Dear Mira,
I have an agricultural engineering diploma (equivalent to a master in agriculture, foood science and evironement with a specialization in export and international marketing for wines).
My actual work in Australia (under WHV since august 2006) is sales and marketing manager for food, wine and agricultural goods projects in a very young and small company providing business services to companies in Australia or in France.
This is my first paid work after my graduation, however I have more than 18 months of internships experiences, i’m 25.
I’m beginning the process to get a permanent resident visa.
I have many questions….
1/ I would like to see a migration agent or lawyer in my area (NSW, northern beaches or sydney) able to advice and help me (so skilled!), do you have any name to give me?
2/ I would like to know -to get my CDR (competency Demonstration Report)- if my occupational category is professional engineer?
3/ If I had better to be an employee (paid under TFN) or a consultant (with ABN number) for my actual work in australia.. I mean : does it make any difference to get more chance with my visa?
4/ I have to pass IELTS test, which one is the easiest to get the Academic or General Training one?
5/ how much do you estimate the cost to get a permanent resident visa, is $2.000 relevant without an agent? And how much do you estimate the cost of agent to help me in this process?
6/ Last but not least, what are my chances? Do you know how many points correspond to my profile? And how long it should take? People told me about 11 months, is it true?
Thank you for your kind help
Sophie
