NSW State Sponsorship MERGED

[eagleseye]

I have some questions about NSW state sponsorship.

I will be applying for state sponsorship as a Systems Administrator. I do have a positive skills assessment from the ACS.

My questions are:
Has anyone here recently applied for state sponsorship with NSW?

Do they reply within 3 to 4 week timeframe as mentioned on their website? my Agent said it will take abt 2-3 months.

How strict are they?

Did anyone get a grant recently? Specifically, as a Sys Admin?

Thanks.

[MaddyOZ]

In the website it clearly says Three to four weeks.

Processing of Applications

Processing time for successful applications is currently on average three to four weeks. Please check this website for updates on processing times

Skilled sponsored migration - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

You will get some info in this thread.

Any recent ACS Positive Skill Assessment (as Systems Analyst/ Systems Administrator)?

State Sponsorship website links for reference.

State Sponsorship - Website Links Post

Cheers.

[eagleseye]

Thanks Maddy for your reply.

As I mentioned in my query, I know that on NSW website it is mentioned as 3-4 weeks but my agent said that their current experience is about 2-3 months with other clients.

Other links you mentioned in your reply doesn't give any idea whether anyone applied for NSW SS in recent times, timeframe and success of their appl.

Also, want to know if a Letter of Intent from an Ausie Employer will add more weight to my application or it will complicate the matter.

Anyways, Thanks Again

Eagle

[MaddyOZ]

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you must go ahead and apply. If the website says 3 to 4 weeks means within a month you should definitely get it (Provided all necessary documents of evidence is attached)

Agent might refer to some complicated case here. So don't get confused. If you have decided to go for NSW, then nothing should stop you.

Cheers.

[eagleseye]

Originally Posted by MaddyOZ

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you must go ahead and apply. If the website says 3 to 4 weeks means within a month you should definitely get it (Provided all necessary documents of evidence is attached)

Agent might refer to some complicated case here. So don't get confused. If you have decided to go for NSW, then nothing should stop you.

Cheers.

Thanks for your encouraging words...

[MaddyOZ]

No worries... Any help just give a shout by posting it in... We all are here to help in this forum :-)

[eagleseye]

Originally Posted by MaddyOZ

No worries... Any help just give a shout by posting it in... We all are here to help in this forum :-)

One of my friend is IT Manager in a company which has subsidiary in Sydney. He said that he is ready to hire me in there once i get the visa. he is ready to give me letter of intent for the same.

so, just want to know if a Letter of Intent from an Ausie Employer will add more weight to my SS application or it will complicate the matter.

[MaddyOZ]

Originally Posted by eagleseye

One of my friend is IT Manager in a company which has subsidiary in Sydney. He said that he is ready to hire me in there once i get the visa. he is ready to give me letter of intent for the same.

so, just want to know if a Letter of Intent from an Ausie Employer will add more weight to my SS application or it will complicate the matter.

It does definitely. But thats not mandatory for you to be eligible for SS. This will be an additional weightage to your application and assurance for the NSW govt to believe that you will definitely stay in NSW for your work as you got a confirmation from an employer for a job offer in sydney (Post PR Grant)

But generally, From offshore based on the skills assessment and work experience you should be able to apply and get it assessed by the NSW State Sponsorship team.

Cheers.

[eagleseye]

Thanks Maddy for your reply and congrats again for your visa grant.

My agent said its better to avoid the LoI thing as it might go in other categories like ENS or 457. but, she gave me a shocker that at the time of DIAC application, It is advisable to submit Payslips from the Day 1 of my current employment and also bank statement for the same period.

Now, the issue is, my employer doesn't print and distribute the Payslips. those are available on intranet. whoever wants it can take printout and get it signed and stamped by HR Manager. I am working with this org for last 10 yrs and I don't think that our HR Manager will agree to sign on 120 payslips.

any idea, what is the requirement of DIAC? for how many months have you submitted Salary Slips and Bank statement?

Not only this, in 2008, due to internal restructuring my job title also got changed but duties and responsibilities remained more or less same. So, for ACS assessment I applied with this title for the whole tenure and got it assessed. If I give old payslips it will show my old designation also, which might create an issue with DIAC.

I am so confused

[MaddyOZ]

Originally Posted by eagleseye

Thanks Maddy for your reply and congrats again for your visa grant.

My agent said its better to avoid the LoI thing as it might go in other categories like ENS or 457. but, she gave me a shocker that at the time of DIAC application, It is advisable to submit Payslips from the Day 1 of my current employment and also bank statement for the same period.

Now, the issue is, my employer doesn't print and distribute the Payslips. those are available on intranet. whoever wants it can take printout and get it signed and stamped by HR Manager. I am working with this org for last 10 yrs and I don't think that our HR Manager will agree to sign on 120 payslips.

any idea, what is the requirement of DIAC? for how many months have you submitted Salary Slips and Bank statement?

Not only this, in 2008, due to internal restructuring my job title also got changed but duties and responsibilities remained more or less same. So, for ACS assessment I applied with this title for the whole tenure and got it assessed. If I give old payslips it will show my old designation also, which might create an issue with DIAC.

I am so confused

In the Intranet site, do you have the payslips in a pdf format? or HTML format?

Does it have company name on it?

If so, you can save in Pdf / rtf format and then attach it. That's more than enough.
If you have any difficulties in getting this from intranet check with your company payroll and try to get a seal (rubber stamp) on the print outs. You can scan and submit them, this is more than enough. No signatory is required for payslips.

I submitted only last 4 months in a pdf format.

Good Luck.