The Adamsons

Thanks for the info folks, I didnt realise Ihad to produce evidence of how long I've been in the job for, I knew I had to at some point but not this early, every day is a school day isnt it. Oh well I guess I better contact the tax office tomorrow, thanks.

I've been looking through the TRA guidelines as we're preparing our 2nd application, got a question regarding proof of paid employment. They dont state how far back you need to provide this information for. I have last years P60 and all payslips for the last year, I have other payslips and P60's but not them all. I also have a reference from my employer stating how long I have worked there and how much I get paid. Will this be sufficient?

Hi, Just a quick question for all you TRA experts, we applied last year and got an unsuccessfull outcome. We're preparing a second attempt, we got double copies of our certified document last march and just wondering if they'll still be ok or if we will need more recent one's, my thinking is if they're certified it doesn't matter about the date but any info will be appreciated, thanks.

Yep I'm interested, Mechanical fitter looking for 457 visa. Adamsoncln@aol.com

I am currently a gas fitter (12 years) but i served my apprenticeship as a mechanical fitter/turner and did this for 10 years, I've been applying but not getting too much response. I am looking at moving our family to Perth. our friends moved there earlier this year and they say there's loads of jobs for mechy fitters. fingers crossed.

Thanks FIFI69, Ive got an expo in Glasgow on sunday so will hopefully get some job leads there, I'm just glad you come back with a positive reply :biggrin:

Having had an unsuccesfull outcome from the TRA I am now planning on going down the route of a 457 sponsored visa. From what I have read I am still slightly confused so need a couple of things cleared up. Firstly, do I still need a succesfull TRA outcome and do I need to pass my IELTS exam? I hope its just a case of finding a company to sponsor me then off we go, or is that just too easy.

ok thanks.

Well done Jamie, I sat mine on 4 Aug and the reading section was very tough, got my results today but the reading was off the mark. have a beer and celebrate!!!

Hi All, I got my IELTS results today, here is what I got Listening 8 Reading 6.5 Writing 7.5 Speaking 8.5 Overall 7.5 Now I'm gathering as I got 7.5 overall I take it as a pass for 10 points, however, I did read on here that it goes with your lowest score which means I got a paltry 6, now obviously I need to brush up on my reading skills but if 7.5 overall gets me 10 points I'm happy. Can anyone shed any light on this?

Our friends recently moved from UK to perth, their dog was in a quarantine station in byford, dont know the costs involved though.

I sat it too yesterday for the first time and it was quite an experience, the reading section was the most stressfull IMO. The speaking part was rather daunting too, I didn't do much research on it TBH, just a quick look on you tube. When I had to do my 1 minute speach I started sweating all of a sudden but hey ho it'll all come out in the wash.

Having sat it yesterday I would like to confirm that the reading part was a total brain mincer, I think I done not too bad on it for a first attempt but I'll find out in due course, The listening section I found easy but missed one answer, (I had a wee guess at it though).

I sit it tomorrow in Edinburgh for the first time, not to confident I must say as not long back from holidays and not had a great deal of time to study!

Thanks Rach, I was in contact with them today and they were very helpfull. Hopefully they can sort out my predicament!