Visa Assessment Service
How to Get Your Own Personal and Professional Visa Assessment.
If I had a penny for every time somebody asked me if they would qualify for a visa to live in Australia, I would have £17.58 by now.
But seriously, it is the most commonly asked question and it is not just very difficult to answer, but almost impossible.
Why?
Read my page called “Would I Qualify” if you want to find out.
The only people who can really tell you if you would qualify are those that work for the Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC). But there are a group of professionals who are skilled in assessing your chances of success in getting a visa for Australia and can also, if you require, assist you throughout the entire process.
MARA Registered Migration Agents.
If you don’t know what one of these is, check out my page about Choosing a MARA Registered Migration Agent.
Miklos Rakos
I am pleased to announce that I have teamed up with Miklos Raklos, founder and principal of IIEC, a MARA registered migration agent, Migration Agents Registration Number 1173293.
Miklos himself is a migrant, having moved here from Hungary in 2002 as a student. A year later he enrolled to a university here and about 18 months after that applied for a spouse visa. He became an Australian citizen in 2009. Miklos put together his own applications each time and then went on to help some friends and family who also wanted to move to Australia with their applications.
He enjoyed the challenges of finding the right visa and the best way in for those he helped so much, he decided to train professionally so that he could help others.
And that’s what I liked most about Miklos when I met him; his enthusiasm and desire to find a way in for anyone whose dream it is to live in Australia. For those who do not score enough points to put in an application, Miklos will look to see if he can suggest what can be done to get the extra points needed.
The Visa Assessment Service:
We have put together a visa assessment service at an incredibly low price. Here’s how it works.
- After making your payment, you will be directed to a page where you can download your visa assessment form.
- Complete the six page document in full and return it to the e-mail address by following the instructions given at the end of the form.
- Within five working days you will receive a full report detailing your chances of a successful application, the type of visa application recommended and what the terms and conditions are of that visa.
- This report is followed up by a telephone consultation with Miklos to answer any questions you might have. If you have enough points for an application, you can decide whether you want Miklos to act on your behalf. But if you do not have enough points, then Miklos will advise you on what you can do next to improve your chances of moving to Australia.
I am aware there are some “free” online assessment services, but I have tried those. Typically, they calculate how many points you have and from that, whether or not you have a good chance.
No matter what your score is, you are invited to have your profile reviewed in more detail by way of a direct consultation with a registered migration agent. One of the services I tested charged $599 for this consultation.
The cost for your assessment here is just…..$100 AUD.
Please Note:
- If you pay using your PayPal account, you will automatically redirect you to the download page for the form you require. Do not navigate away from PayPal or close your browser.
- You can also pay by credit card (no PayPal account needed), but doing so does not trigger the redirect. An e-mail will automatically be sent to all purchasers with download details.
- Please contact me if, for any reason, you are unable to download the documentation.
- This $100 AUD fee will be credited to your account should you decide to use Miklos to lodge your application.
I highly recommend Miklos and the service he provides and I truly believe you will not get better value than this anywhere. Here’s a bit more about him and his services.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics and Business Management
- Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice
- Migration Agents Registration Number (MARN) 1173293
- Advanced Diploma in Business Management
- Advanced Diploma in Chemistry
- Diploma in Hospitality
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Prices
Initial Consultation:
Normally $150, but just $100 to BobinOz readers, credited to your account if you then go on to lodge your visa through Miklos.
Onshore Skilled Visas:
Temporary Residency (485): Single Person from: $1000.00 Couples from: $1200.00
Temporary Residency (487 – 475): Family Sponsored from: $1500.00 State Sponsored from: $1500.00
Permanent Residency (885/886): Single Person from: $1200.00 Couples from: $1400.00
Permanent Residency (887): Single Person from: $800.00 Couples from: $1000.00
Both Temporary and Permanent Residency: (both lodged within 6 months of completion date): Single Person from: $1800.00 Couples from: $2000.00
Offshore Skilled:
175/176: (Are lodging from Australia, but need to leave before approval):
Single from: $1200.00 Couples from: $1400.00 (+$200.00 sponsorship for 176)
(Are overseas through the whole process): Single and Married from: $2200.00
Business Sponsored:
(457) and Employer Nominated (ENS or RSMS) from: $2700.00
State Sponsorship from: $200.00
Family Visas (Spouse/Parent/Fiancé) from: $1900.00
Student Visas from: $400.00 *If organizing the school through IIEC the visa processing is FOC
MRT: POA
Tourist from:: $200.00
Skills Assessment: (Excluding Engineers): From: $200.00
{ 51 comments… read them below or add one }
I WANT TO MOVE TO AUSTRAILIA PLEASE TELL ME THE BEST WAY TO MOVE TO THIS COUNTRY. I DID B.TECH IN ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS AND NOW I AM DOING DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEVEL7 IN NEWZEALAND.
Please do not use capital letters in the comments here, it’s the equivalent of shouting. If you want to move to Australia, perhaps you’d like to spend a little time reading the content on this site, you may find the answers you are looking for.
Good luck!
hi,
I am an Internet marketing Expert From Pakistan, I am 22 year old, bachelor’s degree in Computer studies. And i am doing internet marketing for last 4 years, Am i eligible For skill Visa.
I would be waiting for your reply.
Amir
Those aren’t the sort of questions I can answer, but you may find some help on this page about seeing if you are eligible… Would I Qualify?.
Hello,
I am software professional having 8+ yrs of experience in India. can you tell me the procedure of applying for PR (permanent residency) in Australia through your consultancy services?
If everything goes well (my qualification for PR), Approximately what time it takes to get PR?
Can I apply from India through your consultancy services?
~ VD
Hi VD
Well, first you complete the assessment form and my MARA agent will look to see if you have enough points to qualify to put in an application. If you don’t, he will look at and try to suggest ways how you can get enough points.
Assuming you do get enough points, then you need to put together all the required documents and pay the necessary fees to send off an application to the Department of Immigration. How long it takes is a variable, so I can’t really answer that one. But you can certainly apply from India.
Good luck!
I am software professional since starting of my career.
I have doubt of getting job description from my earlier employers. here is my story.
One of my employer got merged into its parent company. I wouldn’t get any job description from parent company in this case as they also do not have any letter pad of my company. what to do in this case? how do i get detailed job description?
My second employer closed it’s company due to heavy loss. It doesn’t exists any more. It was a private company. what to do in this case?
My Third employer was a training institute and they had small unit where they also did software development and i was part of that team till i was employed there. I left it and It closed down that unit after few months. Education and Training unit is still going on. I can get detailed job description letter from them. But, Will ACS consider it as my experience because i fear that it may reject it as it was pure educational institute?
I have no idea how they will view it, not looking good though, is it?
Hello, So I payed the $100 fee and I am still waiting for the forms download? Maybe I miss understood and it takes a few days? Would you clarify this for me.
Thank you,
Heidi
Hello Heidi
Thank you for purchasing your visa assessment here on BobinOz. I have sent you an email with the form you require.
After making your payment at PayPal, you should have been automatically redirected to the download page where you click a link to download the form. If, after paying, you were to immediately navigate away from PayPal, then I suspect you would miss the download page.
I will make an amendment to the instructions above to explain that.
Good luck with your plans to move to Australia!
Bob
Having spoken further with Heidi, and after doing some research, it turns out that those who pay using their PayPal account will get successfully redirected to the download page. But if someone were to pay by credit card, as Heidi did, the redirect doesn’t work.
It’s a bit of a PayPal bug apparently, I’m looking at ways to work around it.
In the meantime, if anyone does pay by credit card, I will forward the documentation to them within 24 hours.
Fixed now, all purchasers will get an automatically sent email with details of how to access the download page.
Cheers
Bob
I too would like to see the response to Heidi’s question as I’m also interested in taking advantage of the visa assessment service.
Btw, fantastic site.
Thank you!
Yaf
Hi Yaf
Thanks, glad you like my site
As you can see from my answer to Heidi, after making your payment via PayPal you will be redirected immediately (well, within five seconds) to the download page for the form.
I hope that clears it up for you.
Cheers
Bob
FYI:
Minister Bowen announced reforms to the permanent employer sponsored visa program to come into effect from 1 July 2012. The announced reforms include:
• Collapsing six existing visa subclasses into two by removing on- and offshore distinctions and absorbing separate Labour Agreement subclasses within streams of the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) classes;
• Changing key visa criteria including English language and skills requirements;
• Introducing a streamlined pathway to residency for eligible Subclass 457 visa holders;
• Raising the upper age limit to less than 50 years;
• Refocussing the Regional Certifying Body (RCB) network to the Direct Entry stream of RSMS;
• Introducing a single sponsored occupation list to replace the current three lists; and
• Integrating ENS and RSMS within SkillSelect, also to also be launched 1 July.
These changes will mean a permanent employer sponsored structure that is made up of two classes – Employer Nomination (Class EN) ENS (Subclass 186) and Regional Employer Nomination (Class RN) RSMS (Subclass 187) – within which there will be the following three streams:
1. Temporary Residence Transition stream
For Subclass 457 visa holders who have worked for their employer for at least the last two years and the employer wants to offer them a permanent position in that same occupation
2. Direct Entry stream
For applicants who are untested in the Australian labour market and have not held a Subclass 457 for at least the last two years or are applying directly from outside Australia
3. Agreement stream
For applicants who are being sponsored by an employer through a highly scrutinised and negotiated labour agreement or regional migration agreement
The Minister also announced today that existing “exceptional circumstances provisions” will be replaced by “exemptions” that will be more objective without sacrificing flexibility. Exemptions will be available covering age, skills and English language ability.
Brgds
Miklos Rakos
Dear Miklos,
There is a strong possibility of me getting a job in Australia where the employer will sponsor me. Will my partner be able to join me to live and work in Australia and if so what would he need to do? He is a qualified and experienced Gardener and 42 years old. We are a same sex couple and have been together for almost 12 years.
Your website is very helpful and so easy to use.
Jan
Hi Jan,
I am on holiday with family having been asked not to work by my wife…
I’ll be back on Monday and will respond to your question
Appreciate ur understanding
Miklos
Hi Jan,
Your partner should be able to be on your application as a secondary applicant. You have to fulfill the same criteria as a heterosexual defacto couple. You will need to prove that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship living together for at least 12 months and sharing responsibilities, finances etc.
He can be on your application when you apply or can be added later, but it will cost more money obviously and wont make too much sense to delay his application.
Miklos
Hello,
I’m thinking of traveling to Australia for a year with my boyfriend. I’m thinking of applying for the Working Holiday visa. My boyfriend would do the same, but he is 31. Do you have any suggestions about which visa he should apply for? I think I understand correctly that even if we were married he would be unable to travel on my visa. If he got a tourist visa, would he be able to come and go from Australia at all? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
I wish I could help you Alex, but I’m just not qualified to talk about visas, there are over 130 of them available. I do have a resident expert, although it’s not a free service. But if anyone can find the best way in for your boyfriend, he can, check out my Visa Assessment Service.
Dear Miklos,
I would like to ask you about work permit , I have minimum qualification (SSC) But I have Diploma in Hardware networking ,msce 2003,mcitp ,ccna now I am working as a system admin for Jan 2007. Am i eligible for work permit .Your suggestion would be better for me or my family ASAP
I am waiting for your valued reply
Warm Regard’s
Mir
I don’t think Miklos has seen this one, but I know he wouldn’t be able to tell you what you need to know from the information given. To find out for sure, you would have to have a visa assessment. There is a link to that page in my answer to Alex right above your comment. Good luck!
Hi Mir
Bob is right, i hadn’t seen it and the assessment would be the way to go as there are a few details i’ll need to know before i can give you an answer.
Brgds
Miklos
I think that Australia is also a great place to start your own business. The culture really supports small firms and locally made products & services. I am about to help my Sister migrate to Australia for Study and then maybe residency. We are going to use Miklos as he’s from Hungary and that will help us
I’ll keep ypou posted on how we get on with him.
I couldn’t agree more Dalma, the Australians do love their local services. I have written about it a few times I think, here’s one of them: The Aussie Communal Spirit.
And good luck with your application, do let me know how it goes.
Hey Bob. Yes I will thanks. We’ve downloaded the form now and it looks very well laid out and comprehensive. Quite a relief
Oh yes, it is a highly professional service
Hi we are trying to find a visa expert as we will deffo need one. My husband hasnt got a qualification in his job but has worked for them for 6 years and i am off with my 11 month old but did work in care before. I have an NVQ3 in care. We have been give a quote by one company but it was roughly £5500 including my husbands qualification, to me that seems quite expensive. I see you have an expert and wondered if it was worth a go with him as we have been told his skill is wanted in Perth and then another company didnt want to know as he wasnt qualified and basically he wasnt needed in oz. We found out that his job was called telecomunications technician if this helps with your advise.
Thanks
Maree
Hi Maree
£5500 for what?
Applying for a visa for Australia should really be a two-part process. Firstly, you should be assessed to see whether your application would have a very strong chance of success.
That is not something that is not difficult to work out, either you have enough points or you don’t. Sometimes though, there’s a bit of work to be done to prove you do have enough points, for example, proving you have the job skills that you say you have in order to get some of those points.
Getting to this stage shouldn’t cost you very much money at all, some people with recognised qualifications can easily do it themselves.
The next stage is where, assuming you are fully confident your application has a very, very high chance of success, you put in your application. This is where you pay the Australian Government fees which can in some cases be quite high. Because of the cost, you really do have to be confident your application is strong.
If you go through a MARA registered migration agent, it is their duty to only put forward applications that they feel have a very, very strong chance of success. In fact if a MARA agent puts through cases that are not strong, they can and will be struck off of the register, meaning they can no longer work as a MARA agent.
Never, ever pay large advance fees to anyone unless they are a MARA registered agent who confirms to you categorically that you have enough points and have a very strong chance of success and who totally believes in your case.
If I were you, I’d be very tempted to get a second opinion from my man, he really is good at what he does.
Good luck!
Visa £1500
visa application $2900 £1952.07
course $2995 £2016.02
skills ass $300 £201
language test £99
This was through the Australian Visa bureau. Beacause we have had them saying once he’s done a course we’d be ok and the other not wanting to touch us im not sure or not if we stand a chance. He also has his father living there but not sure that makes a difference. We deffently are seeking to get other opinions as to me that is way too much money.Maybe we will have more luck with your man.
Thanks
Maree
The £1500 is a processing fee and the other visa is for Australian government, does that sound right?. Also does you visa processing man help with organising the course my husband will have to do to get qualified?.
Thanks
Maree
I am going to ask my MARA agent to come in on this one and comment directly to you. He’s away at the moment, but hopefully he will give you his thoughts when he returns. It’s not sounding quite right to me, but that’s only my opinion, I’m not qualified to judge and I have no knowledge of the company you mention.
Hi
Thanks bob. How long is he away for?, looking to start the process asap, but not with them i accept your opinion as you have knowledge yourself being through the process. I will hold off until i hear from you and your agent. Then we will no where to go from the info given. Thanks again, keep up the good work and loving the puppy!, i want one!.
Maree
Not sure when he’s back, but I have sent him an e-mail.
Oh brilliant thanks bob. If he needs any details let me know. Thanks again its a great help as husband only home weekends due to working away all week.I can tell him to hold off until we hear from you x
Hi Maree
We haven’t forgotten you, Miklos is back now and hopefully will pop by soon and let you know what he thinks. Cheers!
Hi Bob
Have you heard anything?. Your welcome to give him my email if its easier x
Hi Bob! My husband and I + 3 children are just starting to look at emigrating to Australia. He is a Estate and Lettings Manager which is on the 2nd SOL list and says VET ASSESS and if I understand correctly this is an occupation that can be state sponsored. I dont know if I am being daft but I cant seem to find out which state sponsors which jobs. Do you have any idea how I would find out this information?
Hi Karen
I’m not sure either, but if I were you I would just get assessed first, to see if you qualify, and then go to any state that will have you. You only have to stay for, I think, two years, and then you’re free to go wherever you want.
How bad is that?
Oh, if anyone does know how to find out which states will sponsor which jobs, do let us know.
Good luck!
Bob In Oz
I am 56 years old and a victim of domestic violance of the worst form including
victim of inpersonation crimes and victim of hate crimes. I have tryed living on the
east and west and their is no where I can live safely without leaving my country and
ask for asylym very far away. I wish I had done this 20 years ago knowing what I had
wish I had known then avoiding less crimes and fear.
Can I ask for asylum from my country at your consulate or would I have to get
their and ask for asylum?
It is so awful I can’t write about it, I am not sure I can get a passport so I
hope I can do it from your consulate in my country.
I heard of the man in china who went to U.S. consulate in China for
help and could have asked for asylum. But he wants to stay in China.
In my case my life is in great danger I must leave, my car was bombed
I have been asulted , been raped. thrown out of windows. I got to get out.
My Aunt married a pimp from England and brought him to the States
Whos parents was a Pimp and Madam running a house of prostitution
in London. Do asylum people have to be in good health?
The U.S. even take Iraqs in wheelchairs for asylum but I am trying
to leave U.S. since I am in danger no mater what state I live in I regret
not leaving 20 years ago since I had age and health then but I did not
know about asylum laws was the problem then. Had I know I would
have left. I only heard of 2 American women get asylum one in
the netherlands and one in costa rica for domestic abuse.
Do you think Australia would take a person like me?
Thank You In Advance
Hi Margaret
I’m afraid I know absolutely nothing about how to seek asylum here in Australia or what your chances would be. I wish I could help you, but I would really be guessing if I gave you any advice. Maybe somebody else reading this who does know might chime in and help you.
Do we have any readers who know anything about seeking asylum who can help Margaret?
Good luck
Bob
Thanks Bob, did wonder lol. It seems my husband has to gain a qualification and not sure his work is needed after all, i dont think its on the skills list. But Bob we wont give up hope!! lol x
No, never give up! Thanks maree.
Hi Bob
Ive enjoyed reading your guides on your website and since then, I have contacted Miklos to see if he can help me but I also wanted to ask you to see if you knew anymore. I currently live in the UK and have a Level 3 Subsidary Diploma in Agriculture and I have a lot of experience in farming. Would I have a good chance of emigrating to Australia with my girlfriend of 6 years and our 3 children if I was to simply get a job offer to work on a farm until I could gain residency where I would then buy my own farm. Things are quite confusing! Would really appreciate your advice.
Kind Regards
Rich
Hi Richard
Sorry for the slow response, it’s been a long weekend here. I see you have now sent in your assessment form to Miklos, so he will look after you from here. Believe me, he knows far more about qualifying for a visa than I do, and he will do everything he can to help you.
Even if, for some reason, it starts to look like you might struggle to qualify, he will look at ways of turning it around so that you have a better chance to qualify. So it’s probably best we wait to see what Miklos says and take it from there.
I hope your assessment goes well.
Bob
Hi Bob & Miklos
Very good day to both of you.
I am Malaysian guy currently working as IT System Support. I am 35 years old and married with 1 kid. I am planning to get permanent visa in australia. My wife is teacher with degree in Chemistry and diploma in education. Currently she is pursuing master in ICT education. I am IT degree holder with 10 working experiences from various line in IT. could you please advise me how should i apply visa, the procedure and the main things is the cost. Do we have chance? Thank you
Bee
It is all explained on my page about
Visas.
Good luck!
Hi Bob & Miklos
Firstly congratulations on a great site, myself and my wife are just enquiring into the Australia Visa process and it’s a minefield of information out there and this site has been a great help so far.
My question is to Miklos, I would like to know if there are any recommended agencies or Visa/Immigration companies we should be contacing in the UK, who either deal directly with you or have a good reputation through your past experiences? I am 40 and an ICT Business Analyst and currently looking to come over on a Skilled Independant (175).
I appreciate you may not be able to name names but as you really don’t know who you’re dealing with until you’re fully into the process, I feel we would benefit from your input.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Tony
Hi Tony,
Unfortunately i am unable to help you with this. Not because i need to recommend someone who is a competition for me. It is because i am not familiar with the local UK agents.
We work like most professionals, through network of friends, however due to the nature of the business you really select of who you deal with. I am happy to help you but i understand if you prefer to meet with an agent face to face.
Brgds
Miklos
Hi, I am wanting to place my contributory parent visa asap (hopefully in time before 1st July) and want to know if it is best to use an agent or diy? My daughter is married to an australian and has been a resident there for just over 2 years. Im going in 2 weeks so could place it in oz as she will be my sponsor. I’ve filled out all the form and so has she hers but I am concerned that I am separated (4.5 years and not divorced – will that make a difference? and I honestly don’t know if I should use an agent? I also because of my age don’t have a job to go to, does this make a difference with a parent cont visa? Thank you in advance
If your forms are all filled out and you are confident they are done properly, I’m not really sure that you would need an agent, although an agent would know the answers to your questions.
I’ll ask my MARA agent if he can pop by and take a look at this, maybe he can answer your questions.