darkz Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Hi there, Would be grateful for any assistance with this as we have a bit of a dilema. Background: Wife is intending to obtain a 189 visa as a Primary School Teacher, has IELTS and is currently waiting for Skills Asssesment to return (5 weeks have passed since acknowledgement). Dilema: She has had an interview for a teaching job in Australia and has been successful. Job requires her to start in February 2018. Currently, 189 visa appears to take 7-12 months to obtain, which would go beyond February 2018. _________________________________________ Would it be a good route to take up a 417 - Working Holiday Visa (takes up to 1 month to obtain) to allow her to start this new job in February and once 417 has been granted, apply for 189? If so, as her Spouse I'm presuming I'd have to wait in the UK until the 189 is granted? I'm 32 years old so cannot apply for a 417. Would really appreciate any help/tips with this. Thanks for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 All depends on your ielts results25/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Plus 189 visa wait is longer than 3 mths25/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkz Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, SUPERSTARDJ01 said: Plus 189 visa wait is longer than 3 mths 25/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged I'm aware of that and mentioned it above (7-12 months) which is why I asked if taking up a 417 to get out there is a good option... and then while working in Australia, the 189 can process... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 What are the ielts scores?25/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkz Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, SUPERSTARDJ01 said: What are the ielts scores? 25/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged She got a 9. I haven't done an IELTS as we were originally going to just apply for a 189 and I'm not required to obtain IELTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The overall score is irrelevant they only take the individual scores, we're applyibg for a 489 ad my wife got a good overall but her breakdown was 9.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.525/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 she cant apply for a 189 as primary teacher is only on the short term list. She will need to look at 190 and see if any states are sponsoring. I am guessing she has 4 years of university study? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaizerG Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Sounds like you need a registered migration agent to advise you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I van recommend ian harrops very nice and will let you know what you can apply for.25/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkz Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 9 minutes ago, VERYSTORMY said: she cant apply for a 189 as primary teacher is only on the short term list. She will need to look at 190 and see if any states are sponsoring. I am guessing she has 4 years of university study? Thanks for clarifying this - sorry I made a mistake, it should be "Special Needs Teacher" in the opening post. Yes, she has completed a Masters Degree at Uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Then there is no major issue with her plan. However, she needs to be aware that she can only work for one employer for 6 months on a WHV. So, if her 189 takes longer, she would have to leave. On the plus side, working holiday visas are usually granted in a day or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 10 hours ago, SUPERSTARDJ01 said: I van recommend ian harrops very nice and will let you know what you can apply for. 25/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged FYI, Ian Harrop has retired ... or at least he had when I last spoke with him a couple of years ago ... Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Maybe but his name lives on in rhe for of a migrant agent company, a smaller branvh of a bigger company.25/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 46 minutes ago, SUPERSTARDJ01 said: Maybe but his name lives on in rhe for of a migrant agent company, a smaller branvh of a bigger company. 25/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged Agreed. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder85 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 On 22/09/2017 at 06:30, SUPERSTARDJ01 said: Maybe but his name lives on in rhe for of a migrant agent company, a smaller branvh of a bigger company. 25/08/17 - ANMAC application lodged Quite right, I would recommend them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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