tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040098684126602032025-01-11T22:32:44.370-08:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904009868412660203.post-81291458497699588072010-04-09T07:37:00.000-07:002012-12-18T05:37:44.991-08:00<span style="color: #330000;"><br /><span style="color: #330000;">We have made our first entry to Australia after receiving our PR visa in 2009. It was a wonderful trip, enjoyed with loved ones.</span></span><span style="color: #330000;"> Friends were asking how we got the Australian PR. Instead of sharing what we know with a handful of friends, what better way to spread the news </span><span style="color: #330000;">over the internet, hopefully more would benefit from it.<br /><br />We applied for the Australian PR without engaging an agent ( even if you are engaging one, make sure your agent is registered with the Office of the <a href="https://www.mara.gov.au/">Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA)</a> ). This particular DIY effort had help us to save more than 50% compared to going through an agent.<br /><br />Why DIY? Apart from the obvious $$$ savings, my case is relatively straight forward. On the other hand I wanted to learn the whole process and I believe I would be able to learn more about Australia through the application processes.</span><span style="color: #330000;"> The downside was since I had to do everything myself, I had dragged my application by almost one year, I submitted my application by the time my skill assessment result is close to being expired.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #330000;">You could connect to the </span><a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/" style="color: #330000;" target="_blank" title="Links active once published"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Department of Immigration &amp; Citizenship of Australia</span></a><span style="color: #330000;"> website for detailed and updated information.</span><span style="color: #330000;"> There are </span><a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/visa-options.htm" style="color: #330000;">varies types of visas</a><span style="color: #330000;"> for general skill migration.<br /></span><br /> <div style="color: #330000;"> I was very lucky that I passed the minimum 120 point test so I decided to apply for<span style="font-size: 100%;"> '<a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/175/eligibility-applicant.htm">Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175)</a>' visa for my family of four ( 2 adults and 2 children). </span><span style="color: #330000;">This means we are free to stay in any states when we settle down in Australia. </span><span style="color: #330000;">I have divided my application process into steps below:</span></div> <ul> <li style="color: #330000;"><a href="http://migration2australia-diy.blogspot.com/p/skill-assessment.html">Skill Assessment</a></li> <li style="color: #330000;"><a href="http://migration2australia-diy.blogspot.com/p/english-language-ability.html">IELTS</a></li> <li style="color: #330000;"><a href="http://migration2australia-diy.blogspot.com/p/prepare-documents.html">Preparation of documents</a></li> <li style="color: #330000;"><a href="http://migration2australia-diy.blogspot.com/p/lodge-application.html"><span style="color: #330000;">Lodging the Application</span></a></li> <li><span style="color: #330000;"><a href="http://migration2australia-diy.blogspot.com/p/getting-our-visa.html" style="color: #330000;">Getting our VISA</a></span></li> <li><span style="color: #330000;"><a href="http://angel.exabytes.com.my/idevaffiliate.php?id=3207342" target="_blank">Webhosting</a></span></li> </ul> <span style="color: #330000;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1