migeratemi wrote:
>Hello EveryOne,
>
>I am planning to migrate to Australia under General Skilled Migration
>Program (Independent Subclass 175).
>
>I am an Indian, with a Masters Degree in Computer Sciences from India
>and with over 9 years of IT experience. I am presently working in
>United States of America for more than 18 months now.
>
>Below are my questions:
>1. How long does for the entire process?
It could take roma few months to a few years depending on your current
citizenship, time to get complete skill assesment, etc etc.
>2. What is health and character check?
Health
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/index.htm
Character
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/character-requirements/index.htm
>3. Do I need to take up IELTS test?
YES unless u are passport holder of english speaking countries (india is not
listed) or you have graduated from Australia.
>4. How is the IT Job Market in Australia currently and how does it
>look in future.
Fairly good and in great demand. Future? ask Bill Gates. Decade ago, he said
16 MB of ram is a lot :)
>5. How long does it take to get job in IT sector in Australia?
Depend on workin experience,educational backgroud and how skillful u are to
sell yourself!
>6. What is the average cost of living in Australia like apartment,
>food, etc?
depend on locacity and type of facilities. eg. Rentals in Melboure and Sydney
are on the high end areas.
>7. I am going to get married in Dec 2008, so if I start process now,
>do I need to apply sperately for my wife after we get married?
I suggest u get married before application for the visa. To me, less
complicated and supporting documents required.
>8. If I come there under visa 175, can my wife work?
YES
>I would highly appriciate if any one can answer the questions as it
>will help me take the decision.
>
>Thanks
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