Emily Hunt Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hi, I am currently starting the process for 489 visa as accountant general, currently going through skills test following ITELS academic results. Hoping to have EOI lodged as soon as possible being supported by Visa Bureau (will move to 491 if no grant by nov) looking at around 80/85 points, been researching states daily, waiting for openings. NSW all seemed to be closed, are they likely to open soon with the changes from 1st July? what is everyone's current visa timelines and any feedback on regional states? young couple looking to move. Love diving and the outdoors lifestyle, family live in Sydney but looking to move regional in line with visa requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Be mindful that the occupation of Accountant is over subscribed due to the large number of international students who study accounting in Australia. Because of this it is subject to pro rata arrangements requiring very high scores. As per the last published invitation rounds: Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year. SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189) and then the remaining to Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visas (subclass 489). If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 489 visas in these occupations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) Good luck with your application but as Raul points out, Australia is absolutely flooded with accountants and has been for some time. In fact, they've been threatening to take it off the list for the last few years. So it's always worth a try since you've got such high points, but don't get your hopes up too much. Looking at what Raul has written, it looks as if you'd be better off going for the 189, since they give all the available invitations to the 189's first, there's not likely to be any left over for the 489's. Edited July 4, 2019 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkitF Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Hi Emily, I have also filed an EOI at 80, 85 scores for 489 in April 2019, however I don't see accountant occupation in many regions except for NT and TAS. Keeping an eye on all regions incase there is a change in the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily Hunt Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 Thank you for your comments, yes i realise comtinues to get more and more diffcult for accoutants. My view is would rather be in the system then not at this point. Hoping nsw opens for accountants AnKitF are you also an accountant be good to keep in touch in progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, Emily Hunt said: Thank you for your comments, yes i realise comtinues to get more and more diffcult for accoutants. My view is would rather be in the system then not at this point. So does that mean you are not eligible to apply for the 189? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily Hunt Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 Hi yes i do not at present have 3 years post qualification experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacarandat Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 05/07/2019 at 04:54, Raul Senise said: Be mindful that the occupation of Accountant is over subscribed due to the large number of international students who study accounting in Australia. Because of this it is subject to pro rata arrangements requiring very high scores. As per the last published invitation rounds: Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year. SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189) and then the remaining to Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visas (subclass 489). If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 489 visas in these occupations. How competitive would Finance Manager be, would you please know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAN JOS Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 05/07/2019 at 02:24, Raul Senise said: Be mindful that the occupation of Accountant is over subscribed due to the large number of international students who study accounting in Australia. Because of this it is subject to pro rata arrangements requiring very high scores. As per the last published invitation rounds: Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year. SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189) and then the remaining to Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visas (subclass 489). If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 489 visas in these occupations. i am so tired of waiting. applied 489 VISA on 18 th oct 2018 any information why it getting delayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 48 minutes ago, SAN JOS said: i am so tired of waiting. applied 489 VISA on 18 th oct 2018 any information why it getting delayed It’s not a question of delay. They have too many accountants so they don’t want any more for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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