[Mark]

Hello Suleman and welcome to Oz Visa Forum 🙂

I see for your profile you have your occupation listed as a stock controller.

Can you expand on what that entails. Is it working in a warehouse or similar?

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

Welcome to our community Abdullah, it’s great to have you here and I’m happy to help where I can.

First question. When you say you have experience painting, to confirm is that house painting, vehicle painting or something else?

Australian migration treats the occupations quite differently so of you can confirm and I’ll then be able to explore some options for you.

All the best

Mark

[Mark]

Terima kasih atas postingan Anda, dan kami sangat menyambut Anda di komunitas kami. Namun, kami hanya dapat membantu jika Anda memposting dalam bahasa Inggris. Ini adalah forum berbahasa Inggris, dan Anda perlu bisa berkomunikasi dalam bahasa Inggris jika berencana pindah ke Australia.

Terima kasih sebelumnya.

Salam,

Mark 👍🏻

[Mark]

Hello @Delby, can you expand on what you mean by assess the points?

There is still some work that needs to be done in the background on this (I didn’t mean for everyone to start getting notifications), but if you can let me know what you are looking for, I can consider including it. 🙂

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

Hello Dorcas and thank you for the clarifications.

Migrating to Australia as a commis chef offers several pathways, given that the occupation of ‘Chef’ (ANZSCO 351311) is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Here’s an overview of potential visa options and the general approach:

1. Visa Options:

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): This points-tested visa allows skilled workers to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. Eligibility requires a positive skills assessment, meeting the points test threshold (currently 65 points), and lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect.

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Similar to the 189 visa but requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government. Nomination criteria can vary, so it’s essential to check specific state requirements.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): A provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia. It offers a pathway to permanent residency after meeting certain conditions.

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186): A permanent residency visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer. It requires at least three years of relevant work experience and a positive skills assessment.

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482): Allows employers to sponsor a skilled worker for up to four years. For the ‘Chef’ occupation, this visa can provide a pathway to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) after meeting specific criteria.

2. Skills Assessment:

A positive skills assessment is crucial for most skilled visas. For chefs, the Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is the relevant assessing authority. The assessment typically requires:

A relevant qualification, such as a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.

At least three years of post-qualification work experience as a chef.

Demonstrated proficiency in tasks like menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen management.

3. English Language Proficiency:

Applicants must demonstrate competent English language skills, usually evidenced by an IELTS score of at least 6.0 in each component. Some visas may have higher requirements, so it’s essential to check the specific criteria.

4. Points Test:

For points-tested visas (e.g., Subclass 189 and 190), points are awarded based on factors like age, English proficiency, skilled employment experience, and educational qualifications. Achieving a higher points score increases the likelihood of receiving an invitation to apply.

5. State or Territory Nomination:

If pursuing a Subclass 190 or 491 visa, securing a nomination from a state or territory government is necessary. Each state or territory has its own criteria and occupation lists, which can change based on labour market needs.

6. Employer Sponsorship:

Securing a job offer from an Australian employer can lead to employer-sponsored visas like the Subclass 482 or 186. The employer must be an approved sponsor and demonstrate that the position cannot be filled by an Australian worker.

Approach:

1. Assess Eligibility: Review the specific requirements for each visa option to determine the most suitable pathway.

2. Obtain a Skills Assessment: Apply to the TRA for a skills assessment, ensuring all necessary documentation and evidence of work experience are provided.

https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/

3. Demonstrate English Proficiency: Prepare for and undertake an approved English language test to meet the required proficiency levels.

4. Explore State Nomination: If considering a state-nominated visa, research the nomination criteria of various states or territories and submit an EOI accordingly.

Seek Employer Sponsorship: Network within the Australian hospitality industry to secure a job offer from an approved sponsor, if pursuing an employer-sponsored visa or check out some of the sponsored job listings we have on our website at https://482jobs.com

6. Submit Visa Application: Once all prerequisites are met, lodge the visa application with the Department of Home Affairs, ensuring all supporting documents are included.

I appreciate that’s a lot of information. Once you have e had a read, please let me know if you have any further questions on any of these points.

All the best

Mark

• This reply was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by  Mark.
• This reply was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by  Mark.

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[Mark]

PS. I was thinking about just replying with a link to the post here but thought I should at least add some words first 😀 This type of scenery is probably a bit of a no brainer

https://ozvisaforum.com/discussion/a-holiday-pic/

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We drove from Perth to a place called Esperance, approx 7 hours drive south over the Christmas break. It's a nice drive broken up nicely by a few stops at winer

[Mark]

Great idea for a topic mate though I would say, crappy jobs and employers who expect long hours probably exist everywhere. I have found more generally though that the work life balance is better here in Australia, and here in Western Australia at least you can almost guarantee a sunny day for most of the late spring, summer and early Autumn months. 🙂

My motivation for moving here back in 2006 was very much like yours.. family.

When my son was 2 or 3 I looked at the places I grew up (with find memories) only to find the parks, fields and play areas were know covered in glass, needles and other crap.

We made the decision when we did as we wanted a better life for him. We also wanted him to get here in time to start the him Aussie school system (Kindy) by the time he was 4. I’m so glad we did.

The funny thing is, growing up, Aussie life was just the norm for him though watching him on the beach, playing with his friends brought a big smile to my face when I consider the alternative.

Being from the UK is one thing. We have good friends from South Africa who are still getting used to the prospect of being able to go to bed without having to keep a gun under your pillow. It must be mindful blowing coming to a country like Australia after living with the fear of guns and violence on every corner. Crazy times but understandable why Australia is such a big draw for people from countries like that.

Anyhoo. That’s me. I hope you get some more insights from some of our other members. It’s a great topic to discuss. 👍🏻

[Mark]

Hello Mohamed, at this time I’m afraid not 😌 both visa types that i mentioned previously need a sponsorship nomination from an employer first before you can progress your visa application.

I would keep an eye on the jobs posted on https://482jobs.com and the other job websites we shared.

If easier, click here to register a free job alert so we can email you if/when appropriate sponsored jobs are added to our database.

The other job sites I shared will also offerthuis service (although some of there jobs may not offer visa sponsorship).

I hope that helps and please keep in touch. Australia migration is often not a quick process unfortunately but I can guarantee the wait and effort is worth it. 😊

Regards

Mark

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[Mark]

Welcome Lyla and thank you for your introduction in English 🙂

Your qualifications are impressive though you generally will also need experience in the occupation you choose to migrate under.

Do you have experience as well and if so, in which occupation? 🤔

Many thanks

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

Hi again Taniya. Which occupation would you feel more comfortable with?

The reson I ask is because the Agricultural Consultant and Agricultural Technician roles are on different occupations lists which means you will have different visa options available to you.

Does one occupation appear closer to your experience than the other?

If you can confirm and I’ll then be able to give you some insights to your visa options and potential next steps

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

Thank you @Emmanuel and sorry again for the emails.

As our community grows, I hope we will have more users that share an occupation with you.

In the meantime, feel free to check our member list here from time to time and filter by occupation to see if anyone matches your criteria

https://ozvisaforum.com/members/

All the best

Mark

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[Mark]

I hope so, mate; as we get some more experienced members here (or members who have been with us a while and have already gone through some of the key stages), I’m hopeful the desire to help each other grow.

I’m glad you were able to add our forum to your home screen 😊

[Mark]

Thanks for your understanding, Luke! The App option is certainly on my radar if our community gets popular enough, though there is another overhead of maintaining and updating an app for mobile platforms that could become a bit of a pain.

I know in Android, at least (latest version), clicking the three dots when viewing in Chrome and selecting “Add to Home Screen” brings up an option to install the App, which is essentially a wrapper based on the Chrome app.

In the meantime, we’ll try and keep the website mobile-friendly so it’s easy to navigate (all those notifications 🙄) irrespective of the platform.

Thanks for your input and suggestions. 👍

Mark

[Mark]

A great outlook Roseline, I hope you can get here 😌

[Mark]

Ha. Leeds United for the win 😊 To be Honestly, I don’t follow football other than the international tournaments. If I did have a team, it would likely be Leeds (or even Bradford City, as I was born there), any team on the right side of the Pennines, really ☺️

I’m hearing you regarding Sydney. Sydney is a little like London for me. It is fantastic in small servings, but I don’t think I’d like to live there. I was actually there for a wedding late last year. It’s still a beautiful spot.

And point noted about the weather. 🌞

What’s stopping your sister from moving back?