Infosheet UPEngSkillGrad Apr11

The Skilled Graduate Visa

The Australian Government has a special visa which is used to respond to the lack of a class of professionals in the workforce. Therefore, this visa is intended for recent overseas graduates to sustain that profession in the future. However, overseas graduates only qualify if their discipline and university have been specifically selected by the Government. The most recent legislative instrument (FRLI F2010L02496 17 Sep 2010) stipulates that only graduates with a discipline in Engineering may apply. Further, only those who have graduated from the listed universities may apply. In the Philippines, the University of the Philippines has been selected as the only eligible university. This is because it has been recognized by Australian employers as offering a world-class degree program in Engineering.

To qualify, the graduate MUST: be 30 years old or under hold an eligible degree in Engineering (Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, postgraduate diploma) from U.P. have graduated within the last 2 years have an IELTS English Language overall score of 6.0 pass a medical & criminal history check The applicant DOES NOT need to: have any previous work experience pass the points test assessment be sponsored or nominated by an Australian relative have an employment contract before going to Australia This special visa allows the graduate to: work and live anywhere in Australia for 18 months bring their partner and dependent children with them

Australian employers recognize the University of the Philippines as offering a world-class Engineering program.
engage in any type or length of work, study or travel there are no restrictions on this visa apply at anytime for permanent residency in Australia once they are able to pass the points test criteria

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Our Services
We are a consultancy firm specializing in Australian immigration law and visa procedures. We will be the legal representative for your visa application and commit to assisting you from the preparation of your application right through to your arrival in Australia. Our services include: o Professional Australian immigration assistance & legal representation; o Visa application preparation and documentation; o Document certification & notarization; o Visa application lodgement and submission to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) in Australia under law, this visa cannot be processed at an Embassy outside Australia; o Act on your behalf with all correspondence and communication from the DIAC; o Deal with any issues or problems that may arise regarding your visa application including the legal right of appeal or review against a visa denial; o Once in Australia, continued assistance from our Melbourne head office if any issues or problems arise during your stay, or if you wish to apply for permanent residency, employer sponsorship or any other visa options. We will also assist you with the following: o Competitive flights from Manila to Australia; o Temporary accommodation or home stay arrangements if required o Useful resources on employment, job searching skills, housing, banking, travel and Australian culture

We assist you from the preparation of your visa right through to your arrival in Australia.

o Connect you with the local FilipinoAustralian community groups or associations in your intended city of residence Each applicant will also be given a free copy of the Graduate Careers Australia Graduate Opportunities CD directory. This includes a listing of graduate employers from the Engineering & IT industries. A pre-departure orientation may also be held in Manila subject to the number of visas approved at one time.

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Fees & Charges

The Skilled Graduate visa is charged at one rate of $2,500 Australian dollars* (approximately P107,500 Philippine Pesos) and is payable in two installments. This amount is inclusive of all our professional immigration services, IELTS examination fee, Visa Application Charges to the Australian Government, and resources for employment, housing and other useful information for your immigration to Australia. If a medical and NBI clearance is necessary, you are required to pay these extra costs. If you intend to bring your partner and dependent children, additional charges will be applicable. This will vary depending on the number of additional secondary applicants.

Payment details and AUDPHP conversion rates are subject to the Client Services Agreement on the date the contract is signed. In the unlikely event that your Skilled Graduate visa is denied, you may be entitled to a refund of the 2nd installment fee. However, you will not be entitled to a refund where you have: Provided false or misleading documentation; Failed to disclose or provided misleading information about yourself that resulted in your visa being denied, such as health issues or criminal history; or Failed to make any outstanding payments that are overdue.

Graduate meets requirements for Skilled Graduate visa

1st Installment = AU$2,000

(approx. PHP 86,000)

2nd Installment = AU$500

(approx. PHP 21,500)

Consultation and immigration advice

Legal representative for visa application

IELTS test

Lodgement of application in Australia

Preparation of all documentation

Medical/NBI Clearance

Completion of visa application

Visa approval (3 - 7 months)

* Fees & charges are subject to change without prior notice.

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How To Apply
To apply for the Skilled Graduate visa: 1. Contact Mr Mark David at our Philippines office to arrange an initial consultation on (045) 862 5602 / 0922 895 7827 or email: info@dizonassociates.com.au 2. Once the 1st installment fee has been received, an IELTS examination date will be arranged for you 3. Bring the following documents to be certified at our affiliate office in Quezon City: a) passport, b) academic transcript, c) certificate/diploma, d) IELTS test results 4. Your documents will then be sent to our Melbourne office for preparation and lodgement. The 2nd installment fee will be due. 5. If the DIAC requests for a medical and NBI clearance, we will arrange for your medical at an Australian Government appointed panel doctor in Manila 6. You will be informed immediately once your visa is approved please allow between 3 to 7 months 7. A post-approval consultation will be arranged to provide you with your employment resources and Australian immigration information. We will also discuss with you about where you wish to live, flights and accommodation. A predeparture orientation may also be held in Manila subject to the number of visas approved at one time. 8. You should aim to arrive into Australia within a month from when your visa is approved. Philippines Office D & A Immigration Consultancy Suite 13, 2nd Flr, St Vincent Building 66 Maligaya Street, Sindalan City of San Fernando, Pampanga Ph: (045) 862 5602 Cell: 0922 895 7827 E: info@dizonassociates.com.au

Affiliate Office - Manila Attorney M. Villaflor Law Office Suite 502, Seneca Plaza Building 1152 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue New Manila, Quezon City 1112 Ph: (02) 570 8719

Australian Head Office Dizon & Associates 26 Browning Crescent Avondale Heights, Melbourne Victoria, Australia 3034 Ph: +613 9331 1584 Mob: +614 328 05081 E: pcdizon@dizonassociates.com.au