I was asked the question today about the benefits of using a registered migration agent to represent you in handling your Australian Migration and the application for your Australian Visa. Here are a few reasons we came up with: • We will provide you with honest and realistic advice about your chances of success • Your case will be thoroughly assessed to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria • We will save you time by handling the entire case for you and streamlining processes • We will save you money by doing things correctly the first time • We will advise realistic and genuine processing times and ensure we have done our utmost to keep these at a minimum for you • We will guide you through all the processes from IELTS test, skills assessment, penal checks, medicals, state sponsorship if applicable and visa process • We will assist you from the start to the end and provide you with settlement resources and support • We can assist you with securing accommodation, bank accounts, tax file numbers, employment before you arrive • We will make sure your applications are complete and thorough • We will act as an advocate should any issues arise and ensure you are subject to fair and reasonable decision making • We will correspond with all the authorities concerned including the Department of Immigration until the final result of your application • We have four years plus experience in handling migration matters including skilled visas • We are registered and regulated by the Australian Government • We charge reasonable prices within the guidelines set by the Migration Agents Registration Authority • We are ethical, professional and efficient • We will guide and support you through the way and address all of your concerns and queries Add Comment FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS To anyone reading this blog who has a specific question please check all our blog headings as we have come up with a list of common and frequently asked questions we are being asked and we have addressed these on separate posts as we do not have time to individually respond to each and every enquiry. Where possible we respond privately. Please note the following: 1. If you have a specific question about your case and it requires migration advice to be given we cannot give migration advice or assistance through such a forum as this and it would require you booking a consultation, if it is a quick question we can organise a short consultation. 2. If you already have a migration agent we cannot provide you with migration advice or assistance under our Code of Conduct, you will have to go back to your registered migration agent and ask the question. If you have a complaint about them you can complain at www.mara.gov.au 3. If your question is one about how long will my visa take then please note currently people who have been sponsored by an employer are priority processing category 1. People who have state sponsorship are priority processing category 2 (6 months onshore visa application & 12 months offshore visa applications) People who have an occupation on the Skills Occupation List Schedule 3 released 1 July are Priority Processing Category 3 (onshore 12-18 months & offshore 18-24 months) and to anyone else who lodged a visa application for an occupation not on the current SOL or not state sponsorsed could be waiting 3-4 years we do not have an answer on this. 4.Any other questions that are not answered here require you to email us directlyor book a consultation for specific migration advice. If you are confused about a migration issue or have questions you cannot answer yourself then you are welcome to use our professoinal migratoin assistance and advice services for which we charge a fee. 5. If you have already lodged but run into difficulties or need post lodgement asssistance we can help. 6. If you have lodged and have a question about how long your application will take we cannot help, we have answered this question a few times and provided as much information as we have. We cannot tell you anything else apart from what is writtten above and on previous blog posts. 7. If you have had a visa application refused then we can help with review applications for the Migration R Thanks and regards Danielle Ferris Registered Migration Agent Migration Agents Registration Number 0955608 www.allaustralianvisas.com Decision Ready Checklist Update 01/06/2011
In order to speed up the processing of visa applications, DIAC is using a Decision Ready Checklist system in some processing areas. The Department of Immigration are no longer allowing Decision Ready Checklists to be lodged for applications already lodged and they can only be used by Registered Migration Agents lodging new applications. Decision checklists can now only be lodged for Priority 1 (Employer Nomination and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) or Priority 2 (applications with a state or territory government sponsorship) applications and Priority 3 (GSM with occupations nominated from SOL 3). If you have not already lodged your ENS, RSMS or State or Territory Sponsored GSM Visa we can lodge a Decision Ready Checklist on your behalf. Decision Ready Checklists can be used for NEW applications for: *subclass 485 *subclass 487 *subclass 885 *subclass 886 *subclass 887 The Decision Ready Checklist can only be used by Registered Migration Agents and only with applications that have all required documents attached online. If you would like to enquire about our DRC services to speed up your application, please contact us by email. What an exciting start to the new year for potential migrants to South Australia, finally our state migration plan is released and it is quite extensive, possibly the longest list of sponsored occupations than for any other state of Australia. Here is the full list below. If you find your occupation listed here and want to find out if you are eligible please email us directly to book an online consultation. Chief Executives, General Managers & legislators Corporate General Manager Specialist Managers Sales and Marketing Manager Finance Manager Human Resource Manager Policy and Planning Manager Research and Development Manager Construction Project Manager Project Builder Engineering Manager Production Manager (Mining) Supply and Distribution Manager Regional Education Manager Education Managers nec Environmental Manager Laboratory Manager Quality Assurance Manager Sports Administrator Hospitality, Retail & Service Managers Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level) Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level) Financial Institution Branch Manager Business, Human Resource & Marketing Professionals Management Accountant Taxation Accountant Commodities Trader Finance Broker Insurance Broker Stockbroking Dealer Financial Dealers nec Mathematician Gallery or Museum Curator Librarian Management Consultant Organisation and Methods Analyst ICT Sales Representative Public Relations Professional Design, Engineering, Science & Transport Professionals Master Fisher Ship's Engineer Ship's Master Cartographer Other Spatial Scientist Illustrator Geotechnical Engineer Structural engineer Transport engineer Petroleum Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Biomedical Engineer Environmental Engineer Engineering Professional nec Wine Maker Geologist Geophysicist Veterinarian Metallurgist Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec Education Professionals Early Childhood (Pre‐primary School) Teacher Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Health Professionals Medical Diagnostic Radiographer Medical Radiation Therapist Nuclear Medicine Technologist Sonographer Environmental Health Officer Occupational Health and Safety Adviser Optometrist Hospital Pharmacist Chiropractor Acupuncturist Naturopath Dental Specialist Dentist Physiotherapist Podiatrist Speech Pathologist General Medical Practitioner Anaesthetist Specialist Physician (General Medicine) Cardiologist Medical Oncologist Gastroenterologist Intensive Care Specialist Neurologist Paediatrician Specialist Physicians nec Psychiatrist Surgeon (General) Cardiothoracic Surgeon Neurosurgeon Orthopaedic Surgeon Otorhinolaryngologist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Urologist Dermatologist Emergency Medicine Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Ophthalmologist Pathologist Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist Radiation Oncologist Medical Practitioners nec Midwife Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse (Aged Care) Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) Registered Nurse (Community Health) Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) Registered Nurse (Medical) Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Registered Nurse (Perioperative) Registered Nurse (Surgical) Registered Nurses nec ICT Professionals Database Administrator ICT Security Specialist Systems Administrator Computer Network and Systems Engineer Network Analyst Legal, Social & Welfare Professionals Clinical Psychologist Psychologists nec Social Worker Engineering, ICT & Science Technicians Medical Laboratory Technician Architectural Draftsperson Building Associate Building Inspector Surveying or Cartographic Technician Civil Engineering Draftsperson Civil Engineering Technician Electrical Engineering Draftsperson Electrical Engineering Technician Electronic Engineering Draftsperson Electronic Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson Mechanical Engineering Technician Metallurgical or Materials Technician Mine Deputy Building and Engineering Technicians nec Radiocommunications Technician Telecommunications Network Planner Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist Automotive & Engineering Trades Workers Automotive Electrician Motor Mechanic (General) Diesel Motor Mechanic Motorcycle Mechanic Small Engine Mechanic Farrier Metal Polisher Metal Fabricator Pressure Welder Welder (First Class) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) Fitter (General) Metal Machinist (First Class) Metal Fitters and Machinists nec Engraver Locksmith Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer Saw Maker and Repairer Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer Panelbeater Vehicle Painter Construction Trades Workers Stonemason Carpenter and Joiner Carpenter Joiner Floor Finisher Painting Trades Worker Glazier Fibrous Plasterer Solid Plasterer Roof Tiler Wall and Floor Tiler Plumber (General) Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber Drainer Gasfitter Roof Plumber Electrician (General) Lift Mechanic Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Electrotechnology & Telecommunications Trades Workers Electrical Linesworker Business Machine Mechanic Electronic Equipment Trades Worker Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) Telecommunications Linesworker Telecommunications Technician Food Trades Workers Chef Skilled Animal & Horticultural Workers Gardener (General) Arborist Greenkeeper Nurseryperson Other Technicians & Trades Workers Hairdresser Binder and Finisher Screen Printer Printing Machinist Upholsterer Cabinetmaker Library Technician Jeweller Optical Dispenser Optical Mechanic Technicians and Trades Workers nec Health & Welfare Support Workers Ambulance Officer Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic Dental Hygienist Dental Prosthetist Dental Technician Dental Therapist Massage Therapist Office Managers & Program Administrators Program or Project Administrator Sales Representatives & Agents Property Manager Real Estate Agency Principal South Australia was the first of three states to release their State Migration Plan, albeit called an Interim List. Already there have been two updates which have been copied and pasted below about certain occupations that have already reached their planning levels. We are urging anyone who is considering applying for state sponsorship for South Australia, Victoria or the Australian Capital Territory to act now and lodge your application to avoid disappointment. We can assist with state sponsorship and we can confirm by an online consultation if you will need to rely on state sponsorship to meet the points test for the General Skilled Migration program. A tip for all you would be Australian Migrants, soon people who have state sponsorship will be prioritised for visa processing ahead of those who have not gained state sponsorship. South Australian State Migration Plan Planning levels exist for all occupations, Immigration SA would like to advise that the following occupations have reached their planning levels for the 2010-11 Program Year. These occupations have been removed from the South Australian State Sponsorship Interim Occupations List and are no longer available for State Sponsorship:
I was speaking to a client today who asked me about transferring from a General SKilled Migration Application to an Employer Sponsored Application. He was given Incorrect information from Department of Immigration and so I want to clarify for him and for all of you here is the correct information. If you are one of the people who find themselves not on the new Skills Occupation List and you are not in the last priority processing group which essentially means your application is currently just sitting there then you could consider finding an employer to sponsor you. It is possible then you can lodge a fee-free Department of Immigrationn Visa Application for a Employer Sponsored Visa as you previously lodged a valid General Skilled Application. See details below from Department of Immigration website: Fee-Free Visa Applications You may be eligible to make a fee-free visa application for a visa under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS), if: * you are nominated by an employer, and * you have a valid application for an eligible General Skilled Migration visa. The following table provides information about which applicants may be eligible to make a fee-free visa application. If you have a valid application for a ... then you may be eligible to apply fee-free for a ... subclass 861 – Skilled New Zealand Citizen visa subclass 857 (RSMS) visa subclass 880 – Skilled Independent Overseas Student visa subclass 857 (RSMS) visa subclass 881 – Skilled Independent visa subclass 857 (RSMS) visa subclass 885 – Skilled Independent visa subclass 856 (ENS) visa or subclass 857 (RSMS) visa subclass 886 – Skilled Sponsored visa subclass 856 (ENS) visa or subclass 857 (RSMS) visa subclass 175 – Skilled Independent visa subclass 121 (ENS) visa or subclass 119 (RSMS) visa In addition, if you also hold a Special Category (subclass 444) visa: * subclass 856 (ENS) visa or * subclass 857 (RSMS) visa subclass 176 – Skilled Sponsored visa subclass 121 (ENS) visa or subclass 119 (RSMS) visa In addition, if you also hold a Special Category (subclass 444) visa: * subclass 856 (ENS) visa or * subclass 857 (RSMS) visa Subclass 861 visa applicants should already have been assessed against a points test, and have scored at least the applicable ‘pool mark’. For all other visa subclasses you must have made a valid visa application. I often have clients asking me how to improve their IELTS score or how to prepare for the test. Recently I have met Frances Reid from MarketPlaceEnglish and highly recommend anyone who is looking for group or one on one sessions to contact her. She has given me the information below on their next classes starting soon. MarketPlaceEnglish® Upcoming events: IELTS preparation classes Tuesday 19th October to Saturday 23rd Oct 10am to 1pm $290.00 MarketPlaceEnglish is a small business that provides high quality English language services to those who wish to learn English as a second language. We are situated in the Port Adelaide area within easy access from Adelaide and surrounding suburbs. Our classroom is tastefully decorated providing students with a comfortable and relaxed environment. Our teachers are qualified and experienced ESL teachers who approach teaching with energy and creativity. Our IELTS preparation course will help you to develop strategies for learning to guide you in your preparation for the IELTS test. We cover all four macro skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Essentially we practice and correct; this way we work through specific areas of difficulty. Please call me (Fran) on 042 1178286 or 8440 2458 to book a place. NB: Class sizes are small (max 8) I have lots of people asking me about the pros and cons of state sponsorship and the requirements to be accepted for state sponsorship. I am going to focus on South Australia as so far they are the first state or territory to release an interim list this financial year. Firstly some people have to rely on state sponsorship as they can only reach 100 points for the points test requirement for a skilled visa. Even if you do not have to rely on state sponsorship a benefit of state sponsorship is that your application will be upgraded to level 2 priority processing which means a faster result for you. In order to qualify for south Australian state sponsorship in addition to being eligible for a skilled visa you need to show you meet the financial requirements AND you have a committment to live and work in South Australia for a minimum of two years. This is a moral obligation. Here is a list of these requirements from Immigration SA: Financial Capacity
Contact us for more information. Family Sponsored Visitor Visas 09/27/2010
If you are thinking of applying for a tourist visa for one of your family members you should be aware that there are sponsored visitor visas available. The differences between a standard tourist visa subclass 676 and a family sponosred visitor visa subclass 679 is that you are required to pay a bond from $5,000 to $15,000 before your family member can be granted a visa. If that person breaches any conditions of their visa or applies for another visa while in Australia then you lose your bond. The sponsored family visitor visas benefit is in some situations depending on which country your relative is coming from it could be the only way they are able to travel to Australia. In some circumstances it could be the family member would have been refused a standard visitor visa, however, because you provide a financial guarantee for your family member there is a greater chance their visa will be approved. The Department of Immigraiton advised today anyone wanting to sponsor a family member to travel to Australia during December 2010 and January 2011 should lodge their applications before 6 November to avoid any processing backlogs during this peak period. Contact All Australian Visas if you require assistance with your sponsored tourist visa or tourist visa applications. To those of us who have been waiting with baited breath for the states and territories of Australia to release their State Migration Plans we have some good news today. South Australia is the first state to release an interim list and are now accepting applications for state sponsorship for people on the interim list. It might be comforting for all of us to know with the following statement from Immigration SA as posted on their website today that most international students are intende to be catered for through state migration plans - we can only wait and see. "As this is an interim measure, it is acknowledged that the criteria may not provide a pathway for all skilled migrants such as international students. However, consideration is being given to addressing these gaps when the full SSML is released." Please contact us if you find your occupation listed below and we can assist you to get your state sponsorship and visa applications lodged as soon as possible. ANZSCO Code Description Special requirement/s 133111 Construction Project Manager IELTS 7.0 in each band 133112 Project Builder IELTS 7.0 in each band 133211 Engineering Manager IELTS 7.0 in each band 221112 Management Accountant IELTS 7.0 in each band, 3 yrs work experience in field 221113 Taxation Accountant IELTS 7.0 in each band, 3 yrs work experience in field 231212 Ship's Engineer 231213 Ship's Master 232212 Surveyor 232213 Cartographer IELTS 6.5 in each band 233211 Civil Engineer 233212 Geotechnical Engineer 233213 Quantity Surveyor 233214 Structural engineer 233215 Transport engineer 233513 Production or Plant Engineer 233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 233612 Petroleum Engineer 233911 Aeronautical Engineer 233913 Biomedical Engineer 233915 Environmental Engineer 234711 Veterinarian 241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher IELTS 7.0 in each band 241411 Secondary School Teacher IELTS 7.0 in each band, Science,Technology , Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) only 251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251212 Medical Radiation Therapist 251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251214 Sonographer 251411 Optometrist 252111 Chiropractor 252311 Dental Specialist 252312 Dentist 252511 Physiotherapist 252611 Podiatrist 252712 Speech Pathologist 253111 General Medical Practitioner 253211 Anaesthetist 253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 253312 Cardiologist 253314 Medical Oncologist 253316 Gastroenterologist 253317 Intensive Care Specialist 253318 Neurologist 253321 Paediatrician 253399 Specialist Physicians nec 253411 Psychiatrist 253511 Surgeon (General) 253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253513 Neurosurgeon 253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon 253515 Otorhinolaryngologist 253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253518 Urologist 253911 Dermatologist 253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist 253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 253914 Ophthalmologist 253915 Pathologist 253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist Code Description Special requirement/s 253918 Radiation Oncologist 253999 Medical Practitioners nec 254111 Midwife 254411 Nurse Practitioner 254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 254418 Registered Nurse (Medical) 254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254499 Registered Nurses nec 261111 ICT Business Analyst 261112 Systems Analyst 261312 Developer Programmer 261313 Software Engineer 263311 Telecommunications engineer 263312 Telecommunications network engineer 272311 Clinical Psychologist 272399 Psychologists nec 272511 Social Worker 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson IELTS 6.5 in each band 312212 Civil Engineering Technician IELTS 6.5 in each band 312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312312 Electrical Engineering Technician 313211 Radiocommunications Technician 313213 Telecommunications network planner 313214 Telecommunications technical officer or technologist 321111 Automotive Electrician 321211 Motor Mechanic (General) 321212 Diesel Motor Mechanic 321213 Motorcycle Mechanic 321214 Small engine mechanic 322311 Metal Fabricator 322312 Pressure Welder 322313 Welder (First Class) Code Description Special requirement/s 323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323113 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) 323313 Locksmith 324111 Panelbeater 324311 Vehicle Painter 331111 Bricklayer IELTS 6.5 in each band 331112 Stonemason IELTS 6.5 in each band 331211 Carpenter and Joiner IELTS 6.5 in each band 331212 Carpenter IELTS 6.5 in each band 331213 Joiner IELTS 6.5 in each band 332211 Painting Trades Worker IELTS 6.5 in each band 333111 Glazier IELTS 6.5 in each band 333211 Fibrous Plasterer IELTS 6.5 in each band 333212 Solid Plasterer IELTS 6.5 in each band 333411 Wall and Floor Tiler IELTS 6.5 in each band 334111 Plumber (General) IELTS 6.5 in each band 334112 Air conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber IELTS 6.5 in each band 334113 Drainer IELTS 6.5 in each band 334114 Gasfitter IELTS 6.5 in each band 334115 Roof Plumber IELTS 6.5 in each band 341111 Electrician (General) IELTS 6.5 in each band 341112 Electrician (Special Class) IELTS 7.0 in each band 341113 Lift Mechanic IELTS 6.5 in each band 342111 Air conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic IELTS 6.5 in each band 342211 Electrical Linesworker IELTS 6.5 in each band 342313 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342315 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 411211 Dental Hygienist IELTS 6.5 in each band 411212 Dental Prosthetist 411213 Dental Technician 411214 Dental Therapist |  Migration Agent
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