skilled migration

Hello all, I am currently preparing for an EOI application for 189 skilled migration visa. As I'm aiming to get at least 70 points for my occupation, I was just wondering if anyone knew more about the 'Study in Regional Australia or a Low Population Growth Area' category. On the online...

Hi guys. I was hoping anyone could address my query below: If I am qualified and am able to get a Skilled Migration visa, and then later on marry an Australian citizen, will I need to apply for a Partner Visa as well? Many thanks!

Hi, I am a foreigner who managed to get a visa to work in Australia, and I decided to create a free pdf Ebook to help other people get a visa and find a job in Australia, like I did. My goal was to offer tips about how to find work there when you're a foreigner, how to write your resume and...

Hi All, I want to migrate to Australia as a skilled immigrant but my wife doesn't want to move. She says I can go ahead and apply but she will not be cooperating with me on that application. What are my options? tropical_canuck

ACT Skilled Migration Plan: Subclass 190 applications closed for overseas applicants until recommencement in 2017 The government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) recently issued an advisory concerning Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) nominations from that Territory. The...

Hi Experts, Is there a points based rule changes on the cards(calculation of points) for 2016-17 for Skilled migration programme? Last year, it was being said that visa changes might be introduced from July 1, 2016. Share if you have any inputs ?

Hello, :confused: I am a bit lost at the moment and tried for ages to get enough information through official sites etc. but couldn`t figure it out as of yet. I hope someone can help me here. I have been to australia on the working holiday visa for two years now. This visa is up now but about...

International students planning to move to Australia to study are being reminded to make sure they get the right visa from the right source. They are being warned to be aware of people who are not registered migration agents offering to sort of their visa for a fee and being aware of the rules...

People looking to work in Australia can get a quicker result by applying for a general skilled migration visa through the country's SkillSelect programme. This is an online service that manages Australia's skilled migration programme. It helps to ensure that the skilled migration programme is...

Hello, I'm Beshoy from Egypt. Yesterday I heard about skilled migration to Australia for the first time, I wanted to understand somethings about the points system such as does the work experience or the two years accredited certificate have to be from Australia and if so how do I get work...

Hey guys, I had a question about the "dependent relative" criteria on the subclass 190 visa: My mother is widowed and has no income. I have one brother who is a PR and living in Australia. I have another brother who is 16 years old in high school. I want to include both my mother and my...

A new member here. I've registered for this site in 2013 already but I haven't really been active until now when I rediscovered this forum. I am Finnish citizen applying for subclass 189 independent skilled migration visa and I've managed to put together CDR with all the documents and am...

The department of immigration in Australia has invited people to have their say on its review of skilled migration and temporary activity visa programmes. It has launched an online survey on its website which will be open until the end of April that asks for views on how these visa programmes...

Hi guys, Since 2007 I have been working full time with responsibilities and duties similar to that of analyst/developer programmer. However, I completed my Bachelors in IT by May 2011 via distance education. Since I am planning to send my documents for ACS evaluation, I want to make sure that...

Hi All. I'm pretty sure I've got all the information correct as I've poured through the immi website and read up on everything, but maybe there's something alluding me that somebody on here may know. My girlfriend & I are currently on our first year working holiday. We couldn't get the second...

Hi there, I've been trying to figure out if I qualify for a GSM visa subclass 189 (Developer Programer), but after much research, still a bit confused. I want to know if I have enough points, or if there is anything I can do to make up the points needed. Would be great if someone can shine some...

Hi all, I applied for PR in March 2009 and have had no movement on my visa application (176 Skilled Sponsored by Family member) since then. My Migration Agent says DIAC expect to start allotting Case Officers to Category 5 Applicants in late 2011 and that a move to an "Expression of Interest"...

The Department for Immigration and citizenship in Australia has recently added more information to its website for people who have made a skilled migration application. The new information lets applicants know where we are up to in terms of the processing of applications. It provides the date...

HI every body, because of some religious and political problems i don't feel safe to go back to my country, and as i was qualified after finishing my studies, i applied for independent skilled migration, and now i'm on bridging visa for my 885 application. now i feel that protection visa would...

The points test for immigrants in Australia which has been criticised for preferring hairdressers over Harvard scientists is to be changed significantly in 2011. A new Australian Skilled Migration Points Test will apply for General Skilled Visas (GSV) from 1 July 2011. The changes will see a...