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Hello Everyone,
I have a few queries regarding the Points Test, I would be grateful if you can assist me regarding this.
I currently have 55 points in the Points Test i.e
Age- 30 points
Qualification- 15 points
English Language ability IELTS- 10 points
Case 1:
My occupation is listed in the skilled occupation list of most of the states in Australia, with high priority in few of the states. If I lodge an Expression of Interest for Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), I will be given 5 points for the state sponsorship, which takes my total points to 60. Hence, I will be eligible to apply for this VISA.
With the current processing time for this visa being 6 months, can I expect to be invited to apply provided I meet all the requirements? If so, can I expect to be issued with this visa earlier than 6 months or do I need to wait longer than 6 months?
Case 2:
I have completed my Master’s degree in a mining related engineering field from a Recognised Australian University. However, this course was an 18 month (78 weeks) program located in a regional area. Since I do not meet the Australian Study Requirement (two year study), I cannot claim 5 points for either Australian study or 5 points for Regional study.
Having said that, will I be eligible to claim 5 points for Australian study, if I undertake a 6 month (26 week) Cricos registered course (Cert IV) in Project Management or Occupation health safety. Will I meet the Australian Study requirement? Furthermore, will I be eligible to claim 5 points for regional study, if I complete this study in a regional place?
Assuming that I get the above mentioned points, my total points tally would be 70, I will be eligible for Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa. What are your views on this? Do you think I would be in better position than Case 1?
Finally, how long does it normally take to be invited, after filing an Expression of Interest?
Kindly let me know your thoughts about this, whether I can claim the points mentioned above. Your help is much appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Cheers!:amen:
I have a few queries regarding the Points Test, I would be grateful if you can assist me regarding this.
I currently have 55 points in the Points Test i.e
Age- 30 points
Qualification- 15 points
English Language ability IELTS- 10 points
Case 1:
My occupation is listed in the skilled occupation list of most of the states in Australia, with high priority in few of the states. If I lodge an Expression of Interest for Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), I will be given 5 points for the state sponsorship, which takes my total points to 60. Hence, I will be eligible to apply for this VISA.
With the current processing time for this visa being 6 months, can I expect to be invited to apply provided I meet all the requirements? If so, can I expect to be issued with this visa earlier than 6 months or do I need to wait longer than 6 months?
Case 2:
I have completed my Master’s degree in a mining related engineering field from a Recognised Australian University. However, this course was an 18 month (78 weeks) program located in a regional area. Since I do not meet the Australian Study Requirement (two year study), I cannot claim 5 points for either Australian study or 5 points for Regional study.
Having said that, will I be eligible to claim 5 points for Australian study, if I undertake a 6 month (26 week) Cricos registered course (Cert IV) in Project Management or Occupation health safety. Will I meet the Australian Study requirement? Furthermore, will I be eligible to claim 5 points for regional study, if I complete this study in a regional place?
Assuming that I get the above mentioned points, my total points tally would be 70, I will be eligible for Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa. What are your views on this? Do you think I would be in better position than Case 1?
Finally, how long does it normally take to be invited, after filing an Expression of Interest?
Kindly let me know your thoughts about this, whether I can claim the points mentioned above. Your help is much appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Cheers!:amen: