New Start
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New Start
Hello Everyone,
Hope you are all well and safe, I am completely new to this forum and any help would be much appreciated.
I am very interested in migrating to Australia, the whole process is challenging, I have lost my job here Ireland and was wondering if I would be able to do the process myself?
Or is it necessary to go via a migration agent?
Hope you are all well and safe, I am completely new to this forum and any help would be much appreciated.
I am very interested in migrating to Australia, the whole process is challenging, I have lost my job here Ireland and was wondering if I would be able to do the process myself?
Or is it necessary to go via a migration agent?
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Re: New Start
You can attempt it yourself, but, I generally recommend doing it with the help of an agent.
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Re: New Start
I concur with verystormy.
Before you get too far down the track with this and perhaps falsely raise expectations, make sure that your occupation is one that can actually lead to a visa. Read the ANZSCO job definition closely - it has to be a near-match at minimum.
Before you get too far down the track with this and perhaps falsely raise expectations, make sure that your occupation is one that can actually lead to a visa. Read the ANZSCO job definition closely - it has to be a near-match at minimum.
Last edited by carcajou; May 14th 2020 at 9:24 am.
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Re: New Start
You might look at different options depending upon whether you are looking at a permanent or temporary visa option.
As above if looking at a permanent residence visa option many people would be looking at the skilled visa options which require an occupation in demand.
Also be aware of timelines especially during the COVID-19 situation, at the current time temporary visa holders are not permitted entry unless there are exceptional circumstances.
As above if looking at a permanent residence visa option many people would be looking at the skilled visa options which require an occupation in demand.
Also be aware of timelines especially during the COVID-19 situation, at the current time temporary visa holders are not permitted entry unless there are exceptional circumstances.
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It's up to you really. If you're having difficulty choosing, perhaps have an initial consultation with an agent and decide from there? Whichever way you go, good luck
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If you're successful, moving here will be one of the most expensive things you ever do in your life. Forget about the plane ticket - everything from the television down to the napkin holders needs to be repurchased. You will probably find that buying everything again here, new, is more cost-effective than shipping everything over. You will need to have aside several months' of income to tide you over while you try to find a job. It can be very difficult to find something before you come, you really need to be on the ground. Sometimes it happens quickly, but what if it takes you 4 months? Can you survive?
A migration agent is a tiny fraction of the overall cost of moving.
How old are you, can you do the backpacker visa first? Much cheaper, gives you an opportunity to experience the country first, and build something of a network that you can tap into to get a job if you apply for the permanent visa.
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Not sure about the shipping thing. When we added up cost of replacement of our goods for insurance purposes it came to far more than the shipping costs. Plus some things are not easily replaced, most people want to ship some personal things. I guess it depends on your situation but even my son decided it was worth a small move cube to ship some of his things from his small flat. Depends what you have I guess.
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Re: New Start
You can firstly search online for the information you need to complete the process, like which immigration scheme suits you because they either need you to study in Australia or acquire skill assessment.
Most the information are transparent and nothing major different than what an immigration agent can tell you.
But if you've needs to write certain documents in a professional way, the agents might be able to help you.
Most the information are transparent and nothing major different than what an immigration agent can tell you.
But if you've needs to write certain documents in a professional way, the agents might be able to help you.
#10
Re: New Start
You can firstly search online for the information you need to complete the process, like which immigration scheme suits you because they either need you to study in Australia or acquire skill assessment.
Most the information are transparent and nothing major different than what an immigration agent can tell you.
But if you've needs to write certain documents in a professional way, the agents might be able to help you.
Most the information are transparent and nothing major different than what an immigration agent can tell you.
But if you've needs to write certain documents in a professional way, the agents might be able to help you.