I received an invitation to apply for visa 190 but my IELTS is already expired

gracee · February 2017

Hi. Magtanong lang po. I received an invitation today to apply for state nomination visa 190 from NSW. I assume it is under Stream 2 nomination because my occupation is not in their SOL. However, my IELTS already expired last Sep. 2016. Pwede pa po ba ako mag-apply? Baka may nakakaalam po sa inyo. Thank you

shielalables · February 2017

@gracee eto sabi sa DIAC website

The results of one of the following English language tests, undertaken not more than 36 months prior to the time you were invited to apply for this visa, can be used to evidence your English language ability:

So I think kahit 2 years lang valid sa IELTS mismo, tatangapin padin nila yung sayo. Confirm natin sa iba

Xiaomau82 · February 2017

gracee said:
Hi. Magtanong lang po. I received an invitation today to apply for state nomination visa 190 from NSW. I assume it is under Stream 2 nomination because my occupation is not in their SOL. However, my IELTS already expired last Sep. 2016. Pwede pa po ba ako mag-apply? Baka may nakakaalam po sa inyo. Thank you

when did u take the ielts. it is valid for 3 years for the purpose of state nomination and visa lodgement

gracee · February 2017

It's been 3 years already. They replied to my email. Said I can still proceed with my application but have to show "evidence to support that you have commenced action to renew your English language capability (e.g. receipts of payment made for another English test, etc)."

gracee · February 2017

My question now is will they wait for the result of my new ielts before they decide on my application?

Xiaomau82 · February 2017

gracee said:
It's been 3 years already. They replied to my email. Said I can still proceed with my application but have to show "evidence to support that you have commenced action to renew your English language capability (e.g. receipts of payment made for another English test, etc)."

I think they will wait for the result since they are asking for evidence (receipt) na youre working on it. Not sure though. You can check it with them para sure.