New member saying a big Hello to all.
Oct 6th 2006, 8:54 pm
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New member saying a big Hello to all.
Hi there, My name is Paul and I thought I would just introduce myself.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Oct 7th 2006, 12:00 am
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Originally Posted by Rackie
Hi there, My name is Paul and I thought I would just introduce myself.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Best place to start is www.immi.gov.au
Have a good read and find out which visa you are eligible for.
Oct 7th 2006, 2:37 am
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Originally Posted by Rackie
Hi there, My name is Paul and I thought I would just introduce myself.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
I would advise searching through the past threads (use the search function) and have a snoop around on the web as there are several of us out there with websites which will also help you with various parts of the process. If there's something you can't find an answer to, just ask, more often than not someone will have the answer.
Good luck to you!
Suzi
Oct 7th 2006, 3:02 am
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Originally Posted by Rackie
Hi there, My name is Paul and I thought I would just introduce myself.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Hi rackie,
Just wanted to say good luck with your venture.
Jackie
Oct 7th 2006, 7:10 am
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Originally Posted by Rackie
Hi there, My name is Paul and I thought I would just introduce myself.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Welcome
....... and could I also suggest that you browse the relevant "Read Mes" at the top of each forum as there is lots of useful stuff in there.
Jim
Oct 7th 2006, 8:29 am
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Hi....I joined a little while ago but have only just started using this site too.
Like you, I have also been given the bug to move to Oz from my best friend who emigrated in June. We hope to attend the exp at Earls Court in London the end of October to pick up any useful information. P.S If you have any hints on using this site let me know! It seems vast ...but my friend says it was invaluable in helping her to move to Perth. Cheryl
Like you, I have also been given the bug to move to Oz from my best friend who emigrated in June. We hope to attend the exp at Earls Court in London the end of October to pick up any useful information. P.S If you have any hints on using this site let me know! It seems vast ...but my friend says it was invaluable in helping her to move to Perth. Cheryl
Oct 7th 2006, 10:07 am
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Originally Posted by cherh66
Hi....I joined a little while ago but have only just started using this site too.
Like you, I have also been given the bug to move to Oz from my best friend who emigrated in June. We hope to attend the exp at Earls Court in London the end of October to pick up any useful information. P.S If you have any hints on using this site let me know! It seems vast ...but my friend says it was invaluable in helping her to move to Perth. Cheryl
Like you, I have also been given the bug to move to Oz from my best friend who emigrated in June. We hope to attend the exp at Earls Court in London the end of October to pick up any useful information. P.S If you have any hints on using this site let me know! It seems vast ...but my friend says it was invaluable in helping her to move to Perth. Cheryl
Oct 7th 2006, 11:07 am
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Originally Posted by Rackie
Hi there, My name is Paul and I thought I would just introduce myself.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Mags
Oct 7th 2006, 1:41 pm
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Just to say Hi, youve def found the best forum
Originally Posted by maggy
Just wanted to say hi and welcome to BE good luck with your application.
Mags
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Oct 7th 2006, 8:16 pm
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Hi everyone and thanks for the welcome Okay after spending a few hours browsing this forum and following the various links to the following websites: ASA Group, immi.gov.au and the acs.org.au I have managed to accumalate plenty of info that I have printed off so will need to sit and have a good read one night
First impressions it seems that the type of Visa I will need to apply for would be either the Skilled - Independant Visa (subclass 136) or the Skilled - Australian Sponsored Visa (subclass 138).
My work experience in the IT industry should be sufficient however I have only acheived MCP status and a few other recognised certifications. I am in the process of studying towards MCSE 2000 which I am hoping will put me in a better position.
I am assuming that I will need to compile an RPL after reading up on the ACS website that I will need to be assessed in order to prove my skillset?
On the plus side, my brother would have been living in Perth for two years come January 2007 so I am hoping he will be able to sponsor me which will give me an extra 15 points
Any feedback/reply's are appreciated.
I am just overwhelmed by the amount of info available on this forum as it is taking some time to go through it all :scared:
Oct 7th 2006, 9:04 pm
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Hi and welcome to the forums.
Hope you find out what you need here, I'm sure that you will as there's plenty of helpful people on here who know what they're talking about. It was a brilliant source of information for me when I was applying for my visa, which I know have. Good luck!!
Tracy
Hope you find out what you need here, I'm sure that you will as there's plenty of helpful people on here who know what they're talking about. It was a brilliant source of information for me when I was applying for my visa, which I know have. Good luck!!
Tracy
Oct 7th 2006, 9:08 pm
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Originally Posted by Rackie
Hi there, My name is Paul and I thought I would just introduce myself.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
Having just returned from a month's holiday in Perth (WA) visiting my brother (who was also a former member on this forum - Ratman) I too have now caught the Australian bug and am hoping to go through the process of applying for my Visa.
It was through recommendation from my brother that I join this forum as he found it an immense help when sourcing valuable information to assist in his Visa application.
A little bit about myself, I am a 31yr old english male, single, currently working as an IT analyst and have acheived numerous IT certifications to include MCP recognition. I have lived and worked in the UK all my life and since visiting my brother (Ratman) who moved to Perth (WA) in January 2005 I too am hoping to follow in his footsteps and join him in Perth.
I know this has been asked countless times before and I apologise in advance but if anyone can provide me with links to relevant posts and sources of information to aid in my research this would be very much appreciated .
I will however spend time going through the necessary threads already on here but as I have only just joined this will no doubt take some time to pick things up.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet you all.
All i can say is this! beware of the scots!
Oct 7th 2006, 9:40 pm
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Originally Posted by rugbymatt
All i can say is this! beware of the scots!
Oct 7th 2006, 9:52 pm
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Originally Posted by BertieB
why?
No reason! Why?
Oct 8th 2006, 5:46 am
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Re: New member saying a big Hello to all.
Originally Posted by rugbymatt
No reason! Why?