@enigma <blockquote class="Quote" rel="enigma">Hi I am new here. Me & my wife are based in SG. Im currently on a long break from work since July last year 2016, nag karoon ng medical emergency father ko so assist ko muna siya in recovery back in the Philippines. Fast forward to 2017, now that he's back in good shape I'm planning to go back to work in SG. But I was thinking of trying to apply for an immigrant visa in Australia. I am totally clueless on how to start and would appreciate any advice.
1) Is it a must to engage an immigration agent?
2) Can I apply for a visa without a job?
3) I am an Architect with more than 10 years experience. What Visa should I apply?
4) Should I take IELTS immediately? Wife too?
5) Can I submit an EOI to a specific state even if the code I am applying for is not on their List yet or if the state is close?
Thanks in advance.
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No need as long na matiyaga ka magresearch at magbasa dahil pede ka mag DIY.
Yes. specifically 189 and 190 for PR; 489 for Temporary visa
232111 (Architect) is both on SOL and CSOL. Means, you can apply for either 189 or 190. This page may help you. <b class="Bold">http://deltaimmigration.com.au/Architect/232111.htm</b>
You may want to have your skills assessment first. Yung iba kasing assessing bodies, need nila IELTS result talaga, like sa EA. Yours should be assessed under <b class="Bold">AACA</b>. As far as I know, pede ka magpa-assess kahit wala ka pa English language result. You can choose either PTE or IELTS. Based on reviews, mas lenient ang scoring ng PTE pero depende pa rin sa kung san ang strengths/weaknesses mo.
Your wife, if she completed 3yrs (if Im not mistaken) in college/uni, pwedeng CEMI (Cert. of English as Medium of Instruction) na lang ang i-submit nya. Pero if you are claiming points for partner skills, kailangan nya rin ng IELTS/PTE and assessment.
- As far as I know, yes you can, in some state. May iba't-iba kasing policy bawat state. For example, NSW has this Stream 2, which is pede ka magsubmit ng EOI even if wala sa list nila ang NomOcc mo, provided you are one of the highest-pointer (70pts and above, I think).
Hth.