Guest Going there Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Hi, everyone, I am new to this forum:) Has anyone applied for WA sponsorship since July 1st? Its interesting how often WA Department of Labour will go through the EOI of new applicants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACPC200 10 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 Hi, everyone, I am new to this forum:) Has anyone applied for WA sponsorship since July 1st? Its interesting how often WA Department of Labour will go through the EOI of new applicants. I have! I applied a few days ago, will let you know when I hear anything. I have been trying to find the answer to the same question myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikkiwd 10 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 i am interested in this as well, wondering if it will make the process much longer waiting for them to find you through skillsellect before getting invite, keep us posted on timeframes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxy 10 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Also interested in this- we're about to apply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floorman 10 Report post Posted July 17, 2013 Hi We have put our EOI in today(for 190) and just learnt that the process is now different for WA State Sponsorship...if anyone has any information regarding how long this process takes i would love to hear. Many Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flatpack 13 Report post Posted July 17, 2013 I'm hoping to put our EOI in within the next 2 months and I'm narked about the changes. At least I get to see how the changes are affecting folk. Is there anything to stop me getting SS from another state and going to live in WA anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edzi 10 Report post Posted July 17, 2013 Hi, I applied on 15th July so will keep posted if I hear anything. I was wondering the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACPC200 10 Report post Posted July 18, 2013 HiWe have put our EOI in today(for 190) and just learnt that the process is now different for WA State Sponsorship...if anyone has any information regarding how long this process takes i would love to hear. Many Thanks Hello, I put my EOI in 9th July and got an email in the early hours this morning from skillselect that WA were looking at my application form and if they were interested they would contact me. Then I got a email a few hours later from WA inviting me to apply for SS. Hope that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flatpack 13 Report post Posted July 18, 2013 Hello,I put my EOI in 9th July and got an email in the early hours this morning from skillselect that WA were looking at my application form and if they were interested they would contact me. Then I got a email a few hours later from WA inviting me to apply for SS. Hope that helps. What field do you work in may I ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edzi 10 Report post Posted July 18, 2013 Well done that is fab news ACPC200. Did it come to your normal email address or on the skillselect correspondence? At least someone is getting nominated, I thought it was all a bit quiet. Maybe they are working their way through date order. Hurry up and get to the 15th July eoi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikkiwd 10 Report post Posted July 18, 2013 Hello,I put my EOI in 9th July and got an email in the early hours this morning from skillselect that WA were looking at my application form and if they were interested they would contact me. Then I got a email a few hours later from WA inviting me to apply for SS. Hope that helps. Thats good news for you, i am surprised, it hasnt taken that long after all. What is your occupation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACPC200 10 Report post Posted July 18, 2013 Yes, good news, all on track. My profession is primary teacher and I had 80 points. The skillselect email came to my normal address to inform me that I have correspondence and then I had to log onto skillselect to open up the attachment. The following WA invite came on my normal address. I think they work off point order. Hopefully you will hear soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floorman 10 Report post Posted July 24, 2013 Thats great news ACPC200... Well i guess we'll have a long wait as we only have 65 points!! wouldn't mind, i know they are screaming out for my trade in WA!!! Good luck everyone and lets keep each other posted !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levi 10 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 What is your trade Floorman? I am looking to migrate under the General Accountant occupation, but yesterday I thought of switching to External Auditor. I will also read about the working holiday visa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floorman 10 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 Levi i am a fully qualified floor-finisher by trade(20 yrs exp!!) Well what a shocker.... today we have received the invite from WA to progress from the EOI to take the test!!! It seems fairly easy and can be done in parts as long as its re submitted in 28 days.It is to test your knowledge on WA with multiple choice answers....will keep u informed of the outcome!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flatpack 13 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 Levi i am a fully qualified floor-finisher by trade(20 yrs exp!!) Well what a shocker.... today we have received the invite from WA to progress from the EOI to take the test!!! It seems fairly easy and can be done in parts as long as its re submitted in 28 days.It is to test your knowledge on WA with multiple choice answers....will keep u informed of the outcome!!!! What test is this? Please not yet another hurdle to jump over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floorman 10 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 Hi Flatpack We didn't know anything about this test either and are currently unable to log in and do it!!! You have 28 days from the date they send you an email regarding your SS to fully fill in each section and score 60% on each before you can move to submitting it for your SS. I have no idea of how in-depth this test is although it does give you a few pointers to read up on such as the tax system,education,housing,work,regional development commission,main roads,fuel-watch and department of human services!!! On the positive side you can re-do this test as long as its in the 28 days time frame as many times as you want before submitting it...i guess its to make you aware of life in WA!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikkiwd 10 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 put in EOI today for hubby 190 visa, 65 points under occupation of Cook. Will post when we hear anything... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flatpack 13 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 Hi Flatpack We didn't know anything about this test either and are currently unable to log in and do it!!! You have 28 days from the date they send you an email regarding your SS to fully fill in each section and score 60% on each before you can move to submitting it for your SS. I have no idea of how in-depth this test is although it does give you a few pointers to read up on such as the tax system,education,housing,work,regional development commission,main roads,fuel-watch and department of human services!!! On the positive side you can re-do this test as long as its in the 28 days time frame as many times as you want before submitting it...i guess its to make you aware of life in WA!! It'll be interesting to find out more about this test, hopefully someone will know more and post it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikkiwd 10 Report post Posted July 25, 2013 I've never heard of this test, does everyone get asked to do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floorman 10 Report post Posted July 26, 2013 I think so its part of the new rules for SS i asked our agent the same thing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levi 10 Report post Posted July 26, 2013 New process for State nomination 1 July 2013 The State sponsorship process has changed and Skilled Migration Western Australia at the Department of Training and Workforce Development will no longer accept direct applications for State sponsorship from 1 July 2013. Eligible applicants will be invited to apply through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship SkillSelect system. This will be referred to as State nomination. The new process is as follows: 1 Submit an expression of interest to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship through the SkillSelect database. 2 The Department of Training and Workforce Development selects applicants from SkillSelect and offers an invitation to apply for State nomination. 3 If invited to apply, you will be given a unique identifier to submit an application to the Department of Training and Workforce Development. To be considered for State nomination you must meet the current 2012-13 criteria for State sponsorship which is available on the How to apply for State nomination page. It is anticipated that a new criteria will be implemented on 1 October 2013 for State nominations along with a new Western Australian skilled migration occupation list. For more information on SkillSelect please visit www.skillselect.gov.au or call DIAC on 131881. Source: http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Pages/LatestNews.aspx (on July 26, 2013) So it looks like the test is part of this new procedure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rendleroo 10 Report post Posted July 26, 2013 Hi there. We put in our EOI on July 7th and it was back with SS invite with a week. We put in our SS on Tuesday and await a response now. I did speak to a Skilled Migration Officer in London this week who said they have been going through in 2 weeks with final visas being granted within 8 weeks. Bring on the beach! We've been at this process now for 2 and half years so it can't come soon enough! Have you just put in your SS then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floorman 10 Report post Posted July 26, 2013 Just finished the test and paid the fee!!....wonder how long we have to wait now?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACPC200 10 Report post Posted July 26, 2013 Just finished the test and paid the fee!!....wonder how long we have to wait now?? Hello - I had to wait 3 days for an email which asks to print out, sign, scan and email back the agreement. Not long to wait I thought....! You should get yours soon enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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