Rachandian

Thanks for replying. So we really are unsure if he will pass the English test . This is so hard . Is 65 points not enough for a skilled visa ?

Keen to know this also . We have a ltd with 2 properties in and unsure what we would need to do if we move

Hey guys , So my partner is 39 - he's 40 in April. He's a skilled fabricator /welder . He gains 65 points (age getting us down ) Am I right in saying we can do his skills assessment and put in our EOI in whilst working towards the English test ? He's not academically clever and we have read how hard it is so will need to study . Given He's 40 in April it really doesn't give us much time . Any information on what we need to provide for the skills assessment would also be beneficial. We have been in touch with his employer he worked for on Aus in 2014 and they will gladly give him a reference too . Thankyou

It's so hard . He's now age 7 we are 37 and 39 and Aus still had this hold on us. We took our son there for 1 month when he was 2 YO and loved it I've no idea what's to do for the best x

Hello again , I am back !! NEAR 8 YEARS later .... Now with a 7 year old . We want to go back .. we are now near 40 but both on the skilled list . Eeeekkkk!!!

How long did your process take and what cost . I know you have 5 years to use the visa so im thinking its somthing we should look into

Ahh brilliant. In 2014 we did have the opportunity to be sponsored. However the company wanted us to pay . Our little one will be 3 this year too! How have your family been with you moving?

Ahh amazing ! How old are your little ones ? Will you be trying to get a sponsorship and then try to get residency there ? We are 33 and 35 this year . I think i need to make a plan

oh really that's good to know. Is there an age limit on a skilled visa >? My partner is a boilermaker / pipe fitter and im a hairdresser by trade

I can totally understand . I am pining to be back there myself but my partners business here is going too well and we now have a toddler. Maybe its something to think about for in a few years for us. However, id imagine a lot more rules will be in place . Im defiantly feeling it this week. It was 5 years ago today we left to start our working holiday visa for a year . Wouldn't it be great hey if close family members could and would come there too ..Forever lol

Im not too sure how it works with having a dependant now? It must happen to a lot of people really. The thought of living there gives me this feeling in my stomach I cant describe lol

So , we travelled to Australia in 2014 on a working holiday visa and had the best time ever both worked for 10 months as we both have skilled trades . We could of got sponsored but never as it was going to cost us 7000 odd (I know it shouldn't of ) plus we were 29 and 31 and wanted to have a child. We came home had our baby and then visited with him last year for 1 month and travelled from Brisbane to Melbourne . I am now however really really missing the way of life there. The only reason we are still in UK is for family. I can imagine this is the reason for a lot of people. I just wondered if theres anyone else been in this situation and longing for the aussie life ;-(

Thank you everyone for your replies. I suppose we will give it a few months here but deep down I know I should of taken the opportunity in Australia Thanks again

Me and my partner have just returned to UK from an amazing year in Australia. We settled in Melbourne, both worked and loved the lifestyle. We are 28 and 30 and were both offered sponsorships as we have trades. (We would of had to pay the company back) . We decided financially we would be better off in the UK. We already have a home here but we have it rented out. Since being ring back in the UK, I'm missing Melbourne! The food, the coffee the sun and how relaxed it is and spacious ! Deep down I know our families don't want us to return to Australia but we don't know what to do for the best. When I was there I missed family,up until I knew our flight was booked home. Then I was ok and didn't want to come back. We are at the age now for children and we just don't know what to do. I don't think I could have children and then take them away from family. I thought I would post on here and seen what everyone's opinion is . Thank you

Did you move back to Australia? We have just come back to UK after having a year in australia and I'm already wondering why we didn't stay :-(. Feeling torn

Me and my partner have just come back to England after spending a year in Australia. I can see why people do flock there!! I'm missing it already

We recently done done ours online then posted them off. We received the old one back after 2 weeks and the new one followed a week later :-)

Cold compared to 35 we are used too. Why is it such a hard decision to choose between the two? If I could pick up my close family and go, I'd be there tomorrow .

I'm enjoying reading everyone's opinions here. Me and my partner just done a year in Australia and are now back in UK (only 10 days) . Nothing has changed and it's cold lol

thanks for all your replies. I'm unaware of any other visas that are out there. I thought the only way we can now stay was to get sponsored. The company said they usually pay upfront for it,(457) and then we pay them back in installments. I'm not too sure the big 're location move from UK is worth it. The money will be near the same as at home, taking into consideration the cost of living here and paying the 7k to be sponsored :-/ The company have left it too late to be honest as we only have 4 months left on our 417. thank you everyone for your replies

Hello everyone, Just a few questions I'm hoping I can have a few opinions on . Me and my partner are on a 417 visa. Both aged 30 and 28. We both have trades and have been working for companies forth past 5 months. My partner is a special class welder and has been offered sponsorship. The company have said they will pay but they will need us to pay them back in installments. From what I can understand this is not allowed. I'm know wondering if all things even worth the move from UK. I look forward to a reply. Thanks

I am loving reading everyone's posts and support. me and my partner are on 417 visa arrived in Melbourne February 2014. We have been given the opportunity to be sponsored so I think we are going to get the ball rolling within the next few weeks. The feelings and emotions you feel are so strange! I kind of don't want to go home again just to say goodbye! We currently have flights book for the UK in fen and unsure what would be best Go home for 2 weeks or postpone them for longer . I have learnt over the last few days you need to put your own life first. I feel I would rather try and fail than not to try at all. Roll on summer time :-)

it's for a 457 visa x

Thank you . I think we would be fools of we turned it down even though the thought still turns my stomach slightly at the thought of missing my family xxx

hey guys,*Just wondering if a small company offer to sponsor me and know I'm with my partner and we are 5 months into our 417 . I'm a bit at a loose end as who is to pay for the sponsorship ect? I'm a hair stylist? hope anyone can help - thank you rach