[Dennis111]

Hi All, what is the visa from which I can claim 5 points from my sister who is citizen in Australia and living in Melbourne. I want to apply for a skilled visa , have enough experience and relevant qualification but not sure from which visa type I can get those 5 points from.

I already have a job and work only 15 kilometres from Melbourne CBD.

I also live 30 kms from CBD

so in order to apply for a visa from which I can get those 5 points from. will I need to live in a low population area ?


does my sister also have to be living in a low population area in order to provide me 5 points ?

Am I eligible for 489 or 189 visa?

please tell me all the options.

thanks

 

[ampk]

Can I ask how you know you have enough experience and relevant qualifications - but know what visa type they count towards?

 

[Dennis111]

@ampk

I am Telecommunications engineer working since 3.5 years in Australia on this position with a Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering from Australia.

so what visa should i select in order to gain those 5 points from my sponsor?

 

[ampk]

Is your sponsor your sister?

 

[Dennis111]

yes she is my sister and an Australian citizen and I am not employed by her. I work with someone else.

 

[ampk]

What visa do you currently have?

 

[Dennis111]

I am on student visa and my studies are finishing soon so want to apply ASAP

 

[Dennis111]

I gained my experience first and after 3 years i received Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering.

will the experience be counted if i received the diploma later? or the work experience have to be gained after the qualification ?


or it wont be a problem?

 

[ampk]

It actually calls for "skilled employment" so I would say it is after you have documentation of a skill.

You best consult a RMA.

 

[Maggie-May24]

The (family sponsored) 489 visa is the only visa whereby you can get points if you have a sponsoring relative living in a designated area.
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/489-