tony_bezza

Hi Tony, the visa process can seem a bit complicated at first but if you take it one step at a time it's not to bad. It's just lots of forms and previous paper work to gather together.

You might be lucky getting a sponsership, it can't help to try a few lift companies in Perth. But there are restrictions with that type of visa (not entirely sure). Have a look at the web site www.immi.gov.au, there's lots of good information on it.

We used an agent but to be honest it was a waste of money and all he did was tell us what forms we had to do next. We did all the work and as we had no complications he must of been rubbing his hands together.

A skilled 175visa works on a point basis (above web site explains all) and a lift mechanic is currently worth 60 points as it is on the list of jobs in demand (so is a teacher, I think).

There are lots of different types of visas I'm sure you can find one to suit you. Another good site is `gomatilda.com'.

We went to Perth last May (only 3 days though) but spent most of our time in Queensland and loved it.

What company do you work for? Good luck.

Deb.

hi Deb,

i work for Schindler in london on mods but was on installation, i should finish my NVQ level 3 at the end of the year and then as far as i am concerned i want to get me and my girlfriend over to aus. Realistically we are looking at mid 2010 when we are both qualified in our fields (teaching) and (elevators). I have forwarded my c.v to schindler in aus (perth) but did say that i would be open to offers else where and in other departments. We were also looking into paying somebody to manage our whole visa application and advise us on what visa and what documentation to get etc...

Deb can you remember when your husband applied for his 175 visa and got 60 points for being a lift engineer did he have to have minimum 4 years experience. I think the only way that me and my girlfriend can get over to aus as both being newly qualified with not much experience is by getting sponsored but realy not to sure.

Thanks for your replies and your help we really do appreciate it

tony and emma

p.s congrats on your visa's

I am still a trainee in lifts and doing my NVQ level 3. i am working in new installation and mods. i have prior experience but never had a qualification and after being in sydney for 2 years from 2004 to 2006 i decided i would go back home to get a trade. My girlfriend is training to be a teacher and will be a qualified teacher next year and i should be a qualified lift engineer. We are thinking about setting up home in Perth but we really arent sure how to go about getting sponsored. So do you think i would be able to get a visa my self by getting my skills assesed by the tra or do you need sponsorship. Once i am qualified in installations i could move to service or repairs as i am quite familiar with lift equipment. Congratulations on your visa by the way. What i am struggling to understand is how will i get a visa for work if i have to get my work assessed by the tra. its not a case of flying over on a holiday and soing it then is it and i have used my working holiday visa up.

thanks alot for your reply Deb much appreciated

wanting to go out to Aus once i have passed out at NVQ level 3 in lift engineering. once i am a trained lift engineer with a years experience i want to emigrate with my girlfriend to Perth. Was wondering what my chances are and if i need to find a sponsor etc... I have heard that the lift industry in Aus is split into mechanical and electrical and was wondering if anybody on this forum knows how my nvq level 3 in lifts would stand up. Also how long do you have to be in Aus before you can apply for residency and then citizenship.