yes, it is true
points system is being revamped

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general- ... -new.htm#h

what kind of help do you want?

it is clearly mentioned that they don't consider Pakistan as a comparable labor market so you can't claim points for that

you should have consulted someone prior to indulging in this adventure of NZ immigration

mulderpf wrote:You must be very confused indeed as this section is for UK Tier 1 visas, not Australia.

actually he is not confused
he is just spamming his link

have quick search for jobs on seek.com.au and indeed.com.au and you will get the idea of skills in demand

hi my husband is 46 - he is an IT manager at a Local authority , I am 40 and work in sales /customer service , we have one daughter age 9 - are we unlikely to score high enough ? many thanks S yes, your best bet will be to try Employer Nomination Scheme ENS visa http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled ...

nks wrote:Hi,

I am looking for professional help to get my Australia independent skilled migrant visa. Please pass on any references of Oz Immigration authority approved agents.

Thanks,
nks

You can search for registered agents in your country at MARA website http://www.mara.gov.au

Gallian100 wrote:I want to know my chances for Australian immigration with the following IELTS score

Reading =6.5
Writing =6.5
Speaking =7.0
listening =7.5
Overall =7.0

I am electrical engineer by profession. Manager in a Telecom company

Please help

what profession do you plan to nominate ?

nokia33, thanks for all answers , as one last thing , I am looking for character and health criterias I couldn't find any clear info , could you point me to anywhere ? thank you Character Requirements http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/character-requirements/ Health Requirements http://www.immi.gov.au ...

were you in CSL when you lodged the application ?
it isn't possible that despite being in CSL you have not got a case officer for well over a year

Hello, I spoke recently to an immigration agent who told me that in order to meet the Recent Work Experience Requirement my work experience needs to be postgraduate, i.e. after I have graduated. Any work experience prior to obtaining academic qualification will not count. Can anyone confirm this? I ...

vader666 wrote:thank you very much for your reply

I guess I am also allowed to found my own company instead of working for an Australian company with PR visa ?

yes, correct

Hi all , I am not British citizen , but currently residing in UK for my master. ( So my IELTS score is 7 ) I am 25 and have 2 years of work experience in software engineering . ( in last 2.5 years ) As I took Australia Skilled Immigration Points Calculator , my current point is 120. But I am not ...

no one can tell you that how long will it take
every case is different and there have been lots of new changes recently and there is not enough data to predict average time (after the changes)

here is the list of program under WA http://www.washingtonaccord.org/Washing ... edited.cfm

you will have to prepare CDR if your degree is not recognized by any of the above

Don't confuse the two

both are correct

ACS have their own criteria and DIAC have their own


if you want to apply for ACS assessment than you need to satisfy the ACS requirements
the next step will be diac

Hi Guys, I am planning to apply for Australian immigration from UAE. If anybody has recently filed the application, please send me Private message. Since i am going to be above 29 years of age so now in rush and need your urgent assistance over the process and documentation etc. You can also drop ...

Hi, I am working in Dubai, UAE since last 6 months for a software organization but my home country is Pakistan. Can I apply for Australian immigration from Dubai? Or is there any rule to spend sometime in current country before applying like in the case for Canadian Immigration. Yes, you can lodge ...

Hi all. My first post, so hope someone can help. My husband and I are looking into applying for an Oz visa (section 175 - skilled worker). We both qualify with scores of 140 each, under the new points system for 2010. One question: we are unsure when we want to move. Is there a time limit after ...

Hi I have seen the fees as defined here http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/990i/professionals-outside-australia.htm It says 1st instalment $2525 2nd instalment $3510 The 2nd instalment of the Visa Application Charge for dependents aged 18 years or over with less than functional English must be paid ...

aliman wrote:hi all

I got may ACS approval as 2231-79 Oracle Specialist as on 03 Jun 2010.
what to do next. what is the assessment review process.


do i have to follow it for new ANZCO CODE.


Please guide me . thanks

wait for the 1st July changes, it will be announced after them that what is to be done

Hello Friends, I am currently in UK and am planning to apply for my Australian immigration under the Independent Skilled Class from UK itself. Can you please let me know the processing time of the application if my occupation is on SOL? Thanks in advance! Robby for LR country like UK, for most ...

The date used to calculate the 3 months period for maintenance funds : do they calculate it from the date when we submitted the application or is it the day when someone actually looks into the case I am asking as I am 2 days short of the 3 maintenance month period before 1st of april, and cant ...

anyone please

the pdf link also says that

The changes in paragraphs 7 to 9 shall take effect on 6 April 2009.
The other changes shall take effect on 31 March 2009.

so does anyone not having a masters has time till 6th or is it only till 1st april

suds19 wrote:From 31st March. So you have time till 30th March to apply under old rules.

but what does the text that I quoted from BIA document mean?

I am interested to know that when will the requirement for masters come into effect for T1 ....Is it 1st april or 6th april ? http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/statementsofchanges/2009/hc314.pdf?view=Binary says that The majority of these changes to the Immigration ...