Bazfreaney Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi, in brief me (37) and my wife (36) are desperate to make the move to austalia.. Most of out aunts, uncles and cousins are there and we spend 3- 4 weeks in Oz every 18months and feel it is a country we want to start a family. We are both successful in our careers as account managers and my wife is now in marketing. I was a plasterer 10 years ago until i moved into account management however i have continued plastering part time for the last 10 years to top up our income etc... yet have no qualifications in this. could I apply for a visa as a plasterer? If so how do I prove this? Would it be wort me getting some sort of qualification ? My wife is degree educated and works for heineken/fosters at management level i was just hoping someone with experience could give a brief answer as I seem to be getting lost in a world of different answers and agents who want a lot of money. any help would be gratefully appreciated baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 There re a few things you can do to assess basic eligibility. Theses are as follows: check to see if either occupation is on the skills list, take a points test, look into skills assessment requirements for your occupation ( sometimes experience can substitute for formal qualifications). There are links to the skilled occupation lists and points test in a stickie post (called "useful libks) at the top of migration forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazfreaney Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 There re a few things you can do to assess basic eligibility. Theses are as follows: check to see if either occupation is on the skills list, take a points test, look into skills assessment requirements for your occupation ( sometimes experience can substitute for formal qualifications). There are links to the skilled occupation lists and points test in a stickie post (called "useful libks) at the top of migration forum. Thanks Rupert... Plasterer is on the list so I might go down that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks Rupert... Plasterer is on the list so I might go down that route. So that is the first if the three basic checks mentioned, next take a points test and see what is required for skills assessment of plasterer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi, in brief me (37) and my wife (36) are desperate to make the move to austalia.. Most of out aunts, uncles and cousins are there and we spend 3- 4 weeks in Oz every 18months and feel it is a country we want to start a family. We are both successful in our careers as account managers and my wife is now in marketing. I was a plasterer 10 years ago until i moved into account management however i have continued plastering part time for the last 10 years to top up our income etc... yet have no qualifications in this. could I apply for a visa as a plasterer? If so how do I prove this? Would it be wort me getting some sort of qualification ? My wife is degree educated and works for heineken/fosters at management level i was just hoping someone with experience could give a brief answer as I seem to be getting lost in a world of different answers and agents who want a lot of money. any help would be gratefully appreciated baz From what you have posted it seems most unlikely that you qualify to apply for permanent residence, or would be able to under the current regulations. For instance, you would have an issue attracting points points for work experience pre-qualification. Your wife might be able to qualify, but she would have to nominate a skilled occupation on a relevant list and hold recognised a 'highly relevant' academic qualification, or be at a very senior executive level. Do not take advice from unregistered agents. The registered migration agents who regularly post on this forum would be able to assess your case and give you correct advice about your prospects without wanting a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I recommend George Lombard or Go Matilda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazfreaney Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Really appreciate everyone's help.. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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