Originally Posted by BAY

Our agent fees were £1800. (£900 up front and the final £900 when the final application was submitted. On top of that we had TRA fees , £400 ish I think, plus medical fees of £180 (£60 each for the 3 of us).

£9000 is taking the p.

Originally Posted by Don

Whoops! Thought this thread was about gutting. (Fish.)

Originally Posted by lucyb

YOU'RE BACK!

Originally Posted by Don

Only for the fish threads. :)

Originally Posted by deba34

:) Hi Debbie,

Alot of <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=people&v=55">people</a> on the forum seem to recommend `Go Matilda`. I am going through an agent mainly to cut the <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=stress&v=55">stress</a> out of things. I must admit it did help having an agent when I was going through my TRA assesment. I am applying on an Indepdent Skilled 136 and the agent advised me to get as much detail and information as possible. Some things I would never of thought of if I had done it DIY. With working and having kids driving me up the wall I opted for the agent to save hassle, mind you I have had <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=stress&v=55">stress</a> through it all. I had my first assesment declined and paniced, I contacted the TRA, lovely guy there told me exactly what the problem was, I sorted it ( with an appeal form and more money!) and eventually had it passed! Phew
I have now sent the application form away for DIMIA, so its fingers crossed now. I am sure if you <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=search&v=55">search</a> the threads for agents you will find some useful information.

Good luck

Deb

Originally Posted by debbiemc

thamks for that info deb, got a lot to go on now. i know i might sound a bit thick, but what is TRA? i have searched high and low on FAQ's and other threads and can't find a dickie bird!

Originally Posted by PINOYAU

TRADES RECOGNITION AUSTRALIA, the designated skills assessing body for most trades

Westly Russell

Originally Posted by debbiemc

thamks for that info deb, got a lot to go on now. i know i might sound a bit thick, but what is TRA? i have searched high and low on FAQ's and other threads and can't find a dickie bird!

Originally Posted by teach

Hi Debbie,
On the DIMIA <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=web&v=55">web</a> site there is a list of names and addresses for who assesses each trade. Have tried to find the exact bit for you but can't see it. My trade was assessed by NOOSR, there are a whole <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=host&v=55">host</a> of others. Good luck.
Sarah

Originally Posted by teach

Hi Debbie,
On the DIMIA web site there is a list of names and addresses for who assesses each trade. Have tried to find the exact bit for you but can't see it. My trade was assessed by NOOSR, there are a whole host of others. Good luck.
Sarah

Originally Posted by joveazey

Those agent fees sound outrageous ! I can't see how there can be such a huge difference in prices for agents. Ours is a set price for Skilled Aus. Spons. application. Costs will be as follows :

Agent £987 + vat
TRA £224 (includes bank charge for draft in $)
Visa approx. £750
Medicals inc. xrays £355 (2 x adults and 1 x 1 year old)
Police checks £20


Total £2508

Hope this helps all those looking for agents at the moment.

Best regards,

Jo ;)

Originally Posted by biggy

£9000 ffs did that include flights
Thats shocking that is.....ours was $3500 and he worked his arse off for that