RobertPR44

Okay, so I really want to move to Perth, WA.

Luckily I've worked there as a head chef before on a holiday working VISA so I know Perth pretty well. Before I left to come home I was offered a permanent working VISA at the place I worked. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons I had to come home back to the UK.

I've been back now for about 2 years and all I want to do is go back out there to enjoy a better lifestyle and bring my partner (who came with me and worked in Australia too on the holiday VISA).

I don't know where to even start, I've booked myself in for the IELTS test to prove I can speak good English. But what's the next move? Just approach Australian Businesses online and hope to get a sponsor again? Or pay thousands of ££s out to some random VISA company?

Thank you for any feedback, I really appreciate it! Rob.

WRUSSELL

May I suggest that you consult a registered migration agent for advice about strategy?

spouse of scouse

Hi Rob. There are plenty of BE posters who'll be able to point you towards the information you need that is relevant to your particular skills, and to which if any visa you're eligible to apply for. Keep checking back, they're all pretty busy people but they'll respond as soon as they can

mikelincs

Just for information 'VISA' is a credit card, 'visa' is what you are wanting, might just save a few problems down the line

Dorothy

Why? If the OP has a skill on the list and can read and write then filling out forms (with the free help of this forum) should be achievable. Thousands of us have done it without consulting a migration agent and paying $$$ for the pleasure.

Dorothy

Hi Robert. The place to start is www.immi.gov.au to see where your skill as a chef may fall. If you are on the "long term" list then you can apply for a skilled permanent visa (as Mike says, VISA is a registered trademark for a credit card company. What you want is a visa). We on here have for the most part done the process ourselves, so can help with any questions you may have along the way.

If you give us a bit more information such as age, education, experience, etc then that would help us to answer your questions.

As for your partner, you will either need to be married or have lived together for 12+ months in a marriage-like relationship and be able to prove it.

Feel free to ask any questions you have and we'll try to help out.

mikelincs

He has to find some way to advertise his services.

Dorothy

Richard_Gregan

I am a Registered Agent, and proud to be so. I contribute to this forum with professional advice when I can, even if that effort is not always appreciated.

My view is that potential applicants do their research. If the application looks to be very straightforward then go for it. If it at all looks like it's going to be complex, with legal issues, family issues etc, then you may want to consider professional advice. Yes, Registered Agents charge a fee (although an initial assessment consultation should be free). But to use the analogy of a complex divorce case, would you proceed yourself based on what you read on forums, or would you seek the help of a legal professional to assist when necessary?

Regards,

Richard

Pollyana

Sounds like a pretty balanced summing up of the issue!

mikelincs

I agree, but you are totally up front about the fact that you are an agent, not all contributors are the same.

Dorothy

Richard, your contribution to the forum is most appreciated. FWIW I agree 100% that there are some times when a professional is required and think your analogy of divorce is a good one.

WRUSSELL

Precisely!