I lived in both Syd and Mel.

guys, I graduated from local private university in year 2011 and now working as mechanical engineer in Power Industry for almost 5 years.
Now i am at age 27 and thinking to travel to Australia maybe at age 30. Any recommendation where should I start?
i dont really understand in the point system. is it like a merit system?

This post has been edited by suadrif: Dec 24 2015, 11:29 PM

Thanks for the info. Guess I've gotta look forward to rent going down, hopefully.

Still checking out job availability for the IT industry since I've recently got my PR for NSW state sponsored.
Anyone had any luck / experience applying out of Aus?

I've made the necessary changes to based on the Aus resume template and have been applying, but doesn't seem like I'm having much luck.
Does the 'local experience' trump everything else?

To travel to Australia you don't have to worry about any points system.

Buy air ticket then apply tourist visa and you're good to go.

This topic is more about migrating/working in Australia, so it depends on what kind of visa you're seeking, and since you're here in this topic, start here.

This post has been edited by jianh: Dec 25 2015, 12:08 AM

sorry my mistake for using wrong term or wrong choice of word
i dont mean "travel" like having a vacation or holiday but instead "travel" means afor work or live there

i've browsing through the page since it was mentioned in the first thread Version and also in first post in V2 but i do not understand any
the website is so broad and i dont even know which category i fall in
is it Visa? is it individual traveller? is it trade professionals? do i need to log in or signup anything?
really dunno where to start

i've read somewhere in last pages someone mentioning that the younger u are, the higher chance u get the point
or did i misunderstood the statement?

**UPDATE** found this table. very informative and now i m getting better understanding on the merit system.
http://www.migrationdesk.com/threads/point...immigration.24/

This post has been edited by suadrif: Dec 25 2015, 12:50 AM

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, anyone in this forum is a registered engineer with the Board Of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)? I want to know if you translated the member's certificate at BEM or somewhere else? I'm just short of this last document before I send everything to my migration agent. Thanks.

I am a BEM member but is this required? As for my case, I was never asked by agent to submit this, so cant tell you much -.-"

oh...well, i guess i will be the first to submit it. thanks anyway

Hi, all the pros in this topic.... May i enquiry , how to I start apply as automobile tech either in Melbourne or Sydney... What is the requirements to lodge a visas.... Any good agent can recommend? Thank you and really appreciate the help...

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

Suggest you read thru the visa requirements on your profession. Then ask us the questions. I believe many sifus here able to help

Might changing job soon. Hopefully new environment will give a better future

migrationdesk.com is a very informative forum, the moderator is exceptionally helpful

here's another forum once you start your application process, good luck
http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia...ving-australia/

This post has been edited by kenji1903: Jan 4 2016, 10:47 AM

Wow i nvr heard of migrationdesk..gonna have a look. Thanks!

Hi guys, , if you have any queries on how to apply job here provided you already got your visa, can always give us a buzz. We'll try to advise you whatever we can

Good luck with rent going down. Not going to happen soon.

Luck/experience applying out of Aus:
Look at this way, u have 100+ of applicants per role. Put yrself in the recruiter's shoes. How would they shortlist?
If u expect to just expect any responses to come back cos u sent a few CVs out, then u will be sorely disappointed.

Tip 1:
Tailor make CV and cover letter to suit each and every role u apply 4.

Tip 2:
Don't just submit the CV. Call recruiter and sell yourself. Tell them why they shld shortlist u.

If they want to meet u, they want u 2 b avail on short notice.
If u say u still in MY, yr CV goes to bottom of the pile.

Local experience is very valuable. This is how I got my last 2 roles. In my past role, didn't even need interview and job was not even advertised.

What was your previous role?

How come you mentioned that rent is not going down? It is going down based on my research on next lease.

Anyone is applying/has applied for PR not thru any agency in Malaysia? How much do you spend total?

Asking on behalf of a friend.