TRA declined..any advice?
Jun 20th 2006, 1:35 pm
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TRA declined..any advice?
Hi there everyone,
Have just heard from TRA that OH application was declined...he was applying as a carpenter (formwork) but there doesn't appear to be a corresponding trade in oz. Where should we go from here? Should he request a review and submit new information that corrresponds to carpenter (which he would have done initially anyway) or should we start all over again?
I'm gutted and don't really know what to do...any help or advice or sponsors greatly appreciated!
Di
Have just heard from TRA that OH application was declined...he was applying as a carpenter (formwork) but there doesn't appear to be a corresponding trade in oz. Where should we go from here? Should he request a review and submit new information that corrresponds to carpenter (which he would have done initially anyway) or should we start all over again?
I'm gutted and don't really know what to do...any help or advice or sponsors greatly appreciated!
Di
Jun 20th 2006, 1:37 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
Originally Posted by koonyungdi
Hi there everyone,
Have just heard from TRA that OH application was declined...he was applying as a carpenter (formwork) but there doesn't appear to be a corresponding trade in oz. Where should we go from here? Should he request a review and submit new information that corrresponds to carpenter (which he would have done initially anyway) or should we start all over again?
I'm gutted and don't really know what to do...any help or advice or sponsors greatly appreciated!
Di
Have just heard from TRA that OH application was declined...he was applying as a carpenter (formwork) but there doesn't appear to be a corresponding trade in oz. Where should we go from here? Should he request a review and submit new information that corrresponds to carpenter (which he would have done initially anyway) or should we start all over again?
I'm gutted and don't really know what to do...any help or advice or sponsors greatly appreciated!
Di
It's at times like this when it is well worth a few hundred quid to get the professionals to help you.
Jun 20th 2006, 1:41 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
Originally Posted by kevinbloomfield
Have you employed an agent or done it yourself?
It's at times like this when it is well worth a few hundred quid to get the professionals to help you.
It's at times like this when it is well worth a few hundred quid to get the professionals to help you.
"However , from the detail provided in the employer statements TRA is unable to verify that the the applicant is performing duties across the whole range of the trade as woud be expected of an Australian apprenticeship trained tradesperson . " Should we get new statements with more info? Or are we better off starting from scratch again (with an agent perhaps this time)?
Jun 20th 2006, 1:53 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
Originally Posted by koonyungdi
Alas we did it ourselves...thought we had researched it well enough..the reasons stated were
"However , from the detail provided in the employer statements TRA is unable to verify that the the applicant is performing duties across the whole range of the trade as woud be expected of an Australian apprenticeship trained tradesperson . " Should we get new statements with more info? Or are we better off starting from scratch again (with an agent perhaps this time)?
"However , from the detail provided in the employer statements TRA is unable to verify that the the applicant is performing duties across the whole range of the trade as woud be expected of an Australian apprenticeship trained tradesperson . " Should we get new statements with more info? Or are we better off starting from scratch again (with an agent perhaps this time)?
Jun 20th 2006, 2:00 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
Originally Posted by koonyungdi
Hi there everyone,
Have just heard from TRA that OH application was declined...he was applying as a carpenter (formwork) but there doesn't appear to be a corresponding trade in oz. Where should we go from here? Should he request a review and submit new information that corrresponds to carpenter (which he would have done initially anyway) or should we start all over again?
I'm gutted and don't really know what to do...any help or advice or sponsors greatly appreciated!
Di
Have just heard from TRA that OH application was declined...he was applying as a carpenter (formwork) but there doesn't appear to be a corresponding trade in oz. Where should we go from here? Should he request a review and submit new information that corrresponds to carpenter (which he would have done initially anyway) or should we start all over again?
I'm gutted and don't really know what to do...any help or advice or sponsors greatly appreciated!
Di
I think it costs the same for a review as it does for a fresh app doesn't it? $300? You need to get the references to state all the different types of work he does, it needs to cover all carpentry work
Jun 20th 2006, 2:21 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
Originally Posted by koonyungdi
Alas we did it ourselves...thought we had researched it well enough..the reasons stated were
"However , from the detail provided in the employer statements TRA is unable to verify that the the applicant is performing duties across the whole range of the trade as woud be expected of an Australian apprenticeship trained tradesperson . " Should we get new statements with more info? Or are we better off starting from scratch again (with an agent perhaps this time)?
"However , from the detail provided in the employer statements TRA is unable to verify that the the applicant is performing duties across the whole range of the trade as woud be expected of an Australian apprenticeship trained tradesperson . " Should we get new statements with more info? Or are we better off starting from scratch again (with an agent perhaps this time)?
I am really gutted for you. We applied as general electrician. We send his apprenticeship papers i.e. log books and exam certificates. It may be an idea to do an affidavit. We included one in our TRA. It listed all the tools he had worked and a detailed description of type of work he did.
Hope this helps.
MK
Jun 20th 2006, 2:35 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
Originally Posted by Paul Fitz
Hi Koonyungdi
I am really gutted for you. We applied as general electrician. We send his apprenticeship papers i.e. log books and exam certificates. It may be an idea to do an affidavit. We included one in our TRA. It listed all the tools he had worked and a detailed description of type of work he did.
Hope this helps.
MK
I am really gutted for you. We applied as general electrician. We send his apprenticeship papers i.e. log books and exam certificates. It may be an idea to do an affidavit. We included one in our TRA. It listed all the tools he had worked and a detailed description of type of work he did.
Hope this helps.
MK
I guess I'm just unsure as to the level of detail that is required..we did 11 pages of handwritten detailing where he started, etc.. but confining it to duties linked to Formwork as that is what he does now but I guess we should have covered all aspects of carpentry. It says to give them a call before looking for a review to get feedback so hopefully I will know more at about midnight tonight!
I just feel like we've taken about 10 steps backwards and don't know whether we should look for another route or try and get an idea of exactly what we need to put in the reference along with another description from OH covering everything down to how to hammer a nail!
Sorry for going on...and thanks for listening!
Di
Jun 20th 2006, 2:37 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
Originally Posted by Clippies
Oh that's such a shame
I think it costs the same for a review as it does for a fresh app doesn't it? $300? You need to get the references to state all the different types of work he does, it needs to cover all carpentry work
I think it costs the same for a review as it does for a fresh app doesn't it? $300? You need to get the references to state all the different types of work he does, it needs to cover all carpentry work
Not on a carpenter's TRA by any chance? If yes just how detailed does it need to be? All advice greatly appreciated..
Di
Jun 20th 2006, 3:26 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
Di,
I've just replied to your post on the Irish thread. Hang in there, I have all the stuff and info you need !!!!!
I've just replied to your post on the Irish thread. Hang in there, I have all the stuff and info you need !!!!!
Jun 20th 2006, 3:51 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
I'm sorry for your bad news If I were you I would now go with an agent, they will advise you exactly what to do, then you can do the visa stage yourself,as I think the TRA is the trickiest part of the process.
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If I were you I would now go with an agent, they will advise you exactly what to do, then you can do the visa stage yourself,as I think the TRA is the trickiest part of the process.N
Jun 20th 2006, 3:54 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
Originally Posted by koonyungdi
Hi Clippies,
Not on a carpenter's TRA by any chance? If yes just how detailed does it need to be? All advice greatly appreciated..
Di
Not on a carpenter's TRA by any chance? If yes just how detailed does it need to be? All advice greatly appreciated..
Di
Jun 20th 2006, 4:06 pm
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Originally Posted by irishbloo
Dont be to disheartened.it happened to us.we didnt provide enough evidence.4 months after resubmitting a fresh tra we passed and are now off in end of July.Its tough but will be worth it and then you will forget about your disappointment.x Irishbloo
Picking myself up as I write! Am I better off submitting a fresh application or can additional information be given when requesting a review as they say in the letter that we may wish to provide further information but that fee will only be refunded if review is sucessful if based on original documents??
Thanks
Di
Jun 20th 2006, 4:21 pm
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Originally Posted by koonyungdi
Thanks Irishbloo and Curly,
Picking myself up as I write! Am I better off submitting a fresh application or can additional information be given when requesting a review as they say in the letter that we may wish to provide further information but that fee will only be refunded if review is sucessful if based on original documents??
Thanks
Di
Picking myself up as I write! Am I better off submitting a fresh application or can additional information be given when requesting a review as they say in the letter that we may wish to provide further information but that fee will only be refunded if review is sucessful if based on original documents??
Thanks
Di
Jun 20th 2006, 4:52 pm
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got my tra on the third attempt.you have to explain to them in idiot language exactly what u do.imagine you are explaining to a five year old kid what you do,Im a mechanic if you give me your email i can send you what i sent to tra.it will give you an idea of what to send
steve
Have just heard from TRA that OH application was declined...he was applying as a carpenter (formwork) but there doesn't appear to be a corresponding trade in oz. Where should we go from here? Should he request a review and submit new information that corrresponds to carpenter (which he would have done initially anyway) or should we start all over again?
I'm gutted and don't really know what to do...any help or advice or sponsors greatly appreciated!
Di[/QUOTE]
steve
Have just heard from TRA that OH application was declined...he was applying as a carpenter (formwork) but there doesn't appear to be a corresponding trade in oz. Where should we go from here? Should he request a review and submit new information that corrresponds to carpenter (which he would have done initially anyway) or should we start all over again?
I'm gutted and don't really know what to do...any help or advice or sponsors greatly appreciated!
Di[/QUOTE]
Jun 20th 2006, 4:55 pm
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Re: TRA declined..any advice?
Originally Posted by sreeby
got my tra on the third attempt.you have to explain to them in idiot language exactly what u do.imagine you are explaining to a five year old kid what you do,Im a mechanic if you give me your email i can send you what i sent to tra.it will give you an idea of what to send
steve
Have just heard from TRA that OH application was declined...he was applying as a carpenter (formwork) but there doesn't appear to be a corresponding trade in oz. Where should we go from here? Should he request a review and submit new information that corrresponds to carpenter (which he would have done initially anyway) or should we start all over again?
I'm gutted and don't really know what to do...any help or advice or sponsors greatly appreciated!
Di
steve
Have just heard from TRA that OH application was declined...he was applying as a carpenter (formwork) but there doesn't appear to be a corresponding trade in oz. Where should we go from here? Should he request a review and submit new information that corrresponds to carpenter (which he would have done initially anyway) or should we start all over again?
I'm gutted and don't really know what to do...any help or advice or sponsors greatly appreciated!
Di
Thanks sreeby! I've sent you a pm!
Many thanks
Di