Immigration Requirements for Australia and New Zealand

iamnomad · May 30, 2013

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if feasible, and if you have enough SkillSelect points, then apply to ANMAC as soon as possible since it'll be the longest wait of all the immigration steps. With the current processing times, we are seeing subclass 189 applicants being approved within 3 months.

sbeattrix · May 30, 2013

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if feasible, and if you have enough SkillSelect points, then apply to ANMAC as soon as possible since it'll be the longest wait of all the immigration steps. With the current processing times, we are seeing subclass 189 applicants being approved within 3 months.

Hi, would just like to ask regarding Permanent residency. I have exactly 2.9 years paid experience. and 4 months of post grad trainings. so Im kinda short of 3 months paid experience. If God willingly, I get a job in australiaand manage to get that 3 months short, that's the time i can apply for PR? Also, for PR, do you have to have ielts all 7 academic?

In a sense, if one does get a sponsored job, usually, you are still the one going to work your PR visa and pay for it right? one can do the whole process without a lawyer or it would be better to consult one?

Thanks!

alexia02 · May 30, 2013

Hi everyone! I am a nurse trained abroad working in Ireland. I wish to be registered with AHPRA in Australia before passing my application for PR. Which AHPRA processess the application faster? Your advise is needed badly.

ozbaby · May 30, 2013

How much is the fee for Subclass 600 and Subclass 575? Thank You

iamnomad · May 30, 2013

Hi, would just like to ask regarding Permanent residency. I have exactly 2.9 years paid experience. and 4 months of post grad trainings. so Im kinda short of 3 months paid experience. If God willingly, I get a job in australiaand manage to get that 3 months short, that's the time i can apply for PR? Also, for PR, do you have to have ielts all 7 academic?
In a sense, if one does get a sponsored job, usually, you are still the one going to work your PR visa and pay for it right? one can do the whole process without a lawyer or it would be better to consult one?
Thanks!

Unfortunately, claiming points for experience doesn't work that way. To claim points, you EITHER have to have at least 3 YEARS OVERSEAS experience OR 1 YEAR AUSTRALIAN work experience. So once you start working here, you have wait a year to have that extra points for work.

If you can wait for that and your points are not enough, then this is where IELTS comes to play. Per requirement, you only need at least 6 on all subtest but you will not get any points. If you score 7, you get 10 points, and if you score 8 or 9, you get 20 points. So you see, even if you don't have enough work experience, if you score 8 on IELTS, you can have enough points to qualify for a PR (independent, subclass 189)

Paying for it depends. Sometimes the company pays for it. But sometimes (or most of the time) they don't. If your case is straightforward, like no dramas at all, then you can actually do it on your own by just having a good read on the immigration guidelines.

Dana_mae · May 31, 2013

Hi everyone! This thread is really informative. I have a couple of questions in mind, hope to hear any input..

1.) would there be conflict if one applied for PR ( anmac assessment stage etc) and an employer just happened to willingly sponsor you a 457 visa?

2.) is there a difference in lodging a 457 visa in another country (Philippines) as compared to lodging it in australia? Is the application duration just the same?

3.) what's the usual application timeframe of a PR visa (independent) and 457 visa from lodgement to approval?

Thank you so much everyone! :)

iamnomad · May 31, 2013

Hi everyone! This thread is really informative. I have a couple of questions in mind, hope to hear any input..
1.) would there be conflict if one applied for PR ( anmac assessment stage etc) and an employer just happened to willingly sponsor you a 457 visa?
2.) is there a difference in lodging a 457 visa in another country (Philippines) as compared to lodging it in australia? Is the application duration just the same?
3.) what's the usual application timeframe of a PR visa (independent) and 457 visa from lodgement to approval?
Thank you so much everyone! :)

1. Please refer to my post, #731 on top of this thread.

2. there's no difference. they don't differentiate onshore and offshore applications. but coming from a country that is considered "high risk", your papers may be subject to a more intensive scrutiny, esp. on medicals.

3. for a PR visa, I've seen approved applications within 3 months, sometimes 5-6 months. When my employer applied for 457 visa last year, it took less than 15 days only.

belle_v2g, BSN, RN · Jun 1, 2013

Hi. I just lodged my 457 visa application yesterday. After paying online through credit card, it appeared on the screen that I was granted a Bridging Visa. Any idea what type of Bridging Visa is this?

belle_v2g, BSN, RN · Jun 2, 2013

Hi. I just lodged my 457 visa application yesterday. After paying online through credit card it appeared on the screen that I was granted a Bridging Visa. Any idea what type of Bridging Visa is this?[/quote']
I guess i know it, it is BVA. :)

red_hot_chili_oreo · Jun 3, 2013

@iamnomad,

I tried calling ANMAC as well to clarify about the ANZCO code and got the same answer as yours. 3months is quite a while. I dont have all the documents yet, what a bummer!

Thanks for all the helpful tips and comments!

red_hot_chili_oreo · Jun 3, 2013

Hi Alexia02,

Different states have different processing times, and it's not always consistent. An aussie nurse told me before the workload at a particular time of the year can be a factor. If, say, you submit around the same time as local nursing graduates apply for registration, or perhaps renewal of existing RNs, then you're more likely to expect a slow down.

I have a friend who tried applying to Tasmania before, coz it didnt seem to be so popular, but she had problems along the way coz of documentation issues. Victoria used to be so slow at some point but others got their registrations pretty quickly through them.

I guess completing the forms and submitting all the requirements needed is ur best bet to make sure ur application goes smooth and fast.

And of course, prayer. :) Just be patient. Goodluck!

belle_v2g, BSN, RN · Jun 6, 2013

Hi. I just lodged my 457 visa application yesterday. After paying online through credit card it appeared on the screen that I was granted a Bridging Visa. Any idea what type of Bridging Visa is this?[/quote']
Yay! Got my 457 visa approval in 4 days! :)
Nomination approval received last May 31,
Applied for 457 online last June 1,
My application was approved yesterday, June 5.
God is so good! :)