Moving to Australia - Help
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Moving to Australia - Help
Hi Guys,
My husband and I for numerous reasons have decided that we would like to move to Australia, currently looking at somewhere between Brisbane and Gold Coast but we will be going out in March Next year to look at properties and search for Jobs etc....
However, first thing is first the hard part being accepted for residency. My Husband is a qualified NVQ level 3 Lift Engineer 12 years exp 7 years of which qualified.
We are looking to apply for a Visa 189 Skilled person, I am an insurance broker but have not done my exams and therefore on the point scoring system this cannot be used.
I am just looking for some guidance really, did people use agents if so who? And are they really worth the money and what sort of costs are we looking at?
Does he need to do an English exam?
Skills assessment - how difficult did people find this process?
Has anyone been rejected and could you kindly share your reason why?
We are looking to sell our house rent initially and then look at buying somewhere once we settle in, but for the time being we're estimating moving out there sometime in 2019 so we allow ourselves enough time to get everything processed is this a fair timescale?
If anyone could kindly share their stories and help I would really really appreciate it.
Thank you in advance, Maddie x
My husband and I for numerous reasons have decided that we would like to move to Australia, currently looking at somewhere between Brisbane and Gold Coast but we will be going out in March Next year to look at properties and search for Jobs etc....
However, first thing is first the hard part being accepted for residency. My Husband is a qualified NVQ level 3 Lift Engineer 12 years exp 7 years of which qualified.
We are looking to apply for a Visa 189 Skilled person, I am an insurance broker but have not done my exams and therefore on the point scoring system this cannot be used.
I am just looking for some guidance really, did people use agents if so who? And are they really worth the money and what sort of costs are we looking at?
Does he need to do an English exam?
Skills assessment - how difficult did people find this process?
Has anyone been rejected and could you kindly share your reason why?
We are looking to sell our house rent initially and then look at buying somewhere once we settle in, but for the time being we're estimating moving out there sometime in 2019 so we allow ourselves enough time to get everything processed is this a fair timescale?
If anyone could kindly share their stories and help I would really really appreciate it.
Thank you in advance, Maddie x
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Re: Moving to Australia - Help
Hi Guys,
My husband and I for numerous reasons have decided that we would like to move to Australia, currently looking at somewhere between Brisbane and Gold Coast but we will be going out in March Next year to look at properties and search for Jobs etc....
However, first thing is first the hard part being accepted for residency. My Husband is a qualified NVQ level 3 Lift Engineer 12 years exp 7 years of which qualified.
We are looking to apply for a Visa 189 Skilled person, I am an insurance broker but have not done my exams and therefore on the point scoring system this cannot be used.
I am just looking for some guidance really, did people use agents if so who? And are they really worth the money and what sort of costs are we looking at?
Does he need to do an English exam?
Skills assessment - how difficult did people find this process?
Has anyone been rejected and could you kindly share your reason why?
We are looking to sell our house rent initially and then look at buying somewhere once we settle in, but for the time being we're estimating moving out there sometime in 2019 so we allow ourselves enough time to get everything processed is this a fair timescale?
If anyone could kindly share their stories and help I would really really appreciate it.
Thank you in advance, Maddie x
My husband and I for numerous reasons have decided that we would like to move to Australia, currently looking at somewhere between Brisbane and Gold Coast but we will be going out in March Next year to look at properties and search for Jobs etc....
However, first thing is first the hard part being accepted for residency. My Husband is a qualified NVQ level 3 Lift Engineer 12 years exp 7 years of which qualified.
We are looking to apply for a Visa 189 Skilled person, I am an insurance broker but have not done my exams and therefore on the point scoring system this cannot be used.
I am just looking for some guidance really, did people use agents if so who? And are they really worth the money and what sort of costs are we looking at?
Does he need to do an English exam?
Skills assessment - how difficult did people find this process?
Has anyone been rejected and could you kindly share your reason why?
We are looking to sell our house rent initially and then look at buying somewhere once we settle in, but for the time being we're estimating moving out there sometime in 2019 so we allow ourselves enough time to get everything processed is this a fair timescale?
If anyone could kindly share their stories and help I would really really appreciate it.
Thank you in advance, Maddie x
I checked the skills list, and I assume you are looking to apply under Lift Mechanic? If so Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) will have all the info needed for the skills assessment on their website including up to date costs. Since everyone has different occupations, the assessment process varies even amongst trade occupations. EG sparkies are required to undertake a self assessment, a qualification and experience check, then a written and practical test - all of which is straight forward but most people get some wobbles with the theory and practical part.
If your husband is a UK citizen, then the need to undertake the English exam is if points are required. Trade qualifications are only worth 10 points, and 7 years qualified experience is also 10 points (although that will go up to 15 when he reaches 8 years).
And yes, some people are not successful. Skills lists change, and peoples occupations get removed before they get an invite. Or due to limited places, they can get in the EOI pool but not get selected due to insufficient points. Shouldn't be an issue with lift mechanic.
Other reasons are medical issues and character checks - if either of these are an issue, again it is recommended you consult a MARA agent. Over claiming points would be another reason to fail - everything you claim has to be verifiable.
But DIBP do not reject applications without cause, so if you get an invite and meet the criteria, points are verifiable and health and character good there is no reason you would not get the visa.
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Re: Moving to Australia - Help
Thank you so much for your comments,
It seems everything is just money money and not even small amounts for the TRA assessment it's $1000 plus visa English test etc 🙈🙈
Just on the character reference is this the form you are referring to or does someone like friend / colleague need to provide this?
Yeah he is a Lift Mechanic we are hoping we can get him a job via personal contacts and then get sponsorship I don't think he is too keen on the English exam but if not the Skilled Visa it is. Yes both UK born and bred.
Thank you for all your help...do you recommend areas to live between Brisbane and Gold Coast? X
It seems everything is just money money and not even small amounts for the TRA assessment it's $1000 plus visa English test etc 🙈🙈
Just on the character reference is this the form you are referring to or does someone like friend / colleague need to provide this?
Yeah he is a Lift Mechanic we are hoping we can get him a job via personal contacts and then get sponsorship I don't think he is too keen on the English exam but if not the Skilled Visa it is. Yes both UK born and bred.
Thank you for all your help...do you recommend areas to live between Brisbane and Gold Coast? X
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Re: Moving to Australia - Help
Thank you so much for your comments,
It seems everything is just money money and not even small amounts for the TRA assessment it's $1000 plus visa English test etc � ����� ����
Just on the character reference is this the form you are referring to or does someone like friend / colleague need to provide this?
Yeah he is a Lift Mechanic we are hoping we can get him a job via personal contacts and then get sponsorship I don't think he is too keen on the English exam but if not the Skilled Visa it is. Yes both UK born and bred.
Thank you for all your help...do you recommend areas to live between Brisbane and Gold Coast? X
It seems everything is just money money and not even small amounts for the TRA assessment it's $1000 plus visa English test etc � ����� ����
Just on the character reference is this the form you are referring to or does someone like friend / colleague need to provide this?
Yeah he is a Lift Mechanic we are hoping we can get him a job via personal contacts and then get sponsorship I don't think he is too keen on the English exam but if not the Skilled Visa it is. Yes both UK born and bred.
Thank you for all your help...do you recommend areas to live between Brisbane and Gold Coast? X
Last edited by giri26; Apr 25th 2017 at 11:26 pm.
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Re: Moving to Australia - Help
Thank you so much for your comments,
It seems everything is just money money and not even small amounts for the TRA assessment it's $1000 plus visa English test etc � ����� ����
Just on the character reference is this the form you are referring to or does someone like friend / colleague need to provide this?
Yeah he is a Lift Mechanic we are hoping we can get him a job via personal contacts and then get sponsorship I don't think he is too keen on the English exam but if not the Skilled Visa it is. Yes both UK born and bred.
Thank you for all your help...do you recommend areas to live between Brisbane and Gold Coast? X
It seems everything is just money money and not even small amounts for the TRA assessment it's $1000 plus visa English test etc � ����� ����
Just on the character reference is this the form you are referring to or does someone like friend / colleague need to provide this?
Yeah he is a Lift Mechanic we are hoping we can get him a job via personal contacts and then get sponsorship I don't think he is too keen on the English exam but if not the Skilled Visa it is. Yes both UK born and bred.
Thank you for all your help...do you recommend areas to live between Brisbane and Gold Coast? X
The English test is not too bad, as it is basic skills. Google should be able to find some practice IELTS - and remember, you only need to do the test as a UK citizen / passport holder if you need the points.
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Re: Moving to Australia - Help
Hiya,
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced migration agent?
Thank you,
Maddie
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced migration agent?
Thank you,
Maddie
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Re: Moving to Australia - Help
The ones usually recommended are those who post here - TeeTMI (Taylor Made Immigration) or Alan Collett (Go Matilda). Not sure of costs though. If using google to find an agent, make sure they are MARA registered though.
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Re: Moving to Australia - Help
Hi, I'm a Lift engineer in the UK too, did your husband have to do the offshore assessment under general electrician?