Have to disagree with you on the restaurant part. You re probably aiming at the Asian restaurants. However, the other majorities will be paying more than $20+ an hour with weekends going up to a probable $30 an hour.

Not really. If you pay careful attention restaurants are moving to a more diversified workforce. I have friends who are Asians but they work in western restaurants with the Ozzies. Partly because everyone knows Asian are more hardworking.

I didn't know that you will need to pay additional tax when your salary is more than $95k. I'm definitely not paying anything more than a typical Ozzie.

My company provides us a fix amount to use for health insurance every year, it's then your decision if you want to use 100%,50% or 0% of it towards private insurance.

My partner and I applied under Visa 189 where she is under a dependent visa to mine. We both got the PR at the same time.

We are not married, under de-facto relationship. I think that's the case for new applicants on spouse visa, my case is I applied the visa and included her in as depedents so we both got the PR together. (Note: Not TR)

I might be wrong but correct me if I'm. Once you attain PR (I assumed you stayed in Australia for your studies), stay in Australia for a year then apply for citizenship. Then you are free to go wherever you want to work or live.

Note: To fulfill the requirement you have to be in Australia for at least 4 years (inclusive student visa,working visa) and stayed in Australia a year as a PR.

Not sure how you got a score of 85 or 90 but that is pretty amazing. Never seen anyone higher than 70 to be honest.

You must have possessed superior English, 10,15 years working experience, in the 25-30 years old group with Australian education right?

I thought I was already pretty amazing to have 70 points when I applied last year while most of my friends struggle with 60 points post graduating That's why there's a saying that there's always somebody better than you out there.

Age group, one year Aussie experience and English. Was fortunate to be sponsored working visa directly after graduation, so took the opportunity to work a year prior to applying PR.

Start by visiting the immi website to see whether you qualify for their point system (min requirement 60 points). If you do, then you can DIY your own application or get an approved agent to do it for you.

Feel free to ask any questions here.

Few options,
Note: These are not professional advice but just advising based on experience.

I) Get band 8 in IELTS to obtain that extra 10 points
II) Check for state sponsorship, this will give you extra 5 points if your occupation is in the state sponsorship list.
III) Do a professional year (Not sure if it applies to law) to get the extra 5 points
IV) If all else fails, look into the option of graduate visa for overseas students to see if they recognise your university. Bank your luck in Aussie for 18 months to see if you can land yourself a job and apply for PR afterwards.

Guys correct me if anything above is incorrect or the information has since changed.

This post has been edited by Soony: Jul 19 2016, 11:55 PM

Congrats!

Yes, you are right. You can start your own application via http://www.border.gov.au/Busi/Empl/skillselect

Though, before starting that, please prepare all the required evidence for the points that you are claiming, it will definitely help in expediting the process.

Did my studies for four years and started working 3 years ago. So a total of 7 years in Perth. Sounds pretty long already. How about yourself?

All the best to everyone who is applying for visa! It's an exciting adventure where you will never forget So far for mine it has been wonderful!

Normally for undergrad studies not for postgraduate studies.

My partner didn't take the IELTS exam but just had to prove that she has functional English. (E.g A letter from her university stating that her course was conducted in English). Though the more evidence the easier the process.

60 points in EOI may result you obtaining your invitation much slower. So if time is on your side then 60 would be sufficient. However, if you are in the rush of migrating to Australia (maybe due to age bracket), then by all means try the best in getting band 8 across all modules.

What's next after EOI? Wait for the invitation and make sure you have all the documents in place. =) Don't ever try to do both in parallel as the window during the invitation is pretty short.

Hope the above helps.

My company uses mercer

The correct mindset!
1) Be prepared to work from the very bottom onwards.
2) Though 1) may not work out most of the time. Be prepared that you will have to work odd jobs.
3) Be open and adapt to the local culture. Get to know the Aussie and blend in with them.

Though there are still a lot of illegal restaurants out there.