent our service offers a full assessment of your visa options and provide advice of which may be more suitable. You would also require advice on State Sponsorship options and skill assessment eligibility along with processing time frames and all associated costs. An initial assessment is done at no charge.

Although the documents listed may be enough to satisfy the case officer we generally also request Payslips (1 each quarter) Or annual tax summaries to cover the employment period claimed.

If you would like a free skilled visa assessment you can contact me to look at your options. We also provide all associated costs AND can provide all of the information in relation to the skill assessment processes and registration eligibility. We structure the fees in stages and so if you don't meet the requirement any stage then you are not paying for fees and services not required. Look forward to assisting you.

The points for your Masters Degree can be claimed even though it is not relevant to your nominated occupation however you can only claim points for the professional if it meets the following requirements. See below under schedule 6D points assessment. Part 6D.6 Australian professional year qualifications At the time of invitation to apply for the visa, the applicant had completed ... a professional year in Australia in: (a) the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation; or (b) a closely related skilled occupation; for a period totalling at least 12 months in the 48 months immediately before that time