Case Summary
In 2015, we assisted Mr. T in obtaining a student visa to study high school in Australia. However, his family’s financial situation took a significant downturn when he graduated from high school. After graduation, his family informed him that pursuing a bachelor’s degree directly would place a substantial financial burden on them. To continue his education, he opted for a more affordable Advanced Diploma in IT.
After completing the Advanced Diploma, Mr. T successfully applied for a bachelor’s degree in IT, receiving a 1.5-year credit exemption. He worked extremely hard to keep up with his studies while spending all his free time working to save money. Eventually, he graduated with excellent grades and completed a one-year Professional Year (PY) program. With this, he successfully obtained a skills assessment as a Multimedia Specialist.
Due to uncertainties in NSW’s immigration policies and stagnant invitations at the time, we recommended that he move to Tasmania in 2021 and pursue a regional skilled migration pathway. Mr. T’s diligent work ethic quickly earned him his employer’s recognition, and he secured a relevant job soon after arriving. We then submitted an ROI for the Tasmanian 190 nomination on his behalf, and in September 2022, he received a pre-invitation for the state nomination.
However, when we reviewed his employment documents, we discovered that his employer had issues such as inconsistent salary payments and significant unpaid superannuation. The employer explained that the company was experiencing financial difficulties due to the pandemic and promised to catch up on the payments once funds were available. Despite Mr. T’s repeated negotiations, his employer continued to make excuses. Under these circumstances, it was unlikely that he would meet the “6-month work experience” requirement for the Tasmanian 190 nomination. We discussed the situation with Mr. T in detail, and he ultimately chose to decline the 190 nomination invitation and swiftly adjusted his application strategy.
In December 2022, we resubmitted an ROI for the Tasmanian 491 nomination under the “Settled Resident” category. Fortunately, Mr. T received an invitation on May 26, 2023. We submitted his nomination application within a week, and on June 20, 2023, he received state nomination approval. Just three days later, we lodged his 491 visa application, which was successfully granted on November 21, 2024, without any requests for additional documents.
Mr. T’s story is truly inspiring. After high school, his family could offer him very little financial support. Through his perseverance and determination, he navigated a challenging journey and completed his education. Despite the obstacles, he has now successfully settled in Tasmania, creating new possibilities for his future.
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