[Mark]

Hi Ravi, welcome and thanks for your message!

With your background in pharmacy and experience as a Medical Representative, you may be eligible for skilled migration, but securing a sponsored job is a strong pathway, especially if your role aligns with an eligible occupation.

Unfortunately, “Medical Representative” is not currently listed on the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List), STSOL (Short-term Skilled Occupation List), or ROL (Regional Occupation List) under any ANZSCO code.

This means it is not directly eligible for a standard skilled visa unless you’re applying under a DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) or can find an employer under an employer-sponsored visa willing to go through a Labour Agreement route.

To help you search for sponsored jobs in Australia:

1. Start with https://482jobs.com – this is our job board, and every listing offers confirmed visa sponsorship.

2. Also check https://seek.com.au and https://indeed.com.au – use keywords like “visa sponsorship” or “482 visa” in your searches.

To stand out to Australian employers:

Optimise your LinkedIn profile: Check out our expert tips here: https://482jobs.com/15-expert-tips-to-get-noticed-by-australian-recruiters-on-linkedin

Tailor your resume for the Australian market: This guide will help: https://482jobs.com/australia-resume-tips-craft-winning-resume/

Upload your resume here: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/ – Australian employers search this database regularly for sponsored talent.

I hope this helps point you in the right direction.

There may be other options so If you’d like help identifying other possible occupation matches or visas, feel free to share more about your duties and qualifications.

Warm regards, Mark

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[Mark]

That’s great to hear, Novy – no problems, and keep in touch.

[Mark]

You are very welcome mate – Best of luck – Hopefully this time in 6 – 8 weeks you’ll have news to really celebrate 🍾🥂

[Mark]

Hey Tommy, welcome back mate and congratulations on reaching this exciting stage! 🤗

You’re absolutely right: receiving an invitation to apply for State Nomination for the subclass 190 visa (Skilled Nominated visa) is a big milestone, even if it’s not quite the final celebration moment yet. 🙂

Here’s what happens next:

1. Apply for State Nomination: This is your current step. You’ll need to submit the required documents and information to the state or territory that invited you.

Make sure you follow their specific guidelines, as each state has its own requirements and document checklist (as I think we have discussed in previous exchanges).

2. Nomination Assessment: The state government will assess your application. As mentioned in your email, they typically aim to give a decision within about 6 weeks.

At the end of this period, you’ll receive a notification about whether your nomination has been approved or not.

3. Invitation to Apply for Visa (ITA): If your nomination is approved, the state will notify the Department of Home Affairs, and then you’ll receive an official Invitation to Apply for the subclass 190 visa through SkillSelect.

4. Visa Application Stage: Once you receive the ITA, you’ll have 60 days to lodge your 190 visa application with the Department of Home Affairs, including all your documents, medicals, police checks, etc.

To answer your question directly: the 6-week wait is for the nomination decision itself. If approved, the visa invitation will follow shortly after.

Hope that clears things up! Let me know if you need help with anything else during this stage. 👍🏻

Cheers,

Mark

[Mark]

Hi Jose, welcome to the community and thanks for your message! 🙂

With your background, here’s a simple roadmap to help you get started on your journey to Australia and connect with employers offering visa sponsorship:

1. Target Visa Pathways

Industrial Engineers fall under ANZSCO 233511 – Industrial Engineer, which is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). This means you may be eligible for various skilled visa options such as:

• Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage visa) – employer-sponsored
• Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme visa)
• Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent visa) – points-tested
• Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated visa) – requires nomination by a state or territory government
• Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional visa)

2. Find Sponsored Jobs

Start with:

• https://482jobs.com – This is one of our websites, and all jobs listed here offer confirmed visa sponsorship
• https://seek.com.au
• https://indeed.com.au

Tip: Use keywords like “visa sponsorship” or “482 visa” in your job searches.

3. Format Your Resume and LinkedIn

Tailor your resume to Australian standards using our free guide here:

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

Also, improve your LinkedIn to catch recruiters’ attention with these tips:

15 Expert Tips to Get Noticed by Australian Recruiters on LinkedIn – Available here: https://482jobs.com/15-expert-tips-to-get-noticed-by-australian-recruiters-on-linkedin

4. Upload Your Resume

To increase your chances, upload your resume to our platform. Australian recruiters regularly search this database for top talent:

https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/

5. Skills Assessment

For skilled visas, you’ll likely need a skills assessment through Engineers Australia. You can find details here:

https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/

I hope you found this helpful, Jose! Let me know if you’d like guidance on any of the points above (or anything else) 🙂

Wishing you all the best on your journey,

Mark

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[Mark]

Happy to help. This has been a good discussion and will likely be very helpful for others in our community.

Thanks for the questions and let me know if you have any further questions in the future 👍🏻

[Mark]

Welcome to our community, Caleb! Thanks for introducing yourself. We’re excited to have you here and wish you the best on your journey to live and work in Australia.🙂

Feel free to make yourself at home—there’s a lot of helpful info throughout the forum. If you’re looking for something specific, try using the search icon (🔍) at the top of the page.

If you have any questions, you can post them here: https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

Looking forward to hearing more from you!

Regards

Mark

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Hi Lyndon,

Thanks for the follow-up and great thinking on the primary school years! 🙂

You may be able to use your 9 years of primary schooling to meet the English language exemption, as long as:

1. It was full-time and consecutive,
2. All subjects were taught in English, and
3. You can provide a formal letter from the school confirming those details.

However, just a heads up, while the Department of Home Affairs can accept primary-level education, it’s not always a guaranteed exemption. That’s because the English taught in primary school is generally seen as less advanced than at the high school or university level.

So even with 9 years, it may come down to how strong your supporting letter is, and whether the case officer accepts that it meets the standard expected under the visa rules.

To give yourself the best chance, I recommend:

Getting a clear, detailed letter from your primary school confirming the years attended and that English was the language of instruction for all subjects.

If possible, include any supporting documents from your secondary school or employer that show you’ve continued to use English regularly.

If there’s any uncertainty or delay, it might be safer to prepare for the IELTS or PTE just in case it’s requested later.Your test results are valid for 3 years and would be useful depending on the roles you apply for.

Cheers,

Mark

[Mark]

Hi Lyndon,

Thanks for checking. That’s a good question!

Unfortunately, the Australian immigration department is very binary. Four years of study (Years 9 to 12) won’t meet the five-year minimum required for the English language exemption under the 482 visa rules.

The Department of Home Affairs is quite strict about the full 5 years of continuous education in English at the secondary level or higher. So even if your secondary school provides a letter, 4 years alone won’t qualify for the exemption.

That means your best bet now is to sit an approved English test, such as IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT.

For the 482 visas, the minimum IELTS requirement is:

• Overall score of 5.0, with no band less than 4.5 (or equivalent in another test like PTE or TOEFL)

It’s not a high score, so with some practice, you should be able to get through it without too much stress.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Cheers mate,
Mark

[Mark]

Hello mate! Great to hear you’re moving forward, and yes, it’s a real bonus not needing the skills assessment!

Now, regarding the IELTS exemption: You’re right, many schools in Papua New Guinea do use English as the language of instruction, but the Department of Home Affairs still requires formal evidence if you want to claim an exemption.

To be exempt from the English test for the 482 visa, you must show:

• At least 5 years of full-time study,
• In an institution where all instruction was in English,
• At the secondary level or higher (high school, college, or university).

How to prove it:

1. You’ll need to provide official letters or transcripts from your school or institution confirming:
2. The exact years you studied there,
3. That English was the only language of instruction during that time.

It’s best to ask the school to include that line clearly in the letter (e.g. “The medium of instruction for all subjects was English.”)

If you can get that documentation, your sponsor would include it with your application to request an exemption from IELTS.

Otherwise, you’ll need to sit a test like IELTS or PTE.

I hope that helps

Cheers,

Mark

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Welcome to the community Zethembiso!

We’re so glad to have you here. You’re in the right place to learn, connect, and get advice on starting your journey to work in Australia. 🙂

If you have any specific questions, like how to find employers who offer visa sponsorship or how the process works, feel free to post them via a new topic here: https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

You can also search the forum to see if others have shared similar experiences or tips. 🔍

Wishing you the best as you begin this exciting journey! 🙂

Regards

Mark

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Welcome to our community Bernard! Thanks for introducing yourself.

Feel free to make yourself at home and explore the forums. If you have any specific questions about visas, jobs, or the application process, you can post them via the link here: https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

You can also use the search option 🔍 to see if others have asked similar questions, it’s a great way to find helpful advice and shared experiences.

All the best with your electrician job search and 482 visa journey! We’ll be happy to support you where we can.

Regards

Mark

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You are very welcome Raneem. We’ll be here if you have future questions. 👍🏻

Regards

Mark

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Hi Ubah, please feel free to start a new post here if you have questions: https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

All the best

Mark

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Hey Bernard. Can you provide more context?

If you are referring to a 482 sponsored visa application (like Lyndon), any supporting documents like English language exemption letters, school records, or employer letters should be uploaded during the visa application stage in your ImmiAccount, which is the official portal used to lodge and manage visa applications.

Hope this helps.

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