Hi all:

I have plans for migrating to Australia, I have gone through the points test and the result was 115. As I can see it, the only visa applicable for my case for the time being is 176 (state sponsored visa).

My question is what would be the differences between 176 and 175 visa types in terms of responsibilities and engagements, i.e If I go for 176 visa, do I have certain commitments to the state sponsors me, like to work for the state for a certain period or to reside in it and never leaves.

My other question is regarding the occupational assessment, I have graduated from a university _base_d in UAE, I'm afraid that my degree won't be recognized and I will be asked to take some courses to cover the missing subjects. I wonder if there is some kind of a list or booklet for the universities in the middle east which are fully recognized by the assessing organizations or at least the subjects which need to be covered in order to fully recognize the degree.

By the way, I'm an electrical engineer, with B.Sc degree and working experience in my field for 2 years.

Thanks and regards