Hi All, Please be aware that there is a Temporary Suspension of Skilled Independent Visa (Sub Class 175) - Off Shore visa applications from 7th May until 30th June 2010. Read more at http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm#p This is mainly for the introduction of new S...

If you are processing your visa, I suggest you look out for any step by step guide online.

Else you can browser this forum for your answer. Most of your questions are repeated in this forum.

You should intimate any changes to your current residence and contact details until your application is finalised.

It doesn't affect your application even if you move out of your current country of residence.

Hope this helps!

Let me explain you with an example: Say you are making your visa application on 1st Jan 2009, Then you should have worked at least for 12 months between 1st Jan 2007 and 1st Jan 2009. Your work need not be continuous. You however need employer reference letter from each employer to prove your work e...

Firstly if you are applying for Skilled Independent Migration here are the min. score:

Professional - you require a band score of 6 in each of the category in IELTS.

Tradesperson - you only require 5 in each.

Hope this helps!

If you tell me which occupation you both belong in the SOL. Then may be I can help you...

And have you done a self assessment of points? If not just do it and tell me how much you both score!

Your country of origin does not have any bearing on the outcome of your visa application. Here is a useful links to get started http://www.immi.gov.au You should do your own search there and get what you need. The site has a wealth of information. It would answer almost all your concerns. Hope this ...

For Basic visa requirement of "recent work experience" you only need 20 hours per week of paid employment for the 12 months in the previous 24 months. Doesn't matter whether you are on a Student visa or not! So if you are able to prove your work experience with an Employer Reference letter, this req...

IELTS does not in anyway relate to your skill assessment.

However, IELTS test results should be attached with your visa application.

The test can be taken before or after your skill assessment but you should weigh both cost and time in doing so.

Hope this helps!

You have to score a minimum of 6 in each category.

That means you need to sit for the IELTS test again.

jitendra, Its very normal for the process to take this long even after submitting your PCC and IELTS. Don't Panic! even if you have done your application yourself, you wouldn't be able to ask about your progress with your case officer. So have patience as you know its long and lengthy process. Peopl...

Hi oengin17, I am guessing that the certification will not be accepted. The requirement is that the certified copies should state "True copy of the Original document" in English and be signed by a competent authority in your country. Even translation is not an option here, translation is accepted on...

This is what the Aus Immigration website say:

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general- ... processing

hope this helps!

Dof, 1. Is it worth migrating from US to Australia? Yes, its one of the well developed nation on the planet. Has good track record for personal health and wealth. Was ranked in top 10 in high standard of living, Top 5 nations in health care, one of the lowest crime rate in the developed world, Austr...

Cute, If you are applying for skilled Independent visa then you will not get any points for English language, unless you are a Tradesperson. The visa requirement is min 6 in all category for professionals or min 5 in all category for Tradesperon. if you are not a Tradesperson then I am afraid that y...

Skill Assessment: With regards to your Internal Auditor Assessment process you will have to check with VETASSESS about the documents. You can also visit their website www.VETASSESS.com.au for details. Simple rule for getting a positive skill assessment is to provide as much information (relevant) as...

You have to write and pass NAATI exam to claim points. There are no two ways about it. To find out how you can write the exam visit NAATI's website.

I have two possibilities to improve your points from what you have given: 1. For the purpose of visa, Age means completed years of your age before applying for your visa. so if you are actually 34years & 11 months when applying for your visa, you will still be eligible to claim 25 points instead of ...

To claim the points for MODL: 1. Your skills/qualifications should be assessed by the Skill Assessing Authority (in your case it will be ACS) 2. The assessment should state that your skills are "suitable" for your nominated occupation. 3. Your nominated occupation should be in MODL list at the time ...

Bsunny8, Jeff is correct, it doesn't matter which country you apply from, the visa process will not be any quicker. However, if your occupation is listed on the MODL list, then your application will be given priority. Yup, its official for all application recieved after 1st September 2007. Is your o...

Vito, Though your spouse studied in Australia, she needs to pass IELTS exams for you to claim the Spouse bonus point of 5 in your PR application. Since she would have only written IELTS (Academic) when she studied and the PR requirement is IELTS - General, I believe she would be better of writing IE...

Hi Even before thinking of applying for 175 subclass visa, have you thought how you can increase your points from 115 to the pass mark of 120? I can help you increase your points if you tell me in detail how you got that 115. Once you tell me that I can suggest under which visa requirement you can i...

Hi Kris, Before you put your hard earned money in someone else's (Agent's) pocket, you should analyse what its worth. Just because others did it through an agent doesn't mean you should follow them. If you answer YES to all the questions that follows, Do your visa yourself, else go ahead and pick an...

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If you have your visa stamped in your passport... Dont bother giving them anything!

Hi Aarthi, If you have got your Skill assessment from TRA which is for Tradesperson, you only need vocational level of English or a band score of at least 5 in all categories in IELTS to claim 15 points. However, If you are able to score 7 or more in all categories, you will be eligible for 25 point...