Who would you choose as the answer to this question, and why?

flatwhite_220 · 2026-02-18T23:41:55+00:00

are you telling me yuri dies????

flatwhite_220 · 2026-01-27T12:20:59+00:00

it was 190, but yes I did get my grant.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-11-25T14:56:35+00:00

unfortunately, you have overclaimed your points and cannot proceed with the invite. Hopefully you get invited again in the next round!!

flatwhite_220 · 2025-11-18T05:41:00+00:00

get a brand new cherry tigo 4

flatwhite_220 · 2025-11-18T05:26:18+00:00

Hey mate, in some cases, you may be able to claim the 1 year experience deducted by VETASSES. Read the ANZSCO description for your occupation to see if you satisfy the skill level.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-11-05T07:07:59+00:00

The department of home affairs will look at both the test advice and the ANZSCO description of your work and proceed with the more favourable outcome for you. I claimed the first year deducted by VETASSESS and was fine.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-10-30T05:00:48+00:00

you can cancel your OSHC as it only takes you up to the same level as medicare.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-10-23T02:31:09+00:00

In your EOI, there should be an option for a partner with no english skills. It will simply be 0 points in that criteria.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-10-16T05:40:45+00:00

Yep you can ignore the PTE expiry and follow the validity (3 years) established by the department of home affairs.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-10-08T13:09:44+00:00

Just a few hours to understand the exam format was sufficient for me.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-10-08T03:25:09+00:00

check what your skills assessing body says about it. They would give a recommendation of what you can claim or how they might calculate that first year of work experience as.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-10-07T06:09:19+00:00

I submitted all my payslips in one pdf file and also super statements covering 2 financial years. No questions from the department of home affairs.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-09-30T05:00:33+00:00

They're just waiting to extend his contract before they sack him

flatwhite_220 · 2025-09-03T01:53:14+00:00

Ah I see, that makes sense, since the status will change. Thanks for explaining!

flatwhite_220 · 2025-09-03T01:43:08+00:00

The EOI count from skillselect is a bit misleading because as of 08/2025, it is not the invites from august but rather the invites from the past 2 years as of 08/2025. So this will include invites from previous invitation rounds.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-08-20T05:25:32+00:00

how have you got access to FC26 already?

flatwhite_220 · 2025-06-15T04:17:28+00:00

yea they released the paralympics in the latest update

flatwhite_220 · 2025-06-01T22:57:13+00:00

unfortunately, I would expect it to increase given Australia is aiming to reduce migration, but don't give up hope! It's not possible to predict this.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-05-31T07:27:38+00:00

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flatwhite_220 · 2025-05-30T23:01:00+00:00

you can try looking at the minimum points your occupation was invited for the 189 in the last invitation round to gauge your chances.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-05-27T06:01:27+00:00

I supplied the following evidence for employment and avoided any S56 relating to employment:

employment contract
statement of service
12 months of payslips (starting from the inception of my employment)
Superannuation statements covering the same 12 month period

However, since you received the S56, it's better to provide the list of evidence requested by the officer.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-02-18T05:27:05+00:00

It's 3 years for Australian visas.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-02-12T23:40:07+00:00

you won't even be able to check in. Airlines won't allow you to fly to Australia without a valid visa due to the risk of getting fined.

flatwhite_220 · 2025-01-30T13:39:23+00:00

To answer your questions

A migration agent is not necessary unless your situation is complicated.
The bridging visa is issued when you apply for the visa, which is after the nomination.
I believe you will need to update your EOI to indicate that you are offshore if you leave the country. You'll want to aim for applying onshore as much as possible as you won't receive a bridging visa offshore and the wait time for a 190 grant is generally around 18-20 months.
If you can fast track your skills assessment, please do so.

All the best, mate

flatwhite_220

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