Hi guys, I've been turned down a couple of times during interview because I do not hold a PR/citizen status.
If I submit my EOI, would it be possible for my employer to specifically pick me?
In other words, sponsor me BUT not going through the employer-sponsored visa?

I went to the DIAC + EngAus workshop in Brisbane a few weeks back. Not really because I need migration advice but because there's free food and I want teman kawan. Mang I'm cheap!

Either way Skills Select works like this,

You make an application and submit all your documents and you're given calculated points on the spot. The system is based off meritocracy, meaning if you have 60 points and old mate has 100, he'll go first through the processing line. So if your points aren't high you can wait for a very long time. Remember that skills select has no minimum service period and is capped by quota, so you'll want as many points as possible.

You can jump the line if employers view your profile and wish to sponsor you, so having extra skills that relate to industry is quite important. Protip : A first aid cert is pretty much mandatory for people wanting an OnG or mining job.

There's no need for a 100 page work thesis. A simple letter from your employer, relating to
- Your time at the workplace
- Your position
- Your general responsibilities
- Your skills and examples of work

Which comes up to about 2 pages is more than enough. Most importantly the manager must be contactable by the DIAC. 

Remember that eg; There are 100 places for a year, and there are 100 people with higher points than you, you will NOT get through.

you are lucky because of this changes. I finished my study 1.6 years and i can't get PR independently :/

most of my friends got it last year and the latest was 2 weeks ago. He has a family here with disabled daughter and were holding TR. he won't get a pr because of his daughter's case but he risked it and granted with PR after 2 months. he is now a happy man

Hi guys, I've been turned down a couple of times during interview because I do not hold a PR/citizen status.
If I submit my EOI, would it be possible for my employer to specifically pick me?
In other words, sponsor me BUT not going through the employer-sponsored visa?

20k = Mega ripoff. Considering I certify and fill out all the docs for my friends for free and walk them through the process as well.

It's not hard really, just save your dosh and DIY.

From what I saw it's roughly RM8k for the agency fees. The rest are fees charged directly by DIAC, ACS, Wisma Putra etc.

RM8k is not a lot of money to save my time. Never tried DIY though so for some people it may be worth it.

Ever considered the graduate visa? =)

8k for just a few hours of work is quite a lot of dosh. That's why I never hired a migration agent.

I think I'm applying for Visa 189. But my agent says I should get a state sponsorship with that visa, apparently it'll increase my chances. I don't even know if that makes any sense. And they're charging me AUD1200 for that. Really unsure where that figure comes from.

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And regarding IELTS, I did mine in British Council Malaysia. If you register online, you get a free online course so you can get acquainted with the format. I scored an 8 (I'm a native English speaker). I did find that the test was pretty tricky though.

Hey i think if it's 4 semesters worth of study is ok.. if u came back Msia for holidays then yea u wud have been there 1.6 yrs maybe?

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Added on August 27, 2012, 8:50 pm
Ever considered the graduate visa? =)

no.mine only 3 semesters so it's just 1.6 years

i never EVER considered for PR when i first came here until i got my TR(follow my gf) to experience the working life. i can't imagine myself if i'm back to malaysia to start over again with a salary that need to be saved for few months in order to purchase 1 thing and need a very special occasion day to have a nice dinner. yes,i'm too comfortable with my life here but i still need to face the fact :/

hihihehe,

How long have you been in Aust? I am not familiar with all these visa stuff anymore, but is there no other way for you get PR? employer sponsorship? family/relative sponsor? or maybe putting financial investment in Aust?

Moving back to Malaysia and starting over (after you work in Aust) is not easy. Been there, done that.

I did my high school and uni in Aust. I got my PR straight after uni and was working in Australia for almost 8 years before moving back to Malaysia because of family reasons. I find it hard to "adapt" to working life in Malaysia. Salary is the main issue for me, and yes I know what you mean by saving a few months salary in order to purchase 1 thing, etc etc. The cost of living vs income ratio is simply bad.

After 2 years in Malaysia, we have decided to move back to Australia. Things might have changed there, we are hoping the job market wont be too harsh next year.

finding luck in employer sponsorship but they most likely not going to do it.i'm just a fresh graduate and they can easily find someone to replace me without going through immigration hassle. remember that HR is not easy to pleased with

i've been working here slightly over 1 year and still have another year to go. EOI is the only way that i can try on

btw, many people especially from china paid employer($10k or more) to get a employer sponsorship

good idea..10k as in what currency?

AUD

Have you ever considered doing the same thing? Then you no need to start everything all over again!

is it true that finding a night shift job is easy for migrant?

Which part of Australia are you planning to go?

Some place is easy to get a job if you are willing to work on weekends especially Sunday! Some job is paying double the normal wage on Sunday!