My family is there

Ya i know right!
My agent is superb! Both of us were so shock that visa granted so fast!
lol so you bond in SA for 2 years? hope to catch up with you in WA then!

I'll most probably rent near my family in thornlie SOR.
many asian there and there is spencer food court easy to dapao!

At first i also 60 pts zhun zhun under Accountant which ppl said no hope ady coz accountant only invite 70 pointers now.
But then my agent is really good that he try so hard and get me approve under 190 visa and +5 points.
Then everything just happened so fast that now i'm a PR ady.

You might want to check with agent if you can apply under 190 provided you dont mind spending 2 years in certain state.

Apparently for Accounting you need at least 70 points. If not you can only wait.
So 190 is really good as it supersede the quota as well.

Lol that food court is quite cheap compared to outside.
Sometimes lazy to.cook ma ;p

Thornlie is not too bad la.maddington is even better...
Still secure area...

My WA 190 have a contract to sign will need stay in WA 2 years.
But i suppose it's not a big thing. Since you can fly in n out easily nowadays.

Yea i know right...
WA need show AUD 30k account statement also...
So struggle!

Hi mate, glad that you've take the initiative to run through the website so at least you have an idea on these.
In order to work and live in Aust, you can either go work visa or PR. (In Aust, no visa no work).

Work visa 457 - get an employer to sponsor you. valid for 4 years. But once visa approved, if you work for the same employer who nominate you for 2 years, they can sponsor you for PR. However, some boss changed once you get 457 as you're bond by them. Just like my case...
PR - you entitled every right like citizen except for voting.

My advise is if you really planned to migrate, is always better to start planning now instead waiting for 30.
As the whole migration process dont normally happen fast and smooth. and migration process always changes.
And once you secured your visa is not like you need to go there straight away. U can totally take your time and go there when everything here settle.

So based on the point table, i would say you at least have 55 points handy with you without IELTS or any state nomination.
To qualify yourself to submit EOI, you will need 60 points.
According to my agent, migration visa normally takes 1-2 years (from scratch to approve). However, it also depends on your occupation etc.
So no harm to start prepare now. Gather info, do research and really ask yourself are you prepared for migration.
It is not always beautiful on the other side, we are not here to give pretty picture.
And definitely i'm not a migration agent whos trying to make big bucks...lol...

This post has been edited by lilfire: Dec 25 2015, 05:36 AM

Hi, please find below link for your perusal...
https://www.border.gov.au/

Dear just for sharing, all is approximate amount as i'm too lazy to go through my bank statement. So just based on my memory

My skill assessment for CPA around AUD 450
Meds check up RM 290
English Exam (Ielts) AUD 330/ RM 750
Pearson AUD 320 / RM650
Police clearance Aust: AUD 45
Malaysia cert good conduct: RM 20
Birth cert i get it translated at the Seremban High Court @ translator: 4 copies for RM 50 including certified (quite pricey for Seremban small town)
All my other documents is certified by my migration agent so it is free.
If it is not mistaken if you are in Msia only limited occupation can certified documents.
However, if you are in Aust quite a lot of occupation can certified for you.
Migration agent, Pharmacist, Doctor, Bank Manager, police officer, post officer or etc.
If you have friend you can get it for free too.

My IELTS result always ended up shorting 0.5 point in writing.
normally my R+L is 8.5-9 and my speaking is 7.5-8.
writing 6.5

Saw many review saying PEARSON is damn easy and everyone seems like scoring high points then decided to give it a go.
When i first tried pearson, i get 79 for writing, R+L around 73, but my speaking 61...
Tried few times, speaking points is even lower
And the worst part is, my points for R+L also declining...
ended up going back to Ielts...and passed my writing finally...

i would really think that it is purely based on individual.
If writing and time is not a problem for you, you can go for IELTS.
However, if you stuck in writing all the time and short of time then try pearson.

I personally think that IELTS is actually easier in terms of overall test.
Unlike pearson, each and every section is related and will effect the points for each sections.
And have a lot of question types which i personally think is rather confusing.

Also over the few attempts my IELTS points is quite stable. definitely more than 7.5 for other sections and only need to practice in W.
However, PEARSON points variance a lot everytime. And i actually sat for my PEARSON test in AUG, where they held the test in a very small room and literally the candidates beside you can be really distracting
Also dont forget there are many preparation materials available for IELTS compared to Pearson.

I would suggest probably try IELTS first. Then if couldnt get the desire score then only try Pearson.
I can give you the book and CDs for PEARSON if you want. Just PM me.

This post has been edited by lilfire: Jan 8 2016, 10:44 PM

For me summarising of lecture is quite ok. The part that i hate the most is describe the chart/picture.
I always dont have enough time to skim through and end up dont know what to say or say too much useless thing

Then just give Pearson a go.
But probably try other center but not AUG.
It is very distracting. It is literally just like 10 cm beside you.
So far all the candidates that i knew through AUG pearson didnt managed to pass their speaking. Even after few attempts.
I'm not sure is it the mic problem because everyone speak well and all also stuck in IELTS for W only but score flying colour in S.

And they will give u a time to test your mic for Pearson.
When i took pearson in Aust, the mic sounds ok.
But in AUG, the mic will sounds horrible with a lot of background noises from other candidates and also the mic seems unable to capture if you are loud but if you are speaking at normal volume other candidates voice will over you
My advise will be if you really intend to take Pearson in Aug, maybe can discuss with them to at least start a little bit later compare to other candidates at least can reduce background noise...

This post has been edited by lilfire: Jan 9 2016, 08:36 PM

heading down April time
lol...

Just got my PR granted Dec 2015.
Even though i do have Aust experience, but is also aware that the job market is very bad now. Especially in Perth.
Finger crossed .

Thank you so much dear!

Hi there,
Sorry for not able to reply earlier as m busy with work and packing

If your case is straight forward then yes it is cheaper to do it yourself.
As for me as i'm an accountant with 60 points So i've decided to pay more to get it done!
My agent is located in Perth and he charged me for AUD 4500 for agent fees only.
Pay AUD 2200 when engaging him and AUD 2300 when PR granted.
However, this is the price 1 year back.
But then i can totally have a peace of mind as he is do everything for me.
The only thing that i need to do myself is body check up XD

Many people have the wrong mind set here that the sooner you get a case officer assigned means you'll get your PR faster.
Many agent also quote that they can get a case officer assigned fast or whatsoever.

But the truth is if everything you submitted is correct then you dont even got the chance to know who is your case officer coz they will just approved your case without even needing to contact you.

As for me, I lodge my eoi on the 6th Nov,get invite on 11th Nov,submit everything (health check,cert of good conduct etc) by 26th Nov,pr approve in 1st Dec.
Dont even have any case officer XD

This post has been edited by lilfire: Mar 2 2016, 10:31 PM

I know right!
Really lucky. My agent was shocked too coz i'm also one of the quickest among his other clients.
He actually told me that the process might take few months or even 1-2 year.
I actually go and interview for job as do not wanted to waste time.
I join the bank and throw resign letter literally the 2nd day on floor XD


What you mean by qualifications?
The skill assessment? i used my degree result for CPA.


Of course by using agent (a good and reliable one), you can have a piece of mind/enjoy the benefits to get things done fast and straight forward.
Thats what you are paying for. If not who want to waste money on something you can do it yourself?
They know what forms need to be filled and when to do the right thing.
But i do mean a good and reliable one...coz i've heard many terrible things from a lot of Malaysia agent from the people i meet during ielts.

Yes exactly!
By using an agent doesn't mean that they have backdoors or shortcut! XD
It is just means that they will tell you upfront what you need and how they can get it done!
But then of course scenario will be much different between good agent and normal/bad agent.

Like my case, my agent told me upfront no ielts he cant do anything.
Give him money also useless.
The peace of mind i mentioned is that the agent know how to save time and do thing quick. When the 1st thing almost done then he already organised for the next thing and straight do it. So i no need to waste time waiting or chasing him etc. He will update me constantly and let me know what he need from me despite of me checking with him. When i get invited only he immediately apply online for my certificate of good conduct using all the documents he collected from me during the first meeting. He already get everything sorted without even needing me to provide anything again!

Like people i know from IELTS who engaged to some agent, surprisingly they will still accept the case even though the candidates has not pass their IELTS or even not on the list.
And then keep on dragging them or kick them like a ball to different colleagues. Or like ask them go ielts get all 7, after they get all 7 then ask them go get all 8?!
Then when they go consult my agent for second opinion, my agent straight tell them that they better dont waste their money.

I'm a very careless person and i do not want to risk my application.
Even though it is not difficult, but i think it is totally up to individual if they want to do it themselves DIY or use an agent.
For me, if money can settle why need to troublesome yourself right? Such a waterfish XD

My agent have collected all my details already.
So he filled up most of the form 80 for me.
I just need to go through and touch up if required.

You can get your mate to try Pearson.
My agent straight tell me upfront that i need to get all 7s by Oct if not he will not accept my case XD

I know right!

I actually very heartache about the agent fees also one ok?
But i'm actually under great pressure at that time and just wanted to get away from it.
So i actually engaged agent and just dont want to know about it.

But after all the PR approved and hearing stories about malaysia agents, i really felt that my agent is superb and i decided to pay him extra.
He eventually returned the extra saying he is doing his job only XD

Nope.
Just purely using my university degree.