David Kemp

I"m looking at the same. Thanks for the reply. Best of luck.

Can I ask how many points you have?

Monks, Your story gives me hope. Thank you for taking the time to share it. David.

Hi Verystormy, Yes a 190 is what I'm looking at. Thanks for your input, much appreciated. David.

Becky, I read a thread just yesterday where someone had asked the exact same question as yourself and there were some very informative replies. I've been reading so much lately that I can't remember exactly where I read it. If it isn't on this forum then it's on expat chat forum or whatever it's called. With a little bit of searching you will find the thread (I did and I'm rubbish with computers), you'll know you have the correct one when you see a rough sketch of a motor wiring diagram somebody has posted. Regards, David.

Westly, Thank you for taking the time to reply. The agent at Visa Bureau has assessed my possible points as follows.. Age; 15 (I will be 45 on 21/06/2019) General education ;10 (City & Guilds Part 2 Electrical installation) English Language 20 (Assuming I can score high enough in an English language test) Overseas work experience 15 (I've been an electrician for 23yrs) NSW sponsorship 5 This would give me a total of 65 points. As I'm sure you're aware I would also need to pass the VETASSESS trade exams before I submit an EOI. Westly, or anybody reading this thread for that matter. Please feel free to add any advice or information regarding my situation whether it be about my criminal record, my age or my possible points tally. All comments are very much welcomed. If in your opinion I am wasting my time and money please do let me know. On the contrary if you know from past experience that I have half a chance at a 190 then please also say so. Many thanks to any replies in advance. David.

Hi All, I am in the early stages of expressing interest in emigrating to Australia with my wife & children. Like everybody who is serious about relocating to the other side of the world I have been doing lots of research. However I haven't been able to find any information (other than what's on the Australian government website) about applying for a visa with a criminal record. Now I appreciate this may be a sensitive subject, and some folks will not wish to openly speak of their past. So I guess I am hoping I may get some informative replies along the lines of "I knew a chap who had his visa application accepted/refused and his record was worse/not as serious as yours. You get idea right. My story is.. 20yrs ago I got into a fight which resulted in me receiving the following convictions: x2 Actual bodily harm, x1 carrying an offensive weapon & x1criminal damage. For which I received a twelve month probation order and a fine. Now the Australian government website states that I am still eligible to apply for a 190 visa. However my question to you all is, from your experience/previous knowledge am I wasting my time? Will my application simply be overlooked. On paper I am definitely not the most desirable applicant. I am only an electrician who is getting close to the 45yr age limit invitation cut off. Visa bureau (the emigrating agency) have informed me that I shouldn't have a problem, but without wishing to sound cynical, they do have a motive to say that. Any helpful replies would be much appreciated. I'm not a bad guy really. Many thanks in advance. David.