BlueBell1997

When we enquired re state sponsorship a couple of years ago, there was only QLD that required $38,000 dollars as a visa requirement for state sponsorship.

Hi We got our visa's in December 2011. We used an agent & I would recommend it as I found the support really useful. A friend of ours applied independently & had no issues atall. However, another friend applied independently & missed some small print, therefore missed the deadline to have their medicals & had the whole application refused. Consequently losing all their money aswell :err: So I suppose it's hard to say. I would recommend our agents if you were using one http://www.immigrationdownunder.co.uk BlueBell

Thanks, I have this morning emailed some agents so hopefully they'll give me some info by morning.

We are moving to the Gold Coast in June 2012. My hubby is a highly skilled & hard working joiner with 15 years experience. He has ran his own successful joinery firm for 5 years. He will be looking for employment in the Gold Coast or Brisbane from June 2012. If anyone can give us any advice on any firms that are recruiting, any good recruitment agencies for construction or even any contacts they have that could assist us?? It would be really appreciated??? I spend loads of time 'googling' but could really use any advice or guidance anyone can give?? Thanks :smile:

Moving to Gold Coast in June. Hubby is a joiner so we have been told he probably won't be able to secure a job offer until recruitment agencies meet with him face to face once we are in Oz. Therefore, in our 1st 4 weeks we are going to have to secure work & a long term rental. :err: What paperwork will real estate agents want to see??? We sold our home here in Dec 2010 & currently live with my mum, so have no current mortgage stmt's etc. Will a letter of a new job offer be enough or will we need references (who off??)?? Any help would be really appreciated?? Also, on that note, do you think 4 weeks in a holiday let is realistic?? :yes:

We are moving to Gold Coast in June 2012 with our 4 children. We need a short term rental until we can sort job & longer term rental, but being 6 of us our options seem very limited. Seem to find lots of apartments suitable for couples or large/expensive houses. Been looking on homeaway.com.au & stayz Can anyone suggest any other websites please?? :jiggy:

Hi there We are moving to the Gold Coast in June, my husband is also a joiner. We have very similar concerns... How easy will he find it to get work?? What will his salary be?? Can we afford the rent?? We are moving with 4 young children, so would be very grateful of any info?? Thanks BlueBell :em3600: