I am New and Just begining!!
Nov 24th 2007, 8:36 pm
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Re: I am New and Just begining!!
Welcome to the Forum. This site is great for finding and sharing info.
Our scenario is very similar to yours.
My husband is also a Plumber (very qualified) and we sent off our application to Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre at the end of August, still waiting for our pre-acknowledgement as there is a backlog. He will be 45 in January so have managed to get the application in just in time. Although we are not using an agent - I've filled in all the necessary paperwork and collected relative documents myself - used to be a PA before having children so personally found it quite easy.
Good luck in you application.
Mary
Our scenario is very similar to yours.
My husband is also a Plumber (very qualified) and we sent off our application to Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre at the end of August, still waiting for our pre-acknowledgement as there is a backlog. He will be 45 in January so have managed to get the application in just in time. Although we are not using an agent - I've filled in all the necessary paperwork and collected relative documents myself - used to be a PA before having children so personally found it quite easy.
Good luck in you application.
Mary
Nov 24th 2007, 8:40 pm
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Hi Allison, We were exactly where you are now on March 22nd this year, we thought "Sod this, Lets move to Australia", Its such a lot of work but it is enjoyable getting it all together, going through each stage (we have just had pre-ack after lodging our visa app on 16/08/07), its a fantasic journey and there are some really lovely people on here and also some great agents (including ours 
) that post some really helpful advice.
Just want to wish you the best of luck, the late nights doing research and putting your skills assesment together etc are sooooooooo worth it!, the waiting is a killer but in the end you will get there, stick with it and Good Luck!!!, I loved reading your post because I remember it so well getting so excited!!!.......fingers crossed for you
) that post some really helpful advice.Just want to wish you the best of luck, the late nights doing research and putting your skills assesment together etc are sooooooooo worth it!, the waiting is a killer but in the end you will get there, stick with it and Good Luck!!!, I loved reading your post because I remember it so well getting so excited!!!.......fingers crossed for you
Nov 24th 2007, 8:49 pm
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Hi Allison, We were exactly where you are now on March 22nd this year, we thought "Sod this, Lets move to Australia", Its such a lot of work but it is enjoyable getting it all together, going through each stage (we have just had pre-ack after lodging our visa app on 16/08/07), its a fantasic journey and there are some really lovely people on here and also some great agents (including ours ) that post some really helpful advice.
Just want to wish you the best of luck, the late nights doing research and putting your skills assesment together etc are sooooooooo worth it!, the waiting is a killer but in the end you will get there, stick with it and Good Luck!!!, I loved reading your post because I remember it so well getting so excited!!!.......fingers crossed for you
) that post some really helpful advice.Just want to wish you the best of luck, the late nights doing research and putting your skills assesment together etc are sooooooooo worth it!, the waiting is a killer but in the end you will get there, stick with it and Good Luck!!!, I loved reading your post because I remember it so well getting so excited!!!.......fingers crossed for you
Nov 24th 2007, 10:14 pm
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Thank you. Will keep you posted.
Let me know how you get on too.
Mary
Nov 25th 2007, 3:40 am
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Thank you Sandra, I am soo pleased for you..this is really the most exciting experience..I am very pleased I have joined this forum..great to hear succses stories..and to be able to be excited with like minded people..very best to you and your family..good luck with the move xx
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Nov 25th 2007, 4:00 am
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Hi all, its crazy everyone on here seems to be a plumber, i am too, my visa application was lodged 1st October, so waiting on a case officer. i totally agree with everyone the excitement is crazy, i honestly just can not wait, i am doing this on my own, so i am a little nervouse aswell as excited. have to say very glad i found this site, good to know others are feeling the same way, these next few months are going to be the longest ever.
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Nov 25th 2007, 4:54 am
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Hi all, its crazy everyone on here seems to be a plumber, i am too, my visa application was lodged 1st October, so waiting on a case officer. i totally agree with everyone the excitement is crazy, i honestly just can not wait, i am doing this on my own, so i am a little nervouse aswell as excited. have to say very glad i found this site, good to know others are feeling the same way, these next few months are going to be the longest ever.
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Nov 26th 2007, 1:03 pm
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Allison07;
on average it takes 2 years from applying to getting the visa, now then from memory a person must put into the australian system for 20 years meaning they would be 65 retirement age, so from the time your accepted it must all be done & dusted before & when he is 45 old.
i would try to have him fast tracked with the australian government if at all possible, also make sure all documentation is signed with a magistrate or police officer & dated all copies must be signed & dated for them to be a legal document.
when you get here he shall have to do exams again to the current australia regulations, regardless of any UK qualifications.
i hope you are successful in your application the more decent trade people from the UK we get here the better.
on average it takes 2 years from applying to getting the visa, now then from memory a person must put into the australian system for 20 years meaning they would be 65 retirement age, so from the time your accepted it must all be done & dusted before & when he is 45 old.
i would try to have him fast tracked with the australian government if at all possible, also make sure all documentation is signed with a magistrate or police officer & dated all copies must be signed & dated for them to be a legal document.
when you get here he shall have to do exams again to the current australia regulations, regardless of any UK qualifications.
i hope you are successful in your application the more decent trade people from the UK we get here the better.
Nov 26th 2007, 6:47 pm
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Allison07;
on average it takes 2 years from applying to getting the visa, now then from memory a person must put into the australian system for 20 years meaning they would be 65 retirement age, so from the time your accepted it must all be done & dusted before & when he is 45 old.
i would try to have him fast tracked with the australian government if at all possible, also make sure all documentation is signed with a magistrate or police officer & dated all copies must be signed & dated for them to be a legal document.
when you get here he shall have to do exams again to the current australia regulations, regardless of any UK qualifications.
i hope you are successful in your application the more decent trade people from the UK we get here the better.
on average it takes 2 years from applying to getting the visa, now then from memory a person must put into the australian system for 20 years meaning they would be 65 retirement age, so from the time your accepted it must all be done & dusted before & when he is 45 old.
i would try to have him fast tracked with the australian government if at all possible, also make sure all documentation is signed with a magistrate or police officer & dated all copies must be signed & dated for them to be a legal document.
when you get here he shall have to do exams again to the current australia regulations, regardless of any UK qualifications.
i hope you are successful in your application the more decent trade people from the UK we get here the better.
Nov 26th 2007, 9:43 pm
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Alison
Just to let you know the visa application has to be in DIAC before he turns 45 we just got Daves in in time. I think it was about 10 days before he turned 45. The memory is starting to go at this stage it just seems so long ago.
Did I see you were looking at Rockingham thats where we are looking at as well.
Sandra
Just to let you know the visa application has to be in DIAC before he turns 45 we just got Daves in in time. I think it was about 10 days before he turned 45. The memory is starting to go at this stage it just seems so long ago.
Did I see you were looking at Rockingham thats where we are looking at as well.
Sandra
Nov 27th 2007, 12:49 am
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Alison
Just to let you know the visa application has to be in DIAC before he turns 45 we just got Daves in in time. I think it was about 10 days before he turned 45. The memory is starting to go at this stage it just seems so long ago.
Did I see you were looking at Rockingham thats where we are looking at as well.
Sandra
Just to let you know the visa application has to be in DIAC before he turns 45 we just got Daves in in time. I think it was about 10 days before he turned 45. The memory is starting to go at this stage it just seems so long ago.
Did I see you were looking at Rockingham thats where we are looking at as well.
Sandra
Yes we are looking in to Rockingham/Sectret Harbour/Port Kennedy..Just looks fantastic and a million miles away from where we are now..and thats excactly where I want to be!!A million miles away from here!!Dont you just wish that we could go..leave now..shoot upto Heathrow, jump on a plane and GO,ugh!!So frustrating..Ive been on Amazon and had delivered a ton load of books that I can read about Australia..so when I am not on here I can still keep my mind busy?I am sooo Sad..need more in my life, probably? Thanks again for your reply..I do tend to go a bit..sorry..Allison x
Nov 27th 2007, 1:07 am
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Thank you Sandra, I have paid for the searches and initial forms/consulation etc..but migration bureau lady is on holiday!!she thinks we will have enough time to get apps in before OH 45th, god I hope she's right..all I can do is think about Australia,live,eat and sleep Australia!!
Yes we are looking in to Rockingham/Sectret Harbour/Port Kennedy..Just looks fantastic and a million miles away from where we are now..and thats excactly where I want to be!!A million miles away from here!!Dont you just wish that we could go..leave now..shoot upto Heathrow, jump on a plane and GO,ugh!!So frustrating..Ive been on Amazon and had delivered a ton load of books that I can read about Australia..so when I am not on here I can still keep my mind busy?I am sooo Sad..need more in my life, probably? Thanks again for your reply..I do tend to go a bit..sorry..Allison x
Yes we are looking in to Rockingham/Sectret Harbour/Port Kennedy..Just looks fantastic and a million miles away from where we are now..and thats excactly where I want to be!!A million miles away from here!!Dont you just wish that we could go..leave now..shoot upto Heathrow, jump on a plane and GO,ugh!!So frustrating..Ive been on Amazon and had delivered a ton load of books that I can read about Australia..so when I am not on here I can still keep my mind busy?I am sooo Sad..need more in my life, probably? Thanks again for your reply..I do tend to go a bit..sorry..Allison x
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Nov 27th 2007, 2:51 am
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HI Alison, there is a great magazine that you can subscribe to and get delivered every month, its called australia and new zealand, it really is good lots of useful info on all sorts. Have to say i am the same i am total wind down with my bussiness as cant think of anything else but ozz. if you want details how to subscribe to magazine let me know, its the highlight of my month when it arrives Sad ! eh!
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Nov 27th 2007, 3:48 am
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HI Alison, there is a great magazine that you can subscribe to and get delivered every month, its called australia and new zealand, it really is good lots of useful info on all sorts. Have to say i am the same i am total wind down with my bussiness as cant think of anything else but ozz. if you want details how to subscribe to magazine let me know, its the highlight of my month when it arrives Sad ! eh!
Mark
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