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What’s new on Oz Visa Forum – March Highlights 🌏✈️
Hey there, everyone – I am including this as a placeholder for the email I’m going to issue to our community very shortly – if you have any questions about the content of our email – please feel free to reply to this thread. Email below:
How are you doing?
It’s been seriously warm here in Australia lately – despite it being Autumn, we’ve been seeing temps soaring into the high 30s (Celsius!) across much of the country.
It’s hard to believe it’s been a little over two months since we launched Oz Visa Forum, and I’m really grateful for the way the community continues to grow and support each other. We’ve now passed 1,600 members, with over 500 questions posted and 1,800+ replies so far – an incredible start!
As we continue to grow, I think it’s important we stay connected as a community. After all, many of you share the same common goal – making the move to Australia – and as a collective, you’re far more likely to succeed.
Over the past few weeks, there’ve been some excellent questions and conversations on the forum. Here are a few highlights you might enjoy:
Is a Skills Assessment and IELTS Needed for 482 Visa?
Lyndon asked a really interesting question about the requirements for moving to Australia on a 482 visa, especially for those coming from Papua New Guinea. He’s keen to know whether things like a skills assessment or IELTS are needed when an employer agrees to sponsor you.
Read the full post here: https://ozvisaforum.com/discussion/is-a-skills-assessment-and-ielts-needed-for-482-visa/Passionate Dog Trainer Eager to Connect with Like-Minded Individuals
One of our members is a dog trainer looking to build connections with others who share a love for animals and are keen to work in Australia. A great thread if you’re in the animal care space or looking to meet people with similar interests.
Read the full post here: https://ozvisaforum.com/discussion/passionate-dog-trainer-eager-to-connect-with-like-minded-individuals/Sponsor 482 Visa Jobs
Macauley, writing from Nigeria, is exploring how to find sponsorship for a 482 visa to live and work in Australia. It’s a heartfelt post, and there’s great advice starting to come in from the community.
Read the full post here: https://ozvisaforum.com/discussion/sponsor-482-visa-jobs/Sponsorship Visa
Rachel shared that she’s found an employer willing to sponsor her at age 48, and she’s seeking advice on where to begin. She’s especially interested in finding a migration agent who offers a free initial consultation.
Read the full post here: https://ozvisaforum.com/discussion/sponsorship-visa-2/Subclass 189 – What Are the Occupational Criteria?
Scott is preparing his Expression of Interest and has 95 points. He’s asking whether paid work experience is still required if his course (currently being studied in Australia) appears on the Skilled Occupation List.
Read the full post here: https://ozvisaforum.com/discussion/subclass-189-what-are-the-occupational-criteria/Trying to Move to Sydney Aged 48
Michelle is a qualified counsellor hoping to relocate to Sydney with her teenage children. She’s been struggling to find responsive migration agents and is also considering New Zealand as a backup. Her post has already received a lot of support from the community.
Read the full post here: https://ozvisaforum.com/discussion/trying-to-move-to-sydney-aged48/Telecommunications
Vincent, who has 20 years of experience in telecoms and project management, moved to Sydney last year but has struggled to find a job. He’s looking for insight into what might be holding him back despite his impressive background.
Read the full post here: https://ozvisaforum.com/discussion/telecommunications/I hope you find something of interest in the posts above – there’s a lot of wisdom in the community, and these kinds of conversations are what make the forum so valuable.
Quick Tip: Use the Search Feature 🔍
If you’re looking for something specific, don’t forget to use the search bar (click the magnifying glass at the top of the forum). Our search engine pulls from forum posts and user profiles – so if you search for something like accountant, you’ll see posts mentioning it and also users who list it as their occupation.You can even filter by visa type or country to find members who share similar paths. It’s a little like LinkedIn – and once you connect with others, you’ll be able to follow their activity, get updates, and build your own little support network within the forum.
That’s it from me for now – thanks for being a part of Oz Visa Forum. Whether you’re just starting to explore migration or already well on your way, there’s a place here for you.
P.S. We’ve had over 1,500 registrations but only around 500 new topics posted. That means a lot of you haven’t introduced yourselves yet! If you’ve been lurking, now’s the perfect time to say hi in our Introductions forum – we’d genuinely love to meet you.
If you have any questions or thoughts about this email, I’ve posted it on the forum as well – feel free to reply there: Read this newsletter on the forum← this post 😊
And if you’d like to ask a new question unrelated to this email, just click here to start a new topic:
Start a new discussionUntil next time,
All the best,
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