Guest annemarie and brian Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS Chan on your c/o hopefully not to long now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WARDStoOZ Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Well done Chan! Dan :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rodly Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Roddy and Lynn In sydney on 457 for 2nd time Just completing paperwork for Permanent Residents visas, boy are there a lot of forms, not helped by the fact both our children are now over 18 and we are having to claim them as dependants. This is giving them both a good excuse not to find part time jobs(they both are at uni, one here and one back in Glasgow) Anyone any idea how long perm. res. visas take to be processed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jules2376 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hey...this is my first posting. I'm on my 2nd 457 and had my application lodged for a 175 on 16th Jan. Last week i got the news from my migration agent about the IELTS test. Being an accountant i have no choice to do this test otherwise my application stays at category five which is estimated at three years! If i pass the IELTS i go to category three (Critical skills) and it'll take 4-8 months. Has anyone done the IELTS recently? Has anyone else heard similar from their agents? Jules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzDreamSeekers Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hey...this is my first posting. I'm on my 2nd 457 and had my application lodged for a 175 on 16th Jan. Last week i got the news from my migration agent about the IELTS test. Being an accountant i have no choice to do this test otherwise my application stays at category five which is estimated at three years! If i pass the IELTS i go to category three (Critical skills) and it'll take 4-8 months. Has anyone done the IELTS recently? Has anyone else heard similar from their agents? Jules Hey Jules I am still in UK and am an accountant applying for a 175 visa, it was lodged on 11th Jan. This change comes from the requirements stipulated on the CSL. Your agent is clearly correct, you must pass at least level 7 on each of the four parts of the IELTS. If you are a natural born English speaker, you should have no problems at all. If you are not, it is worth getting some source materials (IELTS web site helps with that) and working on it. I sat mine during January and managed a 9 average (top marks :yes:) - and I failed English O level, so you shouldnt have a problem I would have thought. I heard that some 75% to 80% of all accountants entering on a 175 visa do not get work as accountants in Australia, because they cannot speak English to the correct standard! This is why they have introduced the requirement. If you want any more info about the test etc, PM me. Good luck and let me know how you get on. Adam ps - I wonder if you can tell me, what are the prospects for an experienced accountant securing work in Oz at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mark&robyn Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hello All, Mark & Robyn 175 Visa Vet assess paper passed 10/08 Vet assess prac passed 23/2/09 175 visa submitted (front loaded everything!) 25/02/09 Acknowledged 26/02/09 Heading for Noosa - Sunshine Coast! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chan Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hi All, Any advise on the possibilites of job openings for a HR Manager in SA. 457 VISA. Regards Chan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlisonC Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hey Jules I am still in UK and am an accountant applying for a 175 visa, it was lodged on 11th Jan. This change comes from the requirements stipulated on the CSL. Your agent is clearly correct, you must pass at least level 7 on each of the four parts of the IELTS. If you are a natural born English speaker, you should have no problems at all. If you are not, it is worth getting some source materials (IELTS web site helps with that) and working on it. I sat mine during January and managed a 9 average (top marks :yes:) - and I failed English O level, so you shouldnt have a problem I would have thought. I heard that some 75% to 80% of all accountants entering on a 175 visa do not get work as accountants in Australia, because they cannot speak English to the correct standard! This is why they have introduced the requirement. If you want any more info about the test etc, PM me. Good luck and let me know how you get on. Adam ps - I wonder if you can tell me, what are the prospects for an experienced accountant securing work in Oz at the moment? Hello Adam & Jules, I am a FCCA & filed my 175 in Oct 2008. I sat the IELTS test in July 2008 in order to obtain >120 points and also found the test extremely easy. Anyhow Jules, as you are applying for a second 457 visa, I assume that you are already living and working in Australia. The CSL list stipulates that you should have the IELTS OR Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting (SMIPA) As you are a sponsored worker, do you not qualify as having served a 12 month SMIPA internship? Just a thought........ I too would be interested in the potential job market at the moment etc, Alison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmf1977 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hello everyone Paul (32), Donna (29), Brandon & Haydon (3) and a baby on the way. I.T. Manager I am using ASA immigration agents. Sent my RP and skills application in, receceived by the ACS on 22nd dec. Still waiting for a response. Passed the IELTS in January as I needed the points. Will be applying for 175 visa if I get a positive result from the ACS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkyeStephen09 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Morning All, It seems to have been ages since we caught up with everyone so lets have: Names: What Visa: How far along are you: Where you going to be living: I`ll make this a sticky thread so all newbies will see it and can add onto it. Skye 21 (Australian) ; Stephen 26 (British) - Engaged 309 Spouse Visa (Offshore Application) APPLYING NOW - Getting everything together to be sent off in a matter of days... Currently reside in Lancashire (UK), and soon to move to QLD to visit Relatives, and then Sydney to live! (**FINGERS CROSSED ANYWAY**) SO SCARY...BUT CAN'T WAIT :twitcy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnes Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 :yes:visa approved today, :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaniaColin Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 :yes:visa approved today, :cool: Congratulations on getting your visa Tania X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WARDStoOZ Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 visa approved today, Lynne!!! Dan xx :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawny Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Woo Hoo, Enjoy the celebrations guys x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yuills Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Congratulations Lynne Big sigh of relief!! Good luck for your future in OZ. Suexxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnes Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thanks everyone, celebrations have come to a halt, hubby been on nights and is now snoring on the sofa. LOL. will just have to do it all agian tomorrow night. But yes a huge relief, now trawling the airlines for flights. ......... Cant wait to get there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mat Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 can anyone shed some light on the sub class 457, i have been sponsored applied for visa and queensland nursing registration, the QNC are behind but didn't think it was a problem until i got an email saying that i would have to withdraw my visa application until i have been granted a pin number from the QNC. Not heard of this before as people i know have the visa and just waiting for their pin number to be given??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WARDStoOZ Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 can anyone shed some light on the sub class 457, i have been sponsored applied for visa and queensland nursing registration, the QNC are behind but didn't think it was a problem until i got an email saying that i would have to withdraw my visa application until i have been granted a pin number from the QNC. Not heard of this before as people i know have the visa and just waiting for their pin number to be given??? Hi, you should be able to keep your 457 application with DIAC and the case officer should then wait until you have your QNC Reg through before granting, post this on the nurses thread or in a thread of its own and more people could help hopefully, Dan :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mat Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 thanks for replying, the case officer said she can't keep the file open and if i don't withdraw it then my visa application will be refused. apparently once i get the QNC registration i then have to submit all the forms and documents again - it must be me because i've not heard of anyone else having to do this but thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WARDStoOZ Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 thanks for replying, the case officer said she can't keep the file open and if i don't withdraw it then my visa application will be refused. apparently once i get the QNC registration i then have to submit all the forms and documents again - it must be me because i've not heard of anyone else having to do thisbut thanks again No worries, Good Luck!!! Dan x :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmf1977 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 yeah i passed my IELTS in jan as long as you pay attention its not too difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snow white Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 :yes:visa approved today, :cool: congratulations on your visa woohoo all the best for your new life in oz lesley x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howie Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Visa approved today! Visa: 475 State Sponsored (SA) State Sponsorship application lodged: 26th November 2008 State sponorship approved: 28th Jan 2009 Visa application lodged: 28th Jan 2009 Visa application approved: 10th March 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brandyslad Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Visa approved today! Visa: 475 State Sponsored (SA) State Sponsorship application lodged: 26th November 2008 State sponorship approved: 28th Jan 2009 Visa application lodged: 28th Jan 2009 Visa application approved: 10th March 2009 That is so quick! When did you send your meds of? I am waiting for ours to be finalised at the minute. And by the way CONGRATULATIONS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest annemarie and brian Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 visa approved today! Visa: 475 state sponsored (sa) state sponsorship application lodged: 26th november 2008 state sponorship approved: 28th jan 2009 visa application lodged: 28th jan 2009 visa application approved: 10th march 2009 congratulations!!! On your visa!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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