Should be subclass 190 under perth. 3 months to get PR???
agent takes about 12months (fast approval) or 18months (slow approval)
If I were to do it on my own, any pointer on what should I do first? most probably I'll do the application on my own as I could not afford quotations from the agent.

Yes, my occupation is only available in CSOL hence i need state sponsorship.

perth

12 months is the safe bet for them I guess. Or they only submit your application in few months later. Who knows.

Or you can pay me $1k and I help you do the rest

Just jk.

Let me see what is your option there. What's your age, IELTS point, Skilled experience and education(degree,phd?)? Your wife has an occupation that listed in CSOL?

Wow...going up so much! I paid mine including agent fees only AUD6600.
In that case, i suggest u DIY. Not hard to do. Just follow the instruction in DIAC websites. Some international calls required

32years old (30 points)
Bachelor degree in Multimedia Studies (15 points)
IELTS - not taken the test yet (agent estimate 10 point [grade 7])
Experience - 3 years (5 points)
State Sponsor (5points)

Total = 65 points


Actually I own a design company and I've 8years of experience but graphic designer is not available under the 2013-2014 occupational list so the agent take my last 3 years of experience under my own company and file for PR application under unit group 5111 contract, program and project administrators (occupations 511112 program or project administrator). They claim that this occupation is only available in Perth under state sponsorship and is the only way I could apply a PR. I'm managing the company so the job description is closely related to the 511112 program or project administrator.

My wife is a diploma holder from local art school and she's a graphic designer so agent said she could not help much on my applications. I'm applying visa for me, my wife and 2 kids (3years old & 5 years old).

Thanks in advance for the willingness to help.

This post has been edited by dominicpcl: Sep 4 2013, 03:48 PM

yes, i got a shocked as 3 years back i got assess by agent and they quoted me AUD6000... and now it freaking cost me RM39k.
I rather do it on my own to safe up some rental when I move there.

Very! haha...u know wat, when i graduate my uni tat time, i went back and suddenly everyone look at me which i used to Ozzie slang and laughed by them being ang moh.
I try to use manglish and had a hard time at 1st. but 10 years is making me one. now switching back again.

I know DIAC increase the significantly but didn't know would be tat high.

haha I apply from here.

But I got friends more capable than me, same age, same level, they cannot find job.

3 years account assistnat in Australia, ok what. At least you can justify to apply for senior exec.

Seriously I can't confirm la, the world is an oyster or life is a box of chocolates, it really depends on your luck - I presume you wanna go work for Big 4 in Australia - they may not consider you because coporate acctg is diff from msia, then again you can try your luck. But the fact you got job exp in Australia, gives you an edge and I am not saying 6 months experience or some rubbish trainee experience, 3 years counts a lot. Plus you are only 25 ! you are young, you can take the pain. Go for it !

I am talking about those in thier 30s with family, its not easy but not impossible too.

I'm not referring ur friend. I'm referring u

What is your line of work?

I am an accountant by professional.

Your wife could boost up another 5 points for you provided she getting positive in skill assessment for graphic designer but has to be in bachelor degree so just forget about it

32 years old this year? When is the month of your birthday?

1. IF all of the above is correct then you need to do skill assessment through vetassess http://www.vetassess.com.au/migrate_to_aus..._assessment.cfm
You can find the required documents for vetassess here http://www.vetassess.com.au/migrate_to_aus...d_documents.cfm
Take note the employment evidence as you have to gather evidence for your own business. More info here http://www.vetassess.com.au/migrate_to_aus...nt_evidence.cfm

2. While waiting for skill assessment(would take 8-12 weeks), go for the IELTS.

3. Once everything are good/positive, lodge the EOI. You no longer need to go through WA channel to lodge state nomination separately as they have now integrated together with EOI. Info here : http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigr...ponsorship.aspx
Minimum points to lodge state nomination is 55 points and it will add another 5 points for state sponsorship

4. You have to wait for the invitation(invitation will send out fortnightly) and higher points will get the invitation first. 65 points should get the invitation in a month.

5. Once you have received the invitation, click the link from the invitation email to submit the PR application. Normally it will take about 1-2 months to have CO assigned to your case and they will contact you to provide more information like medical and police check. You can probably do the police check while waiting for CO but do the medical only when CO ask you.

Sorry, I am writing this on the tablet and in the hurry as well so please correct me if I missing something

32 this coming october.
Thanks for all the heads up. I'll look through it first.

Don't ever compare with your friends when looking for job. THey are capable in study or others doesn't mean they are good in workforce. Everything is decided from your CV and interview. They prefer someone who have good personality,confidence, and able to communicate well.

There are many people capable than me but I still got a good job and pay. My manager always address me as 'machine' as me alone can do 2 people's job

then you have 1 year time to get 30 points for the age requirement

Just look at the link and read carefully. It might confuse you a bit but actually it is quite straight forward.

I am a quantity surveyor. I worked in consultant for 6 years and 4 years in multinational property developer.

haha...you're right. my SPM i get grade 3...not shame to tell u. Got my BM almost F***king fail.
yeah, it's all about CV and interview. If you're good, means you're really good. 'CAN DO' attitude take precedent

totally agree with you. It will be very hard for those in their 30s. Do note that my 3 years experience is part time, means i juggled between university and work. Honestly when I land in Australia, I'm game for anything, big 4, mid-tier, small firms. As long as its accounting related , and I can get CPA qualified. I can say the accounting standards being used is similar as Malaysia now is using MFRS which is based on IFRS, exactly the same what Aus is using whr their version is AFRS. How old are you pete?

And I saw that on another post of yours, you apply offshore. Now I don't know the extent of your experience, but as what nemesis says, I think its still worth considering holding on to your PR if you have the time and money. Like what nemesis says, after 2 years, u can keep your PR and at the same time qualify for Centerlink which is a big help. Just don't go on to live and regret losing your PR looking at the state of Malaysia now.

Btw, applying offshore, chances of even getting an interview is almost next to none even for very senior executives. Unless its regional and they have no supply of candidates OR its highly specialised. Unfortunately, our profession is not very niche. Cheers.