roberta1980

Hi,

I have a telephone consultation with an agent tomorrow morning (free initial consultation), I am told their fees are £1800 per case (discounted), I will find out more details of their services tomorrow. So this is just another almost £2k over and above everything else which has to be paid; which tbh I would prefer to put towards settling in over there.

So is this a competitive price? Is the visa process do-able on your own without using an agent or is an agent preferable? What are your experiences?Thanks in advance for any relplies

YvetteCamille

Hi Roberta,

I myself am using a visa agent Go Matilda for the process of moving from Uk to aus to work as a nurse.
I have done tons of research about whether to use one or not and if so who to use, to be honest Im using one because im working full time and havent really got time/energy to continue with the research myself.
I dont think the process is too difficult (otherwise no one would bother) but as Im doing the nursing thing theres loads of paperwork type stuff I need to organise and for that reason an agent is helpful.
Ive also been quoted £1800 for their service which was actually cheaper than i had imagined anyway.
If youre visa is straight forward I probably wouldnt bother with an agent as the forms seem doable.
Hope this help?!
Yvette

roberta1980

Hi Yvette,

Thanks for your reply, I am also a nurse, so haven't yet began that process yet either!

YvetteCamille

Do you know what visa you want? I'm applying for the 189 skilled independent which is a preeminent visa with no restrictions on where you can work, however I think it takes longer to get granted, the 190 is state or employer sponsored which means that you have to get sponsored my one state or employer and work there for your first two years, this one has priority for processing so may be quicker. Have you sorted your English test yet?

old.sparkles

Not everyone needs to do the English test yet - if you have a British passport that will satisfy the requirements for DIBP. Some however will need a higher standard for their skills assessment, and some take the IELTS test for points.

Alfresco

I've never understood that. Some people with British passports can't speak English. But that's another story.

old.sparkles

It is a funny one.

As well as being a passport holder, you do need to be a citizen

billybophead

Hi I am to going through a agent aswell Go matilda. I think I was quoted 1800 for her service but the bill round about 8500 :-(. I only have 55 points so have to do the english test for a further 10 points. The cost off the test is £145 . You can do a mock test for £25 think that is a better option so you no what to expect.

Bermudashorts

I do think that is about normal for agent fees for a permanent skilled migrant visa, which I trust is what you are going for. I would not be spending that kind of money on one of those lifestyle companies that promise to find you a job and a sponsor however.

spouse of scouse

[QUOTE=billybophead;11082628]Hi I am to going through a agent aswell Go matilda. I think I was quoted 1800 for her service but the bill round about 8500 :-(. QUOTE]

Hi, can you just clarify the above statement please - it sounds as though you're saying that Go Matilda quoted a specific price for equally specific work and then charged you thousands of dollars more for no additional work. That may not be how you meant your comment to read, so clarifying will avoid giving people the wrong impression

roberta1980

Thanks for your comments, I haven't sat the English competency test yet, I notice there are 2, the ielts and the oet which is recommended for health professionals, does it matter which one I sit? There are no oet centres locally!

Also, the emigration agent didn't phone this morning :-(

old.sparkles

If you need to take an English test, most people do IELTS - but check which you need as there are two IELTS tests - general or academic

YvetteCamille

I have checked and to practice as a nurse in aus (unless you are already registered) for the ANMAC skills assessment you MUST undertake IETLS and score 7 or above.

luqmans65

hi roberta i have sent you a private message do check that. Regards

old.sparkles

Do you know if they want you to do the general or academic tests?