Skilled Independent Migration PR Visa - Subclass 175 (One Stop Guide/Experiences)

[Hyd2Aus]

Originally Posted by anj1976

hi varun

as i mentioned earlier, look for the different skill lists, see where you fit, see what the minimum requirement for S and DIAC is because surprisingly, ACS requirement is different than that of DIAC. If you fit in both start gathering all documents for skill assessment, in the meanwhile start preparing for IELTS, see how much do you really require (take a point test from immi site and see how you qualify. if you are short of points you have to apply for state sponsorship as well.

the only state that does not want you to apply post assessment is victoria, i am not saying they grant you the sponsorship without assessment but they do tell you if you qualify for their sponsorship or not, if yes they ask you to submit assessment it means you almost have the sponsorship from them.

once you have skill assessment, you then apply for the visa with the same documents that you sent for assessment, well, not same but a few additions like spouse documents, marriage cert, birth certificate of child if applicable, ielts transcript etc.

i wont say it is easy but it is not even difficult, read about assessment for now, take one step at a time and you will do fine but make sure you do the point test first so you know where you stand and what step you have to follow so that you can prepare for the state sponsorship while waiting for assessment.

as for state sponsorship, that route is the fastest right now, takes sometime for approval from the state but once you have it and you apply for the visa they take not mroe than a month for a case officer and another month or so for the visa. For teh state sponsorship you need comittment statement, funds proof, CV and a few other documents related to work/education (basically all that you send to ACS).

make sure your passport is in order, India passport formalities take forever, if you need change of address or anything else, get it done while you wait for assessment, if not, nothing like it .

if you are stuck somewhere give us a shout, some or the other person will answer to your query

wish you luck
Cheers
Anj

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Hi Anj, Is the Funds proof a mandatory for State Sponsorship 176 processing? If so, what kind of documentation/proof needed for the same? You rock Anj, your help is very much appreciable. Regards, Sri

[anj1976]

Hi Varun

Check with the post office, at times they take the package back if they do not find anyone at home, make sure there is someone to receive it at all times. it normally takes 10-15 days for it to come..

1. apply online, no need to send courier to DIAC

2. colored scans will do as long as they are true copies/scans

3. yes that will work too..

4. scanned stat dec will do

[anj1976]

hi sri

funds would mean cash in the bank or if you have property, get it evaluated and attach the documents but they want to see transferable asset, not sure how much they consider property/jewelry. we showed cash in hand

[Hyd2Aus]

Originally Posted by anj1976

hi sri

funds would mean cash in the bank or if you have property, get it evaluated and attach the documents but they want to see transferable asset, not sure how much they consider property/jewelry. we showed cash in hand

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Thanks Anj! Does that cash need to be in bank account for long time or just during the application processing time, just before 176 starts? How much it needs to be, saw somewhere online that for 1 dependent its around AUS$35k, is this correct? If so, its a very big amount I guess to show in a bank account for a long time . How can I find out how I can show jewelrly and property as proof. I appreciate your help!

BTW, one more question....are u also working now? Can my wife get a job as a dependent to PR without much paper work once she is in AUS? She is also working as test lead in India now.

Regards, Sri

[anj1976]

hi sri

3 months statement is what they ask for, if you do not have then get an affidavit from parents with their fund proof saying they are willing to help. it is normally 20k main applicant plus 10 each dependent, varies for each state though, check state website.

yes i can work but my daughter is just 1, plan to start looking around as soon as i get her in hildcare in a few months from now

[varunsal]

Originally Posted by anj1976

Hi Varun

Check with the post office, at times they take the package back if they do not find anyone at home, make sure there is someone to receive it at all times. it normally takes 10-15 days for it to come..

1. apply online, no need to send courier to DIAC

2. colored scans will do as long as they are true copies/scans

3. yes that will work too..

4. scanned stat dec will do

Thank you Anj this info is great.....

So did you use the same stat decl as you used in ACS......?

[anj1976]

yes we did..

[happ]

Originally Posted by anj1976

yes we did..

Thanks for the info Anz.. helps more of us like varun :-)

[happ]

Hey varun,

Seems like you are working hard towards this endeavor... you must be busy preparing for Ielts too these days.. all the best for that

Just wanted to let you know, that i am changing my mind from 176 to 175.. I think its not taking much time these days for 175 to process. and also i am giving preference to freedom more than the processing time now ..

I read your questions and i had the similar queries too.. answers from anz did help a lot... do share, if you have any other inputs for people like us...

Thanks varun and Anz!

[Hyd2Aus]

Originally Posted by anj1976

hi sri

3 months statement is what they ask for, if you do not have then get an affidavit from parents with their fund proof saying they are willing to help. it is normally 20k main applicant plus 10 each dependent, varies for each state though, check state website.

yes i can work but my daughter is just 1, plan to start looking around as soon as i get her in hildcare in a few months from now

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Thanks Anj, I really appreciate your replies to my questions. On VIC SS application process they mentioned like the below...so I hope they accept to provide my house registration documents and some cash and jewerly value declaration.
'Q10.1 Total estimated amount of financial resources you have; including all of your assets (in A$) e.g. 100000 Maximum of 14 characters*
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This question requires you to add together all your financial resources to provide an estimate of your total accessible funds in Australian dollars. Financial resources include cash, car(s), house(s), furniture, stocks, shares, bonds, jewellery, gold, etc.'

- Also, they mentioned it as that Skills assessment is not needed to submit the state sponsorship application but they MAY ASK for it during the application process. Will there be any case where they may approve the SS application without SA from ACS.

Regards,
Sri