[Mark]

Hi mate. All good here and thanks for the post.

I moved it to our general chat forum and tweaked your title as “Visa sponsorship” isn’t really the subject of your post so might be confusing to some 🤓

Cheers

Mark

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As a general reminder, you can view your own forum activity at any time by selecting the “My Forum Activity” from the left side bar menu (see screenshot) If you click here, it will also take you to your recent posts and replies ☺️

[Mark]

Hello Stephen, you are very welcome ☺️

With regards to your question. I actually replied to a similar questions you posted almost a couple of weeks ago. I’m unsure if this helped as a starting point but perhaps we can continue our conversation there if you have further clarifying questions? 🤔

Link to your earlier post here.

All the best

Mark

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[Mark]

It’s all good, mate. I’m pleased you found the information useful. Take your time, and feel free to let me know if you have further questions.

I live in WA, so most of these names are pretty familiar to me. 🙂

All the best

Mark

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Hi Aliya,

Thanks for checking in, and great job confirming your points, 70 for Subclass 190 and 80 for Subclass 491 is a solid position, especially for state nomination!

In terms of courses, while online studies alone won’t increase your EOI points, some Australian states may favour applicants who:

• Have qualifications closely aligned with their nominated occupation

• Show commitment to working in their field in Australia

Here are some useful options you might consider:

1. Short online courses or diplomas in financial planning, risk management, or investment advisory from Australian institutions can strengthen your resume and may support employment later. Look at providers like:

   • Open Universities Australia: https://www.open.edu.au

   • TAFE NSW or TAFE Queensland (some offer online finance-related courses): https://www.tafensw.edu.au | https://tafeqld.edu.au

2. RG146 Certification – While this is typically completed after arrival, it’s a core requirement for financial advisers in Australia. Understanding its requirements now could be useful: https://www.kaplanprofessional.edu.au.

3. English test preparation courses (IELTS, PTE) – If you want to improve your score for extra points or to meet higher visa/language criteria, these can help too.

Doing relevant online study won’t directly boost your points, but it shows commitment to your career in Australia, and some states appreciate that in their assessment.

I hope this helps? 🤷🏻

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

Hi Michael, and welcome to our community

Some great questions. Let’s go through them one by one:

1. Residential Companies in Perth

Here are some well-known residential builders you could explore, along with their websites:

• Dale Alcock Homes – https://dalealcock.com.au
• Celebration Homes – https://celebrationhomes.com.au
• Summit Homes – https://summithomes.com.au
• BGC Residential – https://bgcresidential.com.au
• Ventura Homes – https://ventura-homes.com.au
• Home Group WA – https://homegroupwa.com.au

These companies often have opportunities for Quantity Surveyors (ANZSCO 233213).

2. Sponsorship Before Travelling vs. After Arrival

It is ideal to secure sponsorship before travelling, but it is not mandatory. Many people come on visitor visas, network in person, attend interviews, and then secure employer-sponsored visas like the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa. However, remember that you cannot work while on a Visitor visa—you must apply for a work visa before starting employment.

3. Job Boards to Use

First, check out our job boards at https://482jobs.com. This is one of our own websites, and all jobs listed here offer visa sponsorship. Note that you can browse for free, but as we have a small team involved in finding, checking, and sharing all the sponsored roles, a nominal membership fee is required to apply.

As suggested, check https://seek.com.au — Australia’s largest job board.

Finally, https://indeed.com.au — another popular platform.

For Seek and Indeed, you’ll need to add terms such as sponsorship to your search criteria to filter the roles. This may bring up some false positives (hence the reason for the service we offer at 482 jobs), but it will help narrow your search results.

4. Cities with Highest Demand for Residential Quantity Surveyors

The volume of job listings on job sites is a useful litmus test for determining the areas with the highest demand.

Strong demand exists in Perth, Brisbane, and regional areas of Queensland and Western Australia. Sydney and Melbourne also have demand but can be more competitive. In general, anything related to housing is pretty hot right now.

5. Recruitment Agencies Specialising in UK to Australia Moves

When viewing the roles offering sponsorship you’ll start to see some common themes from an agency name perspective. Some reputable agencies here in Australia include:

• Hays Recruitment
• Construct Recruitment
• Design & Build Recruitment

You should also consider uploading your resume to https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/ — Australian employers and recruiters regularly search this database for candidates.

Extra Tip

Make sure your LinkedIn profile is optimised for Australian recruiters! Here’s a helpful article: 15 Expert Tips to Get Noticed by Australian Recruiters on LinkedIn

I hope you found this information helpful, Michael.

If you need further assistance with visa options or anything else, please feel free to contact us.

Regards,

Mark

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Hiya Adeola, welcome to Ozvisaforum 🙂

Happy to clarify for you. In Australia, getting Permanent Residency (PR) through a nomination is a bit different from the Canadian system.

How the Aussie Migration Process works:

You first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect, which is an online system managed by the Department of Home Affairs.

Your EOI is not an application for a visa. It’s a way of showing you are interested in migrating and provides details about your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Depending on your occupation, points score, and other factors, you may be:

Invited by the Australian Government (for visas like the 189 Skilled Independent Visa) or

Nominated by a State or Territory Government (for visas like the 190 Skilled Nominated Visa or 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa).

There is no regular “draw” like in Canada. Invitations are issued based on points ranking, demand for your occupation, and whether you meet the requirements set by a State or Territory if applying for state nomination.

Once you receive an invitation, only then can you lodge a formal visa application. Visa approval is not automatic after EOI submission—you still need to meet all visa requirements. 😓

If you are comfortable providing a few more details, I be happy to check if your occupation is currently in demand and what the best pathways could be for you!

I hope this helps make it clearer. Feel free to ask any more questions if you need!

All the best

Regards, Mark

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[Mark]

Hi Priyank,

Thank you for your kind words! I am glad the information was helpful.

To answer your follow-up about the Subclass 186 Direct Entry (DE) stream – yes, it could definitely be an option for you, but there are a few important conditions:

1. Occupation:
   Your nominated occupation must be on the relevant list.

• Multimedia Specialist (ANZSCO 261211) is on the MLTSSL, which qualifies for Subclass 186 DE.

• Graphic Designer (ANZSCO 232411) is not typically eligible for 186 DE unless it is through a Labour Agreement.

2. Skills Assessment:
   You must have a positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation before applying.

• For Multimedia Specialist, you would need to be assessed by the Australian Computer Society (ACS): https://www.acs.org.au/

• For Graphic Designer, it would be through VETASSESS: https://www.vetassess.com.au/

3. Work Experience:
   You must have at least 3 years of full-time relevant work experience post-qualification, which you mentioned you already have, so you meet this part.

4. Employer Sponsorship:
   You must secure an Australian employer willing to sponsor you for the 186 visa under the Direct Entry stream.

• The employer must also be actively and lawfully operating in Australia and meet certain nomination requirements.

In summary:
If you secure an employer willing to sponsor you and get a positive skills assessment as a Multimedia Specialist, the Subclass 186 DE could absolutely be a strong pathway for you! It offers direct permanent residency without needing to work for years on a temporary visa first.

I hope this helps clarify things! Please let me know if you have any further follow-up questions.

Warm regards,
Mark

[Mark]

Hi Gérardin,

Thank you for your message and for introducing yourself.

Just to clarify, Oz Visa Forum is a community designed to help people with questions about moving to Australia. We are not an employer or recruitment agency, and we are not currently hiring staff.

We kindly ask that members do not reply to existing posts with unrelated comments. Instead, if you would like to ask questions about migrating to Australia, work opportunities, or visa options, please start a new forum post here: https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

This will help keep the community organised and make it easier for others to support you.

Thanks for your understanding, and we look forward to assisting you with any questions you have about moving to Australia!

Kind regards,

Mark

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Hi Adeyemi,

Thanks for your question!

Yes, it is definitely still possible to secure a cook or chef job in Australia with visa sponsorship. Chef and hospitality roles are currently very sought after, and there is a strong demand across the country. At the time of writing, we have over 250 hospitality jobs listed on our website that offer visa sponsorship.

To find jobs that offer sponsorship:

1. https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites and all jobs listed here offer Australia Visa Sponsorship. The job category that would be perfect for your occupation is here: https://482jobs.com/job-category/hospitality-tourism/

2. https://seek.com.au

3. https://indeed.com.au

We also encourage you to use the search option on our forum here: https://ozvisaforum.com/?s=Chef&bp_search=1&view=content.

This will help you find posts from other chefs who are currently navigating the same journey. You can also connect and follow these members to share advice, tips, and experiences with each other!

I hope this information helps you get started on your journey to Australia. If you have any more questions, about securing roles in Australia or the visa process more broadly, please feel free to reach out anytime.

Kind regards,

Mark

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[Mark]

Hi Priyank, welcome to the community and thanks for sharing your background! 🙂

Since you are a UI/UX Designer (which falls under ANZSCO 232411 – Graphic Designer or sometimes ANZSCO 261211 – Multimedia Specialist depending on your exact duties), let me help you with some visa and job search suggestions for starters.

Visa Pathways:

The occupation of Multimedia Specialist (ANZSCO 261211) is currently on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

This means you could be eligible for skilled visas like the Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa), Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa), or Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa) if you meet the points requirements and complete a successful skills assessment.

The occupation Graphic Designer (ANZSCO 232411) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), so it has more limited options (primarily employer sponsorship such as a Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa).

Job Search Help:

To find jobs that offer sponsorship, you can check:

1. https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites, and all jobs listed here offer Australia visa sponsorship.

2. https://seek.com.au

3. https://indeed.com.au

You might find suitable roles in the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) category here:

https://482jobs.com/job-category/information-communications-technology/

Extra Tips:

It is highly recommended you update your LinkedIn profile to appeal to Australian recruiters. You can check this guide for expert tips: https://482jobs.com/15-expert-tips-to-get-noticed-by-australian-recruiters-on-linkedin

Also, to help recruiters find you directly, you can upload your resume to our site here: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/

Next Steps:

Consider getting a skills assessment through ACS (Australian Computer Society) for ANZSCO 261211 if your work is focused more on digital media. Their official site is https://www.acs.org.au/

If your work is more graphics-focused, VETASSESS handles Graphic Designer assessments: https://www.vetassess.com.au/

Start building local work experience and networking – this will significantly help for employer sponsorship or state nomination pathways.

I hope you found this helpful Priyank! Feel free to ask if you would like me to guide you through points calculation, specific visa steps or anything else mentioned above.

All the best

Regards,

Mark

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[Mark]

Welcome to our community, Evans! Thanks for introducing yourself. 🙂

Feel free to have a look around and explore other posts and discussions. You can also find some relevant topics and also more than 20 other members who have identified their occupation as Fitters here: https://ozvisaforum.com/?s=Fitter&bp_search=1&view=content — you might like to follow or connect with them. 👍🏻🙂

If you have any questions or would like help based on your individual situation, feel free to post a new topic here: https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

We look forward to supporting you on your journey!

Regards

Mark

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[Mark]

Hey buddy. How are you tracking? 🙂

Thanks for checking in.

Heading back into a week of work on Monday after a long weekend here in Australia due to a public holiday (Anzac day) 🙂🇦🇺🦘

Note I moved your your post to the general chat forum and tweaked the title so not to confuse people who might open your thread

Take care mate! 👍🏻

[Mark]

Hi Tommy,

Great to hear you have completed your health exam, it’s always good to tick off those milestones, even if it does lighten the wallet a bit! 😬

Thanks for the ANZAC wishes as well. I had a great catch up with friends (some of whom definitely drank more wine than others!). Hope you had a good weekend too. 🙂

Now to your questions:

There is no official matrix (at least that I’m aware of) that breaks down visa processing times by occupation, unfortunately.

The Department of Home Affairs only publishes general processing times based on the visa subclass overall. You can check the latest published times here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times

For a NSW 190 visa, processing is influenced mainly by when you lodged your application and whether all required documents (like medicals and police checks) are finalised.

Occupation and EOI points don’t play a major role after you lodge, points are critical before invitation, but once you have applied, everyone is largely processed in order of readiness and application date, unless your occupation is flagged as a priority (for example, in critical sectors like health or education, but ICT Security Specialist is not currently flagged for priority).

So in short:

• Your occupation is in demand but not specially prioritised for faster processing.
• Points are important for getting invited, but after lodging, the main factors are time of application and document completeness.
• Processing times are a bit unpredictable, but having everything ready (like health checks and police clearances) can help your case move along when your turn comes.

Hope that clears it up a bit mate! Keep the updates coming, you’re making fantastic progress. 🤗

Cheers,

Mark

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Great stuff – thank you Alazar! 😊