ACS cleared or not cleared confused?

[matjones]

Originally Posted by vin_java

I read somwhere that all commputer professionals are in CSL but may not be true for MODL. please confirm.

Wow... this rumor really gets around! Once again, the only computer professions that are CSL are those that are MODL. Anything that is not MODL is not CSL.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...kills-list.pdf

See at the bottom of CSL pdf where it says:


Computing Professionals -- where the applicant's specialisation is listed on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).

[vin_java]

Originally Posted by anj1976

no all computer professionals ar enot in CSL. those in CSL are mentioned in the assessment letter. again i would suggest, why dont u call ACS or DIAC and clear it up

ya ANJ1976,
i have asked to ACS thru mail hopefully by tomorrow all doubt's will be cleared.

Just wish to ask you why peopel do not go for State SPonsered visa if there skiils are not in CSL or MODL ?

Since they are on the lowest priority i.e 7 and if they go for state sponsered it will be 5 i think.

Any disadvantages in sate sponsered visa ?

[anj1976]

we are just in SOl, no CSL, no MODl, but we managed state sponsorship in september 09. i am hoping our processing starts soon but with DIAC u cant say what they plan in the future.

if you get state sponsorhsip, the only disadvantage is 2 years commitment to the state which means you have to be in the state that sponsors you for 2 years after which you are free to live where you want to, rest everything is the same.

[vin_java]

Originally Posted by anj1976

we are just in SOl, no CSL, no MODl, but we managed state sponsorship in september 09. i am hoping our processing starts soon but with DIAC u cant say what they plan in the future.

if you get state sponsorhsip, the only disadvantage is 2 years commitment to the state which means you have to be in the state that sponsors you for 2 years after which you are free to live where you want to, rest everything is the same.

Thanks Anj1976,
May i know which one is the best to apply for State SPonsership based on the good job oppportunites in IT companies, i mean state where there more IT companies since i am Software Test Engineer. If we get the decent job in state then i don't think 2 yrs is long time for comittment.


But f f we go with 175 visa , it will not be processed before 2011 0r 2012 which is very long time.

ANd which state you have applied for which you got sponsership? what's the procesing time for state sponsered visa , i think it's just 12 months.

Please reply asap

Thanks a lot

Vinay

[anj1976]

hi vinay, remember, not all states hv each skill in their list. check the respective state list. check which one has your skill, find about that particular state and if at all you wud be happy staying there. Brisbane is too hot for us (our skill was anyways not in their list) my preference was melbourne and ACT, we applied for victoria but were declined, we then applied for ACT and got it after 6 months. they took this long because of all the changes in rules and a lot many people applying for ss after the CSL was taken out. so they had stopped few IT applications and processed it only post september once their panel was formed. anyway back to why we chose and which states are good for IT

In my opinion each state has a good demand for IT pros, sydney has the most openings but then most people go to sydney and melbourne which means more competition. I did not want to go to sydney for the very reason, dont want to spend my initial days without a job spending a bomb and appearing for interviews where I know there would be hundreds of applications as against maybe perth or canberra where there wud be less openings and less competition. I dont know why i think this way but thats the way i am.. creative people think out of the box..
so in order of opportunities for IT pros, it is sydney, melbourne, brisbane, canberra and perth followed by adelaide and darwin.

have a look at the states fro their list and job portals to c which statehas what in store for u. also, read about the state, if u hv to stay somewehre for 2 yrs, u shud like the culture, weather etc too. work/job isnt everything. its the culture, people that matter the most

[anj1976]

also, remember, the more expensive the place, the more difficult for u to settle, the expenses in sydney are 3 times thn those in perth or brisbane. which means if u plan to take say 30k with u, it wud finish faster in sydney thn brisbane and not necessary tht u get a job day 1 u land. consider that as well.
a friend went to regional area, i dont remember which state, he got the job on 5th day and his initial expenses are not too high which means even if he makes less, atleast he wouldnt be spending as much as he would have spent in sydney had he not got a job (his initial plan was to go to sydney)

[vin_java]

Originally Posted by anj1976

also, remember, the more expensive the place, the more difficult for u to settle, the expenses in sydney are 3 times thn those in perth or brisbane. which means if u plan to take say 30k with u, it wud finish faster in sydney thn brisbane and not necessary tht u get a job day 1 u land. consider that as well.
a friend went to regional area, i dont remember which state, he got the job on 5th day and his initial expenses are not too high which means even if he makes less, atleast he wouldnt be spending as much as he would have spent in sydney had he not got a job (his initial plan was to go to sydney)

Thanks a lot, you have great knowledge.

Just few more queries, if i wish to apply for ACT State sponsership, can i work and stay in Canberra?

State sponsership result would be coming in 30 days (processing time i mean) since i haven't applied for sUbclass 175.
BUT THERE IS SOMEWHERE MENTIONED THAT WE NEED TO SHOW FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - how much amount we need to show i mean minimum amount.

Also, what is overall processing time for sate sponsership if we get positive reply from the ACT state?


Regards,
Vinay

[anj1976]

vinay

yes u can stay and work in canberra.

as for financial proofs, yes you have to show them, it is 20k for main applicant and 10k for every dependent. and this has to be transferrable assets which means cash or bonds in your name in your bank. you can provide a statement from the CA or bank statements showing that much money in your account and they ask for 3 months statement if they are not satisfied with the proofs u give to make sure u have it in your bank since sometime now. if u cant manage tht much money u can give a ur parent's statement and an affidavit from him saying he will support you if need be.

they take approximately one month to 3 months for the processing. so u can apply for the state sponsorship and wait or if u dont want to waste time apply for the visa as well but in that case they take 60 days plus for those converting form 175 to 176.

i suggest u have a look at ACT site, it has everything in it. they even have the application timeline on right side of the link below so that one knows which date applciations are being processed. and these guys at ACT are very helpful, if you feel u need some info, just call them, and they give you all the support they can.

Business and Industry Development - Skilled Migration

cheers
anj

[anj1976]

vinay

yes u can stay and work in canberra.

as for financial proofs, yes you have to show them, it is 20k for main applicant and 10k for every dependent. and this has to be transferrable assets which means cash or bonds in your name in your bank. you can provide a statement from the CA or bank statements showing that much money in your account and they ask for 3 months statement if they are not satisfied with the proofs u give to make sure u have it in your bank since sometime now. if u cant manage tht much money u can give a ur parent's statement and an affidavit from him saying he will support you if need be.

they take approximately one month to 3 months for the processing. so u can apply for the state sponsorship and wait or if u dont want to waste time apply for the visa as well but in that case they take 60 days plus for those converting form 175 to 176.

i suggest u have a look at ACT site, it has everything in it. they even have the application timeline on right side of the link below so that one knows which date applciations are being processed. and these guys at ACT are very helpful, if you feel u need some info, just call them, and they give you all the support they can.

Business and Industry Development - Skilled Migration

cheers
anj

[vin_java]

Originally Posted by anj1976

vinay

yes u can stay and work in canberra.

as for financial proofs, yes you have to show them, it is 20k for main applicant and 10k for every dependent. and this has to be transferrable assets which means cash or bonds in your name in your bank. you can provide a statement from the CA or bank statements showing that much money in your account and they ask for 3 months statement if they are not satisfied with the proofs u give to make sure u have it in your bank since sometime now. if u cant manage tht much money u can give a ur parent's statement and an affidavit from him saying he will support you if need be.

they take approximately one month to 3 months for the processing. so u can apply for the state sponsorship and wait or if u dont want to waste time apply for the visa as well but in that case they take 60 days plus for those converting form 175 to 176.

i suggest u have a look at ACT site, it has everything in it. they even have the application timeline on right side of the link below so that one knows which date applciations are being processed. and these guys at ACT are very helpful, if you feel u need some info, just call them, and they give you all the support they can.

Business and Industry Development - Skilled Migration

cheers
anj

thanks,

I got confused with this statement

"they take approximately one month to 3 months for the processing. so u can apply for the state sponsorship and wait or if u dont want to waste time apply for the visa as well but in that case they take 60 days plus for those converting form 175 to 176. "

you mean to say i can apply for 175 and then convert to 176 for state sonsership


OR

i can wait for state sponsrship result and then only go for 176 form.
which visa you are talking about, i didn't get you..?

Aslo about financial asset do i need to show separate account number for my wife (10K) or can i show common a/c where 50K is there( think this is sufficent)

All Documents i need to send for state sponsership whcih i had sent for ACS ?

Can my wife also work if we go on sate sponsership ?


what's the fees for State sponsership processing ?

i know i am giving u lot of trouble but i think you the best person to answer since i wihs to apply for similar state and i am in same situation like no CSL.MODL

I really appreciate your efforts for replying to my queries.

Regards,
Vinay