Seany Lynn and kids Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hi all. New to this but it's time I started to ask for help and advice. We are looking into gettin over to WA in the next year. Have just passed my ielts with an 8 1st time so totally made up as I thought I'd struggle and never really revised. Yippeeeee :biglaugh: Was wondering if anyone has used destination oz? I spoke to Mick a couple of weeks ago. He seamed really nice. So just after advice on agents before I start handing money over. Any advise greatly accepted thanks Seany Lynn and Kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I used concept australia in manchester,think the fees are 1700 per cpl,in staged payments,plus meds etc etc,superb for me and 3 or 4 cples i know,worked for aus immigration for yrs,so theyre well up on it all,but loads on here do it themselves,which makes sense because you still have to do all kinds of form filling yourselves,agent or not,i had time constraints tho Welcome to PIO and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incata Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 We used Overseas Emigration who were very good. Go Matilda is also highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 When using an agent you should use a MARA registered agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdom1 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hi all. New to this but it's time I started to ask for help and advice. We are looking into gettin over to WA in the next year. Have just passed my ielts with an 8 1st time so totally made up as I thought I'd struggle and never really revised. Yippeeeee :biglaugh:Was wondering if anyone has used destination oz? I spoke to Mick a couple of weeks ago. He seamed really nice. So just after advice on agents before I start handing money over. Any advise greatly accepted thanks Seany Lynn and Kids Hi well done re your IELTS..I did the same and it felt like a huge acheivement! I would strongly recommend John Adams at Immigration2oz Good luck with the process :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Another vote for John Adams at immigration2oz!!! Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMN hopeful Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Another vote for John Adams at immigration2oz!!! Debs We are using John Adams Immigration2Oz also, can't fault him, very helpful, nothing is too much trouble x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany Lynn and kids Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks for your replies everyone. I'm waiting for John Adams to get in touch. Just want to get the whole thing rolling now after 12yrs of various things bein against us hopefully now its really goonna happen and let the dream begin. Thanks again. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic1964 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 One other viewpoint. We didnt use an agent, but went ahead ourselves. Depending on what visa you are going for, then do consider this option. It really wasnt difficult, mostly just providing documents, organising medicals etc. Anything to save money!! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hi all. New to this but it's time I started to ask for help and advice. We are looking into gettin over to WA in the next year. Have just passed my ielts with an 8 1st time so totally made up as I thought I'd struggle and never really revised. Yippeeeee :biglaugh:Was wondering if anyone has used destination oz? I spoke to Mick a couple of weeks ago. He seamed really nice. So just after advice on agents before I start handing money over. Any advise greatly accepted thanks Seany Lynn and Kids Hello Sean. What's your occupation, and what is your planned visa pathway? Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany Lynn and kids Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hi Nick, What sort of time scale did you manage on your own? I'm not too good at paper work so feel I might be better with someone checking it really. Although even with an agent everything is still to find and yourself. Where did you get the info to go alone? Thanks Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany Lynn and kids Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Now then Alan, I'm hoping o go on either a 189 or 190 WA state sponsored. I have 75 points so either should be achievable. I'm a plumbing and heating engineer with all the usual gas and oil qualifications too. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 If you go for an agent, you can look them up on the MARA register: https://www.mara.gov.au/agent/ARSearch.aspx?FolderID=394 Many of them have photos. Frankly, I would only go for one that looked smart and well presented - which is how you would hope they would present your application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 That's good, Sean. Remember that you only need 60 points to secure a visa under subclass 190 - and that it is really important not to overegg the points claimed on the Expression of Interest (the EoI). The visa application case officer will be verifying the points claimed at the EoI stage against the documentation you provide when a visa invitation is accepted - if the documentation doesn't support your claims the case officer is required to refuse your application, and you lose the Visa Application Charge (could be > A$5k if you have a partner plus children). Because invitations are issued regularly during the course of each year it is a good idea to confirm your points position and a visa strategy when your skills assessment comes through - a good advisor will know what is happening with invitations (ie what points cutoff is securing an invitation to lodge an application under subclass 189) and can guide you as to whether a subclass 189 or a 190 is preferred. In other words, appointing a good advisor who can check your position once you have your migration skills assessment is (in my view) a way of reducing your risk of an adverse outcome and losing the VAC paid at visa invitation stage. Whether you want to appoint an advisor to assist with your skills assessment application too is a function of how you feel about preparing paperwork and liaising with the skills assessment body. Many in your position aren't so good with paperwork - though their partners/spouses sometimes are. Maybe get two or three fee proposals from recommended migration agents, and then make an informed decision about how to proceed? Hope this helps - good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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