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thanks for that info, we were just looking into flights. Haven't heard about the cookies thing before, but i'm cynical enought to believe it!

Hi, this is a worry as we've just booked our flights. I've been reading the West Australian on-line and been getting job feeds from the west Australian and there seems to be work in my trade but not in the abundance there was when we were over there a year and a half ago. I guess it depends what industry you're in and it does appear the mining is slowing down so things are getting tighter and more selective, hence..' WA experience' only! Although, saying that, i was talking to my relatives in Perth last week and they hadn't heard about the 'wa experience' that much ,so is it just a way of saying politely no!

A 112 migrants a day is a huge amount though and I'm glad we've got somewhere to stay when we first arrive....they said the bubble would burst just hope it's not as my plane lands!!

Cheers,

Darren

We booked flights to Perth the other day and used the 'international organization for migration' that was suggested on our visa grant. Got a good price of £2490 for a family of 4 at the end of July with the 40kg of luggage each with emirates. The price direct was £4000 on-line although I did find some around the £2700 mark on sky scanner with other airlines.

It was quite easy to go through the IOM in London and got i my e-tickets in a few days.

Just thought I'd mention in-case others were thinking of using them.

Cheers,

Darren

I seem to remember with us it took about 4 days. They had a lead time on their site indicating how long the applications were taking.

We received an e-mail and a 'pdf' with the sponsorship details on.

hope that helps.

Darren

thanks for your thoughts. I was right to worry a little then. I've got a contact in perth who's in my trade so i'm hoping to get work with him or, as it seems to be a 'who you know' type of situation in Perth, maybe he can recommend me to a few in the business. I've gone knocking on doors in this country for work so i'm happy to do it over there.

cheers,

Darren

Hi all,

i've noticed recently on some posts and in the job feeds i get from Perth that companies are asking for 3/5 years W/A experience to apply for the positions. It's not every job that comes through, but it seems to be getting more frequent.

We're going to Perth in July so i'm a little concerned that maybe things are getting tighter over there....or am i'm just paranoid?

Anyone else noticed this or had experience of it?

cheers,

Darren

When we get there in August I'll fancy it. Had a look at Wembley course when we were there a couple of years ago and it looked nice. Not sure of the green fees but imagine it's a touch more than the municipal course near me:-)

Hi,thanks for all the replies, i'm glad it was all postive.

We're definitely going to book through them, i used this e-mail if anyone needs it bookingsuk@iom.int

cheers,

Darren

Hi all, been a few months since we got our visa but now looking at booking the flights.

Has anyone else used the 'international organization for migration' for cheaper flights and extra baggage allowance?

I've just been in touch with them and got a resonable deal for one way, 2 adults and 2 children,£2400, 19hr flight with extra baggage weight,

and comparing with companies online it's around £100 cheaper through them.

Anyone had any experience they could share before we book up?

cheers,

Darren

Hi without a doubt get the ielts test book from the library and do some on-line tests. It's really good to do it under test conditions with time ticking away to give you the feel for the actual test as that's the part that trips you up.

Cheers,Darren.

Hi,I was offered either but was told the technincal interview was harder to sort out with the time differences. He'll probably go to the college of north London and if he's a level 1 will find it quite easy....but still a little nerve wracking!

Hi,

i did mine this year and got as many relevant work references as i could from employers,took photos and videos on my phone of myself working using various machines,got together college transcripts which i had kept since 1988!, copies of certificates, p60's,the odd payslip and a partridge in a pear tree!!

all in all took a while but had to be thorough.

hope that helps.

Vetassess is the way to go with this I reckon,works out at just over a grand and is official and above board. You get your aqf3 so no worries.