WeegieDave Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 From today and as below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Wow, and all bar one are medical and nursing now only being offered 489's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz4now Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 If you are on the list, what are the benefits to state a WA sponsored visa other than a possible shorter waiting time for visa grant ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jooomes11 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 What about the 189 visas? Are they shut down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welljock Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 The 189 is an independent visa, WA has no say on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 2 hours ago, jooomes11 said: What about the 189 visas? Are they shut down? Of course not, 189 is skilled independent. Totally different lists, nothing to do with State Sponsorship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Oz4now said: If you are on the list, what are the benefits to state a WA sponsored visa other than a possible shorter waiting time for visa grant ? As opposed to what other visa? If you qualify for a 189 go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Oz4now said: If you are on the list, what are the benefits to state a WA sponsored visa other than a possible shorter waiting time for visa grant ? State sponsorship applies to people whose occupations are on the short term list only or people who are short of points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 For many this makes no difference, for some this would be their only chance potentially due to the extra points available. 189 is arguably the best visa you can get. I'm sure no one will be up-skilling to Neurosurgeon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz4now Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Cheers, my adult daughter has just had invite for 189 and I just wanted to know if any benefits to state sponsored. Things have changed a lot over past few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody2709 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 On 6/21/2017 at 12:39, Oz4now said: Cheers, my adult daughter has just had invite for 189 and I just wanted to know if any benefits to state sponsored. Things have changed a lot over past few years. The only benefit is the extra 5 points towards skill select. Downsides are having to live for a minimum of 2 years in nominated state and also need have around $35,000 savings. 189 all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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