true, IELTS are available all year round, but i remembered during my time only Sat available for the test (writing, listening, reading) and speaking on a different day..i didnt managed to book on the same day for all paper coz i booked it quite late..and all the slots taken up already..and you need to book in advance..i booked mine 2 months in advance..and you need to take the General one and not the Academic..

im not sure about now, it might change already.. google and find out more..

im not an expert in these, and my info already outdated..since i got my PR 3 years ago..which is why i advise you to read more.. since u mention this is an expensive journey..and better do some homework yourself and not depends on others.. and google will be your best friend here..thats what i used..

and actually, what i advise to my friends is 1st go to those migration agency (better if u can goto 2 different agency) usually they will provide free assessment and evaluate your eligibility..if their advise is go ahead, then u can confirm u got enough points and of course u dont have to use them..
listen to what they say and ask as many question as possible and decide from there..

It's good that there is a guideline to follow for PR application unlike Singapore where they approve at their discretion. Anyway, i remember there was a portion that indicate how many points you get based on your occupation when i did my readings few years back. It's no longer applicable? From what i see now, so long you fall under Skilled Occupation List, you get the points.

If i meet the criteria of the Points Test and come clean, what are the chances for them to reject my PR application? I mean, of course you wouldn't know but have you guys heard of such cases? Usually what are the rejection reasons?

This post has been edited by Argiope: Sep 2 2011, 04:18 AM

10k from the beginning is not necessary if u think u can get the money in time...

but its better to get 10k first before lodge PR so that u won't stress in the middle of application

rules change already.. you need to go to Aus Immigration for the new points system..

wah..what do you mean by come clean ? u plan to lie on your application ? as long as you meet the requirement you should get ur PR..unless rules changes.. rejection reasons..i've read before the employment verification fail or even the medicals fail..

This post has been edited by annielee: Sep 2 2011, 11:34 AM

Nolah of course not. I mean assuming i pass my Points Test, medical test, Accessing Authority and come clean by no criminal records etc. i should be getting my PR right?

In Aussie, you meet the points you get it. In Singapore, this PR thing is very grey and you have no idea whether you meet their internal criteria or not so just apply only. If it gets approved then you are lucky lol.

yes..Aus PR is straightforward, as long as you meet the requirements, your PR should be approve ..
unless they announced to cut the no of immigrants or even change the rules ..

I'm working in Aussie now. I don't have a PR but I managed to get a work visa sponsored by my employer.

Life here is pretty laid back. Go home at 5pm everyday. But like some people have mentioned, taxes are high and rent is expensive. My rental and my monthly repayment for my car already take up 70% of my monthly salary.

So far, if I compare my savings between when I first got here and now, my savings is going into the negatives. haha but I consider them to be initial start up costs that I have to pay. Once I get my promotion, I should be fine and be able to start saving.

Did you buy a new car? We bought a 12 yr old Holden, LOOOL! We only need it go get around to places, I take the train to work since only 2 stations away. My bf drives to work lah, but his workplace is nearby as well. We plan to get a new car in 2 years time, but if this oldie still serves us good, then we'll continue driving it

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Added on September 2, 2011, 6:20 pmI do agree, I work from home sometimes as we've just moved in to a new apartment and lots of errands to run. Occasionally, we have long lunches that stretches up to 4 hours, which was paid for by the company! Come 5pm, all pang kang. I am lucky that my cab fares are being paid for as well (if I really need to use it, as I need to travel to other offices), using cabcharge cards, and they are not cheap! An average of 200AUD a week.

When I came here, I don't have much money as well, and I do agree it's the initial settling down costs that are very expensive. Over time, you can save again

This post has been edited by static: Sep 2 2011, 06:20 PM

My rent eat up 25% of my monthly salary and im staying in the city(5 minutes walk to work) so i don't need a car yet.
I'm now still following my student's "budget life" and saved me a lot of money except i can go for expensive foods outside without thinking twice.

most of my colleagues have car but they only drive to train station because parking in CBD is way expensive.

btw, my manager let me go 2 hours earlier from work because not that busy which is awesome

My parking is paid for but no car T_T... rather take the train anyway, cos it's only 5 mins walk from home. Plus, I still have my car back in KL! Ouch.

btw i heard there will be carbon tax on next year?

Yeah, mid 2012. More $$$ going out

tax everywhere

whats next? green tax?

i tot there's flood levy introduced already..

Yay to tax return, my first time filing it.

May I know if you were doing SAS in Malaysia or Australia?

This post has been edited by DaViDcHiN: Sep 8 2011, 06:09 PM

WORKED IN MNC in AUS 2 years..

Hate it and Love it

*Hate -
Australias takes train and trams back to home / happy hours at 4.45

Asians take train and trams back to home / sleep at 8.45-9.30.

HIGH Tax!!!!


*Love
Weather , Cheap Cars, SALARY , UNIONS

This post has been edited by whojen: Sep 9 2011, 12:39 AM

UU live with ur bf? How u managed job there? Holden is powerful la. Can serve u till 30 yrs. Low cost fuel consumption, 28km/ litre. Good buy

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Added on September 9, 2011, 8:34 amIn aus holden how much? In here holden still quite pricey and extinct about 10k ringgit.

This post has been edited by Materazzi: Sep 9 2011, 08:34 AM

I'm a bit confused. How come we're talking about PR already? Don't you have to work/live in Australia for a few years before you can file for a PR status?

you are wrong...you cant even work if you dont have a PR..
unless you are on sponsored working visa..

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Added on September 9, 2011, 11:49 amwhy you need to go back at 8plus ?
i used to work in MNC in Oz as well.. we went back the same time :-)

This post has been edited by annielee: Sep 9 2011, 11:49 AM