Hucks42

Looking for a New start I'm a bricklayer in the UK I'm 42 been a brickie for 15 years worked for the same company for last 6 years doing extensions and renovation works if any builders are looking for a overseas person to come join them get in touch.

BEVS

Any ole place will do then for a bit of an adventure. Can't say as I blame you.

Bon chance .

Richard_Gregan

If you are looking for a skilled visa to Australia then, given your age, you would most likely be looking at obtaining an English Language Test/IELTS level 8.
If it's any consolation, I'm even older!

Other option is the 457 route. The 457 is due to be abolished and replaced by another temporary work visa programme in March 2018.

Regards,

Richard

scot47

A grade of 8 on IELTS is difficult - even for a competent native user of English.

Richard_Gregan

It absolutely can be.

On the other hand, you can never tell. I've had a vehicle painter who passed IELTS 8 first time (four 9s!) and a degree-qualified accountant who failed it three times.

Generally speaking though, it's tough.

Regards,

Richard

Hucks42

why on earth would I need to do a test when I'm more than capable of doing my job is ain't foreign

spouse of scouse

Because at your age you'd find it difficult to have enough points for a visa - a high score on the IELTS would give you more points.

Richard_Gregan

Unfortunately, for General Skilled Migration, most people do end up needing it for the points. The points system is heavily weighted towards English Language ability, but this can only be verified via a language test. Holding a UK passport alone is not enough.

Regards,

Richard

Richard_Gregan

I would also point out that from the perspective of the country you are hoping to move to, you are a foreigner.


Regards,

Richard

spouse of scouse

Very true, Richard! I'm an Australian in the UK on a spouse visa, and am a foreigner under immigration control for 5 years (after which I can apply for citizenship). All good, each country has not only the right but the obligation to determine its own immigration rules in accordance with that country's economic and social needs.

Hucks42

lol yeah I know I would be a foreigner just looking for my best options so I'm not paying hundreds of pounds for visa.

Pollyana

Best forget about Australia then.

Dorothy

I've started a petition for DIBP to pay you to come. Obviously you're in such high demand that we taxpayers should be footing the bill. I've also asked that the government pay your moving costs and a year's wage upfront so you can get yourselves settled.

musicalfever4

You're will not be paying hundreds of pounds - make it thousands (if you go for PR)

moneypenny20

Whatever happens you'll be paying out a shedload of money to get here. It's impossible to do it cheap. I got my Spouse Visa 12 years ago, possibly the quickest and cheapest visa in those days. I said goodbye to about a grand after the visa, medicals, this that and the other and that doesn't take in to account the moving costs.

It's highly unlikely a building firm will sponsor you, why would they when there are unemployed builders with their resumes in their hands on their doorsteps.