Once u get your Visa 189, does that also mean that you are granted the PR as well?

Grant visa 189 / 190, you're PR already. You'll have medicare, centrelink and government, education scheme
That's why it is very hard to get and precious

Thanks bro nemesis! Been following-up on your new adventure over there. How are things?

Job hunting yes definitely. Definitely need to upskill and learn more about the country before heading over.

Hi cybermaster98, here are some basic information on the few common PR visas available:

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1119.pdf

http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx

http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/190.aspx

Is there any engineering job that employ foreignor for it? Planning to find job there in Melbourne after graduate my Degree

If you are not onshore in Australia, the chances of being hired are close to zero (for graduates with no experience).

If you really plan to work in Melbourne, first step is to apply for PR and move to Melbourne.

Things running pretty smoothly, finding job might be a challenge. If can't find jobs in short term, try to work casual instead while keep on looking.
I landed without job but found it in 2 weeks. Worked 1/2 year jumped to current job with higher pay. Bought a new house last month.
Be more confident during interview but don't bluff anything if you don't know. If you got interview means 50% chance. 2nd interview 90%

This post has been edited by Chromax8: Aug 25 2014, 09:04 AM

So u need about 21K for the Visa application process for a couple without kids. What about other start-up costs especially during the first 3 months in say Melbourne? Can someone detail out the approximate values? Thanks

start up cost im budgeting as follows.

AUD 10k per head , excluding purchase of used car/gadgets/ air tickets

OH =3, thanks for the recommendation, any idea how to apply PR after graduation? Should i continue my master in Melbourne than is easier to apply for PR and also job opportunities will be higher?

Depends on what you're studying. Applying is easy, meeting the criteria, that's the hard part. Also depends on what kind of job you're looking for.

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My major is Mechatronic Engineering for degree. Finding for engineering job =D, oh is very easy to apply but the criteria to fulfil is very hard is it? Got any useful reference link for it? Thanks you in advance

No insult meant, but with your current level of English, I don't think you'd score the necessary band 7 in IELTS writing required to migrate.

My advice is to fulfil the most pressing requirements first, like your IELTS test. This is where a lot of people fail to clear the hurdle.

I've spent all my working life working for mines and OnG companies, the attitude here is that they're sooner hire a guy with no degree but can speak like a local rather than a top of the line graduate with a perfect CGPA for most non-grad roles.

Plus mechatronics engineering's ANZSCO code is not included in the list of occupations allowed to migrate to Australia (the SOL list) due to its listing under "other engineering professionals" http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Pr...g+Professionals.

Agreed, biggest hurdle is to get through IELTS with flying colors, then the next phase of the process can start.

Ops. i just found out my sentences sound so wrong. sorry for that, yeah my English do need to improve, haha. Thanks for the advice. Will look into it. xD

Is there any Lowyat.net gathering in Melb?

Have you graduated? It's good to start searching for a job before considering masters, where you may deemed overqualified by some employers. All the best, do also consider WA as that state has more job opportunities for engineers.

I am working in Australia as a constrction site engineer, but i am home sick after being away from home for years. Feel like i want to move back to Malaysia although i can earn more in Australia.

How long have you been working over here in Australia?

Which part of Australia are you in?
Mind to describe what is it like working in the construction industry there?