KittyGibbo

26 minutes ago, Jen3103 said:

I’m also using  Immigration2oz and they went through my history with a fine tooth to ensure that everything meets the standards required.

 

It didn’t raise any red flags with me and so far I’m happy with the service. Migration agents who I contacted who were recommended on here still haven’t got back to me.

 

go with your gut, if it doesn’t seem right don’t go with them but if you feel more secure paying for a detailed check then your mind is already made up.

 

good luck with whatever choice you make 

 

Hey! Yes I have decided to pay the £360 as I want to be sure that I can get the visa. A guess is not good enough before signing away £1,000s plus. How far down the line are you if you don't mind me asking? I'm hoping they look at my evidence and say yes let's start the process say from May onwards xxx

16 minutes ago, Phoenix16 said:

I’m reading this to mean you are applying for the visa yourself and are merely booking a $360 (pounds!) evidence checking session to assist you, I would assume if you were actually using a registered migration agent to apply for the visa on your behalf then evidence checking would be part and parcel of the not inexpensive fee you will be charged... for me the agent would be firstly assessing your chances of a visa before you part with a lot of money (although I appreciate there is never a guarantee of a visa) and advising you accordingly,  requesting the appropriate documentation from you (and obviously checking it on receipt), completing all of the paperwork they can for you and then submitting on your behalf? This is what happened with us, although the company paid for everything so I cannot categorically state there wasn’t an evidence checking fee but it doesn’t make sense as evidence checking tends to be a big factor in deciding to go with a migration agent in the first place.... just my thoughts.

Thanks Phoenix - the evidence checking session is a way for them to confirm what my chances are to apply for a visa - that is my understanding and something which makes more sense than not getting your chances assessed after paying $1,000s of pounds in fees - I would rather part with £360 and then go into it knowing I have a chance... they seem  a very well known company from what I have read

20 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

AFAIK it’s not what other reputable agents charge for

Ok interesting... can you suggest others that dont please?

They are registered yes - http://www.australianmigrationexperts.co.uk/Immigration-2oz-Australian-Migration-Experts/8/ and have been used by lots of people. Their statement of this session is: Our Registered Migration Agents will check the standard of your supporting evidence & provide advice. 1 hour documents check (beforehand), plus 1 hour appointment.

Hi all

I hope you are well!
 

I had a great chat with Warwick from Immigration2Oz the other day and am looking to book their Evidence Checking session which is £360. 

I wonder has anyone had this session before and what evidence did you have to provide and did you find it good? 

Thanks!

Kitty

Hi all

Apologises if I have missed this but I wonder...

There isn't any time limit on when to apply for another Aus visa or how many you are allowed - I have had 1 x year WHV and 1 x visitor visa.  I am looking at going back for New Year this year so that would mean another Visitor visa = 2. But if I want to lodge my EOI for a 489 before December time, will I not be able to travel to Oz on a visitor visa? I know that the EOI is not actually a visa.  But say I lodge it in August and get an invitation (god willing!) in September/October, if I enter Oz on a 489 (hypothetically this might not happen!) visa in December for a holiday and then go back to the UK in January does that start the ball rolling for those 4 years? All hypothetically I know and it probably will not happen!! But wanted to ask

Thanks guys!

Kitty x

I would also comment - as I am looking at a NT 489 visa sponsorship - that if I was part of the governing body, I wouldn't be happy if I put all the effort into sponsoring someone for them to not even help the local community.  If you don't intend to live in the NT then your commitment you have to submit would essentially be all lies.  And that isn't cool. 

Darwin is not that bad a city! And 2 years will fly by and then you can move where-ever Good luck! 

On 04/01/2019 at 21:46, Mrs Wizz said:

Hi fellow event and Conference organisers 

 

I am after any help please. I have just seen my job is on the skilled list - well I think it is?? (I have been in events management for 11 years). All the websites are v confusing. What visa are we eligible for please - do we have to have had a job offer from an Australian company? 

I am currently living in the UK with hubby and 2 kids. Never thought we'd be able to move to aus  (it's always been a dream). I'm just thinking it's too good to be true that they want my profession?! Surely there's loads of people in Aus who do this job? 

Any info would be fab thank you x 

Hi there!

Have a look at the NT - they are potentially sponsoring us event organisers. I hope to potentially get state sponsorship through them but time will tell!

Thanks x 

Thank you all very informative! 

I think I'm going to go anyway with an open mind and see!! Will report back! 

Hi lovely people!

Just wondered if any of you had ever gone to the expo Down Under Live ever? And your experiences of it? I am going on Sunday as it is at Sandown Park Racecourse...

Thanks!

Kitty 

48 minutes ago, Burnsie said:

Hi there, I've had a similar scenario where I worked for a teaching agency and had a 4 month placement at a particular school. In my Visa app I mentioned the agency as they were the ones I had the contract with and the ones paying me - I haven't had any contact from CO yet so cant comment whether this is right or wrong but to me it seemed the correct decision

Good luck

That is great thank you so much! Makes sense! Fingers crossed for you too!! Just want to make sure I have everything in order. 

On a separate note - is it true that they take off years of your experience if you haven't got a relevant qualification? I have a BSc Hons degree but not in my occupation but 3 - now into my 4th years of experience?

Hi lovely people,

I was wondering if anyone has come across this issue before. I had a job in Sydney for an international event company but I obtained it through a recruitment company and everything therefore had their name on - payslips, contract - not the international event company.

I had to complete an Australian criminal consent form as part of the process. 

My question is - I have asked the event company to write me a letter of statement of employment for me to submit to VETASSESS as part of my skills qualification but do I also need to get the recruitment company to confirm I worked there as well?  It was a 6 month role so I want to include it...

Thanks all for any help!

Kitty 

8 hours ago, CivCdn said:

Do you hold a qualification highly relevant to your occupation?

First you would need to get a skills assessment in order to apply for a visa, check this link to see if you qualify: https://www.vetassess.com.au/Portals/0/Downloads/qualification_assessment/Conference_and_Event_Organiser.pdf

From what I get out of that is that you need a qualification and relevant work experience to obtain a 'positive' result which is required for immigration. One years of work experience is required if your qualification matches your occupation, and two years if it does not match.

So for you, with 4 years in the industry, you may score either 5 points for 3 years of experience, or zero for two years.

Appears you are correct in that Tassie and NT are the only open states other than if you were working in South Australia. Tassie also has a condition that you shall not have lived in another australian state within the past 12 months, and also requires a job offer like you mentioned.

NT is fairly reluctant to give out 190 visas anymore because too many people are using this pathway to move straight to another state. As a result, it seems that the 489 visa is more likely. OTOH, maybe they would take into account that you already have Australian experience and you're able to produce a very good commitment statement and research.

Not sure on the skills assessment timelines for VETASSESS, but if there is an available pathway now (NT) then it would probably be best not to wait too long. Skilled visas are becoming much more competitive every year, with points requirements continuing to increase with more requirements being introduced. I missed my chance in 2018 to get a permanent visa by graduating 3 months too late  But who knows, maybe labor will win and immigration will take a turn for the better. 

Might be best for you to consult a registered migration agent to go over all your options. 

When you said you missed your chance last year by graduating 3 months too late what do you mean? I hope you can be successful this year?

Thank you so much for the taking the time to reply! Lots of positive thoughts! Thank you!!!  

Hi there everyone, 

I am 24 (25 this year) and have just returned from a WH in Aus having completed 10 months out of the 12 where I worked - for two different companies - one school and one int. event agency - in my main occupation as an Event Coordinator. I had done 2 years previous in the UK and I am now back working in events in the UK. So I am into my 4th year of working in the industry. I have a first cousin also in Oz who is a PR. 

I am wondering if others here have had experience in gaining a 190 visa for this occupation? I know already that currently Tassie, and NT are offering state sponsorship - with Tassie looking for a job offer before applying. I have been doing the points test and score between 65 - 70/75. 

I am keen to return to Australia in the occupation that I am in by the time I am 30 years old if possible and would be grateful for any advice. 

Many thanks!

Kitty x