Lauren & Luke

8 hours ago, SWMOY04 said:

Think of it this way...

The ENTIRE process of going from one house/2 jobs in UK to one house/2 jobs in Aus (and I have every receipt) cost me, my partner and two small kids just over £15,000.

Visas alone were about £4,900something on the day .. that means over £10,000 hung on the balance of me being ABSOLUTELY SURE I filled in every question correctly etc etc... 

The extra £2,400 for the agent gave me so much more piece of mind that I could focus my energy on things like job interviews... schools... CVs, house hunting...shipping etc

As @VERYSTORMY put it: Yes! No if's and's or but's

 

We personally used Immigration2Ozin Surrey... but I've read on here countless positive refferals to @wrussell and @Raul Senise 

Thank you for your reply.

If I am being honest I am swaying more to the idea of an agent. Although I am very particular I just wouldn't want to jeopardise our chances of obtaining a visa by ticking the wrong box for example. 

The company you used is the company I spoke to and so far their service has been amazing. I will definitely take a look at the other two people you have recommended - Thank you.

How did you find the process of dealing with the agent? Were you kept up to speed with everything? If you had a problems were you told straight away and another solution offered if need be?

I think the only part I will struggle with is the waiting times, I like to know there and then ha! But as I read through the forum everyone else is in the same boat.

Which visa did you get? And most importantly how are you finding Australia?

Good Morning, 

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.

I am new to the site and have been following the different threads (I think that's the right word?) every day, I have to say I have gained so much information already that I would have never known. Thank you!

I am just wondering what your thoughts are on using a Migration Agent to help process your visa application. 

Is it worth the extra cost? How did you find applying for visa's doing it alone? Also if you used a migration agent did you feel like you needed an agent, or do you feel like you could have done it yourself?

My husband and I have done an assessment with an agent and he has advised us to apply for a Subclass 189 - Skilled Independent Visa. My husband would be the main applicant. He is a Self Employed Joiner and has been in the trade around 15 years. 

We have been quoted £2150 + VAT is this reasonable or is it easy enough to do on our own and use the money elsewhere?

Any advice would be appreciated. 

Thank you 

Lauren