BethanLouise88

That’s great! Thanks for the advice. I currently onshore on WHV, so I hope that doesn’t effect my application.

Hey! I also looking into the 491 for QLD. Before you applied for the 491 what had you sorted? I am bit concerned of applying and then only having a few weeks to complete assessments etc. But I also do not want them to ‘time out’. Did you complete you police check, medical and teacher registration before applying? I already have my English scores and AITSL assessment. Thanks for any advice! Bethan

Great. Thank you!

Hi all, Does anyone know if NSW still require the 1 year teaching in state experience? I cannot find any information on this. Thanks all!

Great! I shall do this. Thank you! This is really useful. Seems slightly abrupt for a help and advice forum...but I am making enquiries and appreciate your feedback. Helpful advice has been really useful to me. I do not see the harm in asking questions. As now I have had some positive insight to what I need to do. I can assure you I would not be making any steps in regards to money without throughly investigating first, I do not wish to jeopardise my chances, just ensure I am giving myself the best opportunity to be successful...I personally do not see the harm in that.

This is why I was making enquiries. I have 85 points, all of which are fully accounted for. I'm looking into the additional 5 for work experience in Australia to potentially change my EOI to 90. But I would not do this without being certain. Hence asking if anyone knew of anything about the issue. The best advice I have recieved is to send off my details to AITSL and complete the SES. (Yes I have a positive AITSL). My understanding is that I would need to complete the SES either way for the visa, so I shall do that and see how it goes. 'How many hours do I need to work for my employment to be considered? You must have worked a minimum of 20 hours per week and for at least a continuous four-week period before the employment can be considered as contributing to the requirement of either one year in Australia or three years overseas.' This is from the AITSL and this is why I was asking about whether anyone had any information. Thank you for your responses all

Thanks for all your responses. I do have a positive AITSL and also Superior English with PTE - I have already put in the EOI with 85, just wondering if I could change it. I believe I will have to do the SES either way so I will get on with that for the time being. I know this is a shot in the dark, but the requirements are a little but murky. I guess no harm in trying. Bethan :)

Hello, I am currently sitting on 85 points for the 189 Visa as a Secondary School Teacher. Age: 31 - 30 points English Language: Superior - 20 points Work experience outside Australia: Equal to 5 years - 10 points Qualifications: Degree - 15 points Partner: Single - 10 points However, I have been working in Australia on the Holiday Working Visa as a teacher in Victoria. I have completed approximately 11 weeks of at least 20 hours a week. Can I also claim the 1 year Australian experience? Or would I have to have completed the full year. I ask as I saw someone mention this perviously but I cannot seem to find any information on this. This would take my points to 90. Which would make a significant difference to my application. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you! Bethan

Hey everyone, I realise this may have already been answered in other threads but I still no closer to understanding the 491 visa. I am a Secondary School Teacher with 85 points. I've applied for the 189 but this may be a loooong wait. (Which I am ok with but exploring options.) I am looking at the 491 and confused by the 'State Sponship Agency'. Does this mean I need a school to sponsor me? Or is this like the 190 where the state will 'simply' sponsor me? I suppose I am asking can I simply apply for the 491 for South Australia? My occupation is on the list. Any links or advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Bethan