Do you guys have any idea on the "PROFESSIONAL YEAR" that are offered in Australia? Read that after completing this will add 5 marks to your points.

But, Is this Useful to help you land a job?

hi all, i plan to not engage any agent.
what is the first step i can do?
submit express of interest?

Yes it's because of higher earned income despite the taxes? Daily expenses are higher but median income is also way higher.

Good day Seniors,

I have just obtained my visa 189 recently but I am still in Malaysia as I have yet to get a job in Australia. Looking at the current economy of the O&G industry, the outlook doesn't look so good hence I am slowly taking my time to fully move over. I am heading over by end of this month for a week's holiday and to activate my visa therefore I have a few questions that hopefully my seniors here can advise.

1. Can I set up a bank account without an australian permanent address? If I able to, which bank is the best for me to apply?
2. I heard something about medicard. It seems like I am only able to apply if I am currently residing in Australia right?
3. Any other advise before I move over?

I would not worry too much. I have yet to see an accountant PR unemployed . As an accountant I think its easier to get a job in your field. Its much more difficult for IT/Tech or engineering.

Then go Australia almost half slashed eh, I thought that the std of living there quite high?

1) Yes I have heard of them. My parents' friends who are Aussie citizens now used their services in 2000. I used Global Migration. I think Worldlink does NZ visas too.

2) No. Does not make a difference for 189/190.

3) No as well.Not unless you're applying for an SOL that is a translator; but this will require proof and relavant assessing bodies to assess your skills and docs.

4) Yes. I had 75 points. They didn't even have to count my Aussie degree and all my working experience; I would've had more then.

Hi, I want to ask what is the job prospects of a Malaysian mechanical engineer with a degree from an Australian university? Assuming he search for a job immediately after graduation.

Guys I'm interested to migrate if opportunity arises but need opinions from those who already migrated.

I'm 29 this year, total work experience as a mechanical engineer 6 years (5 years as maintenance engineer in o&g).

Graduated from US and married with 1 kid. My spouse is a housewife.

Already gone through EOI guideline/procedures etc, and I just need to get below items before submitting the EOI:
1) TOEFL (took it once last 9 years)
2) Accreditation by Engineers Australia

Shall I give it a go or tough luck?