both on skills shortage list so who's best to apply for the 189?

[evie2007]

Hi. We want to come out to Perth permanently if possible! . I'm a midwife my husband is an accountant. I had cancer in 2009, I've no active treatment ongoing but wondered if it was wise for my husband to do the EOI etc? I'm five years past so hope it causes no issues.

Any views? Does it matter who applies as the main visa applicant?

Thank u v much

Sue

[nikkiwd]

You will both have to have medicals anyway and I don't think it matters who is the main applicant really, I'm sure I have read that if anyone in the family fails then all visas are rejected. I would speak to a registered migration agent as they would be able to advise whether previous cancer would cause any issues, you don't want to get so far along the process then potentially have problems at the end with the medicals...better to be sure at the start. Hope its all ok for you to go ahead though.

[Guest guest10912]

Hi. We want to come out to Perth permanently if possible! . I'm a midwife my husband is an accountant. I had cancer in 2009, I've no active treatment ongoing but wondered if it was wise for my husband to do the EOI etc? I'm five years past so hope it causes no issues.

Any views? Does it matter who applies as the main visa applicant?

Thank u v much

Sue

 

Whether you are main applicant or not, you would need to pass the medical, so there is no advantage in your husband being the main applicant in that sense. It would be wise for you to take professional help with your case before going too much further regarding the cancer. Being five years clear certainly goes in your favour, but it isn't a black and white area so hard to comment further.

 

Putting that aside, well accountant is probably the quickest and easiest skills assessment in the world so there is a lot to be said for your husband being "it". You would both need to do academic IELTS, that is another thing to consider. Also who can make the points more easily?

Edited April 19, 2014 by guest10912
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[Rossmoyne]

Be guided by Rupert..... she is very experienced in this field and gives very valid advice.

[Lou8670]

Friends were in the same boat in terms of being an accountant and midwife and opted for the accountant to be the lead applicant as it was quicker and cheaper if applying for a 189 visa.

 

I agree with all above; both of you have to pass the medicals and whoever is the lead applicant will need to achieve at least 7's across the board in the academic IELTS (at least the accountant will, not sure about midwife if they were the lead).

 

I'd tot up your points depending on who is the lead. If you both make 60 or more then either of you could be the lead but definitely take some professional advice from a Mara registered agent about your health situation. I'm sure someone else on here had the all clear but Oz don't view being all clear in the same way as the UK.

 

Good luck with everything and I hope the advice you receive is positive.

 

Lou

Edited April 18, 2014 by Lou8670

[evie2007]

Thank u all.I've spoken to two mara agents and both seemed positive about my cancer. I have letters from the drs about what happened. The big difference with me and hubbie is I have two degrees where he worked his way up and did ACCA. I think I get 5 more points!! One agent suggested a pre medical to test the water but quoted 400 odd quid! I could go private and get a written consultation from our local hospital for £135 and feel the more I have in reports would be best? Does that sound sensible?

Sue

[Zebradeb]

I'm really not sure on the medical side ring though someone may be along shortly who could know more. I think it's difficult to say depending on the specifics, perhaps you could request advice on this area from one of the places who completes the . Medical. We went down to London to do ours and it wasn't straightforward. They were helpful and accommodating. Perhaps that could be worth an email or call - could save you some money.

[verystormy]

To be honest, i would put the process into the hands of a good agent. It will cost a couple of thousand more than doing it on your own, but i think in your circumstances it would be wise

[Guest guest10912]

Thank u all.I've spoken to two mara agents and both seemed positive about my cancer. I have letters from the drs about what happened. The big difference with me and hubbie is I have two degrees where he worked his way up and did ACCA. I think I get 5 more points!! One agent suggested a pre medical to test the water but quoted 400 odd quid! I could go private and get a written consultation from our local hospital for £135 and feel the more I have in reports would be best? Does that sound sensible?

Sue

 

There is no advantage to having two degrees not one, you can only get points for one. Also there is no need to maximise points and often unwise to. You need 60, if I were applying today I would go for 65 if I could, but I wouldn't bother with 70.

 

Your husband would pass skills assessment as an ACCA, also the ACCA should be considered degree equivalent for 15 points - you just might get a CO that questions it if they have not come across it before - but it should be fine.

 

I really do think you need to make the extra investment because of your health history, it could be £400 that would save you a wasted $5k or whatever it is. I would do your application with an agent or at the very least do the premedical thing.

[Lou8670]

I couldn't agree with Rupert more on all of her advice above.

 

I have a degree and ACCA, which is equivalent to a degree but would have only been able to claim one lot of 15 points.

 

If your hubby has FULL professional membership with ACCA following completion of his exams then it will be be accepted as equivalent to a degree and he can claim 15 points.

 

We chose to apply using my hubby's qualification as he is younger than me and therefore achieved an extra 10 points for his age. We both sat the IELTS but I only needed that if I was going to have my skills assessed so we could claim the extra 5 points for spouses skills. In the end we didn't need my skills assessed as at each invitation round DIAC invited more and more applicants on 60 points so we saved ourselves hundreds of dollars not doing my skills assessment.

 

We worked this out for ourselves but a good migration agent should be able to advise and save you wasting your money.

 

Lou

[evie2007]

There is no advantage to having two degrees not one, you can only get points for one. Also there is no need to maximise points and often unwise to. You need 60, if I were applying today I would go for 65 if I could, but I wouldn't bother with 70.

 

Your husband would pass skills assessment as an ACCA, also the ACCA should be considered degree equivalent for 15 points - you just might get a CO that questions it if they have not come across it before - but it should be fine.

 

I really do think you need to make the extra investment because of your health history, it could be £400 that would save you a wasted $5k or whatever it is. I would do your application with an agent or at the very least do the premedical thing.

 

Do you really think my cancer will cause difficulties? Its so hard having cancer at 32 and it really guts me! Ive had preventive surgery and no treatment planned. I've been offered sponsorship under 457 but I don't think id manage full time work. I think husband best to do EOI. Hes fully certified etc but hes had difficulty getting jobs because he hadnt got a traditional degree despite the acca being equivalent and more. We will have a think! Id prefer using an agent for sure. Thank u v much.

[Guest guest10912]

Do you really think my cancer will cause difficulties? Its so hard having cancer at 32 and it really guts me! Ive had preventive surgery and no treatment planned. I've been offered sponsorship under 457 but I don't think id manage full time work. I think husband best to do EOI. Hes fully certified etc but hes had difficulty getting jobs because he hadnt got a traditional degree despite the acca being equivalent and more. We will have a think! Id prefer using an agent for sure. Thank u v much.

 

The cancer will undoubtedly bring extra scrutiny to your application. I do not know whether it will be a barrier to emigration though, I think people five years in the clear have been granted visas however, so it is not a non starter, it just isn't black and white and that is why I recommend professional help.

 

In your shoes, it doesn't sound like 457 is the way to go for a couple of reasons. Firstly you mention you would struggle with full time work, but you would have to do it on this visa and then if your husband sometimes struggles for work, being a dependent on a 457 visa isn't going to enhance his prospects any - he will be better off on a permanent visa. Finally what if you move on the 457, love the life but then find you cannot secure the permanent visa, I would rather know up front.

 

good luck.