Tilsbury

Can I just ask, did anyone else get asked to mail their original police clearance certificate, even though you submitted a scanned copy with your online application? I've been asked to mail mine but my husband hasn't. I'm happy to do it, but it just seems a bit odd, especially as it means I'll then be without my original copy.

Thank you Tayloal and Bensgirl, I have just been having a mild panic attack trying to research getting a US$10 postal order to send to St Lucia! Looks like you can't actually do it unless you're in the states as the UK won't issue one in foreign currencies! Such a relief to know you guys have had no problems with just the absolute.

Thanks so much for taking the time to find that link for me. I'd better get a move on! And thanks for putting a smile on my face y'all!

Sorry if this has been asked before but we submitted our EOI yesterday and are now collating our paperwork in hope of a favourable response. I have been married before, when I was young and stupid, and I have my decree absolute, but not my marriage certificate. I have a feeling that I had to hand it in to the courts when I got divorced, the sensible thing to do would have been to make a copy, but I don't think my head was in the right place at the time. Can anyone confirm if I need this, or will the decree absolute do on its own? The wedding took place in St Lucia so I don't like my chances of getting another one!

Thanks for your reply. I am totally committed to making this move a success and fully prepared to start at the bottom where required. I have looked into the VETASSESS requirements for Electrician General, so guess that is my next step. Any advise would be appreciated. thanks again

Thanks for replying, very helpful advice. Having reviewed your suggestions it looks like engineering manager matches my job description. I will need to go down the CDR route as I don't have any formal qualifications, other than my C&G as an electrician. I seem to be reading conflicting information re my lack of degree, does anyone know of anyone that has gone down the CDR route with no qualifications and been successful?

Thanks for your reply - most helpful. Very concerned that this may be the end of the road for us but determined not to give up! Can't believe that my progression from electrician to a managerial position will end up being detrimental to my visa application. At this stage I'd appreciate all advice that anyone can offer.

Hi everyone, looking for guidance with my visa application as an electrician (general). The TRA skills assessment guidance states that I need to have completed 12 months employment in my nominated occupation, or in a closely related occupation where you are required to maintain your skill level for the nominated occupation, in the last 2 years immediately before applying. I am a qualified electrician, having completed a full C&G apprenticeship at the age of 20 (I'm now 43), and have always worked in the trade but have worked my way up through my current company to a management role (electrical project manager) in an office position for the last 8 years. Would anyone know if this constitutes a closely related occupation as I still need to maintain my skills and on occasion carry out manual work on site? Hope someone can help as age is not on my side!