Nige106

Through the WA state nominated Migration site, I've just noticed that Industrial Design is an option on a 190 Visa. I could just get to the 65 points myself, which i believe is the minimum. Would this be the better avenue for us even though my wife has BA Hons and I don't? Applying this way I presume I'd be eligible for the state nominated 5 points?

Hopefully it went well? How did you find it? Do you have a date for the next program release? Is there legacy info for past years? If so does it breakdown how many of each skill and Visa type are issued? I did find WA state nominated Migration, this is different I believe? We both have roles on there but the Visa type is 491 so not PR? Once an EOI is logged do you have to resubmit with each program year?

Luckily touch wood, neither my wife or I and our 2 boys have any medical issues currently. We don't smoke and lead active life styles. This is all great advice. Thank You. As mentioned we've engaged one agent who is currently AWOL and another initially responded but has since stopped communicating. Both were recommended from on here. PTE is the service we looked at. Our friends mentioned IELTS as not being harder, but the questions were ambiguous. PTE do offer practice exams for a small cost.

The skills I believe we are aligned to are: My Wife = Contracts Administrator (511111). Her current role is more senior with the NHS as a Contracts Manager. Myself = Industrial Designer (232312). I'm the Technical Director of a Manufacturing Company overseeing design.

They were under 40 when they moved over. They just weren't aware of the EOI being cherry picked. I guess we need to aim for as many points available to us, which equates to 80. For this our first task is to complete the English test as not receiving superior would limit our potential. If we can, then the 2nd step is to apply for our skills assessments. Finally submitting an EOI. At that point our exposure would only be around the £1300 mark and we could just wait and see if its meant to be or not.

We returned home from our fifth visit to our friends in Freo just over a month ago. We really caught the bug and could visualize ourselves actually living there, not just holidaying. We realized both our roles were on the skills list. We've both been in long term roles, but my wife has a bachelors degree, so would be the better a main applicant. Speaking with our friends they painted quite a different picture of the difficulties of getting in. Maybe it's changed over the last 8 years? I wasn't pinning all my hopes on this as we still have a lovely family home with 2 great children, however it really is something we wanted to explore and don't want to regret not attempting in later life.

I have asked the question with the agent engaged. Communication was great upfront, but sadly lacking since. Hence starting to ask questions as we're keen to move forwards if it's feasible. I really appreciate the feedback being given.

Thank You for the honest answer and taking the time to respond. I didn't expect by just applying to be guaranteed a nomination. I was unsure of how they select at EOI stage and as you put if they ever get to the bottom of the barrel. From you comments its best for us to jump through the additional hoops. Once you have your nomination with as many points as you can muster, I presume the Visa application is not a similar vetting process?

Thank You for the quick response. We definitely get to 65 points. Without a crystal ball, do you think it's worth applying at 65 points? Or is it just a case of having to be more patient awaiting nomination? I don't mind the extra leg work to gain additional points, however I don't want to commit to expenses unnecessarily.

Good Morning, We're in touch with an agent recommended through here, however responses have been painfully slow, despite paying an initial consultation fee. In the mean time my main concern is mine and my Wifes age. We're both just over 40 and looking at a 190 Visa. We both have jobs on the WA skills list. Bare minimum we get to 65 points. If we can claim superior English, get a skill assessment for myself and then get nominated we would reach 80. Is it worth getting the extra points? I have been told for the Visa part you just need the 65, is the EOI the same or do they cherry pick the highest scoring applicants? We have friends from the UK who are south of Perth in WA. If that makes any difference regarding the state. Many Thanks