I applied under Send - Independent 136 visa category. For the IELTS I only manage to get 5 for the writing module (I got 7.5 for listening, 7 for reading and 7 for speaking)
I request the permission to re-sit the exam. But the case officer allowed to appeal for the IELTS but did not allowed to re-sit. So now I think probably my visa application will be pooled (since I have more than 70 points).
I think now my best chance is to apply for the "Send - State-Territory Nominated Independent" Visa.
Can anyone tell me whether they have been successful in this visa category?
How the whole thing work? I went through the DIMIA web site but it is difficult to understand what they really looking for.
What I understand from the information available, I need to qualify first on the point test.
I have following points:
60 - Skill 25 - Age 15 - English 10 - Specific Work Experince 00 - Occupation in demand-Job offer 00 - Australian qualifications 00 - Regional Australia-Low population growth metropolitan area 00 - Spouse Skills 00 - Bonus points 110 - Total Score
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Now my question is how do I go about applying for the above visa category?
Do I need to get a job offer from a government organisation to qualify for the same?
I am working as a software engineer and it is not listed in "Occupation in demand". So can I still apply for the 137 visa?
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