Anyone from Singpaore thinking of migrating?

[Mike_raj]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommend a good school to do the IELTS course.
My wife, she needs to score 7.

Hope to hear from u soon.

Thanks

Mike

[sam_lloyd1881]

Originally Posted by Mike_raj

Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommend a good school to do the IELTS course.
My wife, she needs to score 7.

Hope to hear from u soon.

Thanks

Mike

Hey Mike,

You can try the British Council as attached in the link;

IELTS International English language test system | Take IELTS

[Mike_raj]

Hi Guys,

Just want to find out about the living expenses in Oz (melbourne) for a non-PR family of 5 (including 2school going kids in primary school).
I'm trying to find out whether I have sufficient finances to bring my family to melbourne while I study for a one or two year course.

Thanks for your comments.

Mike

[Diana1375]

http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/e...s-in-Australia

[syed2010]

Anyone from SG planning to move to SA at the end of this year or early next year perhaps?
And any or what preparations have you made so far?
I'm planning my move there during that period.

[Mike_raj]

Originally Posted by syed2010

Anyone from SG planning to move to SA at the end of this year or early next year perhaps?
And any or what preparations have you made so far?
I'm planning my move there during that period.

Hi Bro,
What occupation are u in? Have u got a job in Oz ?

[syed2010]

Originally Posted by Mike_raj

Hi Bro,
What occupation are u in? Have u got a job in Oz ?

Hey Mike,

No I haven't got any job there and will be one of those fresh of the boat.
I'll start my job hunting when I land down under.
I'm a Network Consultant / Architect and the ANZSCO I got for SA SS is 263113 - Network Analyst.

I've been looking for a job opportunities in SA for over a year now and its ZERO
chances that I'll get one of similar skillset. But I'm willing to start off doing something less stressing like a technician or support role even part-time to keep the ball rolling.
Just have to fight my way through the waves of immigrant IT experts.

How about yerself?

[Mike_raj]

Originally Posted by syed2010

Hey Mike,

No I haven't got any job there and will be one of those fresh of the boat.
I'll start my job hunting when I land down under.
I'm a Network Consultant / Architect and the ANZSCO I got for SA SS is 263113 - Network Analyst.

I've been looking for a job opportunities in SA for over a year now and its ZERO
chances that I'll get one of similar skillset. But I'm willing to start off doing something less stressing like a technician or support role even part-time to keep the ball rolling.
Just have to fight my way through the waves of immigrant IT experts.

How about yerself?

Hi,
Well for me, I'm working as a safety officer in s'pore. I've not applied for Oz PR yet. So still got a long way to go. I'm not sure about job opportunities for safety in Oz. But from what I can see in seek.com.au is that there are quite a lot of jobs in safety. I might do a course in Oz or apply for PR from s'pore. So when are u moving over to down under? Do u have any relatives or friends over there?

[syed2010]

Originally Posted by Mike_raj

Hi,
Well for me, I'm working as a safety officer in s'pore. I've not applied for Oz PR yet. So still got a long way to go. I'm not sure about job opportunities for safety in Oz. But from what I can see in seek.com.au is that there are quite a lot of jobs in safety. I might do a course in Oz or apply for PR from s'pore. So when are u moving over to down under? Do u have any relatives or friends over there?

That's a great vocation Mike. But I reckon you might need some local or ISO accreditation for certain sectors perhaps.
But you needn't worry too much about getting those QHSE jobs. There are a good number of opportunities available there with good remunerations too.

Doing a course is a good idea, cos you get a look and feel of the life before concluding your mind. Don't get too sucked by sweet comments as the grass is not always greener on the other side.

I'm planning to head there in Feb and yeh, I do have friends in Australia, but ironically none of them are in SA.

[civicblade]

Hi,

I am from Singapore and I have started the long process of applying for 189/190 skilled migrant visa in Australia.

Got my IELTS results on 20 Aug 2012 (min 7, overall 8.0) so I am good to go for Migrant Skill Assessment with Engineers Australia.

Submitted by Competency Demonstration Report to Engineers Australia for assessment but the wait for the assessment results is a long wait for 15weeks.

I have also applied for Victoria state sponsorship but the application will be on hold until the skill assessment results are out (and must be positive).

So I have done what I can and what remains right now is the long wait for a positive skills assessment before submitting EOI to DIAC and having the state sponsorship move forward.

Good luck to fellow Singaporeans in your visa application.