http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 en-US 60 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Carrot and apple:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>i think quite tough to get a job there now...given the economy situation....any suggestions or lobang what aussie companies are actually looking for?</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>www.seek.com.au</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:45:36 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8516984 fishbuff1 http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>i think quite tough to get a job there now...given the economy situation....any suggestions or lobang what aussie companies are actually looking for?</p> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:45:25 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8515337 Carrot and apple http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>Imagine they only have 5x of our population and thousands of times bigger than us.</p> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:42:06 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8510632 Whatdatoot http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>australia is reducing its new immigrant intake in view of the current economic downturn. better put in your paperworks fast if u want to get in.</p> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:37:23 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8510622 fishbuff1 http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by villan:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>how does the relative sponsorship work?</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you have a relative who is a Aussie PR or citizen, he or she can sponsor you for PR. In that case, you only need 100 points rather than 120 points. The relative has to be a parent, sibling, uncle/aunt, or nephew/niece, I think. Check out the DIAC website for more info.</p> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:10:58 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8482459 gohysteria http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Agenda:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>If I study in a University in&nbsp;Australia, how long does it take for me to become a PR or a naturalised Australian?</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>depend the duration of the course, can up to 8 years</p> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:34:33 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8480024 Bedoks http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by gohysteria:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p><br /> You&nbsp;need to nominate an occupation, meet the age and english requirements and pass the points test to apply for PR. Presuming you're enrolling into an undergrad course in an Aussie uni, you could only apply after you have completed your degree, i.e. 3-4 years. If you do not have a relative to sponsor you, you'd probably need to work another year on a temp visa before you could get your PR. Then again, the legislation might change in 4-5 years time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The current requirement for citizenship is 4 years residency inclusive of&nbsp;at least 1 year&nbsp;on a PR visa.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>how does the relative sponsorship work?</p> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:22:01 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8479167 villan http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>MOVING TO AUSTRALIA NEED SOME ADVICE</p> <p>Bring lots of&nbsp;money, australia will welcome you with open arms</p> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:25:46 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8478866 Lee012lee http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Agenda:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>If I study in a University in&nbsp;Australia, how long does it take for me to become a PR or a naturalised Australian?</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> You&nbsp;need to nominate an occupation, meet the age and english requirements and pass the points test to apply for PR. Presuming you're enrolling into an undergrad course in an Aussie uni, you could only apply after you have completed your degree, i.e. 3-4 years. If you do not have a relative to sponsor you, you'd probably need to work another year on a temp visa before you could get your PR. Then again, the legislation might change in 4-5 years time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The current requirement for citizenship is 4 years residency inclusive of&nbsp;at least 1 year&nbsp;on a PR visa.</p> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:12:46 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8478808 gohysteria http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Agenda:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>If I study in a University in&nbsp;Australia, how long does it take for me to become a PR or a naturalised Australian?</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> i think you can secure the pr while studying or soon you graduate. my sis in law did that and is working in sydney now. i also think you are eligible for citizenship after 3 yrs as pr.</p> <p><a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/" rel= "nofollow">http://www.immi.gov.au/</a>&nbsp;(you can start here....)</p> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:22:52 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8469256 redDUST http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>If I study in a University in&nbsp;Australia, how long does it take for me to become a PR or a naturalised Australian?</p> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:34:56 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8464968 Agenda http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by BaByBoY:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>hi everyone,</p> <p>i`m looking forward to migrating to aussie too…<br /> in fact i`ve been on the idea for sometime already..<br /> recently pondered onto a website called migration experts..<br /> i seemed eligible, but i stopped my application when then requested for a `registration` fee to be paid in order to proceed with further application status..</p> <p>thinking that it might had been a scam, i stopped there.<br /> until i chanced upon this thread and get to know that i can actually apply direct to the aussie govt..</p> <p>can someone enlighten me on the appropiate steps and the fees involved? i`m looking forward to staying in melbourne or sydney doing engineering related job…<br /> my status is:<br /> Age: Under 30<br /> Qualifications: B.Eng w minor in Biz ( Mech )<br /> Marital: Single<br /> Proficient in English as well…</p> <p>any help plz?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Check out the website of the Australian Immigration Department <a href="http://www.diac.gov.au/" rel="nofollow"><span style= "text-decoration: underline;"><span style= "color: #0000ff;">www.diac.gov.au</span></span></a></p> <p>All the information about skilled migration and application process are there. Application charge is about $2 - 2.5k. It goes up every year. Application can be DIY and online if mostly straightforward.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:11:04 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8464934 gohysteria http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by ben1406:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>i know about the tax systems.. pretty much like canada's. i'm not saying you won't earn more in aus, i'll never get paid what i'm getting now in sg for my current position. it's not easy getting into the service industry overseas, esp in a good restaurant.. i know, i just turned down a Singaporean kid's dream of working in my kitchen.</p> <p>Wasn't what i was looking for..</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Becos you are a foreign talent?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:31:47 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8463955 Mummified http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>hi everyone,</p> <p>i`m looking forward to migrating to aussie too…<br /> in fact i`ve been on the idea for sometime already..<br /> recently pondered onto a website called migration experts..<br /> i seemed eligible, but i stopped my application when then requested for a `registration` fee to be paid in order to proceed with further application status..</p> <p>thinking that it might had been a scam, i stopped there.<br /> until i chanced upon this thread and get to know that i can actually apply direct to the aussie govt..</p> <p>can someone enlighten me on the appropiate steps and the fees involved? i`m looking forward to staying in melbourne or sydney doing engineering related job…<br /> my status is:<br /> Age: Under 30<br /> Qualifications: B.Eng w minor in Biz ( Mech )<br /> Marital: Single<br /> Proficient in English as well…</p> <p>any help plz?</p> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:02:19 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8463864 BaByBoY http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by nooberish89:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>hi there just wanna ask something related. i am starting my commerce course at uni melbourne nex year jan. after that i plan to stay on to work and eventually migrate to australia. is that feasible or very difficult to get? probably gonna work in the banking industry sector which i see from aussie immigration website is in a shortage of labour. all advice appreciated thanks. =)</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>I would not recommend a temp visa.</p> <p>Australia's migration laws are very violatile and temp visas are already not very well received by the local Aussies, who are obviously the ones who call the shots as they wield actual voting power.</p> <p>A temp visa will require you to work 2 years before being eligible to apply for a PR. Every Sep there is a change in the migration law.<br /> <br /> Simple example: Just before this Sep India was assessment level 3. That means that they had to show 2 years of living expenses to support themselves (or they will have most likely find an illegal job if they do not have enough money to foot expenses). This Sep it was changed to Assessment level 4,&nbsp; it became 3 years of living expenses.</p> <p>That is a shit load of money to consider for these Indians who pay in rupees. Though you might think it isn't related to you, a simple factor to consider is that their playing field was narrowed so much so effectively more than 1/2 of the Indian migrants automatically became ineligible to even get a student visa in lieu of migrating here.</p> <p>Likewise, you could be affected in the temp visa section if they decided that any temp visa after the next Sep changes will no longer be able to apply for a visa or its changed to 4 years. Something like that.<br /> It would be a very huge risk to want to extend the time period of being 'in limbo' (what I call the instability of being on a student visa/temp visa to get a PR as any changes could affect you.). Not to mention the huge investment you would have already made if you've been here 2 years, all settled and shit.</p> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:44:41 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8434928 GameGoddess http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by nooberish89:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>hi there just wanna ask something related. i am starting my commerce course at uni melbourne nex year jan. after that i plan to stay on to work and eventually migrate to australia. is that feasible or very difficult to get? probably gonna work in the banking industry sector which i see from aussie immigration website is in a shortage of labour. all advice appreciated thanks. =)</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> Hi noob...it should be pretty easy for commerce grads from Melbourne Uni&nbsp;to get into one of the Big Four in Melbourne. Immigration keeps changing its rules. So when u graduate, they might change the rules for migration again.</p> <p>For now, I heard from frens that Dimia gives Temp visa&nbsp;to grads from skills in demand courses, and during the tenure of the Temp visa, you must get a job relevant to your degree, failing which u will not get the PR.</p> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:20:57 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8387614 Tammiemeow http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>thanks gohysteria. sounds good planning to apply for the tem pass to stay and gain exprience before applyin for pr though</p> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:37:33 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8367639 nooberish89 http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by nooberish89:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>hi there just wanna ask something related. i am starting my commerce course at uni melbourne nex year jan. after that i plan to stay on to work and eventually migrate to australia. is that feasible or very difficult to get? probably gonna work in the banking industry sector which i see from aussie immigration website is in a shortage of labour. all advice appreciated thanks. =)</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> As far as I know, it is not difficult to get a job with a Commerce degree in the accountancy-related industry. The profession is in high demand in Australia and you actucally get bonus points if you apply as an accountant.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Having said that, the migration&nbsp;program was tweaked beginning Sept last year to&nbsp;give preference to&nbsp;people who have working experience. While&nbsp;before&nbsp;PR was practically given&nbsp;on a silver platter to accounting graduates fresh out of school, now you have to get at least 12 months work experience before you can apply. You may get a temp graduate visa which allows you to work in Aus to get the necessary work experience to apply for PR. Of course, if you have relatives in Aus who could sponsor you and&nbsp;you meet the points test, you could still gun for the PR straightaway.</p> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:07:44 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8366734 gohysteria http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>Under the skilled migration scheme to Aus, the age ceiling is 45, not 35. However, the older one gets the lesser the points awarded for age.</p> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:50:33 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8366730 gohysteria http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>hi there just wanna ask something related. i am starting my commerce course at uni melbourne nex year jan. after that i plan to stay on to work and eventually migrate to australia. is that feasible or very difficult to get? probably gonna work in the banking industry sector which i see from aussie immigration website is in a shortage of labour. all advice appreciated thanks. =)</p> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:56:15 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8365916 nooberish89 http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by NoobUnited:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>Was just wondering, is there an age cap to migrate to Australia, coz i think i heard it somewhere. Anyone here knows?</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> &lt;=35 years old + degree + 4 years relevant working experience + skill that is required.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:06:09 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8364963 fishbuff1 http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>Was just wondering, is there an age cap to migrate to Australia, coz i think i heard it somewhere. Anyone here knows?</p> Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:03:59 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8358913 NoobUnited http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>CONGRATZ ON MIGRATING!!!</p> <p>WOOHOOO!!!!</p> Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:48:51 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8356730 renze http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <p>"</p> <p>Hey Guys!</p> <p>Thanks for all the replies.</p> <p>1. There are 5 ppls in the family and another one on the way.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The fee $2.5k, for 1 pax or for all?</p> <p>2. Kids going to public school for sure unless I've got truck loads of money..lolz</p> <p>3. We planned to rent a place for a year or two before getting our own house.</p> <p>4. I am in the IT industry and plan to look out for for something similar as to what I've been doing here for the last 17years.</p> <p>5. Preferred destination = Perth / Brisbane."</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>im here in brisbane. new migrant life is not easy. just be well prepare for it mentally.</p> <p>for more discussion, u can visit <a href= "http://forums.delphiforums.com/quitters" rel= "nofollow">http://forums.delphiforums.com/quitters</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:24:56 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8356699 fishbuff1 http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by 2oz:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>rokprince,</p> <p>The 457ie visa is stopped in 2003, meaning you cannot start a biz then apply for PR.(its a loop hole they covered)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, you have to apply for a PR visa but under biz skill or investor class before you setup shop. (there are many ways to get a Aus PR, just that you use money investment as the carrot for them to approve it) others with will have to use skill or dependent as a reason etc.</p> <p>You will have a higher chance of getting approval. provided you meet their needs.</p> <p>Which gov don't need incoming money...</p> <p>See the following link for more info.</p> <p>http://www.australia-migration.com/page/Business_Visas/67</p> <p>sorry, can't help much since i did not apply under business visa.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Hi 2oz, thanks alot <img src= "/images/emoticons/kde-3.5.8/set1/smile.png" alt= "smile.png" />.&nbsp; Im sure i'll figure it out somehow. Seriously need to get things up and going before crazy things happen in this island..... haiz.</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:37:00 +0800 www.sgforums.com:2163:318004:8330696 rokprince http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/318004