need advice for quickest way to get PR (permanent residence) please

[toxen 10]

Hello.

I've been in Australia 3 months and working as a mental health nurse. My current employer has told me that they do not assist with applications for PR. I am currently on a 457. Can I apply for PR independently and if so, how soon can I do this? Thanks.

[lebourvellec 738]

Now - you can apply through skilled migration 189 or 190 are the visas to look at. You will need a positive skills assessment from ANMC, check which route you need to go down as you are already registered with aphra.

 

check your points score to make sure you can pass and if you will need IELTS.

 

Once visa is granted it will override your 457.

[SteveandKirsty 63]

There is no "quick" way sadly, really..

[lebourvellec 738]

If you were to apply now it would likely take about 6-9 months, depending how long you skills assessment would take.

[toxen 10]

thanks for the replies

[Bonnie Durmic 10]

Hi

 

189 Independent Skilled and 190 State Sponsored Skilled visas are actually a lot quicker than the old General Skilled visas, being that most people can have their visas application processed in about 8 - 12 weeks, some as little as 2 weeks, from lodgement. What is different now is that you have to lodge an EOI or 'Expression of Interest' on SkillSelect (and only once you've sat your IELTS test if needed, and got your skill assessment) and then the Government and State Government issue invitations to apply if they think you are in the group of best profile for each selection round. We usually lodge most applications within 1 to 2 weeks of clients receiving their invitations, but your EOI is valid up to 2 years to give you maximum chance if not selected straight away.

 

As a mental health nurse, registered and working, you probably have a high chance of quickly receiving an invite (within a few months maybe quicker maybe longer). The longest bit of the process will be your skill assessment and nursing assessments even from the UK can take a while. If you want me to assess in detail your options feel free to let me know and I'm happy to provide some advice. This is just a general overview and doesn't mean you are necessarily eligible as I have to assess against all the criteria. State Sponsored can be an extremely quick process.

 

Bonnie Durmic

Managing Director - iVisas

(MARN 0531273)

Edited January 19, 2014 by The Pom Queen
Removed the pm me as per forum rules

[mccusken 12]

Hi Bonnie, just a quick question. I am a qualified social worker but have only been working in the UK for 3 months since qualifying. Its my understanding that until I have 2 years experience (for assessment of skills) I could not apply for EOI?

[blossom 3,079]

There is no point applying for the EOI if you can't pass the skills assessment.

[Bonnie Durmic 10]

Hi mccusken

 

There are a lot of competing criteria here.

 

To lodge a valid EOI you must meet the threshold criteria for the visas you select to be considered for:

 

- 187 | RSMS Direct Entry needs a relevant qualification and threshold English, and occupationon the CSOL

- 186 | ENS Direct Entry needs a Skill Assessment, 3 years post qual work experience, threshold English and occupation on CSOL

- 190 | Skilled Sponsored needs Skill Assessment, Threshold English, Threshold Points and Occupation on CSOL and a State Occupation List

- 189 | Skilled Independent needs a Skill Assessment, Threshold English, Threshold points and an occupation on the SOL.

 

And then the different assessing bodies each have their own criteria. Some require higher levels of English, some require a number of hours or years of post qualification work experience, some have different modules which need to be completed, or tests, or have different criteria depending on which country and which University you obtained your qualifications form.

 

You say you are a qualified social worker but dont state the qualification, and I think that is too personal or specific to post for the general forum. However, the Social Worker assessing body: http://www.aasw.asn.au/careers-study/migration-skills-assessment/migration-skills-assessment has a guideline of a Bachelor of Social Work and either 1 year relevant post qual Australian work experience or three years overseas work experience. So it doesnt sound like you'd meet the criteria.

 

I hope that answers your questions.