I have just been informed by a family member on BBC world news website and our agent there letting no Joiners (along with other trades) in at the moment or is it forever??? My husband has just passed his assessment and was planning on sending all the information/forms for the 175 visa this week we are just waiting for my sons passport to come back.

Basically is there any point now??? Spending more money??

Pls help i really dont know what to do and what to think.

There is always a point, there is an economic downturn so obviously skills are not in demand as they were. The recession will pass eventually and they will need skilled labour again. I would say carry on as you were and get your name in the hat. If you aint in it, you can't win it.

Regards

Chris.

yehhhh i suppose....just feel like cryyyyyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg

He's still on the SOL so (along with most of the rest of us) he'll have to sit it out in the queue. But all is not lost, at least when you do arrive in Oz there will likely be jobs for him. Try not to worry, and submit that application!

Yeh am still gonna carry on, but didnt want to spend money if they are letting in certain trades.

I will carry on and wait probably another yr !! arhhhhhhh

Understand exactly how you feel, we were due out in Jan 09 on 457, now have been put on hold and god knows when we'll get to go . Really doing my head in not knowing when things will turn around and don't want to wait 1 or 2 years but very limited on how else to get into Aus and do really want to get there....one day

I see he is still on the MODL

sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh!!

Cmon people you still have the option of getting a state sponsership! Most trade occupations are on their wanted list so go for it before the states follow suit and refuse to sponser..

Look at it this way - waiting for your app. in your home country V waiting (usually 2 years) while your in regional australia (or wherever you get sponsered for)

all is certainly NOT lost

In the light of the CSL changes we applied for sponsorship, first thing this morning. Now for the 4 to 6 week wait for that to come back..... Oh how I love this waiting.... suppose I should get used to it really.....

I'm gonna try and do the same Janna, unfortunately though I'll have to wait til I get this IELTS out of the way, which is on Saturday. Which state did you apply to?

WA. I did the application before I started work this morning. I couldn't concentrate on anything until I got that sorted. Not what we wanted but a visa all the same.... Good luck for your test on Saturday. Will be thinking of you. I am sure you will be fine!

Thanks, fingers crossed xo

You still haven't done your IELTS! or is this the second time cos you failed once already ? lol .. sheeeeeeesh you've been posting about it since I dont even know how long .. ! okay well GOOD LUCK anyway .. although I'm sure you don't need it you'll get through easy

*SLAP SLAP* This is the first time I've done it you cheeky sod! Tis a shame you cant go online with a wii vs a PS3 or I'd kick ur @ss on Res Evil lol

Ive been thinking the same mate, we lodged in November, hubbys a brickie, then find out today hes not on the CSL anymore...I nearly cried.

People r talking about state sponsorship...anyone wanna help me out and explain cos I have no idea what it is and how to change to it....sorry...am a bit dumb when it comes to these things lol