Advice/Help please - Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175)

[roh008]

I am looking to move to Melbourne to be with my g/f and settle down there. I am from London in full time employment.

Am looking to get a job with my current employer but they don't have positions in Mel'b at the moment.

Therefore am applying for Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175).

However I need 120 points. For some reason I don't get enough I end up with 105/110.

Do any brits know how I can get 120? Or what is the major reason for not getting it.

My job is on the SOL list 2222-15 number of points allocated 50.
I have a Masters Degree as well and work in the correct field with 5+ years experience.

Why can't i get 120 points?

[M.Omar]

Hello roh008,

I refer to an answer by ANJ (one of the moderators) to a similar questions/post here, you may take the IELTS exam and secure 25 points if you score 8 or above. this way you will get the points that you are missing

Good Luck,

Regards,

M. Omar

Originally Posted by roh008

I am looking to move to Melbourne to be with my g/f and settle down there. I am from London in full time employment.

Am looking to get a job with my current employer but they don't have positions in Mel'b at the moment.

Therefore am applying for Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175).

However I need 120 points. For some reason I don't get enough I end up with 105/110.

Do any brits know how I can get 120? Or what is the major reason for not getting it.

My job is on the SOL list 2222-15 number of points allocated 50.
I have a Masters Degree as well and work in the correct field with 5+ years experience.

Why can't i get 120 points?

[roh008]

Hi Omar,

Thank you for advice.

I've looked in to that, and am not sure if that's for me. I've already gave myself 25 points, as I was born and studied here(only language I speak).

so basically i get 50 for my Job on the SOL list 30 for my age (under 30yrs) 25(for english) 5(for working in the industry) =110 points

The only way to get extra points is to work in Aus. Speak a extra language or have studied in Aus.

Seems the system is very very tough. Slightly unfair too!

Is there anyother way I can come out and get a decent job?

[ELH]

The only way 110 points would be enough is to be sponsored by a state or an employer

[roh008]

That's right, which is why i'm suprised i'm finding it so difficult to get 120 points.

Ideally sponsorship is the best route. Hard to get it without being out there.

[Gaurav]

What abt CSL/MODL? U can score ample if u fall in either

Originally Posted by roh008

That's right, which is why i'm suprised i'm finding it so difficult to get 120 points.

Ideally sponsorship is the best route. Hard to get it without being out there.

[riversandlakes]

You seem to have the general criteria...
Are you sure you got the self-assessment right? Re-try?

[roh008]

I have 3 times ( it's really annoying.

The only way to get other points is either to have a job that gives 60 points(which isn't possible, they only give mine 50)
or the extra language
or work/study in Oz before.
They have such an unfair system.. doh!!
Single professional from UK in full time employment can't move to Oz! Shocker!

If i am born/studied in england do i still need to sit that "English Test?"

[riversandlakes]

Your passport entitles you to 15 points. In order to score 25 points you need to sit for IELTS and score above a certain band (check DIAC) in all categories.

I can't tell what is missing for you. I don't have an MSc, no foreign language points, job on CSL, max for age. But I did 140 on self-assessment?

Perhaps consult a MARA-registered agent? Some say the first consultation is free. So get a few opinions?

[anj1976]

does your skill fall in any state skill lis? if yest, you can apply for state sponsorship. the minimum criteria for state sponsorship is i think 110 or 100 points (check on immi site)