which visa subclass did you apply for?

that "usual" duration you quoted is the migration agent's comfortable duration... if you apply yourself, its way faster...

get PR no need mental preparation one mar, you just need enough points and prove those points

what are you looking at? band 8 in all modules?

yes . because i'm just a diploma holder . sad but true

IELTS is a walk in the park if you're using English on a daily basis. I'm a frequent IELTS taker, because in the past, I kept letting my PR status lapse and had to reapply 3 times (this time, with my business investments in Australia, DIBP have been generous and they've allowed a continued yearly renewal of the RRV - subject to business performance/turnover/revenue (aka amount of taxes paid) and continued proof of employment of Australian workers).

I've never gotten anything lower than a CEFR C2 level. QED.

Thanks.

Haha! Thanks for the insight.


Preparation as in the processes of leaving Malaysia, based on others' experiences, what did they go through it. Just pack and leave? I may misunderstood your statement, but the current position that I held is in Malaysia and I am wondering it is like in Australia.


I guess I tergelabah sikit but looking forward to it. Many of the information are already available online but I would like to know more from the experienced ones; Malaysians to Australia, as they would be able to give me more insights on what they have gone through. Real life experience rather than articles - in a way preparing myself.


Just gaining some information from here and there, so that I don't blunder. Thanks!

I will be moving to Sunshine Coast; 400km away! Are you sailor?

I did an online application, didn't go through any agents. I applied for 309/100 and it was approved under 7 months, way quicker that I expected as it mentioned on their site about 15-20 months.

I understand that Degree is the requirement in Australia likewise in Malaysia, but based on my experience so far, working experience could "balance" it out. Not the same in Australia?

why u going to sunshine coast? ur wife from there?

shud try victoria...melbourne in particular

no wonder la, partner visa

and why did it take you 7 months to get the grant?

good luck to you... band 8 all is not so easy to get...
i'm a banana and only managed to get overall 7.5 because i got 6.5 for that stupid reading module

boss... the first 2 times, which visa did you apply and was the RRV rejected?

Oooh.. Sunshine Coast.. you or your wife sure a beach lover person

The first and second times, I applied for the (if I recall correctly) 175 Visa, which was granted, but I wasn't keen to go. The RRV was rejected because I simply didn't stay enough days in Australia. This was my own fault. Having a brother in Australia wasn't any help - at the end of the day, DIBP was simply looking at how many days I stayed Down Under, and I failed miserably on both occasions.

The third time, I applied for the Business Owner (provisional) Visa. This is not the golden (mainly targetting loaded PRC) $15 million Premium Investor visa, but the less expensive one. I just had to demonstrate a commitment into putting at least A$5,000,000 into a designated business, and if I kept that commitment for at least 4 years (again, if I recall correctly), I get to convert my 188 into either an 888 (permanent) or 890 (permanent) visa. I am now on the permanent visa. It's a pretty good visa, because I only need to be in Australia for at least 40 days every year, as opposed to the old 175 Visa, where I had to be there for 2 out of 5 years!

I've not had my RRV rejected for the 888 yet - it's not due to renewal... I'll update you in due time (a few years more)

that's what i've read about also, AUD15mil, they'll give you PR straight
when i have the amount, i'll contact you again on the 888 visa
i'm now on 189, hopefully we can go before it expires, else it will be tedious and expensive

keep in touch boss

Ya and our home will be there too. We will start from there and see where it leads us.

Ya, partner visa. I am surprised that the entire thing was fast, the fact that I received my PR status; not complaining but surprised! My SO is a local and we have been together for 7 years & married for 3, so I think we have a strong case?

YA! They do have clean beautiful beaches and I enjoy having BBQ at the beach.

No worries mate. The internet and these forums are a wonderful medium to keep diaspora connected. Good luck with your 189! Don't waste it like how I wasted my 175 (twice)! - I reckon it'll only get harder and harder to migrate going forward, what with Brexit, the rise of morons like the Donald and the general anti-foreigner, anti-immigrant feeling worldwide.

i've yet to see a partner visa being rejected

i still have a few years before it expires so hopefully we can migrate by then...
and totally agree with you... visa approvals will get more stringent, moving over will be tougher due to the weak MYR...

Hi,

May I know what field are you in?

From what I knew and saw from my brother whom has been married and staying in Melbourne for the past 8 years, I don't think you need to worry much.

But, first of all, you will need to start learning to prepare your own food in advance. Not to say that you can't enjoy outside food, but you certainly won't find yourself the luxury in malaysia with predictable price.

Somehow, what I did notice my brother did was constantly scouting for near expired food which is almost the lowest price range and you can still eat it within few days time.

You need to prepare yourself for winter clothing as well as normal clothing when seasons change. That applies to your household items too.

Honestly, when one migrates over to a new country, supposedly a better country, for a better life, why would one need to scrimp and save and scrounge and scout for near expired food?

Shouldn't one migrate to enjoy a better quality of life? How is eating closed to expiry stuff considered a better quality of life compared to what can be had back home?

When I finally decide to take the plunge (honestly, undecided yet - because truth be told and in all humility, Singapore is a very pleasant, safe and secure environment for people with money to stay in) to Australia, I will do it on my terms, on my liking, and for a better quality of life and living, not for anything else.

Just my 2 cents worth.