Hi Darren,
We used http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au Toni and her team were fantastic as we had quite a few problems along the way. Each time she assured us not to be worried as she would get us through them. True to her word, she got us through each and everyone of the problems and still only charged us the same fee as she agreed before taking us on. This was £1,395. Good luck choosing and agent, it's not an deasy job. We were able to speak to all the agents at Emigrate 2004 and that's where we met Toni.
Sarah

Hello ! were using Wessex migration in Poole aswell, are you in the Poole area ?

Nicky

Sorry will just add we would recommend Peter Elliott aswell as our case was a bit tricky! He is very thorough which can be annoying sometimes, but obviously its in both our interests to get everything perfect !

By the way he is away until next week !!

Nicky

We're in sunny Scummer!!
He got an awkward case sorted for someone we know and ours is a bit tricky (apparently) so he seemed the best bet!!

No we are not in the poole area, but its good to hear so many good opinions, and some of these prices dont seem to bad

Must say that if your case is a normal one then try it your self , i did my TRA`fine you just need to read every thing over and over and soak it up , its easier than it seams really just time consuming if you get stuck then ask on here .
Waiting for answer on my main app but not worried about it.
You meet the skilled requirements then fine. just follow the info on TRA web site and in skilled booklet 6.
I think that if you can pass skill levels nvq 3 and above as most trades are then filling in oz forms should be in your reach.
Still if its screwing your head then use an agent. Just think about it in my book a grand for filling in forms is a lot o money !
You will need a clear head for the forms.
Turn the tv off un plug phone etc and get reading good luck

We have thought of this and i do have my NVQ 3, but I am not sure if I have enough experience since finishing my apprenticeship and since finishing I have gone self employed

Mate self employed is more work for tra but if you can get details for suppliers and customers and do a stat dec etc that should be ok. how long since you left college ? 3-4 years should be ok cant remember what tra want exactly but its some thing like that will have a look in a mo on their site.
Even if you use an agent you will still have to get this info for tra. All they do is check it 4 u.
If i had failed TRA 1st time then yes i would use an agent but read the forms filled them in and it worked.
TRA tell you all they need to have to asses you if you follow that it should be ok .

http://www.workplace.gov.au/NR/rdonl...cationPack.pdf
Read this form carefully and follow what it asks if you meet the req then fill it in and send it off .
Dont leave out any details about your self and your training and work etc.
Word it like you are teaching kids about your trade.

I left college 4 years ago but only just have got my nVQ3 throught the post, not sure weather this is acceptable or not

Contact your college and get a detailed letter from them of dates your were there, all about your training tools used, hours at college per week etc its all in the TRA from .
This will match what your employer will write for you about your training with them .

Thankyou

Noi wukkers sent u some info via pm

I used ASA www.australia-migration.com

Cost me just over £2k but that included skills assessment and 136 application fees - so professional fees were ~£1k.

Superb service.

SS

Oh wow that sounds like the best price yet. thank you.