buzzsparker Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Hey all! Lurked about this forum a little before and finally decided to go for it! :twitcy: I've really just started research but it's intense research! Hope to make a few mates on here too. C: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Welcome, I'm new to this forum also, so if you need any advise, ask someone else! Lol ;-) what are you planning to do, what is your story? Cheers MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsparker Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Haha, good one! Well, I'm hoping to make my move to Oz in the near future (sooner rather than later), so I'm doing all the research I can find. From what I've seen, the skilled worker visa thingy is looking like the easiest way to go. Looking at the list, they seem to need motorcycle mechanics, and so I'm thinking to do a course in that to get the ball rolling. What about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 It is not just a matter of doing a course. You need to pass a skills assessment. This would require you to be fully qualified in a trade. Effectively a full apprentership. So several years. Then you need post qualifacation experience. This varies by trade, but is usually several years. You would also need to understand that the occupation lists change regularly and there is no guarantee that a particular occupation would still be on the list by the time you are able to apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsparker Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Ah, right. Well, thank you for that. What, in your opinion, is the best method of getting a visa? Also, does anyone know the average amount for the investment one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I don't know the exact guide for investment visas. Though I believe it is several million. It it is available on the immi.gov.au web site if you are under 30 you could look at a working holiday visa. That can - if you do the nominated regional work, give you two years here. But, it is what it says - a holiday which is unlikely to become anything more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Currently waiting for my Off Shore Partner Visa, then going to Melbourne with my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjaswal Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hi all, I am new here. I just want to say hello everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hi all, I am new here. I just want to say hello everyone. Hi and welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungbean Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Welcome @buzzsparker This interactive guide is a sensible place to start with understanding the various types of visa (it's complicated): http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1 Lots of other info on that site too, including a browsable list of all the visas: http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/Visa-listing Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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