All applications must be accompanied with the statutory declaration
attested by the commissioner of oaths except for the four countries
mentioned above. Any applicant who fails to obtain the statutory
declaration, his or her application would be subjected to security
vetting (processing period is 1 to 2 months). In addition to the
above, following particulars are required from the applicant. 
so where to settle the statutory declaration thing???? so if i get that, that it's faster????

u get it from a JP. it's free and they're everywhere. there should be a couple from ur uni

JP? justice peace something?

there is one here : http://www.kln.gov.my:8080/ekonsular_on9/s.../akuan-biv3.pdf

so who do I go to to get it signed for me?
thanks a bunch,
and if i have this, it's faster or still 3 months... sigh..

and the application says certified copies for passport pages, so i get it certified in melbourne and scan to my mum and she can just print it out back in msia?
or needs to be certified in malaysia?

i have a few copies certified by a pharmacist in melbourne

yeah. they can be found in libraries, post offices, uni etc

the whole process will take probably 8-9 mths. or longer

but after u submit ur application u will be given a bridging visa A so no worries there

i dont think u have to get it certified in msia, cos u need ur original passport there for certification. however if they dont accept australian certified signatures then i have no idea.

student visa until march 15 2011

but i've completed my degree at RMIT on july and graduated december 2010
  why why did i delay.. sigh...

you hold a substantive visa other than a non-eligible Student visa and have also held an eligible Student visa in the last six months

thanks man,
so JP is anywhere? just have to google them?

so do I get it signed or submit the application & print then only show the JP the documents?

or I can go get the declaration by itself first

• at the time you apply, you must submit evidence that:
– you are under 45 years of age;
– you have been employed in a skilled occupation for at least 12 of the last 24 months
OR you met the Australian study requirement in the last 6 months; and

i havent work in skill ocupation ...and it's pass 6 months...

got it from the booklet..i hope it's the student visa

Lodgement of application

If you are an overseas student, you must lodge an application for this visa within six months of the date of completion of your course.

The date of completion is the first date on which the educational institution publicly notifies you that you have met the requirements for the award of your degree, diploma or trade qualification.

This notification can occur by:

    * letter
    * publication in a newspaper
    * publication on the internet
    * email
    * bulletin board at the tertiary institution.

This date should not be confused with the date of conferral of your award.  The date of conferral is the date that you actually receive your degree, diploma or trade qualification.
Example: Graduation ceremony.

great..fml.
so i cant apply at all now?

12 july 2010 is on my SAC

15 december is on my degree

FML,
sigh...

if i cant apply with this..what other options? damn it..

working holiday..or sponsored by family members?

and is your course/major inside SOL?
have you assess your occupation/major to the relevant authority?(like ACS for IT)?

I have sister in adelaide ( which is PR ) and willing to sponsor me

I have competent IELTS  of overal 7.0 and im willing to take again to get average 7

I have done the ACS asssements in november and under ICT Business Analyst and it is on the SOL

studied degree in RMIT FOR 2 years

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so only left the police clearance + statutory declaration + australia police check + health check

and now this blady 6 months limits =(    
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sponsored family i think it says i must be the only remaining relative and have no dependant parents ( my parents are in malaysia, and my sister in adelaide )

I have sister in adelaide ( which is PR ) and willing to sponsor me

I have competent IELTS  of overal 7.0 and im willing to take again to get average 7

I have done the ACS asssements in november and under ICT Business Analyst and it is on the SOL

studied degree in RMIT FOR 2 years

---
so only left the police clearance + statutory declaration + australia police check + health check

and now this blady 6 months limits =(    
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sponsored family i think it says i must be the only remaining relative and have no dependant parents ( my parents are in malaysia, and my sister in adelaide )

how long does it take for ACS assessments? and is it compulsory?

im not sure how sponsored family works but i think u can try get PR with that method... u need to ask immi for more information

so basically im screwed huh>