[Mark]

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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Hi Bright,

Thanks for your post and welcome to the community! 🙂

It is great to hear about your experience in the logistics and transport industry.

In Australia, truck driving and related roles like Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, and Allocator can be sponsored under the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 visa program, often through the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) streams, especially for regional areas.

To find jobs that offer visa sponsorship, I recommend starting with:

1. https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites, and every job listed here offers confirmed Australia visa sponsorship. You may also find the Transport & Logistics section very helpful: https://482jobs.com/job-category/transport-logistics/
2. https://seek.com.au – Australia’s largest job board.
3. https://indeed.com.au – Another great site for Australian job listings.

You might also find this article particularly useful as it explains the process for securing truck driver jobs under a DAMA visa pathway: https://482jobs.com/sponsored-truck-driver-jobs-in-australia/

Given your qualifications and experience, you may be eligible for roles that could offer sponsorship either under the standard TSS 482 visa or via a DAMA agreement where employers have more flexibility in sponsoring skilled workers.

I would also encourage you to search through our forums. We have had quite a few truck drivers post about their experiences with sponsorship and DAMA pathways. You might find valuable insights or even connect with others in a similar situation: https://ozvisaforum.com/topic-tag/truck-driver/

I hope you found this information helpful. Feel free to post any further questions and we will be happy to assist you!

Regards,

Mark

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[Mark]

Hi Alazar, thanks for your reply!

Since you are still in Ethiopia and want to move to Australia for work, the first step is to find a job offer from an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor you for a visa. Based on your experience as a salesperson, you would likely be looking for a sponsored position under the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482).

To find jobs that offer visa sponsorship:

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

2. You can also check https://seek.com.au and https://indeed.com.au for more job opportunities.

Please keep in mind that jobs in sales are not always easy to sponsor unless they are in very specific industries or senior roles.

You may want to also look at broadening your skills or targeting industries like hospitality, tourism, or trades where there are more sponsorship opportunities.

I also recommend reading this article to improve your resume to Australian standards:

Australia Resume Tips: Craft a Winning Resume in Australia – available here: https://482jobs.com/australia-resume-tips-craft-winning-resume/

And once your resume is ready, you can upload it here to be seen by Australian employers: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/

Let us know if you would like advice on study options too, as studying in Australia can also be a good long-term pathway to citizenship.

All the best

Mark

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[Mark]

Hi Lewis,

Thanks for your question, it is a good one! 👍🏻

You are correct that for the occupation Welfare Centre Manager (ANZSCO 134214), the skills assessment authority (now called Community Work Australia, previously ACWA) requires a bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Social Work, Community Services, or Welfare.

Your NVQ Level 5 Diploma, while a strong qualification, is generally considered comparable to an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma, but not to a full Australian bachelor degree.

(Reference: Community Work Australia official site)

Therefore, using your NVQ Level 5 for a Welfare Centre Manager skills assessment would most likely not be successful, unless you also hold a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent.

You are also right that stepping down to Residential Care Officer (ANZSCO 411715) might be a better plan.

For this occupation, Community Work Australia accepts a diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field.

Your NVQ Level 5 Diploma would generally meet this requirement, giving you a much clearer and safer pathway for a positive skills assessment.

Quick visa note:

189 visa (Skilled Independent) is highly desirable because it does not require state sponsorship but it is very competitive points-wise.

190 visa (Skilled Nominated) still gives you permanent residency and can often be easier to achieve because you gain additional points from state nomination.

To summarise:

Welfare Centre Manager (134214) – Needs a bachelor degree – NVQ Level 5 Diploma likely insufficient.

Residential Care Officer (411715) – Requires a diploma – NVQ Level 5 Diploma should be suitable.

Choosing the right occupation upfront is important because there is no refund if a skills assessment is refused.

You can read more about the updated skills assessment requirements here:

https://communitywork.org.au/migrants/skills-assessment-criteria/

If you are also considering employer-sponsored options, we have many jobs posted on our own website that offer visa sponsorship:

https://482jobs.com

You might also want to check Healthcare & Medical jobs here:

https://482jobs.com/job-category/healthcare-medical/

You can also check out seek.com.au or indeed.com.au (though you’ll need to filter your results for sponsored/non sponsored roles)

I hope this clears things up for you mate.

Let me know if you would like me to also guide you through points calculation or other ways to strengthen your visa application!

Best wishes,

Mark

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[Mark]

Welcome to our community Albert, and a very happy birthday to you! 🎂🎉☺️

Thanks for introducing yourself. We’re really glad you’re here, and we understand how important your dream is.

Many people share that same goal, and you’re in the right place to find support and guidance.

When you’re ready, feel free to post a new topic with more details so we can give you the best advice possible.

It helps if you include information such as:

• Your age
• Your education and qualifications
• Your occupation and work experience
• Any English test results (like IELTS, PTE, etc.)
• Whether you have family in Australia or a potential employer

You can post your questions via the link here: https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

Looking forward to hearing more about your goals and how we might help.

You’re not alone in this journey! 🙂

Warm regards,

Mark

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Welcome Alazar, I have just replied to your other post here so let’s continue our conversation there. 🙂

All the best

Mark

• This reply was modified 2 months, 3 weeks ago by  Mark.

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Cheers Thomas. Much appreciated mate 👍🏻🙂

[Mark]

Hello Humphrey and welcome to our community.

Please start a new post with your query and we’ll be able to assist.

As a fellow new member, I’m unsure Asra will be well placed to guide you and it’s generally better to start a new post to avoid confusion across different topics.

As part of your post, please confirm how long you have been working in your current trade, any formal qualifications and where you are in your journey (just starting or already completed skills assessments etc).

Please start a new post via the following link:

https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

Thank you Humphrey

Regards

Mark 🙂

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