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hi just joined this site, am considering the big move has anybody got any advice, ie r u better of applying myself or using an agent, plus any tips, all info gratefully recieved
Hi Gregor, Welcome to poms in Oz.....Some have gone it alone to save money and have been fine and equally others have used agents........if you do decide to use an agent there are lots of threads on here offering advice about choosing good registered agents........Good luck.....-x-
TRA sent 25/10/07
Start University of Western Sydney on 25th february. 2008
Acknowledged 29/10/07
Everyones medicals finalised except mine. Specialists medical report for me sent 07/12/07
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18/12/07 The Visa man he says YES !!!!!!!
Fly on 19th January.
hi mandy and jem, thanx 4 the response yeah i've found a few, been recommended go matilda, prob best to speak to a few and go from there, many thanx and hope ur's goes well :-)
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Hi Gregor
basically it depends on your situation, work skills, age etc
I started off going it alone (due to a strong Scottish streak ) but after I passed the TRA for the wrong skills for my visa application I went with an agent. Best couple of grand I have ever spent.
Unless you have a very straightforward situation I would recomend going with an agent from the start, there have been significant changes to the migration process this year which have caused a lot of stress to some people. Make sure you go with a mara registered agent.
It is always useful to have a look around the sight, use the search button at the top of the page, there have been quite a few posts about using agents, you could also see if there is anyone with similare job role or skills, this would give you an idea of how easy or difficult your application could be.
Good Luck
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1st TRA application, Nov 06, as a Childcare Coordinator came back positive as Hairdresser so...........
TRA ack 20/03/ app 27/04/07
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visa ack 14/08/07
C O 26/09/07 (11/09/07)
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VISAs granted 14/12/07
We used Go Matilda and they were fab every step of the way - including answering my silly and paranoid questions and general hand holding! It is a LOT of money, but money well spent,they will make sure you get it right. Good luck.
Hi,
We applied for our own vise the subclass 136. We did it all ourselves whilst some friends of ours used an agent. It went far more smoothly and CHEAPLY doing it ourselves than it did for them with the agent. If you can stand a bit of form filling, you will be fine. Just download it all from internet and you will be sorted. Need anymore help, just ask
) but after I passed the TRA for the wrong skills for my visa application I went with an agent. Best couple of grand I have ever spent.
