Chris B

5 minutes ago, Lavers said:

I only submitted an eoi to SA, I was originally looking at brisbane but they didn't sponsor my trade so I had to look elsewhere.

The more I looked at SA the more I started to prefer it over brisbane so I decided to go for the 190 rather than try the ielts again.

Houses look reasonable, there seems to be plenty of jobs and I also like the idea of still having seasons with the weather.

If you are serious then your probably best of starting to get your skill assessment underway and also booking a couple of ielts tests, I think you can cancel 14days before and still get most of your money back if you dont need to sit it.

I have been on the Vetassess website tonight getting to grips with all the skills assessment process, I am going to start gathering all the evidence to submit for the first part and yeah I will look into the IELTS tests. I do need to study more in depth both SA & NSW.

Do appreciate your advice & I will update my progress on here.

Good luck with receiving all your visas soon.

Yes your right i do need to get cracking with my application, I have some time off work now, so I need to use that to make some serious progress.

Did you just submit EOI's to more than one state ?, what made you choose SA ? 

Yes I need the 20 points from the IELTS to get the 65 points, I did read about the changes in Nov, it also looks they will award 15 points for being nominated by a state and with the extra 5 points for my English speaking wife I could hopefully still hit the 65+ point mark if I score say 10 points on the IELTS. 

Thanks again for the info. 

Hi Lavers,

Thanks for the reply. 

I can score 65 points with the state nomination, which I know is not particularly high, that's another thing l am a little nervous with, as I do appreciate that they do take the highest scoring applicants first. I did read a few places that some of the states do look at occupation first then points, I suppose it depends on the demand for my trade. 

An agent did send me some details saying only Northern Territories, NSW & SA had my occupation on their lists.

The other issue for myself is also my age, I am 44 the start of this October 19, so 45 in Oct 20, looking at the timeline the agent gave and other people's timelines, it could be approx Jan 20 by the time I am in a position to lodge the EOI, only giving me a 9 mth window to get invited, nominated etc before I turn 45.

Obviously I do wish I had started this process a lot earlier than now, I have dual nationality for the US and was planning on moving there next year, but some work our plans changed. I know getting the visa for AUS is probably a real long shot now, with the clock ticking, but while it was still maybe an option I feel I want to give it a shot ! 

I remember reading on one of your posts where you said you couldn't acquire the needed 20 points for superior English using the IELTS and the you switched visa from 189 to 190, does that mean you don't need to sit a English test to gain the 20 points for the 190 visa and having a passport from the UK suffices ?

On 04/08/2019 at 22:44, Ross1988216 said:

All states and territories have now released their occupation lists.  Unfortunately QLD has closed their 190 nomination process and is due to re-open in September.  Apart from Designated Area Migration Agreements, State Sponsorship seems to be the best alternative to GSM programme.

For all relevant information visit the state government website or register to attend a free 190/489 session here: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/australian-state-sponsored-permanent-residency-tickets-66746774399

Also keep in mind that the point system will change on 16th November 2019

Hi Ross,

What are the point system changes you mention happening in Nov 2019 ?

Thanks

On 16/07/2019 at 04:54, Lavers said:

Brilliant news Enam

Dont worry about it, just keep going over things and you'll be fine.

Also remember that there not trying to catch you out there just making sure that you have done it as a trade and know what your on about.

Lavers,

I am a new member on here just trying to pick up some tips before I start the process. I read some of your previous threads, my situation is similar to yours I think, I am looking to apply for a 190 visa as fitter (General) ANZSCO 323211, I have been in my trade a long time so got plenty of trade qualifications / experience hopefully. I am also going to apply without and agent mainly due to saving costs, I was just wondering how you or anybody else found the whole process without using agents ? Thanks and appreciate any advice.