mikemccullough84 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Hi, I've just been sponsored on a TSS 4 year visa, everything has been approved but I just have a few questions. It says PR is available upon 3 years work and positive skills assessment. Has this already been positively assessed or will I need to go through the rigmarole of getting a skills assessment as if I was migrating through GSM? I've sent my CV and qualifications certs through during the application process but I never get a skills assessment directly myself as everything was done through my employers visa agent. The need to have health insurance is a pre-requisite, does anyone know the best place for someone from the UK to get the basic policy for this for myself and partner? Thanks for you help all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, mikemccullough84 said: It says PR is available upon 3 years work and positive skills assessment. Has this already been positively assessed or will I need to go through the rigmarole of getting a skills assessment as if I was migrating through GSM? To say PR is "avaliable" is a bit misleading. After 3 years, you can APPLY for PR. However, that assumes your occupation is still on the list in 3 years time, and that they haven't changed the age limits or the qualifications required or any other parameters. To be clear, you have to qualify for PR under the rules as they are at the time you apply for PR, NOT what they were when you got your TSS visa. Many, many people have been caught out by that and have ended up having to go home - because the rules are tightening all the time, and without warning. If you're single, then you've got nothing much to lose by going the TSS/PR route, but if you have a family, I wouldn't risk it. Edited August 16, 2019 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemccullough84 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 Thanks for that Marisawright, that is good to know. I'm still going ahead with the visa and seeing how we go. I'm fed up of jump through hoop after hoop only to have the goal posts move so just going to start enjoying ourselves. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, mikemccullough84 said: Thanks for that Marisawright, that is good to know. I'm still going ahead with the visa and seeing how we go. I'm fed up of jump through hoop after hoop only to have the goal posts move so just going to start enjoying ourselves. I'm not sure why it would be GOOD to know, since I've just told you there's a fairly high risk you wouldn't be able to get PR after the three years? Basically, if you want PR and you are eligible to apply for a 189 or 190 now, you'd be much much better to apply for one of those visas. Yes, you'll have a waiting period, but at the end of it, you'll have a long-term visa. Go for the TSS and in three years' time you'll be facing another period of "moving goalposts", stuck on a bridging visa for months or even years, uncertain where your future lies. Also bear in mind that on a TSS you're at the mercy of the employer (if you leave the job, you lose the visa), so be sure you check them out thoroughly. Sadly, some employers take advantage of temporary visa holders because they know you don't want to go home. Also, of course, if the employer goes bust, then you'll be on the plane home, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemccullough84 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 It is always good to know where you stand Marisawright, I always try and look at the positives. Got to be able to roll with the punches eh. We aren't in a position to be applying for PR just at the moment, however should change in the future, you never know what is around the corner. This epic infrastructure budget that the Australian government has got for spending in the next 5 years and the upcoming mining boom is sure to but some pressure on the labor market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, mikemccullough84 said: We aren't in a position to be applying for PR just at the moment, however should change in the future, you never know what is around the corner. This epic infrastructure budget that the Australian government has got for spending in the next 5 years and the upcoming mining boom is sure to but some pressure on the labor market. Upcoming mining boom? The current government is strongly anti immigration so I wouldn’t get your hopes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemccullough84 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 Thanks for all your positive vibes and wealth of knowledge. It is always darkest before the dawn. *compare gold price in AUD now to the height of the boom in 2011/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I don’t believe in telling people what they want to hear, especially if they’re likely to bet their future on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemccullough84 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 My whole future depends on it.... I will be nothing without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, mikemccullough84 said: My whole future depends on it.... I will be nothing without it. I'm not sure why that's crossed out - but if you really meant it, then that kind of statement is EXACTLY why I tell people the facts. If you can read advice about the downsides of migration and you still want to come to Australia, then you're likely to be a successful migrant. If you dismiss such advice as mere "negativity", then you're probably chasing an unrealistic dream and are heading for a massive disappointment and an expensive mistake. By all means, make plans to come to Australia, but make sure your expectations are realistic, especially if they are based on rose-tinted memories of working holidays, or worse, TV programs. I like living in Australia - it happens to suit my personality and my lifestyle. It doesn't suit everyone. Australia is a first world country like any other. It has good points and bad points. It is neither better nor worse than the UK. Just take a browse round these forums and you'll find large numbers of people who moved here and loved it - but also, equally large numbers of people who moved here and hated it! Edited August 16, 2019 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 7 hours ago, mikemccullough84 said: Thanks for all your positive vibes and wealth of knowledge. It is always darkest before the dawn. *compare gold price in AUD now to the height of the boom in 2011/12 Actually, if you invested in gold early in the last boom, you would still be crying. when you add in compound inflation, gold hasn't generally performed well at all. I am going to add a very big word of caution to your plan if you are coming to work for a miner. Mining budgets change all the time based on a million things, not even necessarily related to the metal price. Though metal price is a factor. But, far from even accounting for 20% of the reasons for change in budgets. These budgets change wildly. I have managed projects which I have been asked to budget $10 million per year, increasing. Then within three months told we have a budget for the year that means in effect nil. If you are going on a temp visa to a miner, you should assume you will be returning home sooner than you think. Source - senior level geoscientist in the mining industry specializing in gold, but with years of other commodities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemccullough84 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 Cool beans storms, thanks for your very big word of caution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 On 16/08/2019 at 17:02, mikemccullough84 said: Hi, I've just been sponsored on a TSS 4 year visa, everything has been approved but I just have a few questions. It says PR is available upon 3 years work and positive skills assessment. Has this already been positively assessed or will I need to go through the rigmarole of getting a skills assessment as if I was migrating through GSM? I've sent my CV and qualifications certs through during the application process but I never get a skills assessment directly myself as everything was done through my employers visa agent. The need to have health insurance is a pre-requisite, does anyone know the best place for someone from the UK to get the basic policy for this for myself and partner? Thanks for you help all You are confusing two different pathways; 186 TRT and 186DE. A skills assessment is not required under the current 186 TRT rules. You should explore whether 186 DE would be an option. Although a skills assessment is required for the DE pathway, you don't have to wait 3 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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