A decent agent won't give false hope will they?

LKC · 21-01-2008, 04:34 PM

Hi,

My husband and I have had dreams of emigrating to Australia for years. We feel that the time is right now in that financially we are very secure and we have one young child and another on the way (due in two weeks - I feel fit to burst!) so we could give Australia a fair go before we needed to consider schooling etc.

Although my profession is on the SOL and MODL list I have been out of work for two years on maternity leave and then bringing up our child, so I don't qualify, and as we have decided that I am to remain off work for the time being this is going to be the case for a fair while. My husbands profession is listed as a specialisation of a trade on the SOL and MODL lists. We originally thought that as it was listed as a specialisation, he wouldn't qualify and that we would have to possibly find an alternative route.

However we have been in touch with an agent to see whether they think that he might be successful in being granted a visa. The company that we have been in touch with come very highly recommended on both this site and others. They have been in touch with their Australian offices and the TRA people, and seem to think that my husband will be successful and have now said that we need to take things to the next step.

I am worried that we may be being given false hope of a visa where there isn't any because his occupation is only listed as a specialisation. Firstly because I know that these things are costly, and secondly because this means so much to both of us and I don't want to be disappointed.

A decent agent (which I'm sure these guys are) wouldn't give false hope would they?

wardy · 21-01-2008, 04:44 PM

Hi

Congratulations on the baby and good luck.

I say go for it the agents that are usually reccommended on here usually have their heads srewed on and are trusted.

Give us a clue who they are and we may be able to convince you one way or another

LKC · 21-01-2008, 04:51 PM

It's Go Matilda. We chose to make contact with them because they come so highly recommended. Obviously there is only so much free advice that we can expect so we know that the next step is going to involve a cost, both financially and emotionally (I get butterflies in my tummy every time I think that things might be going ahead - or maybe it's just wind!). I'm just worried that we'll invest time, effort, money and emotion into something that was never going to happen. I'm sure that they would only advise us that we need to take the next step if they were pretty sure of success wouldn't they?

wardy · 21-01-2008, 04:57 PM

Its probably just wind or the baby kicking.

If I was you I would have no hesitation in going ahead they know their stuff.

You have to be sure its what you want as its an expensive business.

If you look up member Alan Collett he is the managing director of the company who contributes to this forum if you are in doubt make contact with him.

I dont think he would be very happy if you were being messed around he has an excellent reputation and I dont think he would want it ruined by agents given out false hope.

Australia · 21-01-2008, 08:45 PM

Hi there

I recommend doin the application yourself check out immi.gov.au and make sure your hubbies job is on the MODL. We are just about to send ours off my hubbie is an engineer-fitter and we got the full points back from TRA.(were applying subclass 175) The form is quite lengthy but is worth doing, just be patient and do as much research as poss! And you will save lots of money, make sure hubbie has all certificates certified and gather, invites and photos etc....

Treat the whole application and research as a project. I have started making up files with lists of contacts for banks, tax, removal, flights etc..... Think I am quite addicted and just cant wait to get some aussie sun!!

LKC · 21-01-2008, 10:42 PM

We're happy to use an agent because to be honest neither of us have the time, energy or organisational skills to do it all ourselves at the moment with the child(ren). I'm just worried that we (actually I) am going to get my hopes up and start planning ahead for our future in Australia for all of our hopes to be dashed. I think I just want someone to tell me that if the agent has advised us to proceed, then they must think that my hubby has a real chance of being successful with his application. I'm sure that as we have chosen a reputable company that that is the case.

Australia · 21-01-2008, 10:51 PM

If you take a look carefully its does not take you too long, at the end of the day you still need to gather the evidence even if you are with an agent, maybe just have a look at the form and print it off, and see what you think, honestly you will save lots of money!!

There isnt really too much to do just get your police checks and they will advise you once your application is sent off when you need medicals. Its up to you if you want to get an agent but that money could go on your flights?

gilliantay · 21-01-2008, 11:17 PM

In a sense, I agree with Australia - we have completed our application on our own.

If you feel strongly about having an agent - go ahead - you have chosen wisely.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do and best wishes for the new arrival.

Gill

ali · 22-01-2008, 01:38 AM

Go matilda has a very good reputation, we didn't use an agent, but I know Cal did for all the reasons you've suggested and also to give her peace of mind. You've enough on your plate with a baby on the way.

Ali

OldiesRUs · 22-01-2008, 02:29 PM

Hi

I think that if you have made the decision to go with an agent, then you are wise to check them out thoroughly beforehand. At the beginning of last year, when we made the decision, we actually got in touch with a complete and utter waste of space who called himself a Migration Agent (yes his company was certified) who messed us around and gave us comletely false information. By the time we had woken up to him, we had wasted 6 months, which is why we are in the awful position that we are in at the moment with out Parent Visa.

Then I discovered PIO and Go Matilda as you have - and in my opinion you can't go wrong with these two supporting you all the way.

I do admire those who successfully do it all themselves. We tried to go out there 20 odd years ago, did it all ourselves and got rejected which is why we decided to use an agent this time.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Jean