My spouse and I intend to apply under the Skilled-Independent (subclass 175) but lately I found out that Skilled-State Sponsored (subclass 176) is to be given priority during the application process. It is understood that under the Skilled-State Sponsor, I have to commit to living in Victoria for the first two years of residence in Australia. Would I have the flexibility and freedom to venture into other jobs or set up my own business in Victoria? Will my granted Victoria State Sponsored Visa get suspended half way if I decided to do something else other than my nominated occupation?

My self-assessment score at least 130 points. My job and experience is on the CSL. My IELTS score average 7 with at least band 6 from each component. Should I apply under Subclass-175 or Subclass-176?

Thank you and regards.

Amy

I have applied 176 Family sponsor visa, I haven’t front uploaded my medical test.

When I am asked for Medical test, is there a time limit for the test to be done ?

Regards
Ravi

Greetings ! Recenty I heared lots of change on immigration issue imposed on 23 September 2009.
I have loadged my application on 13 February 2009 on subcatagory 475 as a community worker but recently I have seen this ocupation is not in sponsor list of south australia.
Please let me your openion about my application. how my application will be affected and how long time may take time to be finalized ? And what you expect about future change or review of existing laws.

Kind regards.

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Dr Russel

i have lodged my applicationon feb 3rd 2009. i have applied for 475 sub class.and i have got my brother’s sponsorship. my occupation is on MODLand in CSL too.. could you please advice me what exactly is going on with this subclass. how much time my case will take..
regards:
pallavi

Kind regards,
Mege Dalton
Australian registered migration agent (MARN 0501113)

I hvae lodged my application on Feb 3rd 2009, i have still not heard from anyone as yet. am starting to panic. I have applied for 475 subclass ( provionsal Family sponsored visa) please let me know what action should i take at this stage. My nomination occupation is Sales Representative ( Information and Communication products)

regards

Raul Meraandez

1. All my docs are still in “required” state and application is in “processing commenced” state from the very beginning. I have sent 2 PLE to remind my CSL applicability, but have recived no response. Is this timeframe normal or is my application being missed?
2. Will changing jobs affect my application if I move to a skill other than the one I applied for in my skilled visa application?

Appreciate your response and time.

Thanks
Geetu

I’m currently applying for SA state nomination. I know that it is just a temporary residence visa and it comes with obligations of staying in Adelaide for 2 years and work for 1 year before I can apply for a permanent residence visa and move freely elsewhere in Australia. There is this one question that been puzzling me – Am I allowed to work in Melbourne if I’m offered a job there while holding a SA state sponsorship visa? There are one too many opinions from friends and it frustrates me. One says I would have to forego the visa and get a employer nomination, one says I can’t work elsewhere as the visa wouldn’t allow me to do so. Would like to seek for your kind advice Mege. Thank you for reading this.

I can not predict how long it will take for your application to be processed and a decision made.

You will need to be patient and await further contact from your DIAC case officer in due course.

Kind regards,
Mrs Mege Dalton MARN 0501113
Registered Migration Agent