Friends wanting to emigrate
Apr 2nd 2012, 10:24 am
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Friends wanting to emigrate
Hi all... Not been on here since I lived in Canada in 08!
Thanks in advance for info...
My friends are both 44 he's a qualified plumbing and domestic gas engineer she's a senior care worker for local council. They have a property for sale of around £130k so have funds in the bank also. They want to know the first steps in the process for emigration?
He has a criminal record caution for assault.
Any help would be appreciated!!
Thanks in advance for info...
My friends are both 44 he's a qualified plumbing and domestic gas engineer she's a senior care worker for local council. They have a property for sale of around £130k so have funds in the bank also. They want to know the first steps in the process for emigration?
He has a criminal record caution for assault.
Any help would be appreciated!!
Apr 2nd 2012, 10:30 am
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Re: Friends wanting to emigrate
So he looks like the more promising main applicant. He should start by checking that the occupation is on the SOL (I think it is), taking a points test and reading up on skills assessment requirements for his occupation. Points test gets harder to pass with age, so that is pretty key for any 44 year old. The visa they need to read about is the skilled migrant visa, 175 or 176.
Apr 2nd 2012, 11:08 am
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Re: Friends wanting to emigrate
So he looks like the more promising main applicant. He should start by checking that the occupation is on the SOL (I think it is), taking a points test and reading up on skills assessment requirements for his occupation. Points test gets harder to pass with age, so that is pretty key for any 44 year old. The visa they need to read about is the skilled migrant visa, 175 or 176.
Apr 2nd 2012, 11:14 am
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Re: Friends wanting to emigrate
Thanks.
So would you do the application with a company ??
So would you do the application with a company ??
Apr 2nd 2012, 11:20 am
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Re: Friends wanting to emigrate
They don't have to. Many people apply without an agent. It all depends on how comfortable they are with the paperwork, and how complex their case is (i.e. if there are any medical issues, or convictions). If they want to use an agent, make sure they are MARA registered.
