This new point system was released last month. I was pretty much occupied with my exam at that time and delay of updating it into this blog.
The new system is a bit shocking to me. Major changes to the new system is that occupation point is no longer in the point system. It mean that those occupation such as engineer, accountant which deserve 60 points in the old system is no longer accountable into new system. The total point score for this new system is 65 points. It sound lesser points however it is actually tougher than previous system which required to meet min 120 points. IELTS score of 6 is not longer getting any point in the new system. Instead, only score 7 for each component will get 10 points. This changes is pretty have big impact towards those international student especially from Asia region.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/points-fact.pdf
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
New migration processing point system coming soon
As the migration skill list shorten the demand list from 400 to less than 200 skill list. Migration to Australia through education seem to be getting tougher.
Latest news from The Australian.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/migrant-skills-go-to-the-top-of-the-list/story-e6frgcjx-1225950294947
Latest news from The Australian.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/migrant-skills-go-to-the-top-of-the-list/story-e6frgcjx-1225950294947
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
SOL changes.... how far the changes can affect the student...
This is just for a sharing from what I am experiencing for some of the international student currently facing in Australia.
I am currently doing my postgraduate in pharmaceutical science. Many of my coursemate coming from South Asia were affected by the recent changes of new SOL list. They got the Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy in their original country and suppose to do the master program in order to get to migrate as Industrial Pharmacist. By the way, Industrial Pharmacist actually assessed by VET instead of Board of Pharmacy Australia which is far more easier to get through. That is why I found out that is reason why many of them are here to use the programme to migrate instead of register and assessed by Board of Pharmacy Australia as hospital/retail pharmacist.
As the new SOL list changed and effective on 1st July, Hospital Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist and Industrial pharmacist are no longer listed in new SOL. As they already went through the master programme for one semester, it is quite difficult to make a choice whether to continue or discontinue. Good thing is Australia government has given quite a graceful transition period, all of them still can obtain the graduate visa and has 18 months to look for employer to sponsor to obtain the PR.
I tried to find out most of their situation at this moment (rather than just reading the negative news from media) as below:
1. Continue the course. Get the graduate visa and utilise 18 months period to find an employer sponsor after graduated.
2. Some may considering applying for similar programme in US university as it may be easier path to migrate in US compare with Australia
3. One of them right now working as pharmacist assistant as part time job and trying to ask employer to sponsor the PR for him. (this would be interesting new way if he really able to obtained employer sponsor)
Well, as the regulation change, it seem that the situation is not too bad. Many still can find their way to obtain the PR as I mention above.
I am currently doing my postgraduate in pharmaceutical science. Many of my coursemate coming from South Asia were affected by the recent changes of new SOL list. They got the Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy in their original country and suppose to do the master program in order to get to migrate as Industrial Pharmacist. By the way, Industrial Pharmacist actually assessed by VET instead of Board of Pharmacy Australia which is far more easier to get through. That is why I found out that is reason why many of them are here to use the programme to migrate instead of register and assessed by Board of Pharmacy Australia as hospital/retail pharmacist.
As the new SOL list changed and effective on 1st July, Hospital Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist and Industrial pharmacist are no longer listed in new SOL. As they already went through the master programme for one semester, it is quite difficult to make a choice whether to continue or discontinue. Good thing is Australia government has given quite a graceful transition period, all of them still can obtain the graduate visa and has 18 months to look for employer to sponsor to obtain the PR.
I tried to find out most of their situation at this moment (rather than just reading the negative news from media) as below:
1. Continue the course. Get the graduate visa and utilise 18 months period to find an employer sponsor after graduated.
2. Some may considering applying for similar programme in US university as it may be easier path to migrate in US compare with Australia
3. One of them right now working as pharmacist assistant as part time job and trying to ask employer to sponsor the PR for him. (this would be interesting new way if he really able to obtained employer sponsor)
Well, as the regulation change, it seem that the situation is not too bad. Many still can find their way to obtain the PR as I mention above.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Immigration issues on election table
Coalition leader, Tony Abbot had promised to cut down immigration level from 300,000 to 170,000 by end of his first term. In order not to hamper the country economy, employer nominated skill migration and visa 457 will be shield from the cut.
Likely foreign student will be the first hit by the reduction. Many dreams of migration through education will be shattered although thousands of dollars already sinked in. As I had mention earlier, migration would be a lifetime matters. If Australia really a dream place to be, a long term planning would be needed.
Refer to the latest news.
Likely foreign student will be the first hit by the reduction. Many dreams of migration through education will be shattered although thousands of dollars already sinked in. As I had mention earlier, migration would be a lifetime matters. If Australia really a dream place to be, a long term planning would be needed.
Refer to the latest news.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Curly Joe's Express
Other than Lygon Street, Curly Joe's Express is quite a good Italian restaurant franchise chain. It provide delivery service as well. I had it in Curly Joe's Express in Maribyrnong with some pictures taken as below. Moreover, it save the hasle for me to look for parking in busy street at night in the city to enjoy a dinner meal.
Address:
27 Wests Road, Maribyrnong, Vic 3032
Address:
27 Wests Road, Maribyrnong, Vic 3032
Coming summer holiday - cherry picking in Silvan, Melbourne
This cherry picking farm not only provide cherry picking, but also strawberries, raspberries picking as well. There is a lemon tree farm next to the cherry farm as well.
Usually the season start from November until March. I tried it last summer, and the entry ticket just AUD8 per person. Cherry season may be only available from mid of Nov until mid of Dec.
Below is some photo taken during last year cherry picking togather with the map.
Address:
27 Parker Road, Crn Graham Road, Silvan, Victoria 3795.
Usually the season start from November until March. I tried it last summer, and the entry ticket just AUD8 per person. Cherry season may be only available from mid of Nov until mid of Dec.
Below is some photo taken during last year cherry picking togather with the map.
Address:
27 Parker Road, Crn Graham Road, Silvan, Victoria 3795.
International student: Where am I now and my future?
Knowing well that effective 1 July 2010, there is overhaul of the immigration law where previous skill migration occupation list (SOL) had cut down from 400 occupations to 160 occupations.
I am not migration expert, however, looking at the current changes, the chances for student to migrate will be hard hit and bring them on the cross road.
1. Current student who is undertaking the course on schedule 2 (old list 112i) but not listed in schedule 3
At first, those student who is undertaking the courses and not yet a holder or lodged the application of visa 485 by 8 Feb 2010 will be entitle to lodge a visa 485 before 21 Dec 2012. However, if the student are not able to find an Employer Nomination Scheme, it will be the issue if getting the permanent visa.
Many student has spend thousand of dollars to further their studies in Australia and putting themself into the cross road in this situation.
For further detail of all the schedule list, please refer to the link as below:
SOL schedule 1
SOL schedule 2
SOL schedule 3
SOL schedule 4
Personally speaking, as a young student not may not know the country well and understand the complexity of inmmigration law. Using education as a pathway to migrate is a big and huge investment. Sometimes, it may putting themself into huge debt due to loan back to their own country.
However, migrate is not a one off process. No doubt, Australia is a country that famous for its good enviroment and work life balance lifestyle. There are many others option are opening for Australia migration such as skill independent visa, business migration etc in future. Since, Australia immigration is in favour of employer sponsor. Go ahead and get a skill professional job back to our original country and equip ourself with valuable skill and working experience that is needed in Australia.
Good luck to those who intend to live downunder.
I am not migration expert, however, looking at the current changes, the chances for student to migrate will be hard hit and bring them on the cross road.
1. Current student who is undertaking the course on schedule 2 (old list 112i) but not listed in schedule 3
At first, those student who is undertaking the courses and not yet a holder or lodged the application of visa 485 by 8 Feb 2010 will be entitle to lodge a visa 485 before 21 Dec 2012. However, if the student are not able to find an Employer Nomination Scheme, it will be the issue if getting the permanent visa.
Many student has spend thousand of dollars to further their studies in Australia and putting themself into the cross road in this situation.
For further detail of all the schedule list, please refer to the link as below:
SOL schedule 1
SOL schedule 2
SOL schedule 3
SOL schedule 4
Personally speaking, as a young student not may not know the country well and understand the complexity of inmmigration law. Using education as a pathway to migrate is a big and huge investment. Sometimes, it may putting themself into huge debt due to loan back to their own country.
However, migrate is not a one off process. No doubt, Australia is a country that famous for its good enviroment and work life balance lifestyle. There are many others option are opening for Australia migration such as skill independent visa, business migration etc in future. Since, Australia immigration is in favour of employer sponsor. Go ahead and get a skill professional job back to our original country and equip ourself with valuable skill and working experience that is needed in Australia.
Good luck to those who intend to live downunder.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Usaver still remain the top online saving account
As Australia federal election will fall on 21 August 2010. Coalition has come out a new manifesto on Australia interest rate. Opposition has promised that will keep Australia interest lower than the current moment. Well, this may be good news for those who under the pressure of morgage but is bad news for people who intend to save money and treat saving account as a investment.
Increase interest or lower interest ? All will be known after the federal election.
Up to todate. Usaver still remain as top online saving account as below:
Usaver - 6.51%
Robo Direct, High interest rate savings account - 6.40%
Citibank, online saver - 6.35%
ING saving maximiser - 6.25%
Westpac, reward saver - 6.20%
Increase interest or lower interest ? All will be known after the federal election.
Up to todate. Usaver still remain as top online saving account as below:
Usaver - 6.51%
Robo Direct, High interest rate savings account - 6.40%
Citibank, online saver - 6.35%
ING saving maximiser - 6.25%
Westpac, reward saver - 6.20%
Friday, April 16, 2010
Usaver account
Usaver account now offering up to 5.85%p.a saving interest rate. That is a very great deal.
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A big Australia
While there is less than 1 year for ahead of federal election, population growth rate has become the hottest issue ever. Here, I reference a study conducted by one of researcher from Swinburne University of Technology regarding the survey of Australian's reaction towards a growing population.
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/chancellery/mediacentre/publications/Betts[Final].pdf
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/chancellery/mediacentre/publications/Betts[Final].pdf
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