Susibabe

Hi to everyone. My husband and I have decided to try and get a skilled migration visa to Oz. We have contacted our agent who is going to get things moving for us. But not really sure as to what happens next. I know we have o do a TRA assessment which inludes references. What other info do we need to provide with this. And I know there's a few of you out there who have offered sample refences. Would it be possible for one of you to let me have copy? Thanks for any help you can offer. Sue

rugbymad

I not sure which trade your in but i'd say get certifed copies of everything that realates to your trade/skill,go back as far as poss ie yts,city and guilds,apprentaship papers everything you have and include the lot.references from current and previous employers,I suggest you do a search on here or the lifestyle forum as there are lots of threads about tra.There are also loads of us that have gone thro the process recently and i'm sure you'll get the help you need.If yours is a straight forward tra app,have you considered doing it yourselfs??? if you have the paperwork and the time it really is not that bad and I can vouch for the help thats available on here,i'm sure if I can do it solo anybody can.Whatever way you decide,good luck,you'll be fine!!

Susibabe

Thanks for that. A lot of my husbands work is private do you no what financial paperwork you have to supply with that? and he hasn't got payslips etc for more than possibly a year ago, maybe less.

rugbymad

is He self employed???
If so from what i've read on the lifestyle forum things can be a little harder than someone who has a job in a factory say.I have no idea about financial stuff,I'm sure I never supplied any payslips with the tra,but I did on the 47sk app.Can I ask what trade He is?

Susibabe

He's a gardener/green keeper.

rugbymad

Time served??? or lots of qualifications etc??

Susibabe

Both. City & Guilds and work expeience. But not his main job approx 24 hrs a week sometimes more.

rugbymad

I really am not an expert but i'd say to you if you have papers and experience i'd go it alone with the tra.seek out all the advise via the lifestyle foeum,i'm sure there are people on there that have applied with the same qualifications,i'm an engineer so can't really help but there will be people who can.Save the money and ask away!

Susibabe

Thanks. There's so many questions to ask an we want to make sure we get it right. Good luck with your apllication.

rugbymad

Just had a quick look on seek..
http://www.seek.com.au/jobsearch/ind...ccupation=1406

Susibabe

Thanks again. Everyone on this website is so helpful!!. Do you know the best way to apply for one of these jobs? Do you have to have a visa granted first?

rugbymad

Yes, you need the visa first.Whereabouts in the country are you and where you heading?
the thing about this site is everyone is heading in the same direction and the vast majority are only to willing to help,it can be daunting with all the form filling but believe me,you ask onhere and you'll get an answer in minutes usually!

Patrick Quan

Hello Sue

I should first point out that your Australian migration agent or lawyer should have given you this information, nevertheless, you will need to provide a list of your qualifications and a list of all previous employment. You will need a job reference letter from as many previous employers as possible. You will need to take this letter to the employers to complete and sign.

Your job reference will need to outline, and detail your job specification and skills, work performed, tools, equipment used to perform duties and the like. Be specific and list as much as you can. Provide evidence of any licensing you needed to perform your duties.

Although this is not exhaustive list of the requirements, I hope you now have a fair idea.

If you have further queries or you would like a free assessment please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Angela Marie

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Check with your agent first - but my oh is carpenter/joiner and he had to prove that He was working full time in the MODL profession for 12 out of 18 months prior to the application going to be lodged.
angela