fraser

But as a general plumber not a gasfitter

g-man

cheers guys you have both been really helpful are we all off to victoria then
toni

fraser

But we're going there on a permanant visa you wont be. I don't mean to get on your case but you really should considre going STNI South Australia it's a much more secure option for you

sued

think so looks like best start for work and seems a nice place to live

fraser

Melbourne is a lovely place to live we've been there 3 times and all being well we shall be there September

g-man

we understand that we wont be going out on a pernament visa but as we dont want SA this is the easiest option, it also gives us the option of coming home in two years if we dont settle and agent has said that after two years should get PR no problem. we like to live dangerously (only joking) i am sure we will be fine cheers for the concern
toni

fraser

Well that's cool then as long as you know where you stand good luck Fraser.

sued

what part of melbourne do you plan to live in? we haven't been but we quite like the look of the coast from seaford down to mornington. what did you think of the weather in melbourne.all i keep hearing is four seasons in a day. hubbie thinks this is great because this is great weather for plumbers and fishing.

g-man

you have got us thinking now about how to go about this will contact agent tommorow a little seed has been planted, i suppose that is the purpose of this site, we were decided an hour ago what we wanted now not to sure, do you know if it is possible to change TRA as hubby is a qualified plumber

toni

fraser

The best thing is for you to do a post on the australian immigration forum where there are at least 3 immigration agents that post.
The question SIR or STNI has been asked on there a few times and the agents have always advised to get the STNI visa when ever possible and the SIR as a last resort.

Maybe if you do a search you'll find all the answers you need. Sorry to plant that seed but as someone who's been reading this board religously for 6 months I felt it only right to pass on the experienced agents reservations

Rooksie

thats what i said!!!!!

beebopaloola

hi there and welcome!!! what would the guys do without the wives!!???
my hubby asks all the questions and then goes off to watch footie or DIY while i try and find answers!! stick with it it will be worth it (tell myself that everyday)
you will have enough money! are you selling house? you will be in debt free position for first time in ages! until you get another morgage!
the kids will adapt better than you think the youngest wont know any different! the eldest will like all the attention of being the new kid and be able to choose friends! and have the option of going back to visit grandparents etc in the long holidays
you will make friends! you are outgoing (wouldnt be doing this in first place!)
it is easy to meet people, it will take time to make friends though and as long as you expect the unexpected you will be fine. and choose potential friends wisley. and then rave about your move so much that your mates from home will be eager to come and have a look!! :scared:
we have passsed TRA and now hubby is resigned to fact that his QUALifications and experience will mean squat diddly and he will have to RE-learn his trade all over again!! (judging by other comments posted re plumbers) but hey ho! he is a hard worker and does not expect to walk into top job when we arrive.
we will concentrate on gretting his licence and then work....and re learn all different ways etc...
good luck and keep posting
BEV...

joanneS

Hi Bev, Jo here again, still attempting to get info for hubbie as he is still too lazy to update his training needed for TRA. Bev if you don't mind me asking how do you go about how hubbie learnt whilst training? Would you put something along the lines like was shown how to install a sink and then list how to do it and what tools or am I completely off track here? If I could just have a format and then I can get him cracking on it!!! Anyone else out there with a format would be of great help.
Good luck to all Joxx

fraser

That's exactly how you should do it say he was shown how to do it by the teacher he then did it and the teacher approved it ect

joanneS

Evening Fraser at long last the expert! heard a lot of good things about you!! (grovel grovel)!! so am I right in thinking that hubbies on the job training stat dec would be like first year I learnt for instance installing a sink, this was shown to me first by the qualified plumber, (I haven't got a clue what to write next as hubbie is out)!! LOL, he did this and that blah blah, the tools he used were blah blah!! eventually I was able to do this on my own etc etc. Fraser Is there anywhere that states what was learnt first year second year etc because hubby can't remember that far back, he only knows that he can do it!! and reckons he always could... (memory like a fish)!! Also does he have to do everything that he learnt? How many pages will it take up cause he reckons there would be loads? (Be gentle with your answer otherwise it will freak him out altogether and I'll never get him round to writing anything)!!!
Thanks for your help Fraser and speak to you soon hopefully
Jo