i sat for the exam few years ago leh..
but since u r a UK graduate, it should not be a problem for you :-)

you can go http://www.ielts-blog.com/ for more information..

and also, u need to submit ur ielts results when u apply for the visa, without the results ur application will be declined..

This post has been edited by annielee: Jan 28 2011, 04:32 PM

thanks alot guys for the helped...ok will get my ielts asap...cant wait to get my pr....

I just completed the self assessment, and I got a score of 120. Does this mean I should go ahead and apply for the PR?

What are the chances that my application will be rejected since based on the self assessment I met the minimum of 120 points. I have gone through the requirements and the conditions of each requirement in detail.

the point system will be changing in july..
my advise to you is get a agent for the initial assessment and see what they said, which is always free of charge...

LOL if you can do it, do it yourself.

But you are right in a way.

I just signed up with an agent, with the small fee they were asking it didn't seem too much.

They are a reputable one, ask me in a PM if you are interested in finding one.

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Added on January 7, 2013, 12:17 amI found a firm to represent me, Austral Migration Consultancy

They are based in Subang which is great for me, I don't need to go down to KL to meet my agent or see them.

Looks like they have a decent sized office with about 10 staff from what I could see. I was there on Saturday and there was like 4 different clients in there talking to their consultants and lawyer. I was a bit worried if they are that busy will they have time for my case, but I got a guarantee from their lawyer that their client to case officer ratio is about 25 to 1. Considering that it will take about 18 months to get my PR I think that's reasonable not the best mind you but reasonable enough when you consider that our kids goes to school where a teacher takes care of 30 students in a class.

They seem pretty low key but I think that's better. They will have more time for me.

I found their agent on MARA list and that lead me to their website.

http://www.australmigrate.com/[/url]

The thing I enjoyed most about it is that unlike other bull***t websites that has flashy images about Australia or big bold words but all severely lacking in substance, this website is actually very informative. It's straight to the point and easy to navigate. 3 simple clicks and I get the info I need.

It looks clean, unadulterated and dare I say like a virgin and not a girl who dresses like a tramp to attract your attention.

Not as detailed as I would like but definitely enough to point me in the right direction.



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This post has been edited by prayformeprof: Jan 7 2013, 12:17 AM

Hi everyone, I had applied jobs directly from Australia but at the end most of the answer will saying that I do not have a visa so not able to employed me. I am just wondering, I need to get the visa 1st or I have to get a job 1st?

And some of the result told me that I have to go through with agency and paid $150 for consultation fees to assist me to get the visa, is that a scam or some info which I could take on?

Can anyone share some advice?

In order to work at Australia, you need to have a visa first. Any company in Australia needs to have a prove of visa for every skilled worker. ImmI Australia is very strict about this matter.

Once you get a visa, you then can apply for a job. Mind you, things at Australia is not going too well. It does not mean if you get a visa means you will get a job. There are people that are jobless for years after migrating there.They are facing very high unemployment rate in almost every state (at least 10-20%). I will not stop you from trying but things dont look too bright there.

As for these agency bullshit. Dont even pay them. If you have good written, reading and spoken english you can apply for a suitable visa directly from thier website. I did my visa application by myself without any agent. Do electronic application instead of paper, it is much faster.

http://www.immi.gov.au/Pages/Welcome.aspx

Good luck for trying.

This post has been edited by razo2: Dec 4 2013, 05:09 PM

Thank for the information. Lucky that you told me not to pay for any of the agency, I almost try to do something stupid.
But in the cases I need to apply for the visa assessment, one of the assessment point is English test point. I do have a certificate for English but I think is not acceptable for them. Should I need to take the IELTS test before I apply for any of the visa?

If I am not mistaken the requirements are:

1. Your occupation needs to be on the SOL list for skilled migration.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/sol/index.htm

2. You must take an IELTS test and pass based on thier requirements.

You need to meet the minumum points for the visa to be successful. Last time the total points must be 120 points for skilled migration. Now, I think things have changed alot. I can try to help but I am currently busy.

Also the waiting queue might be very long before you hear from them. It depends on your luck.

Good Luck.

This post has been edited by razo2: Dec 4 2013, 07:59 PM

I had download all the information that related to the visa 189(Skilled Independent), the passing score is 60, but unfortunately I am did not have the points. So, I guess I have to give up anyway. Keep on trying to apply will not having a good result. haha.
Anyway, thanks for the information.

Here is my 2 cents about Australia, it might not be as green as many people might say. Instead our neighbour Singapore is actually doing better than Australia. You might want to try there instead.

The Aussie government is now desperate for money as they might lose thier AAA credit as a country. The only thing that is keeping them alive is the gas sector. If they ever impose a gas tax. A big LOL for them. They even try to market skilled immigration on Facebook. Funny thing is the boat people they dont want, but people with money they want.

This post has been edited by razo2: Dec 4 2013, 11:28 PM

If you wish to work as mechanic/auto techie. Get more experience first. then you work your way in.

I had few years experience in automotive as mechanic since 2008, is that eligible for me to apply skilled visa?

australian experience. not external.

Of course the country welcomes skilled/wealthy people to reside in as they bring money into the country. Unlike our Malaysia, we welcome the banglas BUT ALLOW the skilled talents to flock to other country.

Lol. I know Malaysian government doesnt seem to realise the importance of rich and talented people.

This post has been edited by razo2: Dec 9 2013, 12:01 AM

Yes the good old "Australian Experience" requirement. That will kill the country and government in the first place.

here is my PR agent in Sri Hartamas

AUSLIFE MIGRATION

kinda impressed by their services and professionalism. Charges are almost the same but slightly cheaper than other agents which I did research on few of them.

fren sap consultant is a shared services job...ain't no way an mnc would hire u...all the mnc i know the consultants r all based in Asia.

why else they hire cheap consultant like wipro from India?

nowadays we have web conference. any problem can trouble shoot from far away.

besides many Aussie mnc r base their finance n it in msia.

What's the charges?