Hello everyone, I believe nowadays there are many people in Malaysia would like to migrate to Australia as skilled workers or some even have lived in Australia for years as permanent resident (PR).

I believe many of them are active in Lowyat forum too, so I like to create this topic here for everyone who like to know more about migrating to Australia. As we know Australia government is changing their migration policy every year that's why many people are confused about their migration criteria. Different kind of occupations have different kind of requirements, it also depends on which state are you applying to migrate.

For example, what kind of issues have you faced when applying for migration? What kind of visa you applying for? What agency are you using? Are they good in providing service and advice?

If you don't mind please share you migration story here no matter you are applying, planning to apply, or even you are already a permanent resident or Australia citizen. We would like to know more stories of different kind of people from different kind of background.

This post has been edited by sendo7: Oct 19 2016, 05:51 PM

Just thought Ill share something for the benefit of all.

4years ago I got a company in Sydney to sponsor me for a 457 temporary work visa, because they needed someone with a specific skillset.

Everything was done online, the company lodged a nomination, and the immigration dept. got in touch with me to proceed with the application.

Within 2 months, I was already living in Sydney.

The natural progression for a 457 visa holder to permanent residency is a 186 Business sponsor visa, which he can apply for after working for 2 years with the same company.

Procedure is almost the same as applying for a 457 visa.

This is the safest and best way to get a PR.

I've seen too many malaysians coming here without a job only to crash and burn, working as waiters while hoping to get a proper job someday.

This post has been edited by thomasthai: Oct 19 2016, 06:49 PM

Don't go unless you've already secured employment.

U work in what position and industry?

Isn't it the same case with this guy?

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...20&hl=australia

Yes, the rules are constantly changing and it's hard to keep track of these changes.

My advise, go to a few (not one) agent - get their advise specific to your situation and circumstances (esp the industry you are in).

Talk to family and friends who are already in Aus, better still if you have people whom you know who are in the same industry.

Pay a visit (holiday) for a couple of weeks to the place you intend to settle in - see if you like the people, culture, weather, etc (bearing in mind that there is a different being a tourist vs resident).

Ensure that you have enough buffer to come across. Decide if you want to go all in (i.e. sell off your house and move the whole family across) or keep one-leg still in Malaysia just in case you'd really don't like it.

Pray (if you are religious) about the move.

And then - take that leap of faith!

Good luck

don't go if you are afraid of trying

no company will going to hire/sponsor you a working visa unless you have a rare specific skill

i thought there's a similar thread?
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3776619

and my advice for those who are planning to apply for subclass 189/190...
if you have no idea where to start, get a quote from a registered MARA agent, its free anyway...
from there try to DIY... unless you really have no time or have complicated issues, all the steps and docs needed are listed on www.border.gov.au

even if you are going for an agent, try to sort calculate your own score first and if needed, get your IELTS done ASAP...
i've seen cases where the visa application dragged for years cos that person wasn't able to get band 7 or 8 in all modules... its a waste of time and money...

This post has been edited by kenji1903: Oct 21 2016, 05:34 PM

frankly... i've yet to see someone who secured a job offshore...

This post has been edited by kenji1903: Oct 21 2016, 05:36 PM

Folks

Wanted to know if anyone knows of a shipping company / agency which has been helpful to ship household goods from KL to Sydney? I plan to only send boxes, not other stuff like TV etc. POS Laju is an option, but probably better rates with more specialized agency?

there's one i found called seven seas, looks not bad as they have an interactive estimator
the largest box i tried can fit a queen and king size mattress, 3 seater sofa, and still has space for 3-4 more boxes, around RM5k from KL to Melbourne
then another AUD500 from Melbourne to the place you live

if you do find any other info, do share bro, i'm looking for one also

Climate accustomization is very important indeed.

i was one of the lucky few that did

not hard to work overseas, many companies are hiring expats

own country not enough talent as usual

it doesn't make financial sense to employ someone overseas unless that person has some rare special skill set

different country, have different needs

even general skills also enough

important is attitude

can share what kind of generals skills is enough to get a job in Australia?

well even hair dresser is qualified as i read before

not sure now

pretty sure if you go through that list have more

also why only look for australia, many other countries you can go also

let's not get confused by a job qualified for PR application vs already having a PR and looking for a job

PR just means you are eligible to work legally in a country, doesn't mean you WILL get the job that you want

finally, you came into a Serious Kopitiam thread that specifically states Australia on the title and trolled on it

its true and i am not trolling... not this time -,-

i do troll other serious kopitiam before too!