Guest garrycool Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Hi All I am planning to apply for immigration under 176 visa subclass, I have few queries: (i) My sister is going to sponsor me, but we both don't have birth certificates. So please guide if we can use our passport or high school certificate containing our parents name to prove the relationship. (ii) Do we need to show funds in our account while lodging the visa? Thanks in advance. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 THere is no benifit now of going down the 176 family sponsored visa compared with 175, since the changes in Jul 2011. Both need 65 points to pass, 176 family can take longer to process too. is there a reason why you are going this way?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest garrycool Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks for reply. No there is no specific reason. I just thought it for faster processing as compared to 175, so any other option available. I belong to 261313 (Software Engineer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks for reply.No there is no specific reason. I just thought it for faster processing as compared to 175, so any other option available. I belong to 261313 (Software Engineer). Have you looked to see if that occupation is on any state sponsorship lists ? Try http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/225920/SBMP-State-Sponsorship-Occupation-List-for-Victoria-FINAL-September-2011.pdf A SS 176 would be a quicker option for you. If you are UK born you can order a replacement birth certificate online.:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest garrycool Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 But I could not find my stream in the list. I am a software engineer (261313) with .net (C#) specialization. Any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 But I could not find my stream in the list. I am a software engineer (261313) with .net (C#) specialization. Any suggestions. Have you tried the other states (WA is out of the running and so is VIC now), so ACT, QLD, NT and TAS still to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 But I could not find my stream in the list. I am a software engineer (261313) with .net (C#) specialization. Any suggestions. I strongly advise that you consult a registered migration agent about possible visa strategies, before you commit to a course of action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Garry, You are on the NT list http://www.migration.nt.gov.au/documents/SMP_Shortage_List_FA.pdf with no mention of specialisations. The rest are closed or limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest garrycool Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks a lot Chardy. I have checked their list and it is there. But I am still confused about 176 SS as the processing time for it is 24 months (high risk, I am from India so I guess it is under high risk) whereas 175 or 176 is 18 months. Please advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks a lot Chardy. I have checked their list and it is there. But I am still confused about 176 SS as the processing time for it is 24 months (high risk, I am from India so I guess it is under high risk) whereas 175 or 176 is 18 months. Please advise. I'm not sure about HR applicants (there is a thread devoted to you guys) but a 176 SS is quicker than a 175. A low risk 176 SS I would expect to take less than 12 months. Best have a look at others timelines to get a better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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