"shall We Shan't We"

[The Smiths]

Hi. We are new to this site and at the moment in the process of "SHALL WE SHAN'T WE".

My husband is an Aircraft Fitter and has qualifications as Mechanical Production Engineer so would like to know if there's plenty of work for him. Apparently his job is on the MODL but always seem to require citizenship. I am a Healthcare support worker with no qualifications and we have 2 boys aged 15 and 11. Oh, and a dopey mutt who we couldnt leave behind.

Does anyone know if theres any state currently in demand for hubbies career. Also, idealy would like to have job to go too. Is this possible.

Were going to Expo in Manchester Oct. Hopefully come away with loads of Info.

Also, I think we still have to fill in TRA for his trade. Don't think thats changed. Hubby doesn't think it looks too bad. We're also considering doing the 136 visa ourself. Is that wise?

We have spoke to the boys about the poss of going and they are quite keen.

Any info would be gratefully appreciated, from job websites, school info, cost of visa's, taking mutt, plus anything else

Need to make a decision soon as hubby is 42 and I'm 41. Yep getting on.

Ta
Deborah, Tony, Joshua and Zachary. + Taz

[gary12]

Hi Deborah

We applied for our 136 visa without using an agent. It was fine, just take your time filling in the forms. The thing that took the longest was getting my husbands qualifications certified by Engineers Australia.

We started the application process at the end of last year and gained our PR visa in June.

Is your occupation in demand? - Workers - Visas & Immigration

You will get lots of information from the Expo, we went to one in Dublin last year with each region having a stand and therefore able to tell you who/ what they needed.

Also, you will need to get your documents certified, there is a thread ongoing at the moment about who can do it for you and as prices vary from nothing to a couple of hundred pounds its worth making a note.

In my opinion, if you have a skill in demand then it is easy enough to go it alone in the application process.

Either way, good luck

Michelle

[The Smiths]

Thanks. I think the expo will be a good start.

Well done with your visa. When are you off and where.

Debs

[gary12]

Thanks. I think the expo will be a good start.

Well done with your visa. When are you off and where.

Debs

Hi Debs

We are going out in Feb 08 for a month and spending 2weeks in Geelong near Melboure and the rest near Brisbane ( 1wk sunshine coast 1 wk gold coast) to try and decide. Although at the end of the day we will end up where there are most jobs for my OH.

After that, well who knows? We have to wind down my husbands business and then get the house ready to rent out. I guess around 18 months from now.

Good luck with your application, it gets stressful and expensive but I think that everyone on this site would agree that it's worth it in the end.

Best wishes

Michelle