This post is for people who are interested in studying in Australia, are currently studying in Australia or about to finish their degrees from an Australian University.
Now that you have finished your degree, you would be interested in getting some valuable Australian work experience by working in your related field of profession.
Most students who have planned their stay and studies well would be able to apply for Permanent Residency which gives them lots of room for applying for jobs relevant to their fields.
But if you are one of those unlucky ones who didn't plan their stay and now find themselves in a situation where you cannot apply for Permanent residency, and you also want to get some work experience in your own field before you return back to your home country, then here are a few tips and tricks for you.
1. First of all, dont lose heart if you cannot fetch enough points of PR. There are lots of other visa schemes which can help you out like state sponsored nominated and employer sponsored etc. Talk to a lawyer and may be he can tell you of a way out.
2. If you have no other options, then you can always apply for a Graduate skilled visa.
Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485)
Most students who have planned their stay and studies well would be able to apply for Permanent Residency which gives them lots of room for applying for jobs relevant to their fields.
But if you are one of those unlucky ones who didn't plan their stay and now find themselves in a situation where you cannot apply for Permanent residency, and you also want to get some work experience in your own field before you return back to your home country, then here are a few tips and tricks for you.
1. First of all, dont lose heart if you cannot fetch enough points of PR. There are lots of other visa schemes which can help you out like state sponsored nominated and employer sponsored etc. Talk to a lawyer and may be he can tell you of a way out.
2. If you have no other options, then you can always apply for a Graduate skilled visa.
Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485)
The 485 temporary graduate skilled visa is only being offered to students who are eligible for transitional arrangements.
You are eligible for transitional arrangements in relation to points tested skilled migration if:
- on 8 February 2010 you held a Skilled - Graduate (Subclass 485) visa
or - on or before 8 February 2010 you made a valid application for a Skilled - Graduate (Subclass 485) visa and the visa application has not been finally determined
Please note that you can only apply for the graduate skilled visa if and only if you have studied for two years in Australia. Please make sure you understand what the two years rule means. I have explained that in another post. Visit the link to get and understanding of it.
So this 18 months graduate skilled visa gives you the option of staying and working in Australia. Now its up to you to get a job and get work experience in your own field.
You might also be able to claim extra bonus points based on your work experience and actually be able to apply for permanent residency later on.
I hope this post explains what to do once you have finished your degree.
Junaid
224 comments:
1 – 200 of 224 Newer› Newest»Good work mate,,,
u r doing a grt job,,,
- Nikunj
Your welcome.
Let me know if there are any other questions unanswered.
Also refer the site to your friends.
Kind Regards
plz tell me the prospects of job in aus 4 those who have graduated outside australia
what are prospects of getting job for those graduated outside austrlia
To be short and quick.
If you have completed your four years undergraduate degree from outside Australia, then you have to have a valid 3/4 years experience before you can apply for PR.
Having a PR (permanent residency) gives you full time work rights in Australia and then you can live and work in Australia freely. Its like the American green card.
I will confirm whether it is 3 or 4 years later on.
All IT professionals and Engineering professionals MUST have 3/4 years valid work experience in their profession or CLOSELY RELATED field, before they can apply for PR. This experience must be AFTER graduating from university and must be paid work experience.
I will be providing a detailed post on this topic very soon.
The bottom line is that either you spend lots of money in Australia over your post graduate degree OR you work in your own country for 3/4 years and then apply for PR.
Is there any other way?
Yes, you can get yourself sponsored by an employer (post on this coming soon) who can then apply on your behalf and get you a work visa.
This is the best option but it is difficult to get. Especially if you are a fresh graduate from a university.
Let me know if you have any other queries.
Hi Rajesh,
I think you wanted to know what are the prospects of over seas qualified graduates in Australia.
I answered the question from an immigration point of view.
I think you wanted to have the question answered from a professional point of view.
Yes, the prospects for overseas engineering graduates are very good. Provided, that you have the appropriate skills, you can prosper very well and have a very well paid job.
If you are good at your profession, you should be expecting a salary of 100 K after 4 or 5 years of industry experience.
If you can get this valuable experience before you come here, it would be a very smooth ride for you as getting into the job market is not easy for fresh graduates.
Hope this answers your question.
I don have any previous work experience.. ill be completing my BE next year and comin to
australia for Masters in IT(most probably UNSW).. so i am eligible for the TR initially after i complete my graduation as my course is a 2 year one.. Can u pls throw somw light on the job opportunities for ppl like me without any previous work experience????
Thanks,
Nikhil
hi, i am a social work postgraduate, having overseas qualifications and seven years overseas work expereince. i have recently got my pr for australia and i am landing in melbourne on 25th dec 07.
dear friend , are my prospects bright in melbourne and how much would i initially earn?
@Sweety
You will be best off working in aged health care facilities as a start.
There are lots of jobs for people with a medical background or social service background to join aged care health facilities as an aged care health worker.
Just do a google search on aged care health facilities in Australia and you will get a long list of companies which provide these services. You can easily get a job in such places.
I dont know what type of social service background you have.
If you can explain to me what social service background you are talking about.
I will be able to help you out more.
Kind Regards
nice review for PR.
i want to know that after completion of my 1.5 years diploma in accounting course can i apply for another course while staying in australia?
and can i change city?
@Omair
nice review for PR.
i want to know that after completion of my 1.5 years diploma in accounting course can i apply for another course while staying in australia?
and can i change city?
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Yes. After completing your initial 1.5 years of study, you can enrol in another 6 months of degree/trade certificate/diploma to complete the 2 years study requirement.
Yes, you can also move to another city and change your education provider.
However, after 1.5 years of study, if you enrol in 6 months of study, you will get a visa with NO FURTHER STAY stamped on it.
A no further stay visa would mean that you can no longer apply for another visa in Australia except for the following
1. A graduate skilled visa which is for 18 months and gives you the opportunity to work in Australia for 18 months. You can work in your field of profession for at least 12 months and then apply for PR on the basis of that experience.
2. Another student visa.
To avoid this hassle, the best would be to enrol in a 2 year degree.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Junaid,
I searched the web for information on PR in Australia..and i must say you have provided the most reliable information so far.
I am planning to do a Master's degree in Design or Advertising in Australia. I find that most universities provide only a 1.5 years course in my field (i am still researching on it).
You had mentioned "NO FURTHER STAY" stamped on one's passport after taking up a six month course after a 1.5 year course. Please advice if one can apply for a PR as soon as one completes the six months course .
Also advice on the job opportunities for a fresher in advertising and management field. Thanks
@Gaya
Junaid,
I searched the web for information on PR in Australia..and i must say you have provided the most reliable information so far.
I am planning to do a Master's degree in Design or Advertising in Australia. I find that most universities provide only a 1.5 years course in my field (i am still researching on it).
You had mentioned "NO FURTHER STAY" stamped on one's passport after taking up a six month course after a 1.5 year course. Please advice if one can apply for a PR as soon as one completes the six months course .
Also advice on the job opportunities for a fresher in advertising and management field. Thanks
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The first thing you need to understand is that to be able to apply for PR, you need to be from a profession which is listed on the SOL/MODL.
If you have skills in a profession other then the one listed on the MODL/SOL, then you cannot apply for PR.
So before you decide to enrol in a degree, make sure that you take up a degree which is CLOSELY related to a profession listed on the SOL/MODL.
After finishing the degree, you will also have to get a positive skills assessment from your concerned assessing body. So also make sure that you can fulfill the criteria of your assessing body. Some times the requirements of the immigration department and that of the assessing body differ and can cause a problem.
Now coming to your question of 1.5 yrs of course.
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You should keep in mind the following if you want to apply for PR on the basis of two years of education in Australia.
1. You should have studied in an Australian university for 92 weeks and the result of your study should have resulted in degrees/trade certificates or Diplomas.
2. If you enrol in a 1.5 yrs degree, then you will have to enroll in another trade certificate or Diploma , RELEVANT TO YOUR PREVIOUS DEGREE AND YOUR PROFESSION ON THE SOL.
The only problem is that if you only enrol in a 6 months course like a trade certificate, you will get a NO FURTHER STAY stamoped on your new student visa.
That would mean that although you would be able to fulfill the 2 yr study requirement, but you wont be able to apply for PR at the end of your 2 yrs tenure.
However, you would be able to apply for another student visa OR a graduate skilled visa.
So if you end up in such a situation, your best course of action would be to apply for a graduate skilled visa which gives you full time work rights for 18 months.
Then during those 18 months, you must get a job in your own profession and at least work for 12months.
If you are able to do that then you can apply for PR after that.
So here is the summary:
1. You enrol in a 1.5 yrs course.
2. You finish the 1.5 yrs course.
3. You enrol in another 6 months course and get a new student visa. In case you dont have no further stay on your visa then you directly apply for PR. If you do have NO FURTHER STAY on your visa then you move on to step 4.
4. You finish the 6 months course.
5. You apply for graduate skilled visa which is for 18 months.
6. You work in your own profession for 12 months atleast out of the 18 months.
7. You apply for PR based on your work 1 yr experience in Australia.
Hope this solves your issue.
Remember that you can only get a graduate skilled visa after 2 years of study.
Cheers
Junaid
@Gaya
Another way out would be to enrol in a 1 yr degree after your 1.5 yrs degree.
That will cost you more but after that you will be able to directly apply for PR.
On the other hand you can apply for graduate skilled visa and then work for 18 months and then again apply for PR.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hi
i completed my btech in elctronics n communications dept...i m planning for masters from oz....does masters in Electronics help me 2 get pr ......i think this is not in MODL or shal i opt for MIT....
plz suggest me some universities in sydney......does any 2 yr course will help 2 get pr......?
waiting for ur reply
@m
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hi
i completed my btech in elctronics n communications dept...i m planning for masters from oz....does masters in Electronics help me 2 get pr ......i think this is not in MODL or shal i opt for MIT....
plz suggest me some universities in sydney......does any 2 yr course will help 2 get pr......?
waiting for ur reply
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If you want to apply for PR as an international student you need to know the following.
1. You should have studied in Australia as a full time international student for two yrs.
2. After completing your degree, you should choose a profession on the SOL/MODL which is CLOSELY related to your degree.
3.You should be able to get a positive skills assessment for the profession you have chosen on the SOL/MODL.
4. Be able to obtain the required number of points to obtain PR.
Now coming to your questions.
Is an electronics related profession listed on the SOL/MODL.
Please check the SOL/MODL from this weblink and let me know if there is any profession listed which you think would be closely related to the degree you intend to do in Australia?
Web Link for SOL:
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf
So if there is no profession on the SOL/MODL which is closely related to the degree you intend to do in Australia, then you should choose a degree which is CLOSELY related to a profession on the SOL/MODL.
Hope this answers your queries.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hi Junaid:
I must say extremely useful article...cut through the chase, as most people u know want to come to australia for PR.
2 yrs Study is just a stepping stone for all.
Need your advice on this point.
3.You should be able to get a positive skills assessment for the profession you have chosen on the SOL/MODL.
Can you share some information on this topic...as most of people are unaware of this point and consider that after 2 yrs of Aussie degree they are assure of getting the 60/40 odd PR points
I had done some research on this and understand that after 2 yrs of study, one has to clear the skill assessment test, SO
its not the 2 yrs study that helps in getting the bulk of PR points but clearing the SKILL assessment test which does the job.
Pls advice.
-Bhavin
Hi Junaid
First, thanks in advance for you blog, its really helpful.
I have a question, which probably have been asked before, but it was a kind of different situation here.
I'm taking a double degree (B.Bus and B.Comp) in UTS. I've completed my first 3 years back in Malaysia and transferred here to finish the rest of 1.5 years.
Apparently, that means I have 1.5 years of study period in Australia.
Now, I am planning to take the Industrial Training course program in UTS (they called it a diploma in professional practice or something like that), and the duration will be 9 up to 12 months.
If the duration of this diploma/industrial training is added to my 1.5 years period, that means i have 2years ++.. correct me if I'm wrong.
I am planning to choose computer as my career, or maybe business analyst/finance related career.. based on my degree..
Now what is my chance of getting the PR or TR??
Thanks again..
@Bhavin
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hi Junaid:
I must say extremely useful article...cut through the chase, as most people u know want to come to australia for PR.
2 yrs Study is just a stepping stone for all.
Need your advice on this point.
3.You should be able to get a positive skills assessment for the profession you have chosen on the SOL/MODL.
Can you share some information on this topic...as most of people are unaware of this point and consider that after 2 yrs of Aussie degree they are assure of getting the 60/40 odd PR points
I had done some research on this and understand that after 2 yrs of study, one has to clear the skill assessment test, SO
its not the 2 yrs study that helps in getting the bulk of PR points but clearing the SKILL assessment test which does the job.
Pls advice.
-Bhavin
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The process of getting PR for international students is as follows
1. You study in a course which is CLOSELY RELATED to a profession on the SOL/MODL, for a duration totalling at least 92 weeks.
2. Once your studies are finished, you get yourself assessed by the relevant assessing body.
Every assessing body has its own requirements, so you should read the guide lines provided by your assessing body.
For engineers, the assessing body is Engineers Australia, for IT professionals it is Australian computer society , for doctors it is Australian medical council and so on.
3. Once you get a positive skills assessment from your assessing body, you lodge an application for PR.
Hope this clarifies the process.
Kind Regards
Junaid
@Dionisius
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Hi Junaid
First, thanks in advance for you blog, its really helpful.
I have a question, which probably have been asked before, but it was a kind of different situation here.
I'm taking a double degree (B.Bus and B.Comp) in UTS. I've completed my first 3 years back in Malaysia and transferred here to finish the rest of 1.5 years.
Apparently, that means I have 1.5 years of study period in Australia.
Now, I am planning to take the Industrial Training course program in UTS (they called it a diploma in professional practice or something like that), and the duration will be 9 up to 12 months.
If the duration of this diploma/industrial training is added to my 1.5 years period, that means i have 2years ++.. correct me if I'm wrong.
I am planning to choose computer as my career, or maybe business analyst/finance related career.. based on my degree..
Now what is my chance of getting the PR or TR??
Thanks again..
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Your chances of getting PR depends on the points you score.
If you can score above 120, you will get PR.
You must chose a profession on the SOL/MODL which is closely related to your degree(s).
If you are scoring less then the pass marks, then you can get a graduate skilled visa, for 18 months after completing two yrs of education.
If you can work for at least 12 months out of those 18 months in a field related to a profession on the SOL/MODL, then you can apply for PR on the basis of that 1 yr of work experience.
So every thing would depend if you can get a job or not.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid..I read through your blogs and dude you are doing an awesome job by advising students who aspise to study in Australia..
I am Anup from India and I am planning to apply to Australian univ's for a master's degree in something related to Networking..I am planning to apply to 3 universities-
1) La trobe- master of science in Networking
2) Swinburne-Master of Science(Network Systems)
3)Curtin University-Master of science in Communication Networks
I need ur opinion on the colleges that i've chosen.I really have my doubts about Swinburne,though the fees is less but its nowhere in the rankings.What about La-trobe and Curtin..how are they rated in Oz and what about PR and job oppurtunities?I have done my engineering(4 years)in 2006 and currently working in a reputed IT company in a networking profile.
I know that you have also studied master's in internetworking from UTS..i thought of applying to that course..but the fees is more than what i can afford. Also,pls let me know if you are aware of any other universities which provide good master's degree in networking as I am sure you must have a good amount of research before applying to UTS..so waiting for your advise.
Thanks..and keep up the good work.
@Anup
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Read this post. It answers all your questions. Let me know if you still have any questions after reading the post.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com/2007/10/plssss-haaalp-which-uni-to-chose.html
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid !
Nice work dear. Awesome!
I am having 4 year degree in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with 3 years of experience in electron microscopy & nanoscience.
I wish to pursue masters in Australia. Would my 3 year experience count towards PR?
Kindly give your views for migrating to Australia.
@Kamal
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Hi Junaid !
Nice work dear. Awesome!
I am having 4 year degree in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with 3 years of experience in electron microscopy & nanoscience.
I wish to pursue masters in Australia. Would my 3 year experience count towards PR?
Kindly give your views for migrating to Australia.
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By the time you finish your 2 years education in Australia, your three years work experience would have become invalid.
The department of immigration website says
To meet the recent work experience requirement, you must demonstrate that you have been employed in an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for 12 of the 24 months immediately before lodging your visa
So you have two options.
1. Apply for offshore immigration visa subclass 175 and later on if you want to come to study, you can also come to study while your 175 application is processed.
2. Come to Australia, study for two years and then apply for visa subclass 885 but then you will be running short of points as your work experience would have become invalid.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hii junaid...i m robin
After finishing my study period, can i stay and work in Australia?...
actualy i wana do master in financial mgt+master in accountancy...its a 2yrs course..after compltng ma course m cn i stay and work in australia.
@Robin
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hii junaid...i m robin
After finishing my study period, can i stay and work in Australia?...
actualy i wana do master in financial mgt+master in accountancy...its a 2yrs course..after compltng ma course m cn i stay and work in australia.
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Please read the post for a complete information
http://immigrate-to-australia.blogspot.com/2007/10/z-immigration-guide-for-international.html
If you still have questions let me know.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi, I am currently doing a PhD in Australia. I completed my masters in Botany in India and directly came to Australia for doing PhD in Herbal Sciences. I am working on "Quality control of chinese herbal medicines". Is there any exam which i can clear and file my PR before completing my PhD? or will i have to complete the PhD and then only can do anything about my PR?
Kindly reply,
Thanks,
Kiran.
Dear Junai,
Let me begin by thanking on behalf of the many people who have found your posts very informative.
I am Technical Writer in India, already a Post Graduate, with 2 years work ex with a top IT company. Unfortunately for me, there is no 2 year course in technical communication in Australia (like an MS). Most are and year to an year and a half. In this case, suppose I do such a course and do not enrol for a different course to complete 2 years, what is the way in which I can get a PR?
@Aviram
Why dont you try applying for offshore immigration, visa subclass 175 or 176 which doesn't require you to study in Australia?
What exactly is your purpose?
Just immigration or study plus immigration?
What is the profession on the SOL that closely resembles what you have been involved with?
Let me know and I will be able to help you out.
Kind Regards
Junaid
@Kiran
Hi, I am currently doing a PhD in Australia. I completed my masters in Botany in India and directly came to Australia for doing PhD in Herbal Sciences. I am working on "Quality control of chinese herbal medicines". Is there any exam which i can clear and file my PR before completing my PhD? or will i have to complete the PhD and then only can do anything about my PR?
Kindly reply,
Thanks,
Kiran.
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Yes, in your case, you will have to complete your PhD before you can apply for visa subclass 885.
You could have applied for offshore visa 175 but that requires you to have at least one year of work experience in your nominated profession before you can apply for offshore immigration.
So, depending upon what your profession is, you will be able to apply for offshore immigration.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
How are you? I must say, you are doing wonderful jobs.I have also seen your Picasa web album, your uploaded pictures are awesome,which are also helping a lot to find about australia and karachi. your family pictures were also wonderful.
Anyway, i want to ask you something about my case.Hope you will able to suggest me best thing to do. I have completed my B.tech in computer science. And having 2.3 years working experience from research and development field from CDAC Noida. Now i got admission in MEM(Master of engineering management)1 year course in UTS and joining at feb 2009.(I have to apply for this 1 year programme due to finacial problem,but wanted to enroll for MEM/MBA dual degree programe). Now as you said , that to getting Pr we must have 2 year duration education from Australia,So i must have to enroll myself in MBA programe after completion of my MEM programe on extended visa option.would it be great idea to do so, or i will get PR just after getting my MEM programe from UTS?
Please eloborate my case a little bit......thanks in advance bye take care.
@Vine
To apply for onshore migration as an international student, you need to study in Australia for 2 yrs in a course which is closely related to a profession on the Skilled Occupation List.
If you study for one yr in a course, then you do not fulfill the two yr requirement and hence cannot apply for PR.
You need to study in a degree or degrees for two yrs and all courses must be closely related to the profession you choose on the SOL.
Now the process of onshore immigration involves the following steps.
1. Studying in a degree(s) closely related to a profession on the SOL for two yrs.
2. Applying for positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing body.
3. Obtaining a minimum of 6 in all modules of IELTS.
4. Scoring 120 in the points test.
5. Applying for PR.
If you are going to do an engineering course, then most probably your assessing body will be engineering Australia.
The problem is that Engineering Australia doesn't consider your masters degree for assessment. Engineering Australia considers your undergraduate degree for assessment.
So if your undergraduate degree is not an engineering degree, engineers Australia will not give you a positive skills assessment.
So there is no use doing an engineering degree in Australia if your undergraduate degree is not an engineering degree.
I dont know what your undergraduate degree is. So once I know what your undergraduate degree is then I will be able to give you a more clear answer.
Last of all, you cannot enroll in a MBA program because MBA is not closely related to engineering. As I mentioned earlier, all your degrees have to be closely related to the profession you chose on the SOL.
No you cannot get your PR just after one yr of MEM. You have to study for two yrs.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
First of all Thanks for all the wonderful work you are doing by helping students in clarifying their doubts.
I hope you will help me out by answering my questions.
1.I have completed BSc(Bachelor of Science in Comp Sci) from Bangalore University and this is a 3yr course.
2.I am working in HCL Techniologies as a SW engg from AUG 2007 till date.
3.I have got offer from UTS and La Trobe Uni for 1yr MIT course(Feb 2010 intake).I am choosing 1yr course bcos of Financial Constraints.
4. Please let me know the job oppurtunities in Australia for me after completing 1yr MIT.
Will I be eligible to apply for PR?
CanI apply for Graduate Skilled Visa after doing a 1yr course.??
Waiting for ur reply...
Thanks in advance
Srinivas
@Srinivas
4. Please let me know the job oppurtunities in Australia for me after completing 1yr MIT.
Job opportunities depend upon skills, work experience and abilities.
Will I be eligible to apply for PR?
You cannot apply for PR after one yr of study. To be able to apply for onshore migration you need to study for two yrs in Australia.
CanI apply for Graduate Skilled Visa after doing a 1yr course.??
No. The requirement of graduate skilled visa is also two yrs of study.
PS: If you want to save money, study for one yr, obtain a positive skills assessment as an IT professional, lodge an offshore migration application while in Australia, go back to your home country and wait for PR.
That way you save one yr worth of tuition fees.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hi mate i just want to ask about my qualification. i will finish my "advanced diploma of tourism management" in july this year. what are the chances for me to get pr or any chances to stay here. am i eligible for visa subclass 485?
thanks mate
Hi Junaid,
Thanks for the reply...
As MIT is of 1yr, by the end of course completion if I take up another Masters for 1yr duration, totally it will add up to 2yrs.
So then I will be eligible for Graduate Skilled Visa Right??
How can I extend the VISA from 1yrs to 2yr If i apply to a new course?
If i get a visa with "NO FURTHER SAY " condition can I apply for Graduate Skilled Visa ?
Waiting for ur reply..
Thanks & Regards
Srinivas
@Vishal
what are the chances for me to get pr or any chances to stay here
What is the profession you will select on the SOL for migration purposes?
As an international student you can only migrate if the study you completed is
1. A 2 yr study
2. Your study is closely related to a profession on the SOL
3. The degree you completed is CRICOS certified.
So as a first step let me know what is the profession you will select on the SOL. You can access the SOL by visiting the following URL
www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf
Also, have you studied in Australia for 2 yrs?
Have you studied in a CRICOS certified course?
m i eligible for visa subclass 485?
You need to have studied in Australia for at least 2 yrs to be eligible for 485 visa.
Also to be eligible for 485, you would beed to nominate a profession on the SOL which is closely related to your study.
Kind Regards
Junaid
@Srinivas
As MIT is of 1yr, by the end of course completion if I take up another Masters for 1yr duration, totally it will add up to 2yrs.
So then I will be eligible for Graduate Skilled Visa Right??
Yes, then you would be eligible for 485 graduate skilled visa but then you would also be eligible to directly apply for 885/886 residency visa.
Why not apply for 885/886 directly when you have studied for 2 yrs any way.
How can I extend the VISA from 1yrs to 2yr If i apply to a new course?
Enrol in a new course when your first one is about to finish. Get the ECoE and send it to DIAC along with your application. You can do this online.
No FURTHER STAY is only imposed on visas less then 6 months in duration.
Normally , International students do not get No Further say imposed on their visas.
Whether you can apply for another visa if you have No further stay on is some thing I need to check.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
I am aware that when I apply for a 1yr course to get a VISA I need to show funds for Tuition fees as well as Living expenses for 1yr.
If I want to extend the VISA for one more year getting enrolled in a new 1yr course, Do I need to show funds for Living expense and Tuition fee both or else Tuition fees alone....
Thanks in Advance
Srinivas
@Srinivas
The problem is that you will only get a new ECoE if you have paid the tuition fees.
So when you will apply for a new visa, you will already have paid the tuition fees. The only thing remaining would be expenses.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi!
If I apply for Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485), when do I know if I am eligible to apply for my permanent resident in future? Do I have to have at least have 1 year of work experience after I apply for my temporary visa? Or i can apply straight after 1 year holding a temporary visa? When can I know if I have collected enough point to apply for Permanent residence in future?
I have met all the requirements to apply for Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485) however,
I got 7.0 for listening 7.0 for reading 6.0 for writing and 7.5 for speaking and in total I got 7.0 for IELTS but is it true that I need all at least 7.0 for all four component?
I have a partner that is eligible for PR and is applying for PR before his student visa expires on march 15 however we do not have proves (keep our old addresses) that we live together for at least a year unless until April. Can he include my name when he apply for his Permanent resident?
same story, he only have 7.0 for listening , 6.0 for reading, 6.0 for writing and 7.5 for speaking total 7.0. Is it true that he has to at least have 7.0 for all four component in order to get the 25 points? that means, he is short of 5 points. If i apply together with him will that help another 5 points?
Thanks!!!
@Lucy
when do I know if I am eligible to apply for my permanent resident in future?
If you are holder of visa subclass 485, the next visa you are going to apply will be 885 or 886 permanent visa.
You can find the requirements for 485 visa holders by visiting the following web link.
885
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/885/eligibility-table-grad.htm
886
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/886/eligibility-table-grad.htm
As you can see from the above requirements, there is no specific time period. You can apply any time as soon as you can score the pass mark in the points test.
Do I have to have at least have 1 year of work experience after I apply for my temporary visa?
If you can pass the points test without work experience, then you do not need work experience. However, I think the very reason you applied for 485 was because you couldn't score the pass mark for 886 or 885 visa and applied for graduate temporary visa so that you can get a job and get the required points.
So while having work experience is not necessary, it sure does help in getting extra points.
When can I know if I have collected enough point to apply for Permanent residence in future?
Well check the requirements given on the web link and see what exactly are you missing to score 120 points for 885 or 100 points for 886.
I got 7.0 for listening 7.0 for reading 6.0 for writing and 7.5 for speaking and in total I got 7.0 for IELTS but is it true that I need all at least 7.0 for all four component?
You need to score at least 6 in all modules if you want to score 15 points in the points test.
You need to score at least 7 in all modules if you want to score 25 points in the points test.
I have a partner that is eligible for PR and is applying for PR before his student visa expires on march 15 however we do not have proves (keep our old addresses) that we live together for at least a year unless until April. Can he include my name when he apply for his Permanent resident?
Unless you have a proof that you are indeed partners, then it will be very difficult to deal with the immigration department.
You need to discuss this with a good migration agent. Let me know if you need help with that.
same story, he only have 7.0 for listening , 6.0 for reading, 6.0 for writing and 7.5 for speaking total 7.0. Is it true that he has to at least have 7.0 for all four component in order to get the 25 points?
Yes, as I explained earlier, he needs to have at least 7 in all modules to claim 25 points. Other wise he will only get 15 points.
that means, he is short of 5 points. If i apply together with him will that help another 5 points?
Yes he will be short of what ever amount of points he is short of. I need to know his score to tell how many points he is short of.
In order for him to get points for spouse skills, you will need to fulfil the criteria given below
1. age
2. English language ability
3. qualifications
4. nominated occupation
5. recent work experience
6. has obtained a suitable skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority
So if you dont have work experience or skills assessment from the assessing authority then your partner will not be able to get you 5 points for partner skills.
Hope this answers all your questions.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hi junaid,
i am 20 yrs old, i m gonna complete my year 10 in india this march , i was looking to apply for a course in australia for a PR i have shrtlistd cooking and hairdreesing, but it seems it has been removed frm da CRITICAL SKILLS LIST, can i still apply for those courses or do i need to select another course for a PR,
can i apply for better courses by MATURE AGE?
can u suggest a few courses which are for 2 years?
nd can i take 2 different courses of 1 year each??
thnx for ur help
teja
@c
hi junaid,
i am 20 yrs old, i m gonna complete my year 10 in india this march , i was looking to apply for a course in australia for a PR i have shrtlistd cooking and hairdreesing, but it seems it has been removed frm da CRITICAL SKILLS LIST, can i still apply for those courses or do i need to select another course for a PR,
can i apply for better courses by MATURE AGE?
can u suggest a few courses which are for 2 years?
nd can i take 2 different courses of 1 year each??
thnx for ur help
The professions have been removed from CSL but they are still there on the SOL.
What matters is the SOL. CSL only determines the priority.
You can apply for any course you like. Whether a profession is on the SOL/CSL doesn't mean you can/not take it.
Yes, if you study some thing which is not on SOL then you cannot apply for PR.
I am not sure what you mean by mature age?
There are many courses of 2 yrs. You have to check the individual website of the college/uni to see whether a course is of two yrs or not.
Yes you can take 2 courses each of one yr.
Kind Regards
Junaid
@PA1
.i want to do the 2 yr. automotive course frm cambridge.
You mean you want to go to the UK?
Cambridge is only in UK if I am not wrong.
If you study in UK for two yrs, it will not help you to apply for PR in Australia.
Please let me know what exactly you want and I will be able to help you out.
Kind Regards
Junaid
if i finish my certificate 3 in supervision and certificate 3 in baking, can i still apply for PR??..cheers!
@Neo
That depends on many things
1. What is the duration of your certificates?
2. Are the two courses closely related to teach other and also to the profession you will nominate on the SOL.
3. Also are the courses you doing registered by CRICOS?
Kind Regards
Junaid
thanks for replying junaid..
yeah they are all registered in CRICOS..im studying at TAFE and they provided me like a package course which is certificate in supervision and a certificate in baking..they are all one year course.
i went to a immigration agent and asked for advise..the agent said i should have diploma in hospitality and he was not sure about the certificate in supervision..just want to clarify things..is certificate in supervision is valid to apply for permanent residency or i should get a diploma?..thanks for the help..
cheers!
neo-
@^^
They might be certificates, but are they trade certificates or not?
If they are
1. Trade certificates AND
2. They are closely related to each other AND
3. They are closely related to the profession you will nominate on the SOL AND
4. The total time of your study is 2 yrs
then you are eligible to apply for PR.
i went to a immigration agent and asked for advise..the agent said i should have diploma in hospitality and he was not sure about the certificate in supervision..just want to clarify things..is certificate in supervision is valid to apply for permanent residency or i should get a diploma?..thanks for the help..
I am also unable to comment on whether baking is closely related to supervision or not.
It would be better to do some thing which is closely related to baking like cookery etc.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi
I'm going for Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Art (Multimedia) in RMIT University.
Is this course for 60 point?
and I'm confused about trade course.
Hope you will help me.
And my main purpose to study this course is to get PR. Is is possible or not?
@Everest
Is this course for 60 point?
Courses do not have points. Professions on the SOL have points.
So the question is whether this course will help you to nominate a profession on the SOL which is 60 points?
And my main purpose to study this course is to get PR. Is is possible or not?
Well check the SOL and let me know what profession are you going to nominate after studying this course?
Is this course a 6 months certificate?
Is this a trades course?
Is this course a CRICOS certified course?
Let me know these questions and I will answer.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi friend
Actually my plan is to Study Bachelor of Information Technology in Web System in RMIT University.
I'm choosing Certificate (IV) in Printing and Graphic Art-Multimedia because, after completing my 2 year study in Australia I can apply and get PR. And then I can study BIT(Web System)in cheap. And getting PR is also my interest.
I too know that I can apply PR after my Bachelor but it cost me more.
Friend I'm in very much confusion.
That should I do?
Go through Certificate (IV) in Printing and Graphic Art-Multimedia, and after 2 year apply PR and then join Bachelor.
Through this step I can complete Bachelor in around 4 to 4.5 year.
OR
Directly Go Through Diploma of Information Technology and then Bachelor. Through this step I can complete Bachelor in only 3 year.
My friend what do you suggest me.
hope you will definetely help me
Thank you
@Everest
Actually my plan is to Study Bachelor of Information Technology in Web System in RMIT University.
Well since that is some thing you want to do after your gain your PR, I would leave it for now and concentrate on getting PR first.
I'm choosing Certificate (IV) in Printing and Graphic Art-Multimedia because, after completing my 2 year study in Australia I can apply and get PR. And then I can study BIT(Web System)in cheap. And getting PR is also my interest.
Yes thats correct. You can do pretty much any thing after PR.
That should I do?
Go through Certificate (IV) in Printing and Graphic Art-Multimedia, and after 2 year apply PR and then join Bachelor.
Yes, that is what you should do if you want to save money.
First get PR and then study as much as you want.
Please remember, that if the profession you are nominating on SOL is NOT A trades profession then then your certificate will not be counted towards the study.
I still dont know what profession you are going to nominate on the SOL after completing your two yr certificate?
Make sure the profession you nominate is a trade profession and not a non-trade profession.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi
Tanks for your reply again.
About trade profession,...... In the SOL List there is only Grahic pre-press trade person.
Some of my friend say that Cert III , IV and Diploma all in Printing and Graphic Art are 60 point. But im not sure. please help me that can I get 60 pt after doing dipoma of Printing and Graphic art. Im now planning to study in (International Design School)IDS Melbourne for this course for 2years. I have offer letter from this college as well.
And hope you will help me to know about this IDS as well. I mean how good this college is, because this days there are so many bad college as I listen. so im asking you this.
hope you will help me again.
Thank you
Ashesh from Nepal
@Everest
Some of my friend say that Cert III , IV and Diploma all in Printing and Graphic Art are 60 point. But im not sure. please help me that can I get 60 pt after doing dipoma of Printing and Graphic art. Im now planning to study in (International Design School)IDS Melbourne for this course for 2years. I have offer letter from this college as well.
I think I have previously informed you that courses and degrees dont not have points.
It is the profession which you nominate has points.
How many points does the graphic pre-press trade person has?
So if you want to know how many points will get after the 2 yr study, check how many points the profession you have.
And hope you will help me to know about this IDS as well. I mean how good this college is, because this days there are so many bad college as I listen. so im asking you this.
I dont know about IDS. So unfortunately I cant help over here.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hi..gr8 job buddy..
Could you please clarify me the same ?
I'm from BTech,CSE completed 2 years of my work experience with WIPRO.
Now tht I have got an onsite oppurtunity (AUSTRALIA), I wish to know that what are things I need to satishfy to get PR ?
@Phanindra
What exactly is an onsite opportunity?
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hello ,
I have all info. and all are very useful.I aslo got question.I am PR in australia
I have a sister, who wants to come here for Advance diploma course in Lab technician.
She has done BCS(Micribio.) and DMLT in India and got 2 years lab experince there.
After 2 years study will she able to get PR?
Thanks
@Foram
If she has already got work experience, why do you want to waste money on 2 yr study.
Just have her skills assessed and ask her to apply for PR if her profession is on the SOL.
Check the SOL for list of professions.
Coming to your question, yes if she studies in a 2 yr course which is closely related to a profession on the SOL, then yes she can apply for PR.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Aslmwlkm Bro!
I have completed Bsc in Computers Science.
1. I got offerletter from MIT and Swinburne.
MIT required - overall 6 and individual band 5.5
Swinburne requires - overall 6 and individual 6
Which university you would prefer me to join, both are for 2 years.
Course is Master of Networking
2. Courses from both the university are from ACS, CRICOS certified. MIT is affilated to Ballarat.
3. Whether these courses will help to get the PR directly upon completion of course?
4. I was little bit confised whether to go for USA/Australia or NZ.
Please let me know your experaince, hope you can guide me in better way.
Thanks Bhai,
zakallah
You can email me at Syed.ahmedpasha@hotmail.com
@Pasha
I have completed Bsc in Computers Science.
1. I got offerletter from MIT and Swinburne.
MIT required - overall 6 and individual band 5.5
Swinburne requires - overall 6 and individual 6
Which university you would prefer me to join, both are for 2 years.
Course is Master of NetworkingPlease read the following post.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com/2007/10/plssss-haaalp-which-uni-to-chose.html
If this doesnt answer your question then ask again
3. Whether these courses will help to get the PR directly upon completion of course?By studying for two years in a CRICOS certified course, you only fulfill the two yr study requirement.
To be able to obtain the permanent residency, you need to score 120 or 100 points and fulfill other criteria as well.
So just studying is not enough. Scoring the required points is also needed.
4. I was little bit confised whether to go for USA/Australia or NZ.Depends what you want to do in your life.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hey Junaid.. brilliant post i must say...
Now i was wondering if you can clear something for me....
Now i am planning to come to UNSW for Msc Eng I.T .. now the program duration is 1.5 years and then UNSW offers this Msc Eng Extension program for 6 months.. so can you tell me.. that can i apply for PR directly .. or i will get visa with no further stay stamped on it.. then i have to acquire graduate skill visa and then work.. ?
Thank you very much,
Umer
@Omar
Yes you can apply for PR once you complete two yrs of study.
Whether you get no further stay on your visa or not depends on the case officer and rules of those times.
But normally you dont get stamped no further stay if you applying for extension from within Australia do not get stamped No further stay.
No further stay is usually for those who are applying from overseas for durations lesser then 6 months.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Dear Junaid
You doing a really good job here of providing information.
Could you help with the following Qn. Can you study for a Diploma in Australia and start a business at the same time? I'm 50 yrs old.
Thanks.
Azure
@Azure
Yes you can study in Australia and start a business at the same time.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi,
Am offered a seat for Master in Finance at Australian National university.....(2010 batch)
Would you be able to speak about job prospects for the same in Australia. Also, given the global situation, is it advisable to take up the course
--Ria--
Thanks in advance
@Ria
Would you be able to speak about job prospects for the same in AustraliaYou can search for jobs on www.seek.com.au and see if there are enough jobs being advertised.
You can also check if you meet the skill set and work experience requirements employers demand.
Job prospects depend on more then just a degree.
Kind Regards
Junaid
ey mate!..
Im an international student..
Im studying cookery and working at the same time as a cook..just want to ask if my work and course are related to each other, can i work more than 20 hours??..
thanks a lot for your help..
-tim
@Tim
Im studying cookery and working at the same time as a cook..just want to ask if my work and course are related to each other,
That depends upon what you are studying and what exactly is the nature of your work. Do you cook some special type of cuisine or you just help with the customers.
So it all depends upon what you are studying and how much of the course is being used in your job.
can i work more than 20 hours??..
Only in vacations. Other wise you cannot work more then 20 hours.
I will have to check whether you can work full time to complete the 900 hours work requirement as it is needed to obtain a positive skills assessment.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid.Your blog is very informative.I have a q.I am in a very difficult situation.I was pursuing a MBIS degree from IIBIT,Sydney.It's a 78 week(1.5 yrs course.Unfortunately I failed in 1 subject in the final sem.My visa is expiring on 30th Sep.To complete my 2 yr study I was planning to enrol in a certificate(not graduate certificate) course in IT(it is cheap),though I wasn't sure whether I can do that.I also need to pass the one subject that I failed.Is it possible for me to extend my visa in such a situation?Won't it be rejected?
Please advice.
Thanks,
Saurabh
@saurabh
To complete my 2 yr study I was planning to enrol in a certificate(not graduate certificate) course in IT(it is cheap),though I wasn't sure whether I can do that.I also need to pass the one subject that I failed.Is it possible for me to extend my visa in such a situation?Won't it be rejected?
Yes you can extend your visa. You have two options
1. Ask your uni to give you admission in the next course and at the same time allow you to pass the subject you failed.
2. Just extend the visa and do the course you failed. Which you dont want to do as it is not feasible and you have to study the next course.
So the best way is to convince your uni to give you admission in the next course and allow you to pass the previous subject. So you will be studying one subject from your previous degree and one three more from your new degree.
Unfortunately you cannot study simultaneously in two institutes at the same time on an international student visa so this has to be done from the same uni. Either you can choose from the same uni or go to another uni and transfer all your credits which you have cleared.
Also, to complete your two year study you have to study in a degree or diploma. Certificates are not counted.
If you are doing a certificate from TAFE like certificate III etc. then the problem is that the immigration department will raise the objection that all the courses you undertook to complete the 2 yr study are not of the same level or not closely related.
You cannot do a one and a half yr masters degree and then do a certificate III from a TAFE just to complete the two yr requirement.
So the solution is to enroll in a diploma for one year and get an exemption based on previous study and complete the diploma in 6 months.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hey juniyd you are really good guy
actually I finished my 2yeas hospitality course and I have work experience 6 month. so I can apply for tr or pr what is the condition to apply tr could you please tell me please. Is here any other way to stay and work for long time. thanks
I finished my two years hopitality managemaent so can i apply for
TR or not if I can what is the condition to apply tr and what about IELTS. next question if I study masater of accounting studies which is 2years after finish this course can i apply tr or not or any other option to stay and work. Please could you tell me please please thank you
@Binod
actually I finished my 2yeas hospitality course and I have work experience 6 month. so I can apply for tr or pr what is the condition to apply tr could you please tell me please. Is here any other way to stay and work for long time. thanks
The requirements for applying for TR are listed on the following weblink
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/485/eligibility-applicant.htm
The requirements for applying for onshore PR are as following
Onshore visa subclass 885
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/885/eligibility-table-overseas.htm
Onshore visa sucblass 886
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/886/eligibility-applicant.htm
Is here any other way to stay and work for long time. thanks
The legal way is to have a work visa. Other then that there is no other way.
next question if I study masater of accounting studies which is 2years after finish this course can i apply tr or not or any other option to stay and work. Please could you tell me please please thank you
Check the requirements for TR and PR above. They answer your questions.
The requirements for applying for TR or PR is that
1) You should study in a course for 2 years that is CLOSELY related to a profession on the Skilled Occupation List.
2) Have a minimum score of IELTS.
3) Gain a positive skills assessment from the assessing body which is responsible for assessing your skills for the nominated profession.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hey Junaid, Thanks for the wonderful advices that you have given. You've made many people better off without even knowing it and i'm sure the appreciation is endless.
Anyways, I just want to ask you a few question so that you may be able to enlighten me in these circumstances.
1. Firstly, I would be applying to Australia for the sole purpose of PR. the following questions are in light of this.
2. I have BBA/MBA honors in Marketing. (4 yrs BBA/1 yr MBA)
3. I'm Certified SAP HCM Consultant.
4. Work experience of approx 1.5 years as SAP consultant.
for higher chances of PR, should I wait for 2-3 years and apply as skilled migrant or apply for student visa, get 2 years masters in IT/HR field and then Apply for PR.
Thanks, your site is bookmarked!
Hi Junaid
First of all thanks for providing all the great and amazing information with your motivation to us .
I want to make sure whether my step is going to be correct or not , can you please advice me?
I'm an IRaqi , graduated in malaysia for Bachelor in civil engineering .
I'm willing to cont. my master study in Australia . i will study master for 2 years so am i in the green side ? is everything ok with my case .
i have important Question .
Is any legal residence in Australia (i.e student ) count towards my PR?
How many years should be in Australia to get the PR?
Thanks in advance bro
Sam
@Sam
I think you are planning for onshore immigration. As of now the current requirements are that you have to study for two years in a course closely related to a profession on SOL and then
1. Obtain positive skills assessment
2. Obtain the appropriate IELTS score requqired.
3. Score the required points on the points system.
Apply for PR.
Your course has to be of at least 92 academic weeks. You can check the duration of the course by visiting the CRICOS website which lists every course and its official duration.
You should also check what profession you would like to nominate on the SOL once you have completed your two yrs course. The profession must be closely related to the profession you nominate on SOL.
You should also check what are the pre-requisites set by the assessing body of the nominating profession.
Yes, your stay in Australia counts towards PR for onshore migration purposes as long as it is of two years academic duration.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid
Thanks for info.
I have a question.
There is requirment that after finishing course we need to apply for PR within 6 months.
What happens to this condition when we get TR( skilled graduate visa)
please reply
Thanks
Taj
@Taj
If you have been granted a visa subclass 485 then you need to satisfy a new set of rules.
You can find the eligibility criteria for 485 by visiting the following link
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/885/eligibility-table-grad.htm
Hello
I would like start my masters in aussy on this august. since i have more than 4 years experience as a Software Engineer and having Honors Degree, I thought of applying for PR once I get the student visa before i leave the country for studies. will this work form me .highly appreciate your comments ! Thanks
@^^
I would like start my masters in aussy on this august. since i have more than 4 years experience as a Software Engineer and having Honors Degree, I thought of applying for PR once I get the student visa before i leave the country for studies. will this work form me .highly appreciate your comments ! Thanks
If you already have 4 yrs of experience, I would suggest to apply for PR straight away. Of course get your assessment and IELTS first.
It is not guaranteed that you will get your PR application processed before your student visa expires. So better have backup plans.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hey Junaid.. hii...i am sarang.. its been kind of u dat u are helping people in there life shaping stages...really appreciable...
i have a querry...and i am sure u wil help me out...
- i am an international student doing a 1 yr masters course in melbourne...i want to work in australia after my masters degree.. what shud be my next step..
my doubts are -
1. as i have done only 1 yrs of masters will i be entitled to get a TR or PR... the SOL list states dat i got 60 points to my profession.
2. or shud i apply for work visa ?
3.or shud i luk out for work and ask the company to sponsor my residentship..
i am really confused how this is going to work out for me. the bottom line is i wanna work here and have PR.. but dont wanna do 2 yrs of education in Australia...
thanks .. tc...
@Sarang
my doubts are -
1. as i have done only 1 yrs of masters will i be entitled to get a TR or PR... the SOL list states dat i got 60 points to my profession.
You cannot apply for either TR or PR if you only study for one year. You need to study for two years.
Other wise you will have to apply for offshore immigration which would require you to get work experience. And since you do not have work rights in Australia, you will have to go back to your country and get work experience.
2. or shud i apply for work visa ?
3.or shud i luk out for work and ask the company to sponsor my residentship..
Yes the best option is to get a company to sponsor you.
i am really confused how this is going to work out for me. the bottom line is i wanna work here and have PR.. but dont wanna do 2 yrs of education in Australia...
As I said if you want to apply for PR or TR as an international student, you will have to study for two years.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi, What if I finished TAFE (Certificate IV in nursing - 1 year course) and is now doing bachelor of nursing, can i apply for a visa aside from a student visa?
Thanks
@Anonymous
What visa you want to apply for?
I did not understand your question.
Hey buddy . I got an admit into griffith university for environmental engg( 2 year course) My cumulative Ielts score is 8 but unfortunately i got a 7 for writing, so that means i get only 10 points right?
Secondly im when i add up the points for pr 15+30+5+10 that is for masters , age , 2 years and ielts. So Im falling short by 5 points. Please help me out as in what should be the next step I take?
3rdly I heard you cant apply for jobs if you dont have PR, so then how do i get a job?
please reply soon , as i have to make a decision and apply for student visa
thanks alot
Philip
hey buddy..
regarding the new rules pr. I got an 8 for ielts but writing only a 7 . should i retake the ielts? i really wish they would at least say cumulative 8 , instead of individual 8
thanks for your time man
Philip
That depends on how much you want to score.
If you want to get 20 points, you must score 8 in all bands.
@Phillip
Please help me out as in what should be the next step I take?
3rdly I heard you cant apply for jobs if you dont have PR, so then how do i get a job?
please reply soon , as i have to make a decision and apply for student visa
thanks alot
That is the case with all international students. Get extra in IELTS etc.
Look at other areas such as NAATI or becoming sponsored by a state.
As an international student you can only work 20 hours per week.
Full time job is equal to 37.5 hours per week.
So thats why you cannot apply for full time jobs.
thanks alot for your reply bro,
but i cant try through naati as i dont have any certificate and i cant read or write tamil or hindi.
What I heard from other international students who have finished their course and are in the midst of searching for a job, is that they cant apply for full time jobs unless they have pr? is it true? sorry im repeating the question again but i am really confused.
and finally can we try through state sponsorship without having a pr? how do i find out more about the prerequisites for state sponsorship
Thanks again for your valuable time
Philip
@Phillip
While you are on a student visa, you can only work 20 hours per week.
Once you lodge your application for PR, you are awarded a bridging visa and then you can work full time.
For state sponsorship, you can get more information from the immigration websites of individual states and territories.
Kind Regards
Junaid
oh k. but thats the tough nut right? only once i am eligible to apply for pr then i can work full time.
You can work full time once you have lodged the application for PR.
There is difference in being eligible and having lodged the application.
okie. Now I understood.
So in essence it means that only once we lodge/apply for pr can we work full time. But there is a catch isnt there? That is, I must first be eligible to apply for pr. And thats where the problem arises yea? Its getting tougher to get pr isnt it? For that i should ideally get 8 for each band in the ielts. please correct me if im wrong
thanks yet again for helping me out dude
Philip
@Gigi
You can still lodge an application if you are not eligible.
However, the application will be rejected once it is assigned a case officer.
So you will waste time and money ( $2000)
Hi junaid,
U r doing a gr8 job. My question is currently i have finished my year one in BA marketing from a uni in UK, now i am planning for transfering my credits to an Australian uni n i even got admission.
I would complete 2 yrs there and marketing manager is listen on list as well,
m with 2 kidz under 10, would i get points for them as well when i will for PR after 2 yrs?
After completing my 2 yrs coarse when should i apply for pr? I mean before completing or right after.
Btw Uni is in Brisbane. Thanks
@Anonymous
I would complete 2 yrs there and marketing manager is listen on list as well,
Do you think you would be able to obtain a positive skills assessment from AIM as a marketing manager? If you cannot obtain a positive skills assessment from AIM, you would not be able to apply for PR.
m with 2 kidz under 10, would i get points for them as well when i will for PR after 2 yrs?
No you do not get any points for having kids.
After completing my 2 yrs coarse when should i apply for pr? I mean before completing or right after.
You have to apply after completing your 2 yr education but within 6 months of the release of your results.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Thanks for sharing this information.
hello, i did bachelors in biomedical science hons and then i did diploma in biotechnology for 1 yr and another 3 semester of food science.. so in a span of 5 semesters i will be getting diploma in biotechnology and masters in food science..so can u tell me what to do after i get my results in nov 2011 ?? which visa i shall aply and chances for PR thank you
@^^
hello, i did bachelors in biomedical science hons and then i did diploma in biotechnology for 1 yr and another 3 semester of food science.. so in a span of 5 semesters i will be getting diploma in biotechnology and masters in food science..so can u tell me what to do after i get my results in nov 2011 ?? which visa i shall aply and chances for PR thank you
Please have a look at the Skilled Occupation List and first decide what profession CLOSELY relates to what you have studied.
If you think there is a profession on the SOL which is closely related to the studies you have done, then check what is the name of the assessing body which will give you a positive skills assessment.
Check the website of the assessing body and see if you can gain positive skills assessment or not.
If you can gain a positive skills assessment in a profession on the SOL that is closely related to what you have studied, in that case you are then eligible to apply for PR.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Nice to read ur Blogs ....really helpful...need your suggestions..i have finished my Bsc Nursing from India and did my Masters from UK..lastly found that i am not interested in clinical side of nursing and i do only have one year of exp ,,,,i am palnnin to switch over to management side. for MHA+MPH from latrobe..its for 2.5 years ,,,after this i believe i can apply for PR....now my question is will the rules change by the time i finish my course for two years ,,is there any possibility.....?
@Tharun
for MHA+MPH from latrobe..its for 2.5 years ,,,after this i believe i can apply for PR....now my question is will the rules change by the time i finish my course for two years ,,is there any possibility.....?
You have asked a million dollar question. If I can predict whether the rules will change or not, then I will be a millionaire.
Also, you must check what profession will you be able to obtain a positive skills assessment from after completing the degree you have mentioned from LaTrobe.
The best way to check would be to visit the website or your assessing body and check the details.
Kind Regards
Junaid
PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NO LONGER A REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT AND BY COMMUNICATING WITH YOU, I AM NOT GIVING YOU ANY PAID OR UNPAID ADVICE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DECISIONS YOU MAKE BASED ON MY RESPONSES. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE OR ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE OUTCOME OF ANY APPLICATIONS YOU LODGE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION, AUSTRALIA. PLEASE CONSULT A REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT FOR ADVICE ON AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION.
Hi, Junaid
my wife has done her bds from pakistan and she has over 3 years of work experince in her field. we are planning on applying for student visa for her MPH(masters program in Health), then for pr. I would greatly appreciate if you advise us if we are going the right way. our target is PR in australia. my email is immy215@yahoo.com if you could email me. Thank you soo very much.
@^^
Hi, Junaid
my wife has done her bds from pakistan and she has over 3 years of work experince in her field. we are planning on applying for student visa for her MPH(masters program in Health), then for pr. I would greatly appreciate if you advise us if we are going the right way. our target is PR in australia. my email is if you could email me. Thank you soo very much.
You are on the right path, but if your ultimate aim is PR than why do you want to waste around 40K AUD on MPH which is of little use to your wife's profession as a dentist?
Your wife will have to study for 2 academic yrs in a course and then after spending around 40K , she will have to apply for PR. Than she will have to wait for another yr till the application outcome is known. By than, you will have become broke ( unless you come from a very good financial background)
My best advice is that your wife clears the Australian Dental Council ( ADC) exam first. Then she can come to Australia on a student visa and while she studies, she also tries to get a job.
At least that way there is a chance of getting a job as a dentist.
My best suggestion to you is OFFSHORE immigration.
Onshore immigration, which involves studying for two years in Australia, is very costly and I have known a couple ( both dentists) who got so fed up that they left Australia after one year.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Junaid
dear Brother!
appreciate your advice
I hava question
I am coming to australia as dependant with my wife, juss want to know that can I work full time there and able to pay my wife's bba course fees for 3yrs which is around $28k
Regards
Mateen
@Mateen
dear Brother!
appreciate your advice
I hava question
I am coming to australia as dependant with my wife, juss want to know that can I work full time there and able to pay my wife's bba course fees for 3yrs which is around $28k
Regards
Mateen
If your wife is studying an undergraduate course, than, you as as her spouse CANNOT WORK FULL Time.
You can only work 20 hours per week.
Whether you will be able to pay off your wife's tuition fees depends upon what you will be able to earn in the 20 hours per week salary and how much you will be able to save.
not work more than 20 hours per week, unless you have commenced a postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD), in which case your dependent family members can work unlimited hours
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/573-4/obligations-family.htm
Kind Regards
Junaid
PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NO LONGER A REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT AND BY COMMUNICATING WITH YOU, I AM NOT GIVING YOU ANY PAID OR UNPAID ADVICE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DECISIONS YOU MAKE BASED ON MY RESPONSES. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE OR ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE OUTCOME OF ANY APPLICATIONS YOU LODGE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION, AUSTRALIA. PLEASE CONSULT A REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT FOR ADVICE ON AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION.
Hi
This is rizvan here from India. I have done my Diploma in IT from Singapore. My major was software development.
I have been working in the same field but in management side from last 4 years.
I have got IELTS 8.5 bands recently.
Could you please tell me if i hold any chance to apply for PR from India?
thanks
regards
rizvan
rizwan.faruqui@gmail.com
Rizwan,
Your chances of obtaining a PR depends upon the following.
1. Your ability to score the pass marks in the points test for the visa category you have applied for.
2. Your score in IELTS.
3. Your nominated profession on the Skilled Occupation List, SOL and the number of years of experience in the nominated profession.
4. Your ability to obtain a positive skills assessment in the nominated profession from the respective assessing body.
5. Lodging the application correctly and filling the right forms.
You should ask the following questions.
1. What profession will you nominate on the SOL?
2. Would you be able to obtain a positive skills assessment in the nominated profession?
3. How much are you scoring on the points test?
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Junaid
HI junaid.
I am vijay, i have 3 years experience in IT industry in india, i wanted to pursue MS in australia, how are the job prospects for IT in australia ? how can i pursue PR after completion of MS ?
@Viju
There are two methods for Australian immigration.
Offshore and Onshore.
You can apply for offshore immigration by obtaining a positive skills assessment from ACS and obtaining the minimum required score for IELTS and scoring the right pass marks in the points system.
You can calculate your points by visiting the link below.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/175/eligibility-applicant.htm
Or you can study in Australia for two years in IT and then apply for PR.
But I will not suggest this way because by the time you are eligible for PR the new rules would have come into affect. Read below
http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2011/Oct/0/519/Australia_to_Implement_Skilled_Migrant_Selection_Register_from_July_1,_2012
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
You are doing great job. I am wondering if you could answer my questions. I am planning to apply for a 2 years diploma in Laboratory Technology that has a designation of "Lab wORKER" I have checked it on skilled migration list but couldn't find this designation but there is a designation related closely to "Lab Worker" and that is "Medical Laboratory Scientist" so i want to know if i could apply for TR or PR after completing the 2 year advance diploma of Lab Technology???? will wait for your reply.
Thanks,
SK
@^^
The question whether you can apply for Medical Lab Assistance based on your study as a Laboratory Technology depends on whether after studying your diploma, can you obtain a positive skills assessment for the profession of the Medical Lab Assistant?
If yes, then yes you can apply.
If no, then you cannot apply.
Also remember, that diplomas are only of one year. You need to study for two yrs to be able to apply for TR or PR.
Contact your assessing body and ask them to verify whether you will be able to obtain a positive skills assessment for the profession of the Medical Laboratory technician after studying the course you are planning to do.
If not it is advisable to change your course and study in some thing that is closely related to the profession you plan to nominate on the SOL for TR or PR.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Thanks Junaid for this quick and detailed reply. I will definitely ask my visa consultant about this. Once again thanks.
Regards,
SK
Hello this is Faizan Mushtaq
Actually i need to get some information
I am planning to apply in 1 year diploma in Australia and after completion of that i have planned to get admission in another 1 year diploma (in this way i complete my 2 year study in Australia)
The Question is am i eligible to apply for PR after all of this ?
Kindly do reply as soon as possible
Thanks
@Faizan
By studying for two yrs, you only fulfill the two yr study requirement.
There are lots of other things that need to be taken care of before you become eligible for PR and can lodge an application.
You need to nominate a Profession on the SOL Closely related to your two yr study.
You cannot study cookery and then nominate mechanical engineering for lodging an application.
You also need to obtain a positive skills assessment from the assessing body which is responsible for assessing your skills in your nominated profession.
Please note that from the 1st July 2012, the Expression Of Interest register would be implemented and applicants would be hand picked and asked to apply for immigration.
So you might want to re-think your decision as it is not guaranteed that the Australian gov will invite you to apply for PR.
Kind Regards
Junaid
HI..
I will study Diploma in childcare (2yrs) in sydney.
is it easy to get a job after completion of the course?
what if the course i have studied is not in the SOL ?
can i still have chance to get PR?
Thank you
@Unknown
Whether you can get a job depends on your skill set and work experience.
The SOL lists professions. Not courses.
The course you study needs to be closely related to a profession on the SOL.
If the course you studied is not closely related to the profession, then, you cannot apply for PR or graduate skilled temporary visa.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid Bhai
I am planning for a 2 years MBA course in Australia to fulfill 2 years study requirement for PR. As u have described, before applying for PR, I have to get Skilled Graduate Visa. To get this visa, I have to get assessment from appropriate body and work for at least 1 year in closely related field of SOL. I am on the way to complete CIMA Advance Diploma in Management Accounting. Now my question to u:
1. Will the MBA(major in accounting) in Australia and the advance diploma in Management Accounting good enough to get positive assessment as Management accountant/ Internal auditor (As in SOL).
2. How can a newly graduate from Australia get nominated by a state or territory government? Is it difficult to get? Your valuable advice is solicited.
@Saadi
As u have described, before applying for PR, I have to get Skilled Graduate Visa. >
Where did i say that? You can apply for PR directly if you are scoring the pass marks. You do not need necessarily need to apply first for Graduate skilled visa to apply for PR.
1. Will the MBA(major in accounting) in Australia and the advance diploma in Management Accounting good enough to get positive assessment as Management accountant/ Internal auditor (As in SOL).
That is some thing you have to check with the relevant assessing body. Will the assessing body give you a positive skill assessment based on your MBA?
1. Will the MBA(major in accounting) in Australia and the advance diploma in Management Accounting good enough to get positive assessment as Management accountant/ Internal auditor (As in SOL).
That is some thing only the assessing body will be able to tell you clearly. Check with the assessing body.
How can a newly graduate from Australia get nominated by a state or territory government? Is it difficult to get? Your valuable advice is solicited.
State nomination normally requires work experience. Check the websites of each states as they get updated quite frequently.
Kind regards
Junaid
Im about to complete my bachelor degree in professional accocounting 3 years course, but my visa is expiring in dec 2012 but i need 3 extra months to complete my course, now question is can i renew or extend my visa so i can complete my course and am i eligible to apply for tr after that im aiming for a tr first then pr
@Ady
You can apply for a visa renewal or extension at your local DIAC office.
Kind Regards
Junaid
What about futher tr and pr application
Can i apply for tr or pr after my visa extension ?
What about them? What exactly is your question?
Check the eligibility for TR by visiting the following link
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/485/eligibility-applicant.htm
For PR check the eligibility by visiting the following links
885 Visa
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/885/eligibility-table-overseas.htm
886 Visa
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/886/eligibility-table-overseas.htm
887 Visa
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/887/eligibility-applicant.htm
And yes you can apply for TR or PR after your student visa is extended. As long as you fulfil the criteria for the visa you are applying for. Check with a migration agent before you lodge your application.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Nice to read ur Blogs, really helpful, need your suggestions.I have done BBA Honors with major in marketing in Pakistan..now m plannig to do masters in AUSTRALIA and i also want to get PR. So is it helpful to do MBA in marketing to fulfil the PR criteria or should i have to take admission in relative other field such as: accounting and finance etc... so plz suggest me that which professional study should i have to choose for PR purpose and my future growth in AUS...
PLZ ADVICE..
@^^
I have done BBA Honors with major in marketing in Pakistan..now m plannig to do masters in AUSTRALIA and i also want to get PR.
That is a good approach. Your aim should be to get both PR and a good degree.
So is it helpful to do MBA in marketing to fulfil the PR criteria or should i have to take admission in relative other field such as: accounting and finance etc... so plz suggest me that which professional study should i have to choose for PR purpose and my future growth in AUS...
The first thing would be to identify a profession on the SOL that you would nominate after your 2 yr study.
What profession would you nominate after your two yr study in Australia? What ever you nominate must be closely related to what you have studied for two yrs in Australia.
There are two problems.
1. Firstly, most of the MBA related professions on SOL require 7 plus yrs of experience which you don't have.
2. Secondly, from July 1st, 2012 , the EOI register is being implemented. Which means you cannot directly apply for PR after your studies. You will have to register your interest and if the Australian gov decides, they will invite you to apply. If they decide not to select you, you will not be able to apply.
So make your decisions carefully.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid.
Thanks a lot for your answers, it is very helpful. However, I have a question. I started a MIT that was supposed to be 2 years so my visa was granted for 2 years but I applied for credits(for previous studies) and my course was reduced to 1 year and a half. So I'm thinking to do a diploma/certificate for 6 months. You stated before that in this case I will receive a 'NO LONGER STAY' on my visa. But my visa still expires in 8 months which is enough time to finishes the 6 months course. Do still i get the NO LONGER STAY condition? or can apply for the PR straight away?
@Sergio
Since you are not applying for another visa and your visa is still for two yrs then there is nothing to worry.
Kind Regards
Junaid
why EOI system is introduced? Is it to stop/ reduce intake from china?
Hello Junaid,
I am working as an HR professional in India for over an year now. But sadly due to my arts and creative line inclination i want to pursue my Masters in fine arts or just arts with photography. So what my question is will i be able to fetch a PR after such kind of coarse cuz what i see is there isn't anything mentioned in the skilled occupation list related to ARTS.
Hi Junaid,
Very insightful article! It is clear you really understand immigration well! Thanks a lot!
I'll tell you about my particular situation. I am a local of Australia. My gf is a Chinese International student, who just completed her masters in accounting. I want to sponsor her migration here as my de-facto spouse. The problem is her student visa will expire just a couple of weeks short of the 12 month living together requirement!! My goal is just to get her to immigrate to Australia in the cheapest, fastest way.
I've done some research and I think the best approach will be to apply for a tourist visa (on the grounds that she wants to spend time with me), and then that will give me enough time to very shortly afterwards apply for the defacto PR (I'd apply as soon as eligible as I want her to be able to work). The tourist visa will result in a NO FURTHER STAY stamp.
My questions are will my idea work? - Can I still give her a defacto visa with the NO FURTHER STAY stamp (and a condition of the tourist visa is it is not for residence).
Also is this the approach you'd recommend?
@Peter
Yes a visit visa will automatically end up in a NO FURTHER STAY condition being applied which means she would have to exit the country and then apply for another visa from overseas.
The best way out would be to enrol in another 6 months degree/diploma/certificate and complete the 12 months relationship period.
That way she would have work rights as well ( though only 20 hours per week and she would have to pay tuition fees as well) but she would not need to exit the country.
That is the only thing I could think of. You might want to consult a good lawyer who can think of a compelling reason to allow DIAC to give your gf a spouse visa before the 12 months period.
Such as you can show that she is financially dependent upon you etc.
Check with a good lawyer who can think of a good reason which can be used as a compelling reason to grant your GF a spouse visa.
Kind Regards
Junaid
@^^
I am working as an HR professional in India for over an year now. But sadly due to my arts and creative line inclination i want to pursue my Masters in fine arts or just arts with photography. So what my question is will i be able to fetch a PR after such kind of coarse cuz what i see is there isn't anything mentioned in the skilled occupation list related to ARTS.
I have seen lots of professions related to ARTS and Drama for example stage actor etc on the SOL.
Go through the SOL carefully and see if any other professions match with what you want to do and then study for 2 yrs in a closely related field.
But remember that the SOL can change any time so it is better to gain work experience in a profession on SOL from India and then apply for OFFSHORE migration.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Thank you so much Junaid for the prompt and detailed reply.
Just a quick follow up question, my gf mentioned her graduation ceremony is after her visa expires. Can she extend her student visa on this basis and I use this to satisfy the 12 month requirement?
Thanks in advance,
Peter
Hi junaid..great job man and very informative as well...I just completed my Bachelors in Commerce from India and im looking to study my master's in australia..I understand that you need to study a 2 year course at the least to be on the safe side of boosting your chances to get a PR..what course would you advise me to take??
@Tony
Hi junaid..great job man and very informative as well...I just completed my Bachelors in Commerce from India and im looking to study my master's in australia..I understand that you need to study a 2 year course at the least to be on the safe side of boosting your chances to get a PR..what course would you advise me to take??
You can take any course which is closely related to a profession on the SOL.
If you plan to study more than two courses than both courses must be closely related to the profession you plan to nominate on the SOL in the future.
Kind Regards
Junaid
@Peter
Just a quick follow up question, my gf mentioned her graduation ceremony is after her visa expires. Can she extend her student visa on this basis and I use this to satisfy the 12 month requirement?
Check out this link which specifically lists different visas for those who want to extend visa for graduation.
Make sure that the graduation visa doesn't get stamped with no further stay either.
It seems that the visa for attending graduation ceremony is also a visitor visa with no work rights and a definite no further stay condition attached.
So the best is to enrol in a cheap course some where and then apply for an onshore spouse visa.
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/extending_your_stay/
Hi junaid
I'm planning to apply for the 2 yrs. Masters course from the la trobe univ. Which is dual degree course I.e. Management in international business\financial analysis of 2 yrs. ,so that I would be eligible for the PR also
I wnt ur opinion on this selection of course as I dnt have business ....I want to settle there
I want to ask that -
1. Would be I able to get a flat or PG on rent outside the campus as I'm not gng for the campus. Accomodation as its expensive
2. Would be i able to get an part time job easily there so that I can cover my rent expenses and all type of expenses
Plz advice
Hi junaid
I'm planning to apply for the 2 yrs. Masters course from the la trobe univ. Which is dual degree course I.e. Management in international business\financial analysis of 2 yrs. ,so that I would be eligible for the PR
Studying for two yrs and completing your degree is one of the requirements to be able to apply for PR.
There are other requirements as well which you must fulfill to be able to APPLY for PR.
Make sure you are aware of all the rules. 2 yr rule is just one of them
I wnt ur opinion on this selection of course as I dnt have business ....I want to settle there
I want to ask that -
1. Would be I able to get a flat or PG on rent outside the campus as I'm not gng for the campus. Accomodation as its expensive
Yes, you can.
2. Would be i able to get an part time job easily there so that I can cover my rent expenses and all type of expenses
Most students work part time jobs to pay for living and rental expenses. You should be able to do it as well.
I cannot predict how easy would it be for you to get a part time job.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
1st of all, its really a nice and helpful blog. I would be highly grateful if u can provide me some advice on below mentioned situation.
My wife graduated in architecture in mid 2010 from Bangladesh. She will get her license in May 2013. (it takes 2 yrs 2 get the license as an architect). she will have 2 yrs of job experience by that time.
The problem:
1. If we wait till May 2013, then it would be too late as it will take time for the assessment and further processing and we don't want to stay till that long and from July 2013 policies might also change.
2. So, i want her to apply for masters in architecture in Perth for July 2013 session. While studying their or in her student visa, i want her to apply for assessment in AACA in architecture and PR after July 2013. I m pretty hopeful the assessment will be positive.
My Question:
Can she apply for PR in architecture (hope this category will be available after July 2013)while she is in student visa (supposedly in after 1st semester).
or,
Can a post graduate student being in the 1st or 2nd semester of his/her study (holding a student visa)apply for PR due to his/her previous work experiences in outside Australia. Thank you.
Regards,
Zahir
Hi Junaid,
1st of all, its really a nice and helpful blog. I would be highly grateful if u can provide me some advice on below mentioned situation.
My wife graduated in architecture in mid 2010 from Bangladesh. She will get her license in May 2013. (it takes 2 yrs 2 get the license as an architect). she will have 2 yrs of job experience by that time.
The problem:
1. If we wait till May 2013, then it would be too late as it will take time for the assessment and further processing and we don't want to stay till that long and from July 2013 policies might also change.
2. So, i want her to apply for masters in architecture in Perth for July 2013 session. While studying their or in her student visa, i want her to apply for assessment in AACA in architecture and PR after July 2013. I m pretty hopeful the assessment will be positive.
My Question:
Can she apply for PR in architecture (hope this category will be available after July 2013)while she is in student visa (supposedly in after 1st semester).
or,
Can a post graduate student being in the 1st or 2nd semester of his/her study (holding a student visa)apply for PR due to his/her previous work experiences in outside Australia. Thank you.
Regards,
Zahir
@Zahir
Can she apply for PR in architecture (hope this category will be available after July 2013)while she is in student visa (supposedly in after 1st semester).
She can apply on the basis of overseas work experience. But she must meet the following criteria. Please note that applications are by invitation only. To be invited to apply, a person must:
submit an Expression of Interest
have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list
have a suitable skills assessment for that occupation
be less than 50 years of age when the invitation is issued
meet the English language requirements
be able to score at least 60 on the points test.
Make sure that you first get a positive skills assessment from the assessing body before you lodge an expression of interest.
Also make sure you meet the work experience criteria for the profession nominated.
or,
Can a post graduate student being in the 1st or 2nd semester of his/her study (holding a student visa)apply for PR due to his/her previous work experiences in outside Australia. Thank you.
Yes she can if she fulfills the per-requisites I have mentioned above.
The other way is to study for two yrs and then apply for PR but that is a very expensive and risky way.
Kind Regards
Junaid
For more info please read the following link for offshore immigration
http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/visas/subclass-189/
thanks u brother, dis is exactly wt i needed 2 knw. thanks a lot. i will obviously be in touch wid u in future. take care. Allah Hafiz
Regards,
Zahir
Dear Junaid,
I stumbled upon your blog and I must say that I salute you for providing detailed explanation in regards to applying PR in Ozzie. I do have few things in my mind and I would like to have your professional opinion on this.
My wife and I will be entering Australia July 2013.She will be studying Diploma in Children Services (2 YR) in Perth. I am a Bachelor's Holder in Mass Comm.
We are wondering;
1.What options for us if we wanted to live and work permanently in Austrailia?
2.Can I find a permanent job myself (though im coming as her dependant) and only entitled to 20 hrs a week?
I do need your options in fulfilling my ambition.BTW I'm 31 in 2013 and my wife would be 29.
Thank you and looking forward to hear your reply.
@Vinesh
want to get a P.R on the basis of the diploma course which is of 2 years duration.
It is very difficult to predict what the rules would be once you finish your diploma after 2 years time and whether you would be able to apply for PR on the basis of your diploma.
Firstly, under the current rules, International students can no longer apply directly for PR as they used to previously.
You will first need to lodge an EOI,
You can read up about EOI by visiting the following link
http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/
You must make sure you meet all the requirements of the EOI before you apply for the EOI.
Under the current EOI system, you will not get selected for PR just on the basis of your diploma. The current system values work experience.
So I don't think you would be able to get PR just on the basis of study as that option for international students have been closed out.
Check the link I provided and do your research.
Kind Regards
Junaid
@Stephen
We are wondering;
1.What options for us if we wanted to live and work permanently in Austrailia?
Under the current rules, you will need to be able to get EOI and also be able to clear the pass marks for the visa you intend to apply.
You can read about EOI by visiting the following link
http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/
2.Can I find a permanent job myself (though im coming as her dependant) and only entitled to 20 hrs a week?
You can find any job which requires you to work 20 hours per week or less. For any thing more, you would need a sponsorship.
I do need your options in fulfilling my ambition.BTW I'm 31 in 2013 and my wife would be 29.
The first thing would be to familiarize yourself with the EOI system which has just been introduced.
Get back to me with any questions if any thing is still not clear to you.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hello junaid
I completed masters in IT from Swinburne university(Melbourne) in Australia. I applied for temporary residence and i came back to India. My file has been opened and i couldn't go back to Australia and i have withdrawn my application.Now i want to apply for permanent residency.Let me know i am eligible or not
My profile
qualifications:
masters in IT, bachelors in computer science
Assessed as System analyst (Australian computer society)
Stayed in Australia for 3 years
Age :25
And if i get ielts 7 band in each??
thanks
sri
Hi junaid
My profile
I completed Master in IT from swinburne university(melbourne,Australia) and bachelors in computer science in India.
Assessed as systems analyst by ACS
Age:25
i have applied for Temporary residence and came back to india. I couldnt go back . so i have withdrawn my Tr application.
Now i am planning to apply for PR.
i want to know whether i am elgible to apply for PR or not ??
Hello junaid
I completed masters in IT from Swinburne university(Melbourne) in Australia. I applied for temporary residence and i came back to India. My file has been opened and i couldn't go back to Australia and i have withdrawn my application.Now i want to apply for permanent residency.Let me know i am eligible or not
My profile
qualifications:
masters in IT, bachelors in computer science
Assessed as System analyst (Australian computer society)
Stayed in Australia for 3 years
Age :25
And if i get ielts 7 band in each??
thanks
sri
Hello Sri,
The new rules of applying for PR can be read by visiting the link below
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/expression-of-interest-eoi.html
So basically, yes you can apply for PR but the process has changed.
I will try to simplify it by giving you an overview.
1) You first have to apply for a EOI. Read the article on EOI completely and see what is required for lodging a EOI.
2) If you are selected, you are invited to lodge an application for a visa. You must chose the visa that suits you and the one for which you can score the passing marks. Make sure you have read all the rules and the prerequisites of lodging the EOI and then lodging the visa application.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hey junaid this is dinesh and i have completed bachelor degree in 2009 and i m doing mba in india and i m thinking of doing what courses that will be best and i will get pr in australia as my mba is not complete and i thinking of doing hospitality course in australia it will be best to do and can i get pr after doing 2 years full time course
@Dinesh
hey junaid this is dinesh and i have completed bachelor degree in 2009 and i m doing mba in india and i m thinking of doing what courses that will be best and i will get pr in australia as my mba is not complete and i thinking of doing hospitality course in australia it will be best to do and can i get pr after doing 2 years full time course
The problem is that the pathway of getting PR by studying for two yrs is no longer available to international students.
Once you finish your 2 yr study, all you get is a work visa after which if you cannot get PR, you have to return back to your country of origin.
In short, PR is no longer granted ONLY on the basis of study. You have to score points and fulfill some prerequisites to get PR.
Please read the following post to further develop an understanding of how to get PR.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/expression-of-interest-eoi.html
Hi Junaid,
My name is Babar Shah. i have done my NBBA(Hons) specializd in HRM from Pakistan. Now i have got admission in Australian Uni in MBA(IM). now i hve realized that MBA students are not eligible to get PR there. now please tell me that can i chang my Program 4rm MBA to MIT or OPA?
also what would be best for me to get PR in it?
thanks
Hi junaid,
i got admission in MBA(IM) in University of Ballarat. now i realized that MBA students are not eligible to get PR. now plz guide me on that...
1. can i change my program from MBA to MIT or MPA?
2. what progrm would be best for me as i am BBA (HRM)?
thanks
hi Junaid,
i have got Admission in MBA(IM) in Uni of Ballarat... now i hve realized that MBA students are not eligible to get PR...plz help me on:
1. can i change my program from MBA to MIT or MPA?
2. what program would be best for me to get PR, as i m BBA(hons) in HRM?
tnx
@Babur
You do not get PR based on what you study. You get PR based on your skills and how closely they match to the a profession listed on the SOL.
Read the following post as rules have now changed and you cannot just get PR based on Australian study.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/expression-of-interest-eoi.html
@Babur
now please tell me that can i chang my Program 4rm MBA to MIT or OPA?
Yes, you can change your course before your arrival. Once you arrive, you can still change your course but you need to notify the department of the change in your course.
what progrm would be best for me as i am BBA (HRM)?
As I mentioned earlier, studying a particular course will not get you PR. You need to do a lot of other things as well. Read the following post
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/expression-of-interest-eoi.html
me and my sister is citizens of australia , we are living in melbourne victoria for for many year , we want our family (mom,dad,brother and sister) to join us . we want them to live with us in australia forever with us . they are dependant of us . i've done research and found that we have passed the balance of family test and income test . my father's age 60 , my mother's age is 54, my brother's age is 18 and my sister's age is 22 .can u also tell me the cetagery of visas. you plz help us .we would be happy for an early response .
me and my sister is citizens of australia , we are living in melbourne victoria for for many year , we want our family (mom,dad,brother and sister) to join us . we want them to live with us in australia forever with us . they are dependant of us . i've done research and found that we have passed the balance of family test and income test . my father's age 60 , my mother's age is 54, my brother's age is 18 and my sister's age is 22 .can u also tell me the cetagery of visas. you plz help us .we would be happy for an early response ...........................
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@Mani
Hello Mani,
Sorry for the late response.
me and my sister is citizens of australia , we are living in melbourne victoria for for many year , we want our family (mom,dad,brother and sister) to join us . we want them to live with us in australia forever with us . they are dependant of us . i've done research and found that we have passed the balance of family test and income test . my father's age 60 , my mother's age is 54, my brother's age is 18 and my sister's age is 22 .can u also tell me the cetagery of visas. you plz help us .we would be happy for an early response ...........................
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For your parents and siblings under 18, the visa categories on the following web link would apply.
http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/parent-outside.htm
Basically, there are two types of parent visa migration visas.
The one which costs under $2000 and takes 20 years to process.
And the one which costs $80,000 and takes 2 yrs to process.
For your sibling over 18 yrs of age, the easy and straight forward way is skilled migration.
There are other ways but very complicated and time consuming.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Kind Regards
Junaid
if i apply for subclass 190,can my brother also migrate with me to Australia .my brother and parents is totally dependent on me. and and what about ILETS , my brother's age is over 18
i'm doing b.com honours and i'm also a teacher in a govt. school. i want to apply for subclass 190, my whole family (father,mother,brother) is dependent on me . can my borther also migrate to australia with me on this visa . my 2 sisters are aslo citizens of australia . they will sponsor me .
my brother's age is 18 .
i'm doing b.com honours and i'm also a teacher in a govt. school. i want to apply for subclass 190, my whole family (father,mother,brother) is dependent on me . can my borther also migrate to australia with me on this visa . my 2 sisters are aslo citizens of australia . they will sponsor me .
my brother's age is 18 .
hello juniad ,
First of all i appreciate your work for ppl like us. here goes my questions:
I already completed my Electronics and communication engineering and my MBA in india also i have 3 years of work experience as business development executive -IT
now i am planning to do my Masters in computer science or mis
is it easy with my qualifications to obtain a pr in ausie
my age 27
undergraduate deg and masters in india
one more masters in australia
work experience in IT -sales (3 yrs)
one last question if i bring my wife(malaysian) during my studies will it be helpful for me to obtain pr ?
my wife is working as a customer support executive in standard charted bank in malaysia .
also if my wife my give birth in australia while i study then will it easy to obtain pr?
Thanks
VR
@VR
hello juniad ,
First of all i appreciate your work for ppl like us. here goes my questions:
I already completed my Electronics and communication engineering and my MBA in india also i have 3 years of work experience as business development executive -IT
now i am planning to do my Masters in computer science or mis
is it easy with my qualifications to obtain a pr in ausie
my age 27
undergraduate deg and masters in india
one more masters in australia
work experience in IT -sales (3 yrs)
Just having degrees will not help you get PR. You need to have work experience as well.
You should read the current Australian skilled migration pathways by visiting the following link and understand what different pathways are available. Specially understand the concept of EOI and then lodging an application.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/expression-of-interest-eoi.html
As per the current rules, you first need to lodge a EOI and then if the gov decides to invite you, only then can you apply for a PR visa.
So check what the requirements are for lodging EOI and what the requirements are for lodging PR.
one last question if i bring my wife during my studies will it be helpful for me to obtain pr ?
my wife is working as a customer support executive in standard charted bank in .
No. Unless she can get you partner skills point. Or become eligible for PR.
also if my wife my give birth in australia while i study then will it easy to obtain pr?
Thanks
VR
No. The law is different then it is in US.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Dear Juniad,
Thanks for your reply , but i am bit confused with your reply regarding PR eligibility queries.
1) i am 27 -30 points
2) i have a deg and masters-15points
3)one more masters in australia-5points
4) if i choose rural region university- 5 points
5)3 years of work experience-
6)ielts assuming 7- 10 points
my work experience is related to my masters
so over all i get the required points to apply fr PR ami right ?
@VR
Dear Juniad,
Thanks for your reply , but i am bit confused with your reply regarding PR eligibility queries.
1) i am 27 -30 points
2) i have a deg and masters-15points
3)one more masters in australia-5points
4) if i choose rural region university- 5 points
5)3 years of work experience-
6)ielts assuming 7- 10 points
my work experience is related to my masters
so over all i get the required points to apply fr PR ami right ?
But this all depends whether you get an invitation through EOI first.
No use having the pass marks in the points test if you do not have a valid EOI invitation to lodge an application.
Read the link I provided.
You first need to have a EOI invitation AND then you can lodge an application.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hello,
I am confusing between two country. Canada and Australia. I have recently completed MBA from Malaysia. Now want to do another master in one of these two countries becaue I want to get pr and job. which country will be more easier for an international student to get pr in a easy way?
Please advice accordingly. you can also email me. my email-address is ahmedjafrina@hotmail.com
Thanks
HELLO,
I AM CONFUSING IN BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES,CANADA AND AUSTRALIA TO CHOOSE. I HAVE RECENTLY DID MBA IN HRM FROM MALAYSIA AND WANT TO DO ANOTHR MASTER IN AUSTRALIA OR CANADA BECAUSE I WANT PR THERE. WHICH COUNTRY WILL BE MUCH EASIER FOR AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TO GET PR? SHOULD I FIRST WORK FOR FEW YEARS IN RELATED FIELD OR DIRECTLY APPLY FOR ANOTHER MASTER? WHICH WILL BE BETTER?
PLEASE ADVICE ACCORDINGLY. YOU CAN EMAIL ME AS WELL. MY EMAIL IS ajmedjafrin@hotmail.com.
THANKS,
JAFRINA
@Jafrina
Hello,
I am confusing between two country. Canada and Australia. I have recently completed MBA from Malaysia. Now want to do another master in one of these two countries becaue I want to get pr and job. which country will be more easier for an international student to get pr in a easy way?
HELLO,
I AM CONFUSING IN BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES,CANADA AND AUSTRALIA TO CHOOSE. I HAVE RECENTLY DID MBA IN HRM FROM MALAYSIA AND WANT TO DO ANOTHR MASTER IN AUSTRALIA OR CANADA BECAUSE I WANT PR THERE. WHICH COUNTRY WILL BE MUCH EASIER FOR AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TO GET PR? SHOULD I FIRST WORK FOR FEW YEARS IN RELATED FIELD OR DIRECTLY APPLY FOR ANOTHER MASTER? WHICH WILL BE BETTER?
@Jafrina
Please read the following link and let me know if you have any further questions.
The process of applying for PR has changed and you must understand it before you apply for it.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/expression-of-interest-eoi.html
Kind Regards
Junaid
I will complete my B.com honours in july .I want to apply for subclass 190, my whole family is dependent on me. My two sisters are citizens of australia. Can
i include my brother in my visa application ? My sisters can sponsor me too(they live in taylors lake,victoria).Which visa should i opt ?
Can i get 5 points of community language credential ? If yes , how? which one is best and how can i apply for permanent residence ?
we have also passed balance of family test.can my parent and brother migrate with me(i know hindi and punjabi) and my family is dependant on me for 1.4years. i've passed skill assesment.age (23)=25points,english(8)=20,skill emplyement=0,education=15,
other factors(language)=5,sponsorship by relative=10. actually it's too important for me to go there .
can i go there after completing my b.com (honours).
@Mani
will complete my B.com honours in july .I want to apply for subclass 190, my whole family is dependent on me. My two sisters are citizens of australia.
If you have two sisters who are citizens then you should consider applying for visa subclass 489. If your sisters live in a regional area then they can sponsor you.
Can i include my brother in my visa application ?
You can only include your brother in your application if he is dependent upon you. Normally that happens if your brother is under 18 at the time of application or he is unemployed ( in that case you will have to show proof of income support).
My sisters can sponsor me too(they live in taylors lake,victoria)
i dont think Taylors Lake is a regional area. Your sisters can only sponsor you if they live in a regional area.
Which visa should i opt ?
Have a look at this link and see which one suits you
http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/
Can i get 5 points of community language credential ?
Yes, you can if you clear the NAATI exam for a language which is considered a community language by Gov of Australia.
If yes , how? which one is best and how can i apply for permanent residence ?
First check the link and understand the various options.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/
we have also passed balance of family test.can my parent and brother migrate with me(i know hindi and punjabi) and my family is dependant on me for 1.4years.
Yes you can include them in your application but as I said it would be extra processing as normally it is difficult to prove dependency for applicants older than 18.
i've passed skill assesment.
age (23)=25points,
english(8)=20,
skill emplyement=0,
education=15,
other factors(language)=5,
sponsorship by relative=10.
actually it's too important for me to go there .
can i go there after completing my b.com (honours).
What is the profession you are going to nominate on SOL? And do you have skills assessment in that profession?
As I said first read the following and let me know if you have any further questions.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/
Kind Regards
Junaid
If I can't meet the two-year study requirement, is there any way that I could stay in Australia for work? I study interior design, but the interior designer profession is not on the SOL list. What visa can I apply?
@W
If I can't meet the two-year study requirement, is there any way that I could stay in Australia for work? I study interior design, but the interior designer profession is not on the SOL list. What visa can I apply?
The first way is to get sponsored by an employer on a 457 visa which allows you full time work rights.
Unfortunately, there is no other way other than studying a subject that is closely related to a profession on the SOL.
Kind Regards
Junaid
thank u huniad!
your reviews help me alot while tkaking decision,but still a question comes in my mind.
I am applying for CQ university melbourne after completetion of my 2 year program i will be eligible for 18 months work.While,in this duration what will happen if one does not get the job in his relevant field within 18 months,what would be the next option.Either to come back in PAk or An alternate to assist the case?
Regards,
Saif ul Islam.
@advancetech
Saif, I have updated the article.
The graduate skilled visa 485 is no longer offered to international students.
There is talk of introducing a 4 yr visa but it has not been introduced as yet.
So your assumption that you will get work visa after 2 yr study is incorrect.
That option has been closed.
Kind Regards
Junaid
dear junaid
since this feb 2013 my husband has joined masters in health information management in Latrobe university.. initially myself and our two kids 5 n 6 yrs got dependent visa along with my husband..and we are also came here by April.. by the way he is a doctor n he needs to give his amc exams atleast 1 part to get temproary registration in Australian medical council and only for preparing for amc exams he has enrolled in masters but now he says he don't have sufficient time for amc preparation as this course demands most of his time and in other hand we are in situation of paying 8000 $ perkid for one year..now because of lack of time for amc preparation he is asking me to join some cheap course..so that he can change as my dependent.. I'm quit confused whether to take diploma in hospitality management, cookery course, or 2 year cheap masters course in IT (ive completed b.sc computer sci and helped my husband in hospital administration for 7 yrs) as we get 2 yrs work rights after this course completion.. our main wish is
to get pr
to complete Australian medical Council exams
my queries are
as we are more concerned about fees, can i take diploma or 2 year cheap masters course
presently we are in Victoria..if i choose masters in western Australia will it waive school fees for my kids
pls I'm desperately looking forward for your reply..pls enlightened us a path towards..
kind regards,
ValliKarthick
Hi,
I am vignesh from India i've planned to do a PG programme in MBA international with master of information system in Australia Deakin university... That course is an 2years course....... Can i prefer that course in that university.
please give me suggestions can i get a job after finishing the course.
can i get job in australia...
I was confused please anyone of u help me by giving the right suggestion...
Please give me reply as soon as possible....
@Vignhes
I am vignesh from India i've planned to do a PG programme in MBA international with master of information system in Australia Deakin university... That course is an 2years course....... Can i prefer that course in that university.
I did not understand your question. Are you asking me whether you should go for the MBA or go for the MIS program?
What ever your choice is, it is really hard for me to advise you how good a course is without having any knowledge or information about the university or the course you plan to enroll in.
I would suggest going through the following article to help you understand how you can select a university yourself.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2007/10/jobs-in-australia-after-finishing.html
please give me suggestions can i get a job after finishing the course.
What will happen after 2 yrs is too difficult to predict.
But mainly, you first need to have a permanent residency to be eligible for work.
The only other way is that you are so competent that an employer sponsors you for a work visa.
can i get job in australia...
I was confused please anyone of u help me by giving the right suggestion...
Please give me reply as soon as possible....
Please see my reply above.
For jobs I would suggest that you look seek.com.au and see for yourself whether you have the skills that are in demand by employers.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid
I am currently completing my Advance diploma in accounting(2 years)at CIT in perth. I belive that i need a degree to get PR, so i am able to do another 2 years at murdoch to get my degree. What are my chances of getting PR and do i apply directly for PR or another visa??
@^^
Hi Junaid
I am currently completing my Advance diploma in accounting(2 years)at CIT in perth. I belive that i need a degree to get PR, so i am able to do another 2 years at murdoch to get my degree. What are my chances of getting PR and do i apply directly for PR or another visa??
First thing to note is that you can no longer apply directly for PR after studying for two years.
Please read the following
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2007/10/two-year-rule.html
Once you finish your studies, depending upon what you have studied, you will be given a 2 or 4 yr work visa. You will be expected to gain work experience relevant to a profession on the SOL while on work visa. Once that is done, you then need to apply for Expression of Interest. If accepted, you can then lodge a PR.
Please make sure you understand the new process.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/expression-of-interest-eoi.html
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi
What happens if i got tr with accounting and the accounting is removed from sol list after few months? Can i still apply for Pr after the removal of profession? What can i do in such condition? Please advise me.. information willbe much appreciated.
Thanks
Sanjeev
@Sanjeev
Hi
What happens if i got tr with accounting and the accounting is removed from sol list after few months?
If a profession is removed before you lodge an application for the profession then you cannot lodge a valid application as the profession has been removed from SOL. You will then have to gain skills assessment in another profession and then apply for PR based on the new profession.
Can i still apply for Pr after the removal of profession?
NO
What can i do in such condition? Please advise me.. information willbe much appreciated.
Thanks
Sanjeev
You will have to then start the whole process again and find a new profession.
Kind Regards
Junaid
amir01
hi junaid grt job mate
just wondering if you can guide me please. i fineshed study in 2012 and apllied TR after completing commercial cookery and bussiness managment course and got ielts score 6 each module still waiting for tr but asking how can able to apply PR part time still working in Restaurant please any way to get through this process
cheers
amir
@Amir Shazad
The process for applying for PR is explained in this post.
Basically you first have to lodge a EOI and then if you are invited you apply for PR.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/expression-of-interest-eoi.html
Hope this helps
Kind Regards
Junaid
i did my masters from uk in biotechnology but since its difficult to get PR here so i have decided to move to australia and study visa is the only option left... i am coming for msc honours in biotechnology and mol bio in griffith university or la trobe university for july intake... which university according to you is really gud.. do u think biotech has scope there.. is it easy to find field related job... and wat about the pr scenerio... does this course comes under PR category... and Mphil option is there as well.. what according to you i should go for.. Mphil or msc.....
thanksss
i did my masters from uk in biotechnology but since its difficult to get PR here so i have decided to move to australia and study visa is the only option left...
Just to inform you, overseas skilled migration is also an option.
i am coming for msc honours in biotechnology and mol bio in griffith university or la trobe university for july intake... which university according to you is really gud..
Please read this link. It will help you in making a decision.
http://study-n-australia.blogspot.com.au/2007/10/plssss-haaalp-which-uni-to-chose.html
do u think biotech has scope there..
You can check by searching for jobs on seek.com.au
is it easy to find field related job...
Depends on your skills, expertise and work experience.
and wat about the pr scenerio... does this course comes under PR category...
Just to clarify, there is no such thing as course coming under PR category.
There are professions on the skilled occupation list. Please check the SOL and let me know which profession matches closely with BioTech and I can answer further questions.
and Mphil option is there as well.. what according to you i should go for.. Mphil or msc.....
thanksss
That depends on what you want to do. Study or get PR in Australia.
Hi
I am a dentist from india and planning to do masterdbin health service management which is a 2year course from griffith university. I want to know that can I apply for visa after completion of this course. And how much points my course score. ?how to know that whether this course is in the sol?what if they change the sol after two years when I complete this course. what would be the options available to me? Plz help as soon as possible.
Hi..I am palnning to do MBA from Australia.(account) IS it possiblity to include Business in new SOL list of 2014. I have heard account is going to out from SOL list from June 2014. If not, then MBA (account) will help for PR or not? My email: himal.adhikary@gmail.com
@Himal
Hi..I am palnning to do MBA from Australia.(account) IS it possiblity to include Business in new SOL list of 2014. I have heard account is going to out from SOL list from June 2014. If not, then MBA (account) will help for PR or not? My email:
I did not understand your question. Do you want to enroll in a MBA degree or do you want to study accounting?
These are two separate degrees.
There is no such degree as MBA (account) and even if there is one then NO it cannot help you apply for permanent residency.
Kind Regards
Junaid
Hi Junaid,
First, thanks for the wonderful blog.
I graduated from one of the Australian Universities in Engineering in 1998, worked overseas for 14 years and now I am back in Australia doing PhD in Engineering.
I am thinking of applying for PR before I complete my PhD since my current age is 43 (very unlikely that I will get point if I defer my PR application after my PhD). My questions are:
1. Will my bachelor degree qualification be still valid and counted for education qualification? Will it earn points for Australian Study?
2. How will my Masters Degree in Engineering which I completed overseas be counted in terms of gaining points?
3. Will DIAC accept overseas work experience which I discontinued a year back?
Thank in advance.
Richen
Hi Junaid,
I completed my Bachelor Degree in Engineering from one of the Australian Universities in 1998, worked overseas for 14 years and now I am back in Australia and doing my PhD as International student. I want to apply for PR before I complete my PhD as my age is 43 years at present (deferring PR application until I complete my PhD would earn no points for my age!)
My questions are:
1. Will my Australian Engineering qualification (1998) be still valid to be considered for Education qualification in DIAC skill point?
2. Will it fetch additional point for Australian study?
3. Is there anyway I can use my Master's Degree in Engineering from overseas in favour of gaining points?
3. Will DIAC consider my work experience that I have discontinued a year back?
Thanks
Richan
@Richan
I completed my Bachelor Degree in Engineering from one of the Australian Universities in 1998, worked overseas for 14 years and now I am back in Australia and doing my PhD as International student. I want to apply for PR before I complete my PhD as my age is 43 years at present (deferring PR application until I complete my PhD would earn no points for my age!)
My questions are:
1. Will my Australian Engineering qualification (1998) be still valid to be considered for Education qualification in DIAC skill point?
Yes your Australian engineering qualification is still valid and you can use that education for acquiring a positive skills assessment as well as towards the 2 yr study rule.
2. Will it fetch additional point for Australian study?
Yes it will fetch 5 additional points for Australian study (depending upon what visa you apply for and whether that visa has points for Australian study or not)
3. Is there anyway I can use my Master's Degree in Engineering from overseas in favour of gaining points?
You need to check with a lawyer whether you can claim points for Australian bachelor degree + Australian PhD degree + Overseas award at the same time or not.
Because you have Australian bachelor + Australian PhD so technically speaking you can claim points for both. But you need to verify that with a qualified migration agent.
3. Will DIAC consider my work experience that I have discontinued a year back?
Yes you can claim the following points.
Outside Australia: skilled employment in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation
In skilled employment for at least three but less than five years (of the past 10 years)
5 points
In skilled employment for at least five but less than eight years (of the past 10 years)
10 points
In skilled employment for at least eight and up to 10 years (of the past 10 years)
15 points
Thanks
Richan
My suggestion is to gain a positive skills assessment in your engineering profession and lodge one application ASAP so you can get points for age.
Once you complete your PhD and if your application is not decided you can lodge another application but in that application you will not be able to claim points for age assuming you will be above 45.
You can check the points test by visiting the following link
http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
Hi i am prabhjot singh. I did masters in accounting from australia 2 yrs. In 2011. But due to some reason i came back to india n didnt apply for pr. Can i apply for pr offshore now or is there some other way to apply. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks
Do i have to apply for student visa again in order to get pr. My college was offering mba after completing masters in accounting n after completing 2 semester i can get mba + masters in accounting. So can i apply after mba for pr .
@Prabhjot
Hi i am prabhjot singh. I did masters in accounting from australia 2 yrs. In 2011. But due to some reason i came back to india n didnt apply for pr. Can i apply for pr offshore now or is there some other way to apply. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks
Yes you can apply for offshore immigration visa subclass 189 or 190.
However, you will have to first lodge an EOI and if invited you can apply for either one or both visas.
Please make sure you understand the requirements of EOI and also if you are scoring the pass marks.
Kind Regards
Junaid
@anonymous
Do i have to apply for student visa again in order to get pr. My college was offering mba after completing masters in accounting n after completing 2 semester i can get mba + masters in accounting. So can i apply after mba for pr .
You can apply for PR if
1) Your profession is on the SOL or CSOL.
2) You can get a positive skills assessment in your profession.
3) You score the pass marks for your visa.
4) You lodge an EOI and get invited to apply for PR.
It is not necessary that you apply for PR after studying for 2 yrs. You can apply for PR even without studying for 2 yrs.
Studying for 2 yrs is NOT THE ONLY pathway for PR.
Just because you studied in accounting does not mean you can apply for PR or you will get PR.
You have to fulfill the criteria I listed above. If you can do that then yes you can apply for PR.
Kind Regards
Junaid
hi , please tell me if i do Masters of IT (professional) 2 year course in australia from centeral queensland univeristy, melbourne, can i apply for PR after that??? i mean after Master OF IT i can apply for PR or not ??? please reply as soon as possible
@Kaushal Garg
hi , please tell me if i do Masters of IT (professional) 2 year course in australia from centeral queensland univeristy, melbourne, can i apply for PR after that??? i mean after Master OF IT i can apply for PR or not ??? please reply as soon as possible
You cannot apply for PR straight away after studying for two yrs.
That was before the introduction of EOI.
After studying for two yrs you can get a maximum of 4 yrs graduate skilled visa which allows you to work full time.
During this time you can gain work experience in a profession closely related to an occupation listed on the SOL and CSOL and then if you can score the pass marks, you can lodge a EOI and if invited you can apply for PR.
So the process has changed significantly.
You need to first lodge a EOI and if invited you can then apply for PR (assuming you fulfill the rest of the criteria and score the pass marks)
Kind Regards
Junaid
Can you pls tell me whether HRM Mba holders who completed masters in australia can find a job after studies. And what about PR then?
If can not obtain PR for a person who has MBA in HRM in melbourne, is there any option to have it in any state in aussie?
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