Join Mr Jonathan Granger, National President at Migration Institute of Australia for a discussion about your visa and migration options after graduation from Western Sydney University.

1. Migration Seminar Presenter:
Jonathan Granger
Director
Australian Registered Migration Agent
No: 0318801
National President, Migration Institute of
Australia
Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is of a general nature and cannot be
considered immigration advice for individual circumstances. It is current at 03.11.2017

2. Our Background
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18 years in international education
Education Agency
Migration Agency
Specialist for International students
National President – Migration Institute
of Australia ( MIA)
Practice in following areas:
･Assessments for Temporary & Permanent
Residency
･Processing of All Visa Applications
･Processing of All Skills Assessments

3. •Graduate Temporary Visa Streams
•Graduate work
•Post Study Work
•The onshore skilled migration and employer
sponsorship visa regime
•The points test and permanent residence options
for students
•State Migration Plans
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POST STUDY WORK VISAS

4. Subclass 485 ( Temporary Graduate)
• Graduate Work stream – for international students who graduate
with skills and qualifications that relate to an occupation on the
MSTSSL List. visa in this stream is granted for 18 months.
• Post-Study Work stream – for international students who graduate
with an eligible qualification. This stream is only available to
students who applied for and were granted their first Student visa
to Australia on or after 5 November 2011.
• Visa Grant period:
• Bachelor or Masters (coursework) = 2 years
• Masters by Research = 3 years
• Doctorate: 4 years
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5. Subclass 485 ( Temporary Graduate)
Post Study Work stream –
Requirements continued
• you must meet the Australian study requirement in the last six
months (2 years or more of study in Australia)
• For University students this requires completion of :
• Bachelor degree
• Bachelor (honours) degree
• Masters by coursework degree
• Masters (extended) degree
• Masters by research degree
• Doctoral degree
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6. Subclass 485 ( Temporary Graduate)
Post Study Work stream –
• What this visa allows you to do:
• Valid for 24 months from date of grant
• Unrestricted work rights for both primary applicant and dependent
spouse
• Provides the necessary work rights to seek further experience in
industry and look for employer sponsored permanent outcomes
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7. Employer Sponsored Visa options
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• Alternatives to General Skilled Migration are employer sponsored visas
• NOTE THESE VISAS ARE UNDER REVIEW WITH CHANGES EXPECTED IN
MARCH 2018.
• 187 (RSMS) - IELTS = 6.0 each band 
– Minimum salary determined by local authority not DIBP regs
– Occupation can be in variety of occupational roles ( Diploma level and higher)
– Must be regional location of employer
• 186 – (ENS) IELTS = 6.0 each band  - Difficult for graduates
• Market salary + 3 year full time experience (38 hrs full time per week)
– Occupation must be on the MLTSSL List
• 457 –IELTS 5.0 - depends on nationality  under reform with intent to
introduce 2 year work experience rules
– Minimum salary - $53 900 pa
– Market rates also required
– Occupation must be STSSL ( short term list)

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Subclass 189 (Skilled - Independent)
Subclass 190 (Skilled - Nominated)
Subclass 489 (Skilled – Regional (Provisional)
General points tested visas for General Skilled
Migration
GSM - 3 points tested skilled migration visa subclasses

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Accountants - CPAA ; Chartered Accountants ANZ; IPA
Must have relevant degree
AND
1) IELTS 7.0 in each band (academic) ( or TOEFL or Pearson test 65
in each)
OR
2) Completed professional year
ICT professionals - Australian computer Society (ACS)
Must have relevant degree
AND
1) 12 months work experience
OR
2) Completed professional year
GSM – Skills Assessments

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POINTS TEST FOR SKILLS SELECT
SKILLS SELECT visas
• Threshold to lodge EOI = 60
However, will this be enough for an invitation???
Depends on the Occupation
Accountants and IT professionals !!! Watch the Occupational
Ceilings
WHO HAS THE MOST POINTS WINS!!!!!!!!!!

11. The Points Test
Category Points
Age 18-24 years old 25
25-32 years old 30
33-39 years old 25
40-44 years old 15
45-49 years old No Points
English Language Competent English (IELTS 6) 0
Proficient English (IELTS 7) 10
Superior English (IELTS 8) 20
Educational Australian/ Overseas PhD 20
Australian/Overseas Bachelor Degree or Bachelor + Masters/ Honors 15
Australian Diploma or AQF III/ IV or Offshore Apprenticeship 10
Overseas Employment 3 Years in the past 10 Years 5
5 Years in the past 10 Years 10
8 Years in the Past 10 Years 15
Australian Employment 1 Year in the past 10 Years 5
3 Years in the past 10 Years 10
5 Years in the past 10 Years 15
Partner skills Spouse or Interdependent partner meets threshold GSM criteria 5
Regional study Met 2 year study requirement in regional Australia 5
Regional Government of regional familly(489) Provisional visa applicant sponsored by relative in regional Australia 10
State/Territory Nomination (190) Visa applicant nominated by State or Territory government 5
Community Language Skills Recognized skills in community language – Pass NAATI Test only
(paraprofessional or professional)
5
Professional Year IT/Accountants/Engineers only 5
Australian Study Requirement 2 years study 5

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SKILLS SELECT -
All applications for SkillSelect visas
GSM Subclasses 189, 190 & 489
1 Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) to SkillSelect online
[EOI has not associated Bridging Visa]
2 Maybe receive invitation to apply for a specific visa
subclass/stream
3 Lodge application for visa online
- No onshore/offshore distinction
- - Bridging visa grant with no conditions
- English language tests valid for 3 years

13. STATE MIGRATION PLANS
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Key issues
• 190 or 489??
• Most will only allow interstate graduates to apply for 489.
• Must meet the 887 requirements of living for 2yrs and working for
1yr in the specified regional area before applying for 887
permanent visa
• 190 pathway only available in ACT. No 489 option. Policies may
change for interstate graduates.
• 489 options will vary greatly from region to region within the
same state

14. STATE MIGRATION PLANS
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• 190 State Nomination – Must be invited by NSW
• Currently open and inviting Accountants.
• EOI score 75 -80
• 4000 places a year currently
The selection process
The selection process will be competitive. Candidates will be ranked
based on the following key criteria, in the following order:
• (DIBP) points score
• English language ability
• Skilled employment ( or PY)

15. STATE MIGRATION PLANS
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Key issues contd
• Each State has own occupational lists and allowances for “offlist”
occupations
• Individual IELTS/work/financial requirements
• Varying criteria to demonstrate “commitment”
• State criteria is not DIBP criteria.

16. Recent Government Anouncements
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– 457 visa changes
• Major changes to separation of occupational lists into Medium term skills
shortages and Short Term skills Shortages lists.
• Occupations on Short term lists are intended by Government to no longer have
a pathway to PR – This is not finalised in law yet
• This affects most hospitality occupations except Chefs
– Permanent visa changes
– Metropolitan 186 ( ENS) and Regional 187 ( RSMS)
• Major changes due March 2018
• 186 pathways to be restricted to Medium term skills shortages
• 187 pathways still possible subject to finalized Regional occupational lists.
• Possible increased work experience requirements
• Not yet Changed

17. Recent Government Announcements
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CONFUSED?????????
– Lot’s of announcements
– Lot’s of media
– Lot’s of rumours
– Lot’s of POLITICS!
– Little actual law changes
– Keep seeking advice please

18. Paths to PR (regional)
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• 489
• (Skilled regional sponsorship or family sponsor under designated
area) leads to :
• 887 (Permanent )
• 190 State Sponsor ( PR) and 489 State Sponsorship (TR) under
State Migration Plans
• 187 RSMS Employer nomination ( regional) ( PR)

19. Our Advice to you
• In choosing a migration agent:
•Check they are registered and have no sanctions/complaints against
them by searching the MARA website www.mara.gov.au
•Don’t be afraid to ask questions – never assume anything
•Get two or three quotes before deciding
•Review the Migration Agents Code of Conduct (www.mara.gov.au)
•Ask the agent such questions as:
•How long have you worked in the industry
•What is your experience in the area where I need help?
•What services will you provide me with?
•How much will it cost?
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20. Specials for WSU students
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•10 % discount on fees –
•Paid consultations can be shared with max 3 friends
•Discount on initial eligibility assessment from $250 to $195
•Paid consultation fees may be rebated to contracts/lump sum
agreements
•Receive newsletter with regular updates

21. Our Advice to you
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•This presentation has been prepared by Jonathan Granger (MARN
0318801) Director/Founder of Granger Australia Pty Ltd.
•Jonathan is also the National President and NSW/ACT Branch
President for the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA)
•More information on Jonathan can be found at
http://www.grangeraustralia.com.au/page/about_us.html
•http://mia.org.au/search-agent/Jonathan-Granger-1024.html
Disclaimer
The above is provided by Granger Australia for information purposes only. Granger Australia does not accept any liability
to any person for the information or advice (or the use of such information or advice) which is provided in the above
statements. Immigration regulations can change regularly and individual circumstances must be considered in all
immigration matters. The information herein contained is based on current and available immigration regulations and
information provided made available and current on 3/11/2017

22. CONTACT DETAILS
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