ACT Government Sponsorship or Employer Sponsorship

[unkown1]

I am an Architectural Associate and according to an agent assessment my occupation is listed as being in demand in the ACT and I am eligible for migration to Australia under the Skilled-Sponsored Subclass (176) or the Skilled-Regional Sponsored Subclass (475). I have since had my qualifications positively assessed by VETASSESS and being "suitable for migration purposes". Can anyone out there please advise which visa option i should take? ACT Government Sponsorship or Employer Nomination Scheme? which one is much easier and faster to attain. I would like to proceed without the use of an agent because I cannot afford the fees at the moment.
Please help.

unknown1

[kaz101]

Hi,

Have you looked at the 2 visas yourself and seen what the forms are like?
If you look at the "PLEASE READ: Helpful websites for your move to Australia" sticky post towards the top of the forum that has links to the DIAC site and the different visas.

Without more info it's hard to say what would be appropriate since we have no idea of your circumstances and we are not experts on here (unless someone is an agent).

Sponsored visas are usually quicker than independent visas but they are usually temporary and then you will still need to apply for a permanent visa once you are here.

You can always have a free first consultation with an agent (make sure that they are MIA or MARA registered) and they may point in the direction of a suitable visa.

Hope that helps,
Karen

[anj1976]

Hi

welcome to the forum

when u say employer sponsored, have you secured a job? why I ask, securing a job is the most difficult part in the employer sponsored visa. and incase the employer, at any point of time plans to downsize, you would be given just about 28-30 days to find another job else go back. it is quick route yes but very uncertain.

176 these days is taking close to 3-4 months after getting the valid state sponsorship, all in all say 6 months. why don tu try that route. also, from what I remember, ACT plans to stop taking applications post 30th June, I think SOMV(an agent who is a member here) posted something about it a while ago, I suggest, search the forum for the same to see what is teh status of ACT sponsorship right now.

Not that I was much help here, still, hope it does clear things a bit

cheers
anj