For most General Skilled Migration visas, your application will be assessed against a points test. You can claim points under a range of different factors. The maximum points that can be claimed in any one factor reflects how valuable those characteristics are in the Australian labour market or in assisting settlement.
What is the pass mark?
The pass mark is the total points you need to score to be eligible for a points–tested General Skilled Migration visa.
What happens if you don't meet the pass mark?
If you have applied for a Skilled – Independent (Migrant) visa (subclass 175) or a Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) visa (subclass 176) and you score below the pass mark, but above the 'pool mark', your application will be held 'in the pool' for up to two (2) years after assessment.
If the pass mark is lowered at any time in that two (2) year period, and your score is equal to or higher than the new pass mark, your application will be processed further.
Rather than waiting in the pool, you could consider the following visa options if you do not meet the pass mark:
- If you score 100 points you may be eligible for a Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) visa (subclass 176) or a Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 475) visa.
See:
Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) visa (subclass 176) visa
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 475) visa - If you meet the pool mark for the Skilled – Independent (Migrant) visa (Subclass 175), you can still lodge and register for the Skill Matching Database. More information on Skill Matching is available.
See: Skill Matching Database
What are the current pass and pool marks?
The table below lists all the current pass and pool marks for the points–tested visas in the General Skilled Migration category.
| Category | Pass mark | Pool mark |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled – Independent (Migrant) visa (subclass 175) | 120 | 100 |
| Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) visa (subclass 176) | 100 | 80 |
| Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 475) | 100 | 100 |
| Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885) | 120 | 120 |
| Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) visa (subclass 886) | 100 | 100 |
| Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 487) | 100 | 100 |
How often do the pass and pool marks change?
Changes to the pass and pool marks occur to address Australian labour market needs.
You should check the current pass mark immediately before making an application. You will be assessed against the pass and pool mark that is in effect on the day you make your application.
Points Break down
You can calculate your points at this link
http://www.workpermit.com/australia/point_calculator.htm
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Please note that the pass marks are subject to change. You should check the latest pass marks when making decisions. I will update my blog regularly to reflect any changes in the pass marks.
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I have a question regarding Skilled Regional Residence visa (subclass 887). This visa is applied by applicants of SIR 475 visa to gain PR in australia.
Yes correct.
If Skilled regional visa (subclass 887) is applied in australia (while i am on SIR 475 visa), whats the processing time like?
Variable time. No fixed limits.
Do we have to nominate an occupation at the time of applying on this or just show evidence of work done in the regional area for 1 year?
Please see the work requirements for a 887 visa below.
As per the website, you do not need to nominate a profession. Just fulfill the requirements of 887.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/887/eligibility-specified-regional-area.htm
Kind Regards
Junaid
Whats the processing time for Skilled Regional Residence (subclass 887) visa if its applied from onshore?
Do i have to nominate an occupation from SOL list or just provide evidence of 1 year work in the regional area? Can i apply while i am in australia on SIR 475 visa?
@^^
There are no fixed times.
No you do not have to nominate an occupation.
You just have to show that you have worked for one year full time in a designated area.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
Thanks for the information. Your blog and responses have a huge bearing on people's lives. And I can't begin to thank you for the responsibility you're shouldering.
Before I applied on my own I had tried a MARA agent who, after taking the initial 20000/-, simply started avoiding me. Compared to him, I got real and prompt advice here. My bad luck I didn't get to know about you earlier.
By the way, ACS refused to change the ASCO code. They also refused to let me withdraw my application.
Regards,
Partha
@Joy
If you are not satisfied with the services of a MARA agent, you can have him reported to MARA.
You can also check if a person is MARA certified by looking up his name on the MARA register.
http://www.themara.com.au/Online/Default.asp?DeptID=117
You can see from the website that MARA has taken action against rogue agents and taken them to task.
http://www.themara.com.au/Online/SAView.asp?DeptID=139
You are lucky that its only ACS you are in trouble with. Had it been the DIAC, there would have been lot of trouble.
Well if ACS is refusing to change the code then you need to lodge another application.
It would be wise to go through an agent.
Please let me know if you want to hire the services of my boss.
www.auslead.com
Kind Regards
Junaid
hi!
i am studying currently in melbourne uni..doing a 60 point course..i have recently applied for relative sponsored offshore PR..now since priorities have changed..i want to know if i do not get PR till the time i complete two years of my study..can i apply using diff category..that is as international student who completed two years of education?? please help me..
@Rahul
First of all, the course is not a 60 points course. It is the closely related profession on the SOL which is of 60 points. There is a relationship between the two but there is also a difference.
Once your current student visa expires in two years and you also dont have PR then you will have to leave Australia or apply for a graduate skilled visa OR apply for PR based on your two years study.
But that would be a waste of another $2000 AUD.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hey Junaid,
With the recent changes brought to the Skilled Migration Program and introduction of the priority processing of applications in the order of -
1. State/Territory sponsored Applications,
2. CSL occupations,
3. MODL occupations,
4. All other applications.
I applied for my SIR 475 visa on 13TH Feb 2009 (online application) through an agent.
I understand that Australia's fiscal year starts from July and ends in June the following year.
Looking at the websites and forums where people who have got their visas are putting up their timelines, it is now clear that they have dealt with all state sponsored applications and have moved on to CSL list.
My question is - Does this means the remaining state sponsored applications will be dealt in the next fiscal year starting from July 2009?
There is certainly scope of confusion left by DIACs and unexplained reasons for some getting their visas too early and some very late.
@^^
Dont rely on those timelines.
There are no hard and fast rules for processing these applications.
Your application can be stuck for any number of reasons. Or might be waiting for approval or clearance.
You have just lodged the application two months ago. So there is still lots of time to wait.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Skilled Sponsored migration to Australia 176
Ok my question is that i have done my IELTS test and i have scored an overall band of 7 as follows:
Speaking: 8
Writing: 7
Listening:8
Reading: 5.5
So i was thinking will i get 25 points or 15 points for scoring that much or no points at all in the 4 components. Your opinions would be very much appreciated.Pls somebode advise as i want to do my application for Skilled sponsored to Australia
@^^
You need to score at least 6 in each module to be eligible for PR.
As your score in reading is less then 6, you cannot apply for PR.
However, if your profession is a trades profession then you can apply for PR.
Kind Regards
Junaid
My question is related to IELTS scores also .. I got 7.5 Overall band with :
Speaking : 8
Writing : 7.5
Listening: 7
Reading : 6.5
Can you please tell me whether i'll get 25 points or 15 points for skilled migration based on my IELTS scores? as my "Reading" score is more than 6 but less than 7 .. what happens in such cases, please help me out.
@Zahid
You will get 15 points.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hi junaid
i have applied for pr as tradesperson (cook)i have achieved5.5 band in ielts and lodged an online application in oct 30.but when the rules were change in jan 2009 my agent said that if u do not change ur application in stni from direct pr(175) it will take unlimited time.so i at once agree and said him to do .after 2.5 months i have phoned him and asked about the status he said that 3 to 4 months time frame in state sponcership and after that i will tell u what is position.he also demand 50 thausand rupees for transfer the file to stni.what should i do.one more thing if my spouse not in a condition to give an ielts test then what fees i would have to pay and what is the minimum score he should achieve.agent said me 4.5 band
regards
@^^
hi junaid
i have applied for pr as tradesperson (cook)i have achieved5.5 band in ielts and lodged an online application in oct 30.but when the rules were change in jan 2009 my agent said that if u do not change ur application in stni from direct pr(175) it will take unlimited time.so i at once agree and said him to do .after 2.5 months i have phoned him and asked about the status he said that 3 to 4 months time frame in state sponcership and after that i will tell u what is position.he also demand 50 thausand rupees for transfer the file to stni.what should i do.one more thing if my spouse not in a condition to give an ielts test then what fees i would have to pay and what is the minimum score he should achieve.agent said me 4.5 band
regards I really cannot say much about your agent and what the deal between you two is.
If you are not happy with him, simply inform the department that you do not want his services any more and that the department should contact your directly.
If your agent is a MARA agent, you can take him to court by informing MARA of his misconduct.
If you have come through a non-MARA agent then bad luck. You cannot do any thing. However if he is some one who lives in Australia and is giving migration advice without being a MARA agent, you can take him to court.
If you want, I can request my boss to examine your case and if he wants he can take your case too. Let me know what you want.
Coming to your question about your wife. If she cannot score IELTS then you will have to pay additional $2925 for her English language course.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
I have applied for SIR 475 visa. Is it compulsory to sign and attach the australian values statement for 475 visa applicants?
@^^
Hi Junaid,
I have applied for SIR 475 visa. Is it compulsory to sign and attach the australian values statement for 475 visa applicants?If that is what the requirement is then yes it is necessary to do so.
Normally all visas have that requirement.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
I have done my Bachelors in Software Engineering. I have 4 Yrs of exp in Software Testing(Java and Oracle Applications).
Testing falls under 2231-79.
Would you please advise, if this experience is enough to get MODL points. Since JAVA and Oracle r in MODL. Or i would require programming experience to get MODL points.
Thanks,
Minerva
@Minerva
Whether your skills are the same as that of the profession on MODL depends upon whether ACS accepts your work as a Java or Oracle specialist or not.
You can check the website of ACS for further checking out what ACS expects from a Java or Oracle professional.
Just stating that you have experience in Java or Oracle is not sufficient for me to give you a yes or no answer.
You need to provide a complete detail of what you do in your job.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hey Junaid, remember me? lol.. Anyway, the 175 visa with failed IELTS requirements has been refused by the case officer as i expected. But then in February, I lodged another one.. 175.. but in mid march, i applied for queensland state sponsorship and i was successfully granted. So my application now is i76, I just wanted to know how long do i have to wait now that i have a case officer and submitted the final requirements she asked which is the police clearance? Its just weird though, same case officer assessed my 2 applications. hehe.
@Marky
There is no specific time.
As long as the case officer takes to decide.
But normally it is 2 to 3 months after being assigned a case officer.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hi junaid this blog is very helpful ...thanks to you..
actually i had some doubts regarding PR. I am joining university of melbourne this july for a course master of management in finance which is 2 yrs duration. But i am not sure whether i am going to get a PR after this course or not.Because i am not sure under which category this course will fall and how much points this course will fetch me.Also i will be thankful if u can tell me how points will be distribued in my case to get 120 points:
age below 29 - 30 points
ielts(if above 7) - 25 points
2 yrs study - 5 points
plz help me regarding this.
thanks
saurabh
@Saurabh
But i am not sure whether i am going to get a PR after this course or not.Because i am not sure under which category this course will fall and how much points this course will fetch me.Also i will be thankful if u can tell me how points will be distribued in my case to get 120 points:
Well that is some thing you need to check.
You can read the complete list of professions on SOL by visiting the following link
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf
Once you have nominated the profession then you need to check whether your degree will enable you to get a positive skills assessment from the assessing body or not? The name of each assessing body is listed next to each profession.
The number of points are also listed against each profession.
So you can calculate your points.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
I have applied 176(VIC state) visa under computing professional 2231-79 (nec) on May, 2009. I worked in usa under H1B working visa as software consultant from January, 2008 to May, 2009. Totally I have 5 years experience in India and usa. After I applied for Australia I lost my job in usa, since its hard to find job in usa now, I came to indiafor vacation on 2 nd of June, 2009. Will this situation effect to my DIAC application under 176? Still no CO assigned. What I have to do when CO assigned?
Thanks in Advance,
Rayan
@Rayan
Only the situation at the time of application is considered. What happens after it doesnt matter.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
I am Vaibhav from melbourne. I have been studying Hospitality diploma here from last year.It still needs six months to be completed. In the mean time I sat for tha IELTS exam and with God's grace I am successful in acheiving 7 bands in all the four modules and overall 8 Bands. But I still have one question in mu mind that "Can Diac refuse PR if I have satisfied 120 points criterea"
My Points will be as follows according to DIAC site:
Course-60 Points
Age- 30 Points
Australian Education- 5 Points (two years full time study)
Ielts- 25 Points (7 Bands or more)
Thats comes up to be excatly 120 points and probably i will lodging my PR application by the start of next year. So Are there any chances of refusal on the basis of points if all others requirments like medical and other things are cleared.
Or any suggestions to make my application stronger in order to get it approved.
Regards,
Vaibhav.
@Vaibhav
An application can be rejected for many reasons e.g.
1. Using the wrong form to lodge the application.
2. Not applying within the specified time.
3. Lodging the application at the wrong place.
etc etc.
You are scoring 120 points so every thing would be ok provided you fulfill all the rest of the requirements as well like studying for 92 weeks in a CRICOS course which is closely related to a profession you will nominate on the SOL.
So before you lodge the application consult a good lawyer and show him your documents etc and make sure every thing is in place before you lodge your application yourself.
The best would be to use the services of a lawyer. If you have already spent 20,000 AUD there is no harm spending another 2000 to secure your future.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi this is for a friend of mine. He is in Australia and has almost completed 2 year Advanced diploma in business administration. But it seems to have been removed from the demand list.So can u suggest any other option for him to get PR? He already has a Masters in Tourism Management from India but it is not relevant, I guess.
@Nirmal
May I know what profession are you talking about which has been removed from SOL?
The thing which is listed on the SOL is not a course or a degree but a profession.
You need to nominate a profession on the SOL which is closely related to your two yr study.
So what profession was your friend planning to nominate for PR?
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hey Junaid,
If this post is still active i would love to ask you a couple of things...
Firstly the SOL list changes july 2010, which takes my course out of the SOL list. But i have been in Aus for 2 years, and in mid 2011, it will be 3 years. over this period of time i will have completed a bachelors ( 1 year) and a masters degree (2 yrs) in Australia (adelaide). what are my chances of getting a PR... what should i do? i don't want to waste all the time, money and effort i have put in these last 3 (will be) years ...
@Ravin
Your answer is questioned in the following FAQ.
I am an international student who was planning to apply for a GSM visa at the completion of my
course of study. My intended occupation is not on the new list of occupations. Would I be affected by the proposed changes?
You would not be eligible to apply for a permanent or provisional GSM visa unless your nominated occupation is on the SOL that is in effect at the time you seek to lodge your application.
However, it is proposed that if on 8 February 2010 you held a Subclass 572 (Vocational Education and Training Sector) visa, a Subclass 573 (Higher Education Sector) visa or a Subclass 574 (Postgraduate Research Sector) visa, you would still be able to apply for a Subclass 485 (Skilled Graduate) visa.
This is intended to be the case even if your nominated occupation is not on the new list of occupations, provided that you apply before 31 December 2012 and nominate an occupation that is on the current SOL. The current SOL contains more than 400 occupations and is available on the department’s website.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf (124 KB PDF file)
This would allow you to gain valuable work experience in Australia and the opportunity to secure an employer or a state/territory government sponsorship.
It is proposed that if you held one of the eligible student visas as at 8 February 2010 and you want to apply for a permanent GSM visa that can be granted in Australia after the new list of occupations comes into effect, you would be required to nominate an occupation on that new list.
If your nominated occupation is not on the new list, you may still be able to apply for a temporary or permanent employer sponsored visa on completion of your studies to allow you to work in Australia. You would be required to have an employer willing to sponsor you.
Hope this answers your question.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hey Junaid,
Thanks heaps for your last reply.
Building on that I had a couple of queries I would like to ask you. See it is totally useless to ask agents as they are the most misleading ambiguous characters around, and any advise that comes from such blogs is MORE than one can consider invaluable.
Alright. I have a subclass 573 visa and my (masters degree) course ends July 2011. Now i have done another (bachelors degree) course in 2008-2009 with the same visa subclass category. i visited a (MARA) agent in Feb 2009 and they advised me that doing a combination (bachelors + masters) over 3 years would get me an additional 10 points. if this is the case, i will have 120 points by the end of my course. The confusion is, how do I know my course points as of now, and how is this related to the SOL. Also, does this mean that even if i have the required points I cannot apply for PR because my occupation is no more on the SOL.
Look forward to a reply,
thanks heaps Junaid
@Ravin
i visited a (MARA) agent in Feb 2009 and they advised me that doing a combination (bachelors + masters) over 3 years would get me an additional 10 points.
That is correct.
You will get 15 points if you have undertaken study for a period totalling at least three (3) years, during which you:
* met the requirements for award of a masters degree by an Australian educational institution as a result of course study:
o of at least one (1) year
o undertaken while you were present in Australia.
and
* met the requirements for award of an undergraduate degree by an Australian educational institution as a result of course study:
o of at least one (1) year
o undertaken while you were present in Australia.
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The confusion is, how do I know my course points as of now, and how is this related to the SOL.
You are under the impression that you get points for studying in a particular course. WRONG.
You get points for nominating a profession on the SOL.
The rule is that
1. Your degree(s)/diploma(s) should be closely related to the profession you nominate on the SOL.
AND
2. You should be able to obtain a positive skills assessment from the respective assessing body of the profession you have nominated.
The assessing body might or might now give you a positive skills assessment on the basis of your degree. Every assessing body has its own rules and regulations.
If you are an accountant, you can obtain a positive skills assessment from three assessing bodies. CPAA/ICAA/NIA
Contact the assessing bodies to figure out whether they will give you a positive skills assessment or not.
Hope this makes it clear now.
Hi Junaid,
If you could help me with this please. I have obtained a year's masters degree in Information system from australia recently and at the moment i am back to pakistan. Can i give a gap of a year or two before i go back to australia and do another year of education to complete 2 years of education requirement? Will i still be eligible to apply for the PR? Or the continuity is needed?
Thanks in advance.
Aneeq
@Aneeq
You can complete your two year study period in intervals.
It is not important that you complete it all in one go.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
Thanks for the prompt response. That helps alot because im more inclined towards getting into a practical life at the moment and gain some work experience for a year or two before i go back to Australia and do another year of education.
Do i also have an option of applying for offshore immigration after getting 4 years work experience from Pakistan? Is that option still open? I heard the rumors that it doesnt work that way anymore.
Thanks again.
Regards,
Aneeq
@Aneeq
Yes you can certainly apply for offshore immigration from Pakistan as well if you have work experience.
You do not need 4 years work experience. You only need one year of work experience as far as the immigration department is concerned.
However, your assessing body may require you to have more work experience.
Kind Regards
Hi there,
I am an international student, I am only taking up a cert 4 in networking, but is planning to do my advanced diploma in network security, if I get CCNA accreditation after my studies would that give me further points?
I currently have 90 points without considering the outcome of my studies in 1.5 years time.
@Marco
I am an international student, I am only taking up a cert 4 in networking, but is planning to do my advanced diploma in network security, if I get CCNA accreditation after my studies would that give me further points?
No. CCNA does not have any points on the immigration system. A diploma or a degree is what have points on the immigration system.
Which points system are you using to calculate your points?
The new one which will be introduced on 1st July or the one that is existing right now.
As per the new rules.
You can find the details of the new points test by visiting the link below
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/points-fact.pdf
Thank you!
The new pointing system is great news!
By the time I lodge my application, I will be 25yo.
I would have finished my advanced diploma with a duration of 2 years, I will be sponsored by a close relative who'd been a citizen of Australia for decades, my IELTS OBS is 8, 8 in reading,speaking and listening and 7.5 in writing.
I live and study in Adelaide. If I may ask, I have a bachelors degree in nursing from the Philippines, would that give me additional points? The said degree was taught using filipino and english language.
The only downside would be, I have no work experience related to any of my studies.
I would love to employ your services in the future.
Gratefully thankful!
If I may ask, I have a bachelors degree in nursing from the Philippines, would that give me additional points? The said degree was taught using filipino and english language.
You cannot claim any points because you will be nominating a profession on the SOL which is not NURSING.
Hey Junaid,
Need help desperately cause i'm really confused right now. I have done an intensive background research but there are some things that I just cannot clarify. I need an expert opinion and I reckon your really well versed with the topic, so I thought I'll give it a shot.
Two things, the old points system expiring June 2011 and the new points system starting July 2011. I am a hospitality management graduate and clearly my profession isn't on the new SOL list. However a Hotel/Motel manager was on the old list. I did a bachelors degree for one year and I am at the end of my two years masters course in hospitality management. Before I get into details, I just wanted to know how many points could I accumulate for this course/profession if any? Do I need to show supervisory/managerial experience to be eligible for my PR and if yes, for how long? I will pester you with other details only there is some hope regarding this situation. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Junaid.
@Ravin
Before I get into details, I just wanted to know how many points could I accumulate for this course/profession if any?
Ravin, the points for every profession is listed next to its name on the SOL. That is the points you get for nominating a particular profession.
Do I need to show supervisory/managerial experience to be eligible for my PR and if yes, for how long?
That is some thing you need to check with the respective assessing body.
What is the assessing body of the profession you are planning to nominate for skilled migration?
Check the website of your assessing body and they will have all the details of what is required for your to gain a positive skills assessment in the profession of your choice.
hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hi my name is tanya.
I had finished my masters in 2010. im back in india...i want to apply for subclass 485, but iam unable to get atleast 6 in my reading in ielts. am i able to get visa
hi i just want to know. that i had finished my masters in hopsitality and tourism on 5th march 2010. and i'm back to India. now i haved applied for 485 visa. Im unable to get 6 in reading. rest i got good bands am i able to get a visa and if yes then how long do i need to wait
@Tanya
485 is an onshore visa and requires that you be holding a current student visa to be able to apply for 485.
Since you are not holding a student visa, currently, you cannot apply for 485.
Hi, do u still provide assistance on oz pr application?
@^^
No I do not help with lodging the applications.
However, I can answer any queries you may have.
Please note that I am not a registered migration agent as my registration has expired. Please seek advice from a registered migration agent before lodging an application.
Kind Regards
Junaid
if i complete MPH in australia can i get PR? i am a doctor.which suject is appropriate for me to get australian PR?
@Anonymous
if i complete MPH in australia can i get PR? i am a doctor.which suject is appropriate for me to get australian PR?
Completing a particular course no longer helps in getting PR. The rules have changed.
Please read the following post for an overview of the new procedure.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/expression-of-interest-eoi.html
Hi,
i got 6 bands each & i hd done B.E. in computer.wants to apply for masters in the same . i want to get PR of Australia . I want to know how much points are required for it ? and from which criteria i can get this points ?
@Nik
Hi,
i got 6 bands each & i hd done B.E. in computer.wants to apply for masters in the same . i want to get PR of Australia . I want to know how much points are required for it ? and from which criteria i can get this points ?
For points you can refer to the following link which lists all the different visa options. You can check the required points for each visa.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/visa-options-outside.htm
For a complete detail of how to apply and what process is involved, please check the following link
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/expression-of-interest-eoi.html
Kind Regards
Junaid
I am applying for master of public health of total duration of 2 years.so if I do this 2 years course than I will get post study work permit for another 2 years.
By studying for 2 years and working for another 2 years will make 4 years duration.so is it possible I could get PR after studying MPH.
@Shyaaa
I am applying for master of public health of total duration of 2 years.so if I do this 2 years course than I will get post study work permit for another 2 years.
That is correct. You will get a work permit for at least 2 years and maximum of 4 yrs after studying in MPH for at least 2 yrs.
By studying for 2 years and working for another 2 years will make 4 years duration.so is it possible I could get PR after studying MPH.
You are assuming that you will get a job in your field for 2 yrs. If you can get a job related to a profession on the SOL, then yes you can apply for PR based on that work experience.
But you need to check what profession you are to nominate for applying for PR. Your profession might require more than 2 yrs of work experience as a requirement for PR.
Also, your profession might also have other specific requirements.
So you need to first tell me what profession you are going to nominate for applying for PR.
You can get a list of all the professions on the SOL.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
What a blog this is !! Simply Awesome ! I loved the way you handled all those queries above from all my friends.
Thank You.
Time for me to ask few questions now :)
1. I am working as Lead UI/UX Designer in one of the MNCs in India.
2. I have a total experience 10+ years of experience in same profession ( i.e design )
3. Qualifications I have :
a. Bachelors in Arts
b. PG Diploma in Computer Applications
c. Diploma in Multimedia (2yrs)
d. Diploma in Animation & Special FX (1yr)
e. Some Certifications
4. I am 30 & married. My spouse is having Masters degree in communications. She even has a work experience of about 8 years
5. We are having a kid of 3yrs
6. Do you think we can apply for PR ? as I don't see any Designers required in SOL.
7. Do I need to have employement offer from some employer in Australia for PR ?
8. How much expensive it would be ?
9. Would it be a wise decision to make a move ?
I know this mail is going to eat your time but please do reply !
Thanks
Gagan
@Surhab
Hi Junaid,
What a blog this is !! Simply Awesome ! I loved the way you handled all those queries above from all my friends.
Thank You.
Time for me to ask few questions now :)
1. I am working as Lead UI/UX Designer in one of the MNCs in India.
2. I have a total experience 10+ years of experience in same profession ( i.e design )
3. Qualifications I have :
a. Bachelors in Arts
b. PG Diploma in Computer Applications
c. Diploma in Multimedia (2yrs)
d. Diploma in Animation & Special FX (1yr)
e. Some Certifications
4. I am 30 & married. My spouse is having Masters degree in communications. She even has a work experience of about 8 years
5. We are having a kid of 3yrs
6. Do you think we can apply for PR ? as I don't see any Designers required in SOL.
I have not had a look at SOL for quite some time but if there is no profession on SOL which is CLOSELY related to your current profession or your wife's current profession then you CANNOT apply for PR.
The very first requirement of applying for PR is that you have a profession on SOL which is closely related to what you are doing right now.
7. Do I need to have employement offer from some employer in Australia for PR ?
No. You do not need employment offer to apply for PR. You need
1) to have a offer from EOI
2) to be able to score the pass marks on the points test
3) to be able to fulfill other requirements such as English language requirements etc
8. How much expensive it would be ?
How much expense would be what? The application fees is listed on the DIAC website.
http://www.immi.gov.au/Help/Pages/fees-charges/visa.aspx
9. Would it be a wise decision to make a move ?
I know this mail is going to eat your time but please do reply !
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hello Junaid
i am a PR holder 176 as a spouse visa. me and ny husband are divorced. I am in India since 7 months what will be my visa status now? and if i want to maintain my PR status and want to attain citizenship in this PR how much time i have to live there? I
ont have any employment experience but i have lived there for 1 year.
Please guide me through this.
@anonymous
Hello Junaid
i am a PR holder 176 as a spouse visa. me and ny husband are divorced. I am in India since 7 months what will be my visa status now? and if i want to maintain my PR status and want to attain citizenship in this PR how much time i have to live there? I
ont have any employment experience but i have lived there for 1 year.
Please guide me through this.
Visa subclass 176 is a permanent visa so your marital status has no effect on the validity of the visa.
However, if this visa was granted due to state territory nomination then you must live in the respective state territory for at least 2 yrs. Other wise if you keep living outside Australia, then your visa will not be renewed at the end of its 5 yrs validity period.
The best option will be to live in Australia for 4 yrs and get your citizenship.
The second best option will be to at least live in Australia for 2 yrs in the state territory that sponsored you so that at least you can renew your PR visa.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi There,
Great post. Need advise.
In my case I am primary applicant - software engineer, my assessment is done and I have 55 points, Including IELTS.
I want my spouse to be secondary applicant, she is external auditor and she got IELTS 7(s),6(r),7(w),7(l). She has bachelors degree in finance. I want to asses her qualification, and in her case CPA will be the assessment body.
My question is does she need(secondary applicant) 7 bands in each modules of ielts or 6 bands are enough.
Regards,
Joy
@Joy
Hi There,
Great post. Need advise.
In my case I am primary applicant - software engineer, my assessment is done and I have 55 points, Including IELTS.
I want my spouse to be secondary applicant, she is external auditor and she got IELTS 7(s),6(r),7(w),7(l). She has bachelors degree in finance. I want to asses her qualification, and in her case CPA will be the assessment body.
My question is does she need(secondary applicant) 7 bands in each modules of ielts or 6 bands are enough.
Regards,
Joy
Assuming you have applied for skilled visa 189, your spouse needs to have the following requirements for you to be able to claim points.
You can receive five points if, when you are invited to apply for this visa, your partner provides evidence that they:
were under 50 years of age
had at least competent English
had nominated an occupation on the same skilled occupation list as your nominated occupation
had been assessed by the relevant assessing authority as having suitable skills for the nominated occupation.
For partner skills you can read the following
https://www.border.gov.au/Lega/Lega/Form/Immi-FAQs/how-can-i-prove-i-have-competent-english
You have achieved a score of at least 6 in each of the four test components (speaking, reading, listening and writing) in an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test that has been undertaken in the three years immediately prior to lodging the visa application.
So yes 6 is enough from Immigration department point of view but CPA may require a higher score.
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