Jborn

hi, my names josh im 18, and im currently in the building trade as a plasterer and have been for for 3 years, ive also got an NVQ2. i want to apply for a working holiday visa when i can. ive been told Perth and Adelaide are good places, but id like someone to give me some information or advice, as im a bit stuck on what to do now. thanks

paddyo

jeez you started early!!

Jborn

Yep sure did lol

paddyo

By the way...your parents post had you down as a plumber...you might want to clarify your job so you all sing from the same hymn sheet!

paddyo

oh...and they said you are 19 as well...You sure they are your parents?>???

Dorothy

Be aware that on a WHV you will not be "moving to Australia". You will be coming for a one year holiday where you can work.

Jborn

Ok, is it much harder to get a permanent visa?

paddyo

yep...and for you Josh it will be nigh on impossible. You have to be able to demonstrate skills and qualifications in a required skill, the list is on the DIAC website. But, like I think Dorothy has mentioned before, you really need to speak to a MARA agent to clarify your options.

Dorothy

At 18 it's very difficult. You need to read www.immi.gov.au for what visa options may be available.

Come for your year's WHV, see if you like it and if you do then go home and get some certificates and work experience so you can later apply for a PR visa. Australia is not going anywhere and at 18 you have many years ahead of you to make it happen.

paddyo

FYI Dorothy....Josh has already been discussed in another thread with his parents which you replied to (jonanddonna).

Dorothy

Aha! Well, in that case he should read his parents' thread as well for options.

Jborn

Nice one! Thanks for the information but where do i find a MARA agent?

Pollyana

Some post on here and/or are recommended on here - look through the Immigration forum for posts by people asking exactly that question

The official list is held here https://www.mara.gov.au/

Jborn

Ok cheers