StevenP Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Hi all, I am new to this forum as a member but been watching in for a while. I have tied myself in knots and become so confused by the entire process or relocating which inevitably will require professional assistance through i migration agent sooner rather than later but would love some opinions from members who have made this move. So here goes apologies in advance. Bit of our story so my wife is a qualified (degree) mental health nurse with an additional diploma in CBT therapy. My job is within aviation as a compliance monitoring auditor with a few basic auditing certs ISO9001 nothing to gain points. We have 1 child aged 2 and another due in September. where is have tied myself up in knots is firstly what visa to go for. My wife is on the list but not sure how many EOI’s they are accepting. Then I was informed my a agent they were only dealing with people with sponsorships firstly how easy is that to obtain and secondly does this come with a big risk of the sponsor tearing up the sponsorship? Because this is such a big life changing move I really want to make sure that it’s done right for my family and I am not left stuck in Perth having to return home. I am sorry for all the information but it’s unfortunately all that is going on in my head and the lack of clarity due my own misunderstanding is causing a bit of stress. any help I would really appreciate it. Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 It’s very tough to get a skilled migration visa to Australia at the moment... none of the states are nominating offshore applicants and therefore options are very limited. You can spend some time getting ducks in a row in the hope/expectation that things will improve but there’s little value in being stressed until you are further down the line. A proper consultation with a registered migration agent will provide you with some clarity, but you can’t expect a detailed set of pathway options without investing some time and money into a proper evaluation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenP Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 No I totally agree I do need to invest and get a better idea of my options. It’s a bit strange that the skills list shows on the amount of points but still not good enough. I was hopeful as I read an article saying they are 130,000 nurses short in Oz. What’s the chances of a sponsorship these days non existent? I have contacted a couple of migration experts with good reviews in the hope of gaining clarity on the options. final question I promise. Everywhere I read it states that nurses are in extremely high demand and 65 points is the entry minimum any idea why this had stopped is it the pandemic? I would have thought the pandemic would result in a higher demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 13 minutes ago, StevenP said: No I totally agree I do need to invest and get a better idea of my options. It’s a bit strange that the skills list shows on the amount of points but still not good enough. I was hopeful as I read an article saying they are 130,000 nurses short in Oz. What’s the chances of a sponsorship these days non existent? I have contacted a couple of migration experts with good reviews in the hope of gaining clarity on the options. final question I promise. Everywhere I read it states that nurses are in extremely high demand and 65 points is the entry minimum any idea why this had stopped is it the pandemic? I would have thought the pandemic would result in a higher demand. There really isn't much of a pandemic in Australia, but most nursing specialities are still in demand and there are potential options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 51 minutes ago, StevenP said: No I totally agree I do need to invest and get a better idea of my options. It’s a bit strange that the skills list shows on the amount of points but still not good enough. I was hopeful as I read an article saying they are 130,000 nurses short in Oz. What’s the chances of a sponsorship these days non existent? I have contacted a couple of migration experts with good reviews in the hope of gaining clarity on the options. final question I promise. Everywhere I read it states that nurses are in extremely high demand and 65 points is the entry minimum any idea why this had stopped is it the pandemic? I would have thought the pandemic would result in a higher demand. Paul is a migrant agent and is highly regarded on this forum. You’d do well to make contact with him for a full assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenP Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 I have messaged Paul directly for guidance out with the forum. Thanks for all your input it is greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, StevenP said: Everywhere I read it states that nurses are in extremely high demand and 65 points is the entry minimum any idea why this had stopped is it the pandemic? I would have thought the pandemic would result in a higher demand. There's a number of incorrect statements there. 65 points has always been the minimum points to be eligible to apply. However, if that's all you've got, you're unlikely to get a visa - and that has been the case for several years. The visa process is a competition, not a queue. There is a quota each year. Every year, thousands of people apply - far more than the quota. Naturally, Immigration picks the applicants with the highest points. For the last several years, there have been so many applicants with over 90 points, they've been able to fill the quota with just them. Really, it's just like applying for a job - you may have all the essential skills, but if there are lots of very highly-qualified people ahead of you, you don't stand a chance. It's changed with Covid. Priority occupations - i.e. doctors and nurses - are being accepted for 190 visas (not the 189) with much lower points. Although covid isn't an issue here at the moment, the government is very aware that could change at any moment, so they're staffing up. That can work to your advantage. As for nurses being in extreme demand - I suspect you're reading info on websites run by agencies who are keen to take your money. In some states, pre-covid, there was such a glut of nursing graduates, they were considering taking nursing off the skilled list. There's still a shortage in remote areas (where no one wants to work). Edited January 20, 2021 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooja Negi Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 19/01/2021 at 22:24, StevenP said: Hi all, I am new to this forum as a member but been watching in for a while. I have tied myself in knots and become so confused by the entire process or relocating which inevitably will require professional assistance through i migration agent sooner rather than later but would love some opinions from members who have made this move. So here goes apologies in advance. Bit of our story so my wife is a qualified (degree) mental health nurse with an additional diploma in CBT therapy. My job is within aviation as a compliance monitoring auditor with a few basic auditing certs ISO9001 nothing to gain points. We have 1 child aged 2 and another due in September. where is have tied myself up in knots is firstly what visa to go for. My wife is on the list but not sure how many EOI’s they are accepting. Then I was informed my a agent they were only dealing with people with sponsorships firstly how easy is that to obtain and secondly does this come with a big risk of the sponsor tearing up the sponsorship? Because this is such a big life changing move I really want to make sure that it’s done right for my family and I am not left stuck in Perth having to return home. I am sorry for all the information but it’s unfortunately all that is going on in my head and the lack of clarity due my own misunderstanding is causing a bit of stress. any help I would really appreciate it. Steven Since your wife is a registered mental health nurse in home country, has she applied for her AHPRA registration? I would suggest doing that as once she is a licensed Registered Mental Health Nurse in Aus, she can apply for employer sponsorship jobs. Also, she will be needing her AHPRA license in case she is applying for 189/190. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenP Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Pooja Negi said: Since your wife is a registered mental health nurse in home country, has she applied for her AHPRA registration? I would suggest doing that as once she is a licensed Registered Mental Health Nurse in Aus, she can apply for employer sponsorship jobs. Also, she will be needing her AHPRA license in case she is applying for 189/190. Hello, we are in the process now of firstly getting the English test complete and the rest to follow on completion. We have been using Paul Hand who has been very helpful on the best route and what is required. Thanks for the above information I think subject to good result in the English test we will be applying for the above straight after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooja Negi Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 19 hours ago, StevenP said: Hello, we are in the process now of firstly getting the English test complete and the rest to follow on completion. We have been using Paul Hand who has been very helpful on the best route and what is required. Thanks for the above information I think subject to good result in the English test we will be applying for the above straight after. Sounds good. Wish you all the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 09/02/2021 at 19:49, StevenP said: Hello, we are in the process now of firstly getting the English test complete and the rest to follow on completion. We have been using Paul Hand who has been very helpful on the best route and what is required. Thanks for the above information I think subject to good result in the English test we will be applying for the above straight after. Hi there, I've only seen your post today but it's good that you hired a migration specialist. Are you currently located offshore? If yes, there is only a small amount of independent visa application from offshore being approved due to pandemic. Sounds like you are only at the early stages of your journey, maybe by the time you gathered all documents, things have changed and borders in Australia have opened up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenP Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 6 hours ago, Monster said: Hi there, I've only seen your post today but it's good that you hired a migration specialist. Are you currently located offshore? If yes, there is only a small amount of independent visa application from offshore being approved due to pandemic. Sounds like you are only at the early stages of your journey, maybe by the time you gathered all documents, things have changed and borders in Australia have opened up. It is the best option for us and Paul is really good so it’s a no brainer. we will be applying for the EOI on the 189 but are aware that this a slow process and limited visa being granted. We are not in a massive rush to move so it’s could actually work out well. I am hoping after speaking with Paul and the career my wife does in the UK might put ahead of some at the time being. I guess we need to get everything set up then apply and hope they say yes. We can only apply and hope at this stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jia Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 11/02/2021 at 05:12, StevenP said: It is the best option for us and Paul is really good so it’s a no brainer. we will be applying for the EOI on the 189 but are aware that this a slow process and limited visa being granted. We are not in a massive rush to move so it’s could actually work out well. I am hoping after speaking with Paul and the career my wife does in the UK might put ahead of some at the time being. I guess we need to get everything set up then apply and hope they say yes. We can only apply and hope at this stage. Hi StevenP, just out of curiosity what visa are you on now? You mentioned you are in Perth. Was employer sponsorship not an option, since you are already in Australia? I hope I didn't misread your original post because you said you were "stuck in Perth". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenP Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Jia said: Hi StevenP, just out of curiosity what visa are you on now? You mentioned you are in Perth. Was employer sponsorship not an option, since you are already in Australia? I hope I didn't misread your original post because you said you were "stuck in Perth". No sorry, I am still in the UK just going through the process now. When I say that we are right at the start following a meeting with a migration expert. hopefully apply for the EOI in April. how are you getting on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jia Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 8 hours ago, StevenP said: No sorry, I am still in the UK just going through the process now. When I say that we are right at the start following a meeting with a migration expert. hopefully apply for the EOI in April. how are you getting on? Not bad, thanks for asking! Good luck with the application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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