Knight1:
Hope rising, fingers crossed.

AUSTRALIA OPENS TO THE WORLD

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-07/international-covid-borders-to-reopen-scott-morrison/100810580

Mcslize:


But this one they will be forcing people to be vaccinated, isn't this a terrible move? As there are people that won't want to take any vaccine of this sort.

iceberg54:


They are not "forcing" people to be vaccinated. They are only allowing vaccinated people in.

Allylic:
Hello Everyone,

Good day,

Please, I need the input of bosses on this trend.

So I have a friend that studied Medical laboratory science and has been practicing as a medical lab scientist for atheist six years now.She is single and doesn't have plans to marry anytime soon.

Please how reliable is the Australian pR stuff and to start the process,do you think she should do the skill assessment first or submit an EOI first

2) which state or territory do sponsor visas for medical lab scientist.

Thank you so much

Best,
Allylicc

NneAku344:
Good afternoon everyone,

Please, I have a few questions, I'll greatly appreciate a response.

For Nurses, apart from IELTS, do they need to write any other tests to get in the pool?

Is 489 the suitable subclass for a Nurse?

Can a Nurse get ITA from being in the pool or do they have to apply for jobs from Nigeria in order to get a sponsor first?

I'll be most grateful if I get a response.

Bobbyluv8:
Hello. Has anyone gotten a state sponsored 491 visa in the last year? They seem to be accepting applications but not processing them. If anyone has any word. Please let me know. Thanks

blackbriar:


I am so sorry.
My pidgin is getting bad then.

Are there good jobs to cater for a good life; not living on monthly pay checks.
For all these expensive commitments; financially,mentally,religiously that we are putting to migrate to australia?

Mcslize:


Isn't it still the same thing? If one wants to enter Aussie, and they are preventing the person from entering simply for not taking the vaccine, does that not mean that they are indirectly forcing people to take the vaccine?

That's an indirect way of forcing people to be vaccinated.

If you don't take, you won't enter. That's more like force.

NHQGUY:


Hi, good morning.
First step is for her to check states available to sponsor the occupation.
Next up is to calculate her points using the calculator to know if she has a good score.
She even has a better chance been single, that's an added 10points.
Lastly, you can't submit an EOI without a valid skilled assessment. So skill assessment has to come first.

Link for point calculator: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator

Link to check sponsorship availability: https/www.anzscosearch.com/search
Click on the link then type the occupation and search. Once it opens, click on state/territory to see the sponsorship options available.

yungmin:
Is there still hope even for 491 for offshore candidates? I recently found some Facebook groups on these 491 visas. They mostly Indians. The criteria for selection is totally not known. People with scores has high as 105 are waiting while some with barely 80 are getting invites. Even within the same profession. What's going on? Is it now by luck?

Mcslize:


Isn't it still the same thing? If one wants to enter Aussie, and they are preventing the person from entering simply for not taking the vaccine, does that not mean that they are indirectly forcing people to take the vaccine?

That's an indirect way of forcing people to be vaccinated.

If you don't take, you won't enter. That's more like force.

iceberg54:


There are over 190 other countries you can go to. No one is being forced to come.

iceberg54:


There are over 190 other countries you can go to. No one is being forced to come.

tunlex01:

It’s not force if you have a choice.
You have a choice not to come to Australia. You can go to countries that allow it.
My house, my rules! You don’t have to come if you don’t like my rules.
#my2cents

tunlex01:

I’m not sure what the requirement is now but it’s a bit difficult for a Nurse to get assessment completed from Nigeria. You should check AHPRA website on the assessment requirements. IELTS is the least of the requirements.
The main thing is that the AhpRa registration is easier if you are in Australia. Most nurses went through their spouse’s occupation then complete the registration requirement while onshore to start working. Other options are applying for jobs, MSc Nursing or going to Uk first then crossing to Australia after practicing for a while in the UK.

489 has been scrapped since Nov 16, 2019 so it’s no longer relevant.
Visas to consider: 189, 190 and 491(489 replacement)

Yes, nurses do get ITA from the pool but you must have completed all the AHPRA registration and be positively assessed as a Nurse
You can also apply for jobs and an employer can sponsor you

NHQGUY:
ACT is now open for offshore nomination for both 190 and 491 visas.
Occupation has to be on the ACT critical skill list.

Hopefully more states will follow.

HolySteph:

Link pls

NHQGUY:


https://www.act.gov.au/migration/skilled-migrants/act-critical-skills-list

https://www.act.gov.au/migration/skilled-migrants/canberra-matrix/check-your-canberra-matrix-score-overseas-applicants

NHQGUY:


Hi, good morning.
First step is for her to check states available to sponsor the occupation.
Next up is to calculate her points using the calculator to know if she has a good score.
She even has a better chance been single, that's an added 10points.
Lastly, you can't submit an EOI without a valid skilled assessment. So skill assessment has to come first.

Link for point calculator: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator

Link to check sponsorship availability: https/www.anzscosearch.com/search
Click on the link then type the occupation and search. Once it opens, click on state/territory to see the sponsorship options available.

tunlex01:

In addition @allylic, English test is required for AIMS (assessing body for MLS) - can’t remember the actual scores for each band. Check Aims website.
AIMS usually give Medical laboratory technician to all MLS at first until they write the MLS exams.
Most people I know have used the MLT to get nominations.

Mcslize:


If you told me Australia is a country governed by dictators, only then I will agree with this.

Not for a parliamentary/democratic society like Australia.

Allylic:


Thank you so much.

I hope you don't mind if I send you a DM

Allylic:


Thank you so much for the detailed explanation.

I am currently going through the link you sent and I will let you know if I have any questions and concerns.

PS. Please any idea of how long the process takes if she starts now.I mean from assessment to nomination to visa.

Thank you once again.

Best,
Allylicc

tunlex01:


Story!

I'm sure you know that in Australia, voting is compulsory if you are a citizen.
If you don't want to vote, you can withdraw your citizenship (remain PR) or provide an exemption to vote.
It's not dictatorship if the decision is for the betterment of the country and her citizens. Another example is making every driver have a valid driver's license, or passengers using seat belt. Is that dictatorship too?

You always have a choice, it's just that you don't like the choice available to you.

FutureDon:
^^^ Don't derail this thread oga. Take your anti-vaxx debate elsewhere please.

NHQGUY:


Skill assessment takes roughly 3 months (from my experience with vetassess).

For the other part, I am not too sure cos I am currently at the stage were I submitted EOI and waiting on state nominations to commence fully so I can apply (hopefully that should start in July). From research tho, visa processing takes about 18months.

My advice, if she's serious, she should write her ielts now and also start the skill assessment so she can be ready when states and regional nominations start in July.

Mcslize:
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