Drewskim Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hi all, firstly an introduction. I'm 30 years old and a civil engineer, my partner (of 6 years) is a dentist and is also 30. We have spoken about emigrating to oz for a number of years, but something has always prevented us from going. I recently got chartered 6 months ago so we have now decided to stop talking and start doing. We fancy Brisbane or Melbourne to call our home but we are fully aware there may be a long and arduous process to get there. The options we are looking at at the minute are 189, 190 and 457 visas and have now collated most of the documentation that we can at this stage and are currently looking for notary to certify them. Next stage is the eoi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FP215 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hi and welcome! We found that notaries were very expensive to certify and aren't needed. Usually a normal solicitor will be able to do it, for the actual application colour copies were acceptable but for the skills assessment with ICAA we needed to get some certified. Magistrates will also usually do it for free if you have time to go down to see them (assuming you're UK based). I'd definitely suggest the 189/190 route if you can, a quick search on here will give you a list of some of the issues with temporary visas. Have you completed the skills assessment? As you'll need a valid one before you can lodge an eoi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Good luck...your local magistrates court will certify documents for free if you give them a call and arrange to go in..some charge a small fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewskim Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Fp215 Having to complete a Washington accord skill assessment with engineers australia, at a cost of $310aus. However to do this I need the certified documents too. Off to the magistrates I go. Thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewskim Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 Migration assessment has gone in today, fingers crossed everything will be ok. 4-6 weeks for approval and the the eoi can go in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewskim Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Still awaiting my assessment, wor lass has got hers though so at least she can do her eoi and get the ball rolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm fighter Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 just a quick question .. why are u applying separately .. why don't u apply on the same application and get 5 points more for the partner skills .. as long as u can prove ur relationship with enough documents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewskim Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 We both need to have our qualifications vetted to work in our chosen careers and to get the 5 points, we will only be doing one final application we have enough for a defacto proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm fighter Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 We both need to have our qualifications vetted to work in our chosen careers and to get the 5 points, we will only be doing one final application we have enough for a defacto proof That's good, when u said she will start her EOI, I thought you will do two different applications, so wanted to give a heads up about the 5 points for partner skills. Best of Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewskim Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Ok so the missus recieved her skill assessment at end of jan and mine came through a couple of weeks later (12th feb). So my skill assessment (Washington accord) took closer to 9 weeks (4-6 stated on the website). Still it's good to have it. I have now submitted my eoi for a 189 visa and have 65 points. There is a visa run on 24th fen (950 visas) so fingers crossed I am asked but I'm sure there are plenty of people out there with the same points just waiting for the nod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceylove54 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Love the wor lass comment would you happen to be from the north east:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewskim Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Haha, yep. That was a bit tongue in cheek as I knew it would wind her up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewskim Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 So I got an invitation to apply on 24th feb. 60days to reply. Sending off for my police check today and all systems go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintpro Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 thanks for the update on Engineers Australia. I won't be doing mine for a little while but sounds like I'll need to bring my timeline forward if it took you 9 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewskim Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Police check recieved. Applied for the visa on sat 15th march Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewskim Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Expensive Saturday as you have to pay when you apply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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