looking to imigrate to oz early 2009

[scot2oz]

can anyone help with info on how to start application for migration to australia. we are finding it a bit confusing. Think we will qualify for skilled visa but it seems to be costing a small fortune.we dont really understand sponsership. any info will be greatmy husband is 25 and is a plumbing /heating engineer i am 24 and i am a hairdresser.i know both these trades are required in au but its starting the initial process thats confusing. skilled assesment tests and ten thousand application forms just lost me

[Lynandsean]

Hi and Welcome to Poms in Oz.
I think your best bet will be to contact a good migration agent - most offer a free telephone consultation and will be able to confirm what you can and cant do relevant to your skills etc.
Try Go Matilda - their MD comes on here from time to time, dont know their website address but am sure it will come up if you google it. Visa Bureau are also apparently v. good.
We used Ian Harrop & Assoc who I can highly recommend Registered Australian Migration Agents, UK - Ian Harrop and Associates

Good luck, Lyn

[KazzE]

Hello

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Sorry but I am going to state the obvious and suggest to do a search on here for agents and then take a couple up on thier free inital consultation this will give you an idea as to whether or not you have a chance and which visa would be the best to go for.

Go matilda is one and I know Alan Collett comes on here sometimes and they have a website

there is a load of information on this forum, I would start by having a good look around this forum and following some of the links

Try to include some more information in your posts such as what your skills are age etc these are all going to have an impact on your application and you should then get replies from people who are in a similar situation.

good luck

[KazzE]

oooo Lyn SNAP

great minds and all that - spooky

[scot2oz]

thanks alot for your quick response,
we looked into using an agency but were quoted £3300. as it was a new thing we are not sure as of the going rates and if we are being ripped off or not.
tried to make sense of the whole application procedure on the gov.au web site but it was alot 0f research to look into.
If you dont mind can i ask, how long did the whole process take using an agency, and was it as expensive as our quote? sorry to be a pest

[scots-in-oz!]

Hello & welcome to PiO!

I've sent you a PM (Private Message!)

Mags
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Hi Scot2oz

Welcome to PIO.

Where abouts in Glasgow you from, we came from the southside Thornliebank. What visa are you applying for.

Janette

Hi and Welcome to PIO!
Pingpongor Tess

[scot2oz]

hi mags, thankyou for the information you gave me. trying to read through everything and anything i can at the moment.i never knew it took so long to get the ball rolling,we are hoping to be in oz by june next year or there abouts. we have had a look at a few areas and are hoping to visit this summer to see a few more and hopefully come to a decision. we like the idea of coast life, but i suppose everyone does to start. we will end up going where the wages take us in the end. looked at cairns in a bit more depth though. god you must be excited to think any day your visas will be through and youll be off. i take it you have not got your house up for sale yet. i am kinda dreading that stage, we just moved home in may 2007 and i swore i would never do it again. let alone to the other side of the world well fingers crossed for the visa to arrive soon and hope to keep in touch. no doubt i will need a helping hand at some stage with info. thanks again , laura

[lisaandnigel]

Originally Posted by scot2oz

thanks alot for your quick response,
we looked into using an agency but were quoted £3300. as it was a new thing we are not sure as of the going rates and if we are being ripped off or not.
tried to make sense of the whole application procedure on the gov.au web site but it was alot 0f research to look into.
If you dont mind can i ask, how long did the whole process take using an agency, and was it as expensive as our quote? sorry to be a pest

hi,
we have just passed tra , we are using 1st contact been great so far, they have cost 2,000 for whole process, but yes there is other cost,s on top it is pricey, but it is in stages.
i am a hairdresser also with 14 years experience, i have city and guilds level2+3.
my other half is an electrician with city and guilds, but only has 4 years experience,you need 7 for sparks.
not sure about plumbers.
you need lots of references with great detail and experience.
if you need any more in fo , feel free to contact me
lisa+nigel