on-shore migration for Australia

[joanne_ds]

hello,
i was just wondering if anyone of you here have been through or wanting to apply for on-shore migration to australia.

i know that one of the many requirements are that you have to complete at least 2 yrs study requirements in any Aust Institution. What i want to know is whether can i opt for lets say... Cert III (6 mths), then proceed to Cert IV (6 mths) and then on to diploma level (1 yr)... would this be considered a 2 yrs study requirements options?

and does anyone of you know is graduated in a teacher's assistant course would be able to put down in the skillied column as 'teacher'?

i've actually emailed to the australian immi gov but yet to get a reply. so i wondered...no harm try asking in this forum - some of you may be able to help.

another question. can a non citizen sit for a driver's licence in australia?

thanks people for your time and attention. :)

[boafan]

yes a non citizen can sit for a driver's license..

[Gene]

if im not mistaken you dont need to sit for a drivers license. our malaysian license is valid in australia

[ck]

Malaysian license is valid but I think it's for tourist only. Therefore, it's better to sit for an Australian license. You might use the license to get a delivery pizza job as part time.

:lol:

[masdie]

Hi, I'm wondering whether you are aiming for a citizenship or a PR status?

A question: Malaysia doesn't allow dual citizenship, so does that mean that I can keep my M'sian citizenship and at the same time become a PR in another country? Please advice.

ps: Can I post this question here or do I need to create a new thread?

[profmich]

Yes, you can be a Malaysian citizen AND a PR, but not being a Malaysian citizen AND an Australian citizen.

As a PR, you receive most of the benefit a citizen gets.

You might like to check out DIMIA's website, the Aus immigration department.

http://www.dimia.gov.au

[masdie]

Thank you profmich. Actually I was just citing australia as an example.

[Dr_Tay]

Dear Joanne,

Your need to emmigrate to Australia has not been properly thought through.

Further, budget allocations have been to Australians and not to foreigners especially for studies Down Under. There is also a short fall in funds for their own universities so do beware not to get in hot soup with funds on a low ebb if you do find that you have to be self sufficient.

Emmigration is not the solution.

[joanne_ds]

hello dr. tay and thank you for the post..... but do you care to elaborate a little more in depth about it?

looking forward to your reply. thank you. :)

[Dr_Tay]

Some time back in Australian media the minister of education of Australia was interviewed on the dire state of affairs of some nine universities in Australia who required funds urgently. Some decided to venture offshore to Asia to entice foreign candidates and which some of their programs are prematurely thought out and cost the students alot of time, effort and not just money. Question is did they finish?

Secondly, Australian taxes are some of the highest in the world so don't be surprised that though your standard of living is high your cost is as well to indirectly subsidise the welfare system that they have.

Recently, TV news has also portrayed anti Middle Eastern sentiment in Sydney so do be aware that not every thing is exactly hunky dorry down under.