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AMVL Student Hub
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Dear,
Welcome to the new look AMVL Student Hub. We will be bringing you current and relevant news every month! This month we have covered the changes to the VETASSESS assessment procedures, as well as the introduction of the JobReady Test for GSM Visas by DIAC. You will also find the usual Helpful Hints and IELTS Test dates. We would love to get your feedback on the newsletter, so drop us a line and let us know what you would like to see included in the next AMVL Student Hub. Latest News VETASSESS Announcement
VETASSESS have revised their assessment procedures for their “generalist occupations”, which are managerial, administrative, professional and associate professional occupations.
As a result they will be changing their assessment requirements from 1 January 2010.
From this date, in order to receive a positive Skills Assessment, applicants will need:
and
Why have Vetasses made this change?
Vetassess have are implementing this change to ensure that migrants have the relevant skills and qualifications for employment in Australia in their nominated occupations.
If you have undertaken a course of study here such as a Bachelor Degree in Science, Arts, Marketing, Human Resources, Economics or any other “general” Degree and you are completing your course of study this year (before the end of December 2009) then it would be in your best interests to apply for your skills assessment as soon as possible after you have met your course requirements and certainly before 1 January 2010.
This will mean that if you do have an option to apply for permanent residency upon completion of your course now you will be able to do so as you will have a pre-migration skills assessment.
It will also mean that if you cannot apply for a permanent visa upon completion of your study you will not need a new skills assessment when you do meet the PR requirements.
What does it mean for me if I cannot apply for my skills assessment before 1 January 2010? This will be called a Stage 1 Skills Assessment (educational assessment only) for on-shore international students who need a Skills Assessment for the purpose of a Skilled Graduate – Graduate Temporary (subclass 485) visa. This means there is no real concern as you will still visa options once you complete your studies however, even if you did meet the pass mark for a permanent visa at this time you would only be able to apply for the temporary Graduate Skilled Visa. This special arrangement for 485 visa applicants has been made to provide on-shore international students who lack relevant employment in their nominated occupation the opportunity to gain the required experience. Transition arrangements All new applications received from January 2010 will be assessed under the new process. Therefore it is recommended that applicants who wish to be processed under the current guidelines should submit all relevant documents and payment prior to 18 December 2009. New fees will apply to applications for a skills assessment from 1 January 2009. DIAC Announcement Introduction of JobReady Test for GSM visas from 1 January 2010
The JobReady Test is currently being developed by the Government in consultation with industry and unions. The aim of this test is to ensure that people who wish to migrate to Australia are able to participate in the labour market in the area of their skills and knowledge.
Applicants nominating a trade occupation and who apply for an onshore General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa will be required to pass the JobReady Test from 1 January 2010. If you have already applied for a GSM visa you do not have to complete a JobReady Test.
If you are not completing your Australian study this year and wish to apply for a GSM visa, other than the Skilled-Graduate (Subclass 485) or Skilled-Regional (Subclass 887) visas, and your nominated occupation is a trade occupation, you will have to meet the JobReady requirement.
The cost for this test is yet to be determined and we will send an update with this information when it becomes available.
Helpful Hints Changes to Tourist Visa Loophole In the past it has been a practice of some students to apply for a tourist visa to sit for their IELTS prior to lodging an application. DIAC has some stringent rules governing this.
DIAC stipulates if an applicant is the holder of a student visa, or has been the holder of a student visa since last entering Australia, a Tourist visa will be granted only if the Minister is satisfied that:
A. The period of the applicant’s stay in Australia is not sought for the purpose of commencing a registered course; and
B. The period of the applicant’s stay in Australia is not sought for the purpose of continuing or completing a registered course in which the applicant is enrolled.
This basically means that the applicant:
Contact us for further information or if we can assist you with your application.
AMVL News
Check out AMVL’s new look website. We have added some new features included a Blog and we will have interactive Forums up and running soon! Visit us at www.australianmigrations.com
IELTS Test Dates
For IELTS Test Dates in Brisbane, please see the below availability:
University of Queensland CITY Venue: 495 Boundary St, Spring Hill
Next available test date: - Academic and General Training Test - Saturday 9 January 2010 Griffith University - Griffith English Language Institute
Next available test date: Not in Brisbane? Search for test dates here: http://www.ielts.org/
Student Referral Scheme
Thank you to all our past clients that have recommended us to your friends!
Our “Visa for a Friend” referral scheme is still going! We are currently offering current clients an AU$100 discount on our professional fees when you refer a friend who is also eligible for a visa and who signs up with Australian Migration and Visa Lawyers.
How does it work? Give us a call on (07) 3212 2200 with your friend’s details and we will contact them or get them to call us with your details. Once they sign up, we will apply the discount to your account. *Please note conditions apply:
Australian Migration & Visa Lawyers is committed to providing prompt and professional service to our clients. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter please click on the link below.
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