Should we use an agent - and from where?
Jan 20th 2006, 11:26 pm
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Re: Should we use an agent - and from where?
Originally Posted by coolie
Sorry, for not being clear.
TRA: Trades recognitiona Australia. They are the body for assesing most trades. I'm not sure if your occupation will fall into this category,
TRA: Trades recognitiona Australia. They are the body for assesing most trades. I'm not sure if your occupation will fall into this category,
Not everyone on this forum is a tradesman.
Jeremy
Jan 20th 2006, 11:39 pm
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Re: Should we use an agent - and from where?
Originally Posted by JAJ
Most trades yes, but not for professional, managerial and most associate professional occupations.
Not everyone on this forum is a tradesman.
Jeremy
Not everyone on this forum is a tradesman.
Jeremy
It was an asumption that I should not have made, sorry if I confused anybody.
Jan 20th 2006, 11:49 pm
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Re: Should we use an agent - and from where?
Originally Posted by mikeo
Just did this... It seems they stopped recognising Theoretical Physics degrees from my institution (Uni of Kent) in 1983, four years before I enrolled. Oh well.
On the subject of SIR visas, can you elaborate a little on why they should be avoided at all costs? Am I right in thinking you have to wait 2 years before applying for PR, and if this fails you get kicked out when the SIR expires?
On top of that you've a variety of restrictions relating to healthcare, social benefits, citizenship, real-estate purchases, and so on.
As for getting PR after 2 years, you need the sponsorship either of an employer or the state government. We'll need to see how it works out, but it's not yet clear how all the state governments will react to SIR visa holders who move to the state but cannot find skilled work (ie, they are working in semi-skilled or unskilled jobs).
If any state government starts refusing to sponsor SIR holders for permanent residence for this reason, some SIR holders in that state are going to be in a mess and it's not yet clear whether DIMIA would intervene or just insist the people concerned leave Australia.
I think the bottom line is you should only consider SIR if you know that *all* your other options are exhausted.
Also, there was an earlier comment about people on temporary visas having lots of problems. What kind of problems?
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=324062
Not all temporary visas are as restricted as the 457 - SIR isn't as bad a visa, for example - but basically the rights of temporary residents in Australia are limited compared to those of permanent residents. And there are some important restrictions on permanent residents that don't apply to Australian citizens.
Finally, welshtony's suggestion about Other Half going back to work temporarily is a good one, but unfortunately her nursing registration lapsed some time ago, which I think rules this idea out.
Jeremy
Jan 21st 2006, 1:24 am
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Re: Should we use an agent - and from where?
Originally Posted by mikeo
Finally, welshtony's suggestion about Other Half going back to work temporarily is a good one, but unfortunately her nursing registration lapsed some time ago, which I think rules this idea out.
Mike.
Mike.
