David Tierney Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi guys, I have been looking over the last year to try and get out to Oz with the family, I have came up against it with regards to my job, I am a Fire Fighter in Glasgow Scotland and i am told that i have to be an Oz national to be able to transfer?? I have been looking on-line and left my details with a company checking your job and visa issues and they have come back saying that i can get in with my job but they are unsure where i would be able to go.......anyone got any ideas as i don't have another trade to fall back on. Thanks guys, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbio Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi David, Not sure about the fire fighting, but just wanted to say hi as I am based on west coast if Scotland too! Have you been in touch with an Agent?? They will be able to give you an initial free consultation as to your situation. I think it would be very difficult to transfer with a job such as fire fighter, police etc! Might be better trying to go down 189 visa route and see if you can get a job once there! Good Luck whatever you decided to do! Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Tierney Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi Debbio, It was an agent i guess that i spoke to in London today, I had filled in details on a website and the guy called me back, According to him i can transfer but from the stuff i have looked into you cant, just worried its a honey trap for cash?? Dont know what a 189 visa is so will have to go look into it, are you going out to Oz?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbio Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi Debbio, It was an agent i guess that i spoke to in London today, I had filled in details on a website and the guy called me back, According to him i can transfer but from the stuff i have looked into you cant, just worried its a honey trap for cash?? Dont know what a 189 visa is so will have to go look into it, are you going out to Oz?? Hi David, No we are still on west coast...heading out in about 6 weeks If you want I can PM you details of the agent we used? There is no way they will let you go through the process if its just to make money! There were fab with us from beginning to end and will be very honest with you up front if your chances are slim! Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incata Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Try calling Go Matilda or Overseas Emigration. Both are very good and will give you some free initial advice which will confirm the issue one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbio Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 We also used Ian Harrop...who was fab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Tierney Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks for all that, need to have a serious look into it, if you can pm me some details it would be a massive help, i love my job but i would go out and do anything if it pays tbh lol, thanks again pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incata Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 We also used Ian Harrop...who was fab! Ian Harrop merged with another company and is now Overseas Emigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Search for a member called 'Mr Luvpants' he was Fireman in the UK so it may be worth dropping him a quick message. I know he is a police officer here as i dont think he could transfer to the fire service.. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flybyknight Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Ian Harrop merged with another company and is now Overseas Emigration. our experience with Ian Harrop was wonderful, we were on their books when the merger happened, it was handled very smoothly. our case was handled by the same staff as before the merger, with the exception of the skills assessment which was handled in a very professional manner from Scotland. As the Skills is all a paperwork exercise, it made no difference to the service. we have been in touch with Jenny since, due to my woeful admin, and even after the job is done, she is still helpful and courteous. all in all.... highly recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axle Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'm ex Strathclyde my self well ex Scottish Fire Service for about 2 months before I came out here to Perth in June and the problem here is the Career Fire Service as they call it is relatively tiny compared to UK fire and rescue levels of manning , they simply don't need to recruit , they have all the fire fighters they need and almost no management above Station Commander it's a very paired down system . What role do you have ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardsuction Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hi David, been looking at your posts, did you ever make the move to OZ? Also a Firefighter, hopefully making the move by the end of the year, but on a partner visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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