Guest Bonnie and Clyde Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hi to all, We have been a bit shy and just read threads but can see all the very useful information and friendly nature and support you all have and we wanted to be a part of that and down the line hopefully help others through this adventure. We have just made the very first step and decided we both want to move to Oz. We're very daunted by the whole application process but keen to go without an agent if poss just cos of funds. I think I have a strong case and have been advised I have 125 points. Is no agent a bad idea? Looking forwad to meeting you all, B & C:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steteevic Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 :jiggy:Hi Guys, cant advise wether to go with agent or not, simply coz Im still undecided myself, you are defo right iTs bl--dy daunting:nah:, been doing what you have, shy, reading post, getting ideas, I know I cant beat anyone so Ive joined in, great place to get all the help you need,some one somewhere will have an answer to a question, these guys on here are priceless, :notworthy: where are you planning to go and which visa route???? very best of luck with you journey, from the sounds of you, we are almost head to head good luck and fire away with any QQQQQQQQs Theresa. this time next year WE WILL BE IN OZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ:yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bonnie and Clyde Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hey there, Will be great to be alongside a buddy doing the process too. We're going to Sydney first for a little while. I'm a nurse so can work anywhere. OH training to be a plumber -though he will have to start that again when we get there. How about you? B & C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Welcome to PIO and good luck with your application. It's really personal choice on if you use an agent, there's a pretty even mix on here, some used an agent because their situation was difficult, or because they wanted peace of mind. We didn't use an agent because our application was pretty straight forward. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Welcome to PIO! Where you hoping to live in Oz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hi to all,We have been a bit shy and just read threads but can see all the very useful information and friendly nature and support you all have and we wanted to be a part of that and down the line hopefully help others through this adventure. We have just made the very first step and decided we both want to move to Oz. We're very daunted by the whole application process but keen to go without an agent if poss just cos of funds. I think I have a strong case and have been advised I have 125 points. Is no agent a bad idea? Looking forwad to meeting you all, B & C:smile: G'uday...................... nice to see you aren't lurking anymore.................. join in and enjoy.:jiggy: You'll find some real nice friendly people on here..................... and you'll learn a whole lot about life in the sun down-under.................. mostly good.................. with a slight tinge of sadness now and then as Oz isn't for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hiya welcome to poms in oz ,as Ali has already said ,using an agent boils down to personal choice.We did use one ,Visa Bureau and they were worth their weight in gold to us.Good luck with whatever you decide ,moving here was definately a good choice for us,, Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cherylnandy Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hi Bonnie and Cylde We havent been on this site very long, but everyone is so helpful. Welcome to the site. I see you are a nurse, I am also a nurse and have gone through a recruitment agency and they have been very helpful. I applied to them in May of this year got a job offer in June and we are now going through the process of applying for our visas. They have been there every step of the way for us Regards Cheryl :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bonnie and Clyde Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hi Cheryl, Thanks for our reply. Looking through RCN mags last night I found some ads for agencies and did think they looked promising. Will give them a call later today and get some info, Cheers, B & C:spinny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bonnie and Clyde Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 And thanks to you all for such a warm welcome! We have a really nice feeling inside now, :yes: B & C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KP Nuts Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hi guy's and to PIO, good luck with your application. KP Nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cherylnandy Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Ur welcome Keep us posted as to how u get on Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gary12 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 B & C We were granted our Visa in June this year, we started the application in November 06, the longest bit was waiting for my husbands qualifications to be certified with Engineers OZ. We did it without an agent, just take your time and read, then read again all they are asking for and check and double check before you send. lots on here have used agents and were glad of their help but for us it was fine to go it alone. We were fortunate in the my husbands job is on the skills in demand and therefore our application was pretty straight forward. Where abouts are you in Coventry? We lived in Coundon/Radford areas for almost 30 years until moving out near Southam. Small world! best wishes, Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tahe49 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hi and welcome to PIO. We used an agent because I felt that what with working and bringing up 2 kids I would only have the evenings to concentrate on getting it sorted, I also felt very unsure if we would even pass the TRA. And to be completely honest, after about 8pm my mind turns to mush.:err: I felt we had one shot at this and I didn't want it to fail. There was alot of digging for certificates and back and forth to get them certified - and I even managed to do that wrong - thank god for my agent:notworthy:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steteevic Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 :jiggy:Hi Bonnie & Clyde, how ya doin???, glad you feel all warm and kossie inside, told you they were a great bunch of people, and I hope you are more inspired than ever, I know I'am, would love to be ya buddy along this very long road we have to travel, feel free to PM me anytime, if I can help out I will, till the next time Theresa.:yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bonnie and Clyde Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Hi Guys, Great and sound advice from you all. Thanks Theresa - no doubt will be in touch!:cute: Michelle - we live in your old area!!! It IS a small world! You going to Sydney too??!:jiggy: One question though - if we have a go at application ourselves, no agent - what happens if we mess it up along the way and get rejected. Can we reapply again? Is it one strike and you're out? Bonnie - just finished night shift and v tired!!! :SLEEP:Clyde at work:arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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