Some advice please
Hello All,
looking for general advice in applying for a visa, I am a Gas fitter by trade (over 10yrs exp) and currently in my last year of an apprenticeship Refrigeration and AC Mechanic. I am in my mid 40's. We have expressed an interest in living/working in Australia, can anyone reccomend a reliable agent i could ask question/use in this process. I also do have a Uncle who resides in Perth,WA. Thanks in advance.:thumbup: |
Re: Some advice please
First, if you have submitted an expression of interest on border.gov.au do not respond if you are invited as you haven't complied with the system.
The first question is you say you are in your 40's. Exactly how old are you? Second, if you are doing an apprenticeship how many years have you worked as a qualified tradesperson in the last five years? |
Re: Some advice please
Originally Posted by verystormy
(Post 12321069)
First, if you have submitted an expression of interest on border.gov.au do not respond if you are invited as you haven't complied with the system.
The first question is you say you are in your 40's. Exactly how old are you? Second, if you are doing an apprenticeship how many years have you worked as a qualified tradesperson in the last five years? No i have not filled in An Expression of interest. I am 44. I use my Gas fitting as part of my apprenticeship as we work on Gas appliances like burners etc. Thanks 👍 |
Re: Some advice please
The place to start is www.immi.gov.au to see if you qualify for a visa. At 44 it's not going to be easy.
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Re: Some advice please
Originally Posted by Dorothy
(Post 12321081)
The place to start is Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection to see if you qualify for a visa. At 44 it's not going to be easy.
OP - how close to 45 are you and do you already have a valid skills assessment? Gas fitting is a licensed trade and the skills assessment has a number of levels, and takes many weeks to complete. |
Re: Some advice please
As mentioned, you may be cutting it fine as the cut off is 45. By which time you need to get a skills assessment and if necessary take an English test such as ILETS and then lodge an expression of interest and get invited - invitations can easily take a couple of months.
You will need to see if you can pass the skills assessment as most trade skills assessments require you to have been working full time in the nominated occupation for 3 of the last 5 years. |
Re: Some advice please
Originally Posted by Dorothy
(Post 12321081)
The place to start is Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection to see if you qualify for a visa. At 44 it's not going to be easy.
Thanks |
Re: Some advice please
Originally Posted by old.sparkles
(Post 12321107)
Agreed, especially since they reduced the age limitation back to 45 - i.e. to be eligible you need to be under 45 at time of invite.
OP - how close to 45 are you and do you already have a valid skills assessment? Gas fitting is a licensed trade and the skills assessment has a number of levels, and takes many weeks to complete. No i have not,tbh i have only just started looking into this. Thanks |
Re: Some advice please
Originally Posted by verystormy
(Post 12321125)
As mentioned, you may be cutting it fine as the cut off is 45. By which time you need to get a skills assessment and if necessary take an English test such as ILETS and then lodge an expression of interest and get invited - invitations can easily take a couple of months.
You will need to see if you can pass the skills assessment as most trade skills assessments require you to have been working full time in the nominated occupation for 3 of the last 5 years. Age maybe my biggest hurdle? Do the rules change yearly? Thanks for your advice.. |
Re: Some advice please
Originally Posted by friggy1
(Post 12321290)
Ok this is all good to know.
Age maybe my biggest hurdle? Do the rules change yearly? Thanks for your advice.. |
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