Where is PR easy to get WA, SA or NSW ?

Question

I am a software Developer / Engineer and have 6-7 years hands on experience in the above field. I am planning to apply for PR, but can someone advice me, where it will be easier to migrate considering the Regional migration option. Considering if I am eligible, where do you think it will be easy to get the PR and also a job later on. Also if I will be able to find good jobs as s/w engg in WA or NSW or SA ? I am planning to apply this week? Currently working in Dubai, UAE. Please let me know the expense also. Thanks in advance for your support.

Answer 1

I'm a bit confused about what visa you intend applying for this week - it doesn't sound to me like you're at that stage yet in the application process.



Regional Sponsored (Provisional) 475 visas can only be applied for after you have obtained a positive skills assessment from the ACS and after you have been granted regional state sponsorship in a state that has your occupation listed on their State Migration Plan (SMP). If this is the visa you have in mind, only South Australia will have much in the way of job opportunities for software developers/engineers as that is the only eligible regional area that includes a decent sized city i.e. Adelaide though Adelaide is unlikely to have many openings. In NSW or WA, work in the cities of Sydney and Perth is excluded from eligibility and there will be very few good jobs in your occupation in the areas that are eligible. The Visa Application Charge (VAC) for a 475 is AUD$2960 and skills assessment with recognition of work experience is $550. You may also need IELTS for the points test - cost depends on where you do the test.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/475/ 475 visa

http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=show&conID=skillassessment ACS skills assessment



Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visas are employer sponsored and you must have the employer sponsorship before you apply. Jobs in Perth and Adelaide are eligible for RSMS visas and Perth probably offers the largest number of opportunities for you. Cost to the applicant is between AUD$2095 and $3105 depending on where you apply and the employer must pay a $520 nomination charge. No skills assessment will be required and IELTS won't be necessary if you're from an English speaking country.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/rsms/ RSMS visa



EDIT:

1) If you can pass the points test for a 176 visa and of course if you can get state sponsorship for that visa, a 176 is the visa you should try for as you can work anywhere in the sponsoring state and are not excluded from the capital city. A 176 is also a permanent visa whereas a 475 is only provisional for at least 2 years.



2) The best states for an IT professional will be NSW and Victoria with WA also a possibility but Perth is a much smaller city than Sydney or Melbourne (its economy is booming though). I'm not sure which of those will process your sponsorship application the fastest but that will be listed somewhere on their state migration websites.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/176/nom-state-terr.htm State migration sites



3) An ACS assessment is valid in all states.

Answer 2

With your qualifications & experience you shouldn't have too much difficulty but I would suggest that you check out your options on the government website ....



As far as where to go to seek employment prospects , I think you would be best advised to consider Sydney , Melbourne or Brisbane .



www.immi.gov.au

Answer 3

Wishful thinking. it's very difficult to get PR in Australia.



You need skills and experience in a field that Australia requires. You can't just turn up and search for a job. I suggest you go to the Australian government's immigration site and read the requirements.