Victoria67 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi everyone, I'm Victoria, a single 47 year old secondary school teacher from Surrey. I've been contemplating a permanent move to Aus for a few years, since my two oldest children both emigrated and are now citizens, in Sydney and Cairns. I'm realising now that time is running out before I'm fifty, and therefore ineligible, so I've started the Skilled Migration visa process. I wanted to go for a parent visa, but it was too expensive. I've hired an agent, as I just couldn't contemplate doing it all myself. Any tips or advice from anyone further along the process, or contact with anyone in the same position as me at this early stage would be very welcome indeed. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi Victoria and welcome to the forum. I would advise you to look carefully at your points as it is normally impossible to qualify after the age of 45 due to not having any points for age. Is your agent MARA registered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria67 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hi, and thanks for replying. I'm told the age has been raised to fifty, which is why I'm doing it now. I'm not sure if my agent is MARA registered. I will check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) GOOD LUCK VICTORIA! :hug: Edited August 8, 2014 by Pumpkin Removing advice as misunderstood what OP and Betsy looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria67 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hi Pumpkin, and thanks for your response. I score 65 on the points test, despite my age! I really hope it's all a bit more positive than you have both suggested! I guess I will see in time! I haven't parted with any money yet, but am about to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria67 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 My son is willing to sponsor me, but I don't have a PhD sadly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestyBlue Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Best of luck Victoria67, I hope it all goes to plan for you. I was given glass half empty responses when I first came on here talking about how I wouldn't be successful in getting my visa as I wasn't experienced enough, however it was granted within 10 days of being submitted. I'm sure they just don't want you to get you hopes up only to be disappointed. Please keep us all updated, I'm keeping everything crossed for you. x Edited August 8, 2014 by BestyBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria67 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 No, he lives in Sydney but we both thought he was eligible to sponsor me. Maybe not then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria67 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thank you, that has made me feel so much better! I know my chances are slim, but I'm desperate to join my two Australian children before they have grandchildren early next year. I can't afford the parent visa, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) No, he lives in Sydney but we both thought he was eligible to sponsor me. Maybe not then. I am afraid not then, family sponsors need to live in particular parts of Australia. Where does your other child live? ETA: Just seen your last post, and sorry, I thought you wanted facts not positive noises. I will leave the thread for the "good lucks" and let you carry on. Edited August 8, 2014 by Pumpkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP1 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I think both of your posts 'pumpkin' and 'BestyBlue' are very informative and i am sorry if 'Victoria67' does not take on board the information you are trying to impart to her. Wise words for free. I am sure many readers will be grateful for these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToowoombaBlue Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Wow chill out, people! I never intended to cause a row! I appreciate all the advice I've had and will be contacting my agent this morning up iron out some potential hitches before paying any money. Thanks to all. Fingers crossed for you Victoria, with a Christian name like yours, it's only right that you should be in Australia Hopefully your agent will be able to highlight your options and give you some positive constructive advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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