leedslass123 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 For anyone that is looking at state sponsorpship etc some interesting news: Perth will be demoted to regional city classification under the federal government's desperate plan to attract skilled migrants to service the booming economy. Immigration Minister Chris Bowen announced this morning the WA capital would be included in a list of regional employment hardship areas, alongside cities in the Pilbara and Kimberley, that would be given special privileges, including first access to the country's 16,000 sponsored visa places for foreign workers already in Australia. Under the Regional Sponsorship Migration Scheme, Perth businesses will for the first time be able to sponsor workers with lower skill sets, such as those in hospitality, scaffolding and child care, and those employees would be subject to lower entry levels. Read more: http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/perth-branded-regional-city-of-hardship-in-bid-to-attract-foreign-workers-20110719-1hmad.html#ixzz1SbJBVoOk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 leedslass123 said: For anyone that is looking at state sponsorpship etc some interesting news: Perth will be demoted to regional city classification under the federal government's desperate plan to attract skilled migrants to service the booming economy. That's great! There were some gossips about this some months ago. I'm coming in November holding 475 visa and hope that government will oficially classify Perth as regional by that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlem Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 egorgp said: That's great! There were some gossips about this some months ago. I'm coming in November holding 475 visa and hope that government will oficially classify Perth as regional by that time. Hi we too are coming in November on a 475. I have contacted WA to see if this is applicable to our visa class as it may just be for the RSMS scheme. I will post their repsonse when i get it, fingers crossed though. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Littlem said: Hi we too are coming in November on a 475. I have contacted WA to see if this is applicable to our visa class as it may just be for the RSMS scheme. I will post their repsonse when i get it, fingers crossed though. Michelle Looking forward to getting positive news from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlem Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hi just an update this does not apply to the 475 visa, bad news so having to live regional still stands. It is only applicable to the employer sponsored visa. Have checked with our agent who confirmed this.RegardsMichelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Littlem said: Hi just an update this does not apply to the 475 visa, bad news so having to live regional still stands. It is only applicable to the employer sponsored visa. Have checked with our agent who confirmed this.RegardsMichelle Thanks Michelle. Bad news but maybe it is for the better. So I'm moving to Bunbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlem Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Enjoy bunbury, mandurah for us saves me having to start my research all over again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Littlem said: Enjoy bunbury, mandurah for us saves me having to start my research all over again Good luck on your research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sue Ford Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi Littlem I'm new to Perth Poms, I've recently been granted a 475 visa and my family and I are hoping to move to Mandurah later this year. Would be great to keep touch. I also contacted the State Migration Centre earlier this week regarding the recent reclassification of Perth to regional, they've confirmed that it's only applicable to RSMS so no change for 475 holders. Regards Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlem Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi sue shame its not for the 475 but never mind so when are you looking to go to Oz? Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Michelle and Sue why are you planning to go in Mandurah? As far as I know Bunbury is more young family oriented place. Seek.com also shows more vacancies in Bunbury area. Mandurah is more for retired people. Yes, Mandurah is closer to Perth, but is it worth it? BTW I've never been to Mundura and Bunbury so it is just my impression made by different forum topics. Egor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hi, gossip about the possibility to live in Perth with 475 visa posted on immi.gov.au http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/_pdf/regional-perth-aug-2011.pdf So, it is my turn to ask WA authorities) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlem Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 egorgp said: Hi, gossip about the possibility to live in Perth with 475 visa posted on immi.gov.au http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/_pdf/regional-perth-aug-2011.pdfSo, it is my turn to ask WA authorities) Hi egorgp many thanks for that very interesting, it's funny my agent said no but my reply from Wa last month stated that there would be an update on 21 august on the web to answer my question so this could be it. Keep in touch with any confirmation you get and I will too. Fingers crossed Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 egorgp said: Michelle and Sue why are you planning to go in Mandurah? As far as I know Bunbury is more young family oriented place. Seek.com also shows more vacancies in Bunbury area. Mandurah is more for retired people. Yes, Mandurah is closer to Perth, but is it worth it? BTW I've never been to Mundura and Bunbury so it is just my impression made by different forum topics. Egor If you've never been how can you make judgements , Mandy is nearer Perth on the rail line and is eAsily commutable to the industrial areas bunburys nice as a small place but limited employment opportunities --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-31.632063,115.702587 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ieya0828 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 egorgp said: Hi, gossip about the possibility to live in Perth with 475 visa posted on immi.gov.au http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/_pdf/regional-perth-aug-2011.pdfSo, it is my turn to ask WA authorities) hello egor, i have read this new posting in the website and as i undertand it, 475 visa is possible. my fiance and i are planning to migrate to Perth (his brother is there) by next year. however, i've asked our agent if we could apply for a 475visa (relative sponsor) but the answer is no since Perth is not a designated area. she advised me to go for a 176 visa instead (state sponsorship) to meet the passing mark of 65.. will be waiting for your post on WA authorities' response to your query..thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kevingohery Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 does anyone know this affects those on a working holiday visa? do you still have to do 3 months regional work in the middle of nowhere to get the 2nd year visa?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Goat said: If you've never been how can you make judgements , Mandy is nearer Perth on the rail line and is eAsily commutable to the industrial areas bunburys nice as a small place but limited employment opportunities --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-31.632063,115.702587 Thanks Goat for your comment! I'm not making judgement. I'm just trying to choose a better place to live and work in WA outside Perth area and ask people who've already made a decision regarding place of living. Why they choose Mandurah? Being close to Perth means nothing for 475 visa holders as you are not allowed to work within Perth area. Of course these places are different from each other and you are not 100% sure where to go being at the moment on the other site of the Earth. Why on pomsinoz and other forums Bunbury got more positive reviews? maybe Bunbury's people just more active on these websites :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Department of immigration just published Discussion paper http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/discussion-papers/_pdf/discussion-ens.pdf See pp 18-19. "..incusion of Perth as an eligible area for the RSMS; this change will be implemented by October 2011". Still waiting for WA's response to my query Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Just got a response from WA Skilled Migration. They anticipate that DIAC's new rules and regulations will be implemented in mid-late September. So we should just wait for the new announsment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Mandurah is lovely and is definatly NOT a retirement area. Lots of families and lots of young singles as well as retirees its also a vibrant holiday spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpool3 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Lets hope the 475 visa will be included in any changes - We have just got ours and we are planning on heading to Mandurah in June 2012 when my son finishes school. Visited there in 2008 and it is a lovely place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpool3 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Had a reply from my migration agent and he says that it a very strong possibility that Perth will become regional and that they were told of the possible upcoming changes in July but he said it might be as late as November when they are implemented - fingers crossed as I have just got my 475 visa. This would make life so much easier.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Awesome news! Perth has been reclassified today! http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm#12sept Congrats to those who are interested in it. So in November I'm moving to Perth!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpool3 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Brilliant news - made my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlem Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi Guys Great news i got confirmation in writing from Immi today that we can now live anywhere including Perth. Whooo Hoooo! We are on a 475 state sponsored visa. Probably still live in Mandurah but it opens up so many more work opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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