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That makes more sense! Thanks @vickyplum and @welljock

It’s asking for photos in the evidence section, and has the 1195 form in the recommended section

Cheers Rammygirl! Now to have my mugshot signed

So I should apply for the citizenship now, renew my passport in a couple weeks and update the information on immi. You’re saying it’s easier to renew UK passport before getting citizenship?

Thanks you two. If I renew my passport between now and then accepting me, I Assume that’s a different matter and might cause issue?

About 1 day away from clicking go on my application for citizenship but my UK passport runs expires on 11/08/2021. Should I renew that before I start the process? I assume having an out of date UK passport isn’t allowed? I’m not sure and am looking for some advice. Thank you in advance! Also - hello again to some of you who helped in the first place and nah remember me!

I realise that - I was just stating that it would be my preference to employ someone rather than have to train them. We have asked everyone to do overtime since last February, and it won't be stopping anytime soon. It is in high demand, no doubt about that! I get everyone has to start somewhere, including myself. We employ 3 apprentices, 1 of which will hopefully stay on after he is qualified. The other two I will be happy to see the back of.

I'd disagree. I'd rather employ an older qualified Joiner over anyone from TAFE. I am struggling to find joiners as it is, not so much I'd want to sponsor anyone though

Also interested in this. See a few people had tests in March, not sure when the actual lockdown happened though.

So Shop Fitting? Fitting will most likely be assed by VETASSESS. Will probably require an interview (via skype with someone in Australia) and they'll check your qualifications. Also will require an English test (IELTS) as you'll probably not have enough points. Have you checked to see how many you will get? Roughly? Not sure what the benchmark is at the moment. Probably 80! Not sure on the rules of 18 y/o children. He would probably want to finish his degree before emigrating. By that time it'll be too late and he'll have to fend for himself applying. If you do get him on the VISA too he'll have to activate his VISA before the required date. That's a long way off anyways!

A couple of questions. What's your job? Are your entire family on the same page? Lots of hoops to jump through before you come over.

All good then! Sorry to high jack but another question, does taking holidays out side of Australia deduct from time accrued when applying for Citizenship. My 4 years is up on 29th April and am wanting to apply but have had holidays totalling a maximum of 80 days.

How quickly do RRVs get approved? Not wanting to high jack just curious!

Being a joiner you should've studied making windows and doors at college, surely you haven't forgotten how to make them? If you've been a joiner within the last, lets say 3/4 years you should remember what to do. They're not trying to trick you they're just checking you know what you're doing. Haven't just gone to college to get a qualification purely on the basis of getting a visa! Chances are you won't have used a cartridge nail gun, they'll ask you about them. Different colour cartridges for different loadings etc.

My reply isn't going to be advice from someone who's done what you're planning on doing. What I would suggest, flip a coin, heads, staying in NYC and tails, moving back to Perth. When the coin gets flipped and it's in the air, you'll know which one you hope it lands on. That's your answer.

Joiner is still on the list. It is now assed by TRA. I'm a joiner and and on a 189 currently but I was assed by VETASSES, I'm sure the process is the same still. I can link to my journey if you wish. Also please feel free to message me if your husband wants any specific information related to the joinery part.

Pajero Sport?

Play silly games win stupid prizes.

But if you do that you have to live in the Mackay/Whitsunday area...... ?

Seems like a reasonable price. They'll always budge on price. Ignore what people say one way or another about Holden or Ford. Plenty of used car lots in Brisbane, Chermside seems to have loads on Gympie road. Any of the building and pest inspection people will do the same job. Just price. I've always used inspectmyhome not for any particular reason.

How can you be almost vegan? Go and do what everyone else does, just without the drink. Join a club. Socialise. Mention you're almost vegan a few times. Play chess. Watch paint dry. Knock over small children.

Round of applause for someone actually answering the question!!!!

If he's currently an electrician and has been for a while, he'll be fine. They won't be there to trick him. It's purely to make sure you're actually what you say you are. Haven't just got the qualification purely to get a VISA.

It's scary how time flies right? Thanks Ali! Haha I would say the same :P Thanks Tia!

I'm sure you're all sick of me dragging this thread up from the depths of Poms in Oz.......But....... I forgot an important update. He's 6 months!