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5 things you need to know about the Skilled Nominated 190 Visa 🇦🇺

1. To be invited to apply for the 190 visa, you must first lodge an expression of interest and select the state you wish to be considered for.

2. Depending on the state/territory, you may need to submit a further application to be considered by the nominating state/territory.

3. To be selected, you will need to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for the state/territory. These will be different for onshore and offshore applicants.

4. You must have at least competent English, be under 45 years of age, and score at least 65 points on the points test. You will be awarded an additional 5 points from the state.

5. You must have a valid skills assessment in an occupation on the relevant occupation list.

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5 things you need to know about the Skilled Independent 189 Visa:

1. There was a recent invitation round with a variety of occupations invited, including carpenters, plumbers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers, accountants, early childhood teachers, registered nurses and many more!
2. To be invited to apply for the 189 visa, you must lodge an expression of interest.
3. You must have at least competent English, be under 45 years of age, and score at least 65 points on the points test.
4. You must have a valid skills assessment in an occupation on the medium to long term occupation list.
5. If you are invited, you will receive an email in the account you used to register your expression of interest. The invite is final, the points are locked and cannot be changed.

Do you have any other questions related to the 189 visa? Drop them below:

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🎉 189 INVITATIONS 🎉 Just when everyone thought that the financial year was over, applicants with occupations other than Teachers and Nurses were invited for the 189 visa on 13 June 2024! Check out the points profile below for some of the occupations invited!

Quantity Surveyors: 85 points
Architects: 75 points
Audiologist: 70 points
Painting Trades Worker: 70 points
Mechanical Engineer: 95 points
Electronics Engineer: 95 points
University Lecturer: 95 points
Civil Engineer: 100 points
Speech Pathologist: 80 points
Registered Nurse: 85 points
Early Childhood Teacher: 80 points

TikTok · Traci Migration 1286 likes, 111 comments. “Sooooo…. After the news about student visas last night, the DHA has now come through with 189 visa invites this morning and A LOT of them. And the best part is… there were invitations for occupations OTHER than teaching and nursing! We are still going through all the...

5 things you need to know about the Training Visa - Subclass 407
 
1. You must have an employer sponsor you to complete workplace based training in an eligible occupation on the occupation list.
2. The employer must be an approved temporary activities sponsor.
3. There are 3 streams available under this visa.
• Occupational training required for registration
• Occupational training to improve skills in an eligible occupation
• Occupational training for capacity building overseas. This includes overseas qualification, government support or professional.

4. Depending on the stream and occupation, qualifications or work experience may be required. I will discuss this in an upcoming video. 
5. You must have functional English which is equivalent to 4.5 in each band for IELTS.
 
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5 things you need to know about the Direct Entry 186 Employer Sponsored Visa:

1. You will need an employer to sponsor you in the nominated occupation on the medium to long term occupation list.
2. The employer does not need to be a standard business sponsor for purposes of the Direct Entry 186 Visa.
3. You will need to have relevant qualification plus 3 years of full time work experience at the required level. This usually means post qualification or as indicated in ANZSCO. Work experience can be use in lieu of qualifications for some occupations.
4. You will need to have competent English. This is equivalent to 6 each in IELTS. You will also need to be under 45 years of age when you apply.
5. After 1 July 2024, you will need to be paid a minimum of $73,150 plus superannuation per annum. Your salary must reflect the market salary rate for this position.

For those who want to get in contact with us, send us an email at [email protected] or call us on +61370651628

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MUST KNOW updates about the Post Study 485 work visa:

1. NEWEST UPDATE: The age limit for graduates for Masters of Research, PhD and Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders will be under 50 years of age.
2. Proposed to take place as of 1 July 2024, the age limit for the Post Study 485 work visa will be 35 years of age or under.
3. The visa grant period for most graduates will be:
* Bachelor degree (including honours) – up to 2 years
* Masters (coursework and extended) – up to 2 years
* Masters (research) and doctoral degree (PhD) – up to 3 years.
4. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may be able to stay for up to 5 years.
5. Stay periods for Indian nationals, as agreed in the Australia India – Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), remain as:
* Bachelor degree (including honours) – up to 2 years
* Bachelor degree (with first class honours in STEM, including ICT) – up to 3 years
* Masters (coursework, extended and research) – up to 3 years
* Doctoral degrees (PhD) – up to 4 years.

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5 things you need to know if you are thinking of applying for an Employer Sponsored Visa:
 
  1.  You must have an eligible nominated occupation. If you are applying for a 482 visa, only a small handful of occupations require a skills assessment. For the 186 Direct Entry visa, you will need a full skills assessment.
  2.  The English requirement varies depending on the visa subclass and stream you are applying under. For example, if you are applying for the 482 visa with an occupation on the short term stream, you only need overall band score of 5 and at least 4.5 in each band or equivalent.
  3.  For the 482 visa, the employer first needs to become a standard business sponsor. Once this is approved, it will last 5 years.
  4.  For the Direct entry 186 visa, the employer does not need to be a standard business sponsor.
  5. Currently, for the 482 visa you need to have 2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to relevant qualification or as per ANZSCO) in your nominated occupation to be eligible. This is set to be reduced to 1 year later this year. If you hold a 482 visa, you can apply for the 186 TRT visa after 2 years.

For those who want to get in contact with us, send us an email at [email protected] or call us on +61370651628

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Pathways to PR for Motor Mechanics in Australia 🇦🇺🦘

1. Obtain a positive skills assessment through TRA or VETASSESS.

2. Must be under 45, have at least competent English and score minimum 65 points.

3. Apply to be invited for the 189 or the 491 and 190 visa depending on the state requirements.

Did you know there are 2 ways to obtain a positive skills assessment for this occupation?

First option is through the job ready program. You must have studied the trade qualification from an Australian institution.

Second option is through VETASSESS or TRA full skills assessment pathway.

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Just some invites we received today…. Did you get an invite today? Drop your questions below as well! 👇

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How to get PR in Australia as a Cafe/Restaurant Manager!

1. This is for applicants who completed a Diploma or higher in Hospitality Management.
2. You will need at least competent English (6 each in IELTS), be under 45 and score at least 65 points.
3. You will need a skills assessment through VETASSESS.
4. You can make an expression of interest to be invited for the 491 or 190 Visa.
5. Depending on the state, you can apply to be nominated for 190 by the state/territory.
6. You can also apply to be invited for 491 by the state/territory, this stream gives you an additional 15 points!
7. You can also obtain PR through employer sponsorship. You can be sponsored under the TSS 482 visa and then apply for the 186 visa under the temporary transition stream if you meet the requirements.

For those who want to get in contact with us, send us an email at [email protected] or call us on +61370651628

DISCLAIMER: This disclaimer applies to all social media posts from Maison Chen Law Group and its associated entities. Content in these posts does not constitute immigration or legal advice, is not intended as a substitute for such advice and must not be relied upon as such. The material is designed to provide an informative guideline (current at the time of publication and subject to changes) for general informational purposes only. Please consult an Australian MARA registered agent or Australian Lawyer for professional advice before you make any type of application.

PR options for Pharmacists. Here are the states that have been inviting this occupation.

1. To apply as a Pharmacist, you will need a positive skills assessment with the Australian Pharmacy Council.
2. You will to meet the minimum English requirements, be under 45 and score at least 65 points.
3. Once this is complete you can make an expression of interest to be invited for the 491 or 190 Visa.
4. Depending on the nominating state/territory, you may need to submit a separate registration
5. VIC is inviting applicants onshore and offshore. For onshore applicants, you will need superior English and a competitive salary.
6. SA is inviting applicants onshore. You need to be working in your field for 6 months at 30 hours per week.
7. QLD is inviting applicants. For the 190, you need to be working FT in your field for at least 3 months and score 75 points. For the 491 you need to be working in your field and score at least 65 points.

For those who want to get in contact with us, send us an email at [email protected] or call us on +61370651628

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How to get PR in Australia as a Chef! (Independent pathway)

1. You will need at least competent English (6 each in IELTS), be under 45 and score at least 65 points.
2. You will need a skills assessment through TRA or VETASSESS.
3. If you studied in Australia, you may be eligible for a skills assessment through the job ready program.
4. If not, you will need a trade qualification (cert 4) plus 3 years of FT work experience to obtain a full skills assessment. For some applicants with certain passports, you may be able to use work experience in lieu of formal qualifications. There are many options to obtain a positive full skills assessment!
5. Then you can make an expression of interest to be invited for the 189 Visa.
6. Depending on the state, you can also apply to be nominated for 190 by the state/territory.
7. You can also apply for be invited for 491 by the state/territory, this stream gives you an additional 15 points!

For those who want to get in contact with us, send us an email at [email protected] or call us on +61370651628

DISCLAIMER: This disclaimer applies to all social media posts from Maison Chen Law Group and its associated entities. Content in these posts does not constitute immigration or legal advice, is not intended as a substitute for such advice and must not be relied upon as such. The material is designed to provide an informative guideline (current at the time of publication and subject to changes) for general informational purposes only. Please consult an Australian MARA registered agent or Australian Lawyer for professional advice before you make any type of application.

Can I add my partner to my temporary visa application?

Yes!

1. You can add them at your time of lodgement or;
2. You can add them after your visa is granted.
3. The process varies for different temporary visas so be sure to seek the right migration advice.

Your partner will need to meet the definition of spouse at the time of application and the Department of Home Affairs will assess the genuineness of your relationship based on 4 aspects.

1. Nature of Household
2. Social Aspects
3. Financial Aspects
4. Nature of Commitment

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PR options for Mechanical Engineers in Australia. This is my selection of the best states to apply on based on the invites we have received for clients.

1. VIC is inviting applicants working in the occupation or in a ANZSCO Skill level 1-3 job. Competitive salary and work experience prioritised.

2. QLD is inviting applicants working in their nominated occupation for at least 3 months with ongoing employment for at least 12 months. You will need at least 75 points or higher.

3. SA is inviting applicants who have been working in their field for at least 6 months. The points are less important and you can be invited with as little as 65 points.

4. TAS - EOI points are not important for the application. You can be invited at 65 points. However you will need to meet the green attributes to be invited quickly.

For those who want to get in contact with us, send us an email at [email protected] or call us on +61370651628

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This is the main differences between the Skilled Independent 189 visa and the Skilled Nominated 190 visa.

You will need a valid skills assessment in an eligible occupation, score at least competent English and be under 45 years of age.

You will get an extra 5 points from the state for the 190 visa. For the 189, you will get no additional points.

For the 190 visa, you will need to check the requirements and application process for each state. Every state is different!

For those who want to get in contact with us, send us an email at [email protected] or call us on +61370651628

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Eligibility Requirements for the 485 Temporary work visa (Graduate Stream):

You must
* be under 50 years of age
* hold an eligible visa
* have held a student visa in the last 6 months
* have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list (Note: this is not required for applications lodged between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023)
* have applied for a skills assessment in your nominated occupation on the skilled occupation list (Note: this is not required for applications lodged between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023)
* provide evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants when you apply
* provide evidence you have applied for an AFP check when you apply
* provide evidence of the required level of English with the application
*

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Did you know you can get PR as a Community Worker?

Over the last couple of years this has become one of the most in demand occupations in Australia.

You can apply for the Skilled Nominated 190 Visa or the Skilled Regional 491 Visa if you meet the eligibility requirements.

You need to be under 45 years of age, have at least competent English and score at least 65 points on the points test.

If you studied an accredited degree, you can apply for a skills assessment after you complete your studies. If your degree is not accredited but still relevant, you may need one year of post qualification work experience to apply for a skills assessment.

For those who want to get in contact with us, send us an email at [email protected] or call us on +61370651628

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Plan for your parents while you are planning for your own permanent residency in Australia!

Sponsored parent visa? Once you become a permanent resident or citizen of Australia you can sponsor your parents to live with you in Australia (temporarily) for 3 or 5 years at a time.
You do not need to meet the balance of family test unlike other parent visas.

This is a great option for those who cannot meet the balance of family test.

If you are a permanent resident or citizen of Australia, and must meet the balance of family test, they could apply for for contributory parent visa - subclass 143.

This visas costs over $47,000 in visa fee however the bulk of this fee is only due at time of visa grant.

You parents will also need to pass the health and character test.

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5 things you need to know about 491 in WA!

First check if you occupation is on the WA occupation list.
For the 491 visa, in any stream, you do not need to provide a job offer, you can just apply and be nominated
If you are living in Australia, you can apply if you are in WA or living interstate
You can apply if you are offshore
Interstate and offshore candidates will be considered the same in their ranking
You will be prioritised if you are living in WA, so if you are a candidate with a competitive occupation, it would be best to relocate to WA to increase your chances.

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Reminder of work conditions for student visa holders. We are hearing a lot about student visa cancellations due to breaching work conditions!

If you are studying a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course (e.g. Certificates, Diploma):
Main student visa holder: Can work up to 48 hours per fortnight when course is in session. Can work unlimited hours when no course is in session.
Dependant student visa holder: Limited to 48 hours of work per fortnight at all times.

If you are studying a Bachelor Degree:
Main student visa holder: Can work up to 48 hours per fortnight when course is in session. Can work unlimited hours when no course is in session.
Dependant student visa holder: Limited to 48 hours of work per fortnight at all times.

If you are studying a Master Degree by Coursework:
Main student visa holder: Can work up to 48 hours per fortnight when course is in session. Can work unlimited hours when no course is in session.
Dependant student visa holder: Unrestricted working hours at all times.

If you are studying a Master Degree by Research or Doctoral Degree (PHD):
Main student visa holder: Unrestricted working hours at all times.
Dependant student visa holder: Unrestricted working hours at all times.

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