brian.w

I am sure i read that tra changes from 1st sept,but my agents tells me that it does not affect me,why?
I thought it changes from that date but when i mentioned it to him he said if there was anything i needed to know or tell i would be.
I am confused is it just certain tra applications or what and also if this did affect me and it was posted off say a a few weeks to tra before that date is that ok,it would not be sent back saying i was too late.

Wendy

It won't affect you because you're not in any of the trades the changes apply to. Here's the list from the website:

This new skills assessment service applies only to residents of:

• India, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, South Africa and the Philippines who wish to have their skills assessed for the General Skilled Migration programme in one of the following trade occupations:
  • general electrician
  • general plumber
  • refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic
  • motor mechanic
  • carpenter and joiner
  • electrical powerline tradesperson
  • cable jointer
  • bricklayer

Gonnago

The price goes up though doesnt it? regardless of trade?

Wendy

I don't know if the TRA are putting their fees up or not, there isn't anything about it on their site, so at the minute - no not all trades have to pay the higher fees.

There will be higher fees to those that have the above trades, and have to apply to Vetassess for an assessment. Fees for them are here: http://www.vetassess.com.au/index.cf...=1.3a#faq_cost

vickys

Does anyone know if it effect anyone who had already got their TRA as a motor mechanic and submitted their visa application but not yet received their actual visa???

cheers
Vic's

Wendy

Another thing I want to point out, (due to the amount of PM's I keep getting about it), is that the pre-migration assessment that will be done by Vetasses does NOT give you an ARTC certificate that some trades need to be able to apply for a licence to work in Australia, this will still have to be done when you arrive. For that you need to apply to the TRA.

Wendy

No, it won't affect anything for you.