ImmilBees Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Hi, We are registering our expression of interest, and my husband and I are stuck on a question, it's not very clear. It asks how many family members would I like to add the visa application at a future date. I have said 2, (our two children) when I hover over the question ,ark it says to list dependent family members, which is why I think it's our two children only. My husband thinks the answer should be 3 (two children plus him). Although we're going on my visa he isn't a dependent is he?? The the next question is would you be adding a partner so I have said yes.Which is why I think the answer to the first question is 2. Any help glady appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild rose Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 I'm pretty sure I put 3 family members (i.e. me - the wife, and our 2 children) when completing the EOI. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicos7 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Pretty sure I put 2, my husband and daughter. I think the next page you have to list them and their relationship to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Yes. You need to include your husband otherwise he won't get a visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmilBees Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Ok thank you guys, I wasn't successful as 6 days ago they changed the rules and I now need a skills assessment completed before applying, so once I have done that I can go back and change the EOI. I have 2years in which to do so! Hopefully I won't take that long! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Skills assessments have always been mandatory unless you are already in Oz and have two years experience working in Oz. Please don't take this the wrong way, but if you didn't know that, then I would recommend you get a quick assessment from a good agent to just check things for you. Go Matilda will do it for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmilBees Posted July 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) Yes they have always been mandatory, we knew that, we just didn't realise one was needed just to register on EOI to get an invitation to apply for visa. I'm sure it's a mistake easily made. We thought you could register interest and then get a skills assessment made along with the visa application. Edited July 6, 2014 by ImmilBees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Only one of you is the main applicant so your husband and the 2 children would be 3 additional applicants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) Yes they have always been mandatory, we knew that, we just didn't realise one was needed just to register on EOI to get an invitation to apply for visa. I'm sure it's a mistake easily made. We thought you could register interest and then get a skills assessment made along with the visa application. It's a common error to make but a fatal one as, if you apply without being able to evidence every point claimed with an assessment or evidence as prescribed by immigration at the time of submitting your EOI, your application is declined and you cannot reapply for an Australian visa for 3 years. When you lodge your EOI the website does have warnings and guidance notes which you must read very carefully. I would definitely recommend going to a migration agent or at the very least doing a heap of research and ask questions of others who are ahead of you in the process. It would be awful for you to be declined and banned from applying again because of you didn't follow the process correctly. Edited July 8, 2014 by Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmilBees Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 It's a common error to make but a fatal one as, if you apply without being able to evidence every point claimed with an assessment or evidence as prescribed by immigration at the time of submitting your EOI, your application is declaimed and you cannot reapply for an Australian visa for 3 years. When you lodge your EOI the website does have warnings and guidance notes which you must read very carefully. I would definitely recommend going to a migration agent or at the very least doing a heap of research and ask questions of others who are ahead of you in the process. It would be awful for you to be declined and banned from applying again because of you didn't follow the process correctly. Ok thank you for that much appreciated. It just said that the EOI is incomplete because the skills assessment needs doing, and that the information will be saved for two years and can be updated, so i'm assuming/hoping that means everything is ok still. I had said to my husband about going via an agent, as even after a heap of research, it seems there's still things that can trip us up on the way. He wasn't keen, (very much a man that thinks everything can be done on his own, if you know what I mean) but given the information that we could be delayed by 3 years if a mistake is made I think he'll change his tune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Do not submit an eoi until the skills assessment is complete and back. Likewise if you need ILETS then get that done first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) Ok thank you for that much appreciated. It just said that the EOI is incomplete because the skills assessment needs doing, and that the information will be saved for two years and can be updated, so i'm assuming/hoping that means everything is ok still. I had said to my husband about going via an agent, as even after a heap of research, it seems there's still things that can trip us up on the way. He wasn't keen, (very much a man that thinks everything can be done on his own, if you know what I mean) but given the information that we could be delayed by 3 years if a mistake is made I think he'll change his tune! That should be ok. Have a read of the relevant immigration booklet. If it's a 189,190 or 489 I think it's booklet 6. You should be able to find it easily enough on your web browser (search Immi Australia booklet 6). Double check every single point you're claiming. Can it be backed up with the relevant documentation or evidence? A UK passport will get you a score of 6 for English and is sufficient to apply for a visa but if you are claiming any points have you got the bit of paper from IELTS to back it up? Obviously you'll need to have your skills assessed and if you are claiming additional points for your partner then they'll need I jump through the hoops to get theirs assessed too. Can you back up all work experience points claimed with evidence and the required references from previous employers? Check, check and double check!!! Also consider if there is anything in either of your histories which may complicate your application. Do any of the applicants have a criminal record? Do you have children from a previous relationship? Do you have any medical issues? An agent can be invaluable in advising in a of these areas. They also keep up to date with changes in legislation whin may affect your application. Finally do your skills match the skills required under the occupation you are applying under? I know of people who have thought they could apply under one occupation to find their skills don't match and they actually needed to apply under a different one. So you'll need to find the one that most closely matches your skills. Good luck and as I've said ask, ask, ask and check, check, check! It's not impossible to do the application yourself, I did and so have others, but you need to be aware of the risks and also be prepared to do a lot research. At the end of the day migration agents are qualified in what by do and many are lawyers. You'll need to keep a look out on Immi's website and forums like these for any changes which might affect your application. I hope this helps you. Lou Edited July 8, 2014 by Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmilBees Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Thank you, we're finding now that it's easier to manage to research each step before we do it, we currently have sent off for the application form from the NMC to send verification to ANMAC, my IELTS is booked for 20th September, I have read and read the requirements for the skills assessment and I meet the criteria, we hold British passports, we have no other children outside of our marriage, no criminal records no health problems, so on that side of things we're ok, it's a case of getting the proof. I can can get references from my employers I've worked for the NHS for nearly 8 yrs so have only changed wards not actual employers so my ward managers can verify my skills. the only thing I don't have is a degree in nursing I have a diploma and it would seem AHPRA don't accept diploma qualified nurses anymore to get registration to work as a nurse, but ANMAC still accept it to pass the skills assessment. This is what I've read in here, I am currently researching now that if I go on my visa and do a skills assessment whether it's possible to work as a care assistant and then get my diploma up to Aussie standards by doing a course. So I'd be applying as a nurse, which I am and have the skills evidence to say so, but working as a health care assistant until I can get my PIN number off the Aussie registration authority. Does that make sense? ps we've down loaded and read that booklet, again it seems we have everything that is needed it's just a case of evidencing it, which can be done. X Edited July 11, 2014 by ImmilBees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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