blossom Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Can we keep the discussion to the op please. Jack13, if you would like to discuss your situation then please start a thread of your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Hello again everyone - sorry to drag this topic back up from the obis! Well today I got my IELTS results........ Lets just say I'm thrilled!!!!! Listening 8.5 Reading 8.0 Writing 8.0 Speaking 9.0 Pretty happy with those results!!!! Ok so the next step.... Sorting out a technical interview through VETASSESS - that seems to be a challenge at the moment so I know what I'm doing with that. My points break down as I see it! Age 18-24: 25 points Scored 8 or higher in the IELTS: 20 points Worked in my trade for 7 years: 15 points Assessment for my trade: 10 points Total: 70?? Am I missing something or is that correct?? As I've mentioned at the beginning my girlfriend is Australian, if that's any help! *Edit - Knew I'd forget something....If I have cocked it up and need any other extra points, state sponsorship is an idea, unfortunately Queensland don't want Joiners (bastards).... The others do, I'll look as to which others but they do. Do I actually have to live in that state?? Is that law binding?? I'm sure I'll edit this to add bits and pieces as time goes on purely because I'm on a bit of a high with those results - English was never my strong point!!!!! Cheers again for reading Edited May 30, 2014 by Jack91 Had a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1cha3la Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hello again everyone - sorry to drag this topic back up from the obis! Well today I got my IELTS results........ Lets just say I'm thrilled!!!!! Listening 8.5 Reading 8.0 Writing 8.0 Speaking 9.0 Pretty happy with those results!!!! Ok so the next step.... Sorting out a technical interview through VETASSESS - that seems to be a challenge at the moment so I know what I'm doing with that. My points break down as I see it! Age 18-24: 25 points Scored 8 or higher in the IELTS: 20 points Worked in my trade for 7 years: 15 points Assessment for my trade: 10 points Total: 70?? Am I missing something or is that correct?? As I've mentioned at the beginning my girlfriend is Australian, if that's any help! *Edit - Knew I'd forget something....If I have cocked it up and need any other extra points, state sponsorship is an idea, unfortunately Queensland don't want Joiners (bastards).... The others do, I'll look as to which others but they do. Do I actually have to live in that state?? Is that law binding?? I'm sure I'll edit this to add bits and pieces as time goes on purely because I'm on a bit of a high with those results - English was never my strong point!!!!! Cheers again for reading No advice, but well done on your IELTs :wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Congratulations on your IELTS @Jack91. It's looking good for you right now :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Grey Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ok so the next step.... Sorting out a technical interview through VETASSESS - that seems to be a challenge at the moment so I know what I'm doing with that. My points break down as I see it! Age 18-24: 25 points Scored 8 or higher in the IELTS: 20 points Worked in my trade for 7 years: 15 points Assessment for my trade: 10 points Total: 70?? Am I missing something or is that correct?? As I've mentioned at the beginning my girlfriend is Australian, if that's any help! *Edit - Knew I'd forget something....If I have cocked it up and need any other extra points, state sponsorship is an idea, unfortunately Queensland don't want Joiners (bastards).... The others do, I'll look as to which others but they do. Do I actually have to live in that state?? Is that law binding?? Hi Jack, The 7 years work experience seems a bit off to me. You should only count post qualification experience and if you're only 22 it's probably more like 3 years max. What qualification do you hold and when did you obtain it? All the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Cheers everyone! Hello Adam - Ah I see it doesn't stipulate that though. Either way it's 4 years - qualified in 2010 as NVQ Level 3 Bench Joiner. Joiner being what I'm trying to gain my visa via Edited May 30, 2014 by Jack91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 You need 8 years to get 15 points. If qualified in 2010, would be 3 years and 5 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Ah ok - Well that in theory is still enough right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Grey Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Yeah should still be fine with 60 points, just be cautious of overclaiming, even if it's an honest mistake the chances are you'll lose your $3,520 application charge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thank you for your advice Adam! Much appreciated! It's a very very very vague term of phrase but thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Well - I woke up early this morning to spend a penny and quickly checked my emails in a slight daze..... Along with junk mail, ASOS emails and eBay stuff VETASSESS have emailed me! My technical interview is on Monday, short notice that's for sure but it's all sorted!!!! Other than my passport and the "voucher" they send you via email, is there anything else I need to take? I've got the checklist they also supply so am doing a bit of swatting up on that!!! @shellyk666 what did Michael have to do question wise? EEEKKK road trip to London Sunday night to see my sister and then early start to Kent on Monday morning!! It's all go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellyk666 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Well - I woke up early this morning to spend a penny and quickly checked my emails in a slight daze..... Along with junk mail, ASOS emails and eBay stuff VETASSESS have emailed me! My technical interview is on Monday, short notice that's for sure but it's all sorted!!!! Other than my passport and the "voucher" they send you via email, is there anything else I need to take? I've got the checklist they also supply so am doing a bit of swatting up on that!!! @shellyk666 what did Michael have to do question wise? EEEKKK road trip to London Sunday night to see my sister and then early start to Kent on Monday morning!! It's all go! Wow, that's short notice! Michael had his test in a Migration Agent's office in Manchester, he only took his passport and voucher, nothing else. He said that as long as you are actually a joiner you will have no problems. In fact he didn't actually do any research or prep at all and was still fine. The only bit he was unsure of was a question about explosive power tools, Michael was honest and just explained that he doesn't really use them (he'd also answered the question about explosive power tools in the TradeSET Questionnaire that way too) and clearly this proved to be ok because he was ultimately successful. The test was relaxed and the bloke was also a joiner, he didn't feel as though they were trying to catch him out. He said you really have nothing to worry about. Exciting!!!!!! Definitely let us know how you get on on Monday. I'll keep everything crossed you get a smooth ride xx GOOD LUCK! p.s. A bonus too is that although we were told it would take 10 working days to get the result it came through after just a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Wow, that's short notice! Michael had his test in a Migration Agent's office in Manchester, he only took his passport and voucher, nothing else. He said that as long as you are actually a joiner you will have no problems. In fact he didn't actually do any research or prep at all and was still fine. The only bit he was unsure of was a question about explosive power tools, Michael was honest and just explained that he doesn't really use them (he'd also answered the question about explosive power tools in the TradeSET Questionnaire that way too) and clearly this proved to be ok because he was ultimately successful. The test was relaxed and the bloke was also a joiner, he didn't feel as though they were trying to catch him out. He said you really have nothing to worry about. Exciting!!!!!! Definitely let us know how you get on on Monday. I'll keep everything crossed you get a smooth ride xx GOOD LUCK! p.s. A bonus too is that although we were told it would take 10 working days to get the result it came through after just a week. Yeah you're telling me!!! Lucky my employer is good! I'm not even that much of a brown nose Ah that's good to hear, I've had a quick skim over the fact sheet thing and the only thing that concerns me are stair cases (only done 2) and the explosive equipment, but as Michael did, I didn't check it on my TradeSET thing either. WE shall see and I shall let you all know!! Fingers crossed I get my results back ASAP - Perhaps an birthday present from Vetassess.... C'mon 2nd August!! :jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 TECHNICAL INTERVIEW - SUCCESSFUL!!!!! Whhhhooooohhhooooooo woooop wooop woooop! Went online to have a look and there it was, little green writing! Will I get an email aswell at some point? Can I now submit an EOI now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Right - I'm filling out my EOI, a few things. In my Eduction History, do I put my English qualifications or do I use the qualification I will gain once VETASSES send me my Certificate? Sorry about all these posts in a row!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Visa Invite today and Submitted today - Will sort Medicals ASAP. Police checks have been sent. They received them on 26/08/14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Medicals done yesterday. Will do a quick run through of procedures for anyone who is googling/reading the forum in search of information. Sit in waiting room, wait to be called in to a little room where you confirm all the information you've already given such as, passport number, age, address and telephone number. Pee pot is given to you and you can do that in your own time while you're waiting. Next you're called in to have the medical assessment. This consisted of having blood taken, blood pressure, which needs to be under 140 (mine wasn't the first time), weight and height. You're then asked to wait yet again to be called for X-rays, this takes a matter of seconds, whip t-shirt off and stand against the plate, you'll be asked to take a deep breath in and they'll X-ray you. They'll just check to see if it came out ok and if so you can go wait again. Shortly after that the Doctor will check your heart, lungs and for any lumps and bumps inside you. Just a general once over really. Few last bits of paper work to make sure all is in order, then you go and pay. Mine was £307.80 - I have 1 tattoo but didn't warrant an HepB examination, which I think is £47? Anyways - 7-10 days time it should be uploaded to my Immi Account if that's how it work? I don't have to do anything now I don't think? So all sorted, I play the waiting game like the rest of you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 My OH had about 10 tattoos ( he has more now ) they never did any extra tests. Well done though it sounds like your well on your way here. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Ah I see well that's fair enough - she asked how many I had though. Must've been different there or something. Slowly getting there. Play the waiting game now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Medicals came back today - all completed!! Do I need to do anything? Upload the file they sent me or anything?? Any advice would be great please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Sorry, no advice but this is such a lovely thread - so nice to see it all coming together for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeelD Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hi Jack91, Upload the results into SkillSelect with the rest of your documents. Hopefully you have uploaded all the docs so that CO can give you an instant Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Hi Jack91, Upload the results into SkillSelect with the rest of your documents. Hopefully you have uploaded all the docs so that CO can give you an instant Grant I've not yet been allocated a CO as far as I know. I've just logged into my Immi Account and the health link has gone and says the medical has been completed! Ideal. Thanks @Lady Rainicorn - Seemed to be talking to myself for most of it! Hopefully the next update will be a grant!! Edited September 25, 2014 by Jack91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearlythere1 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Sorry, no advice but this is such a lovely thread - so nice to see it all coming together for you. Couldn't agree with you more Lady Rainicorn... Great to see someone going through the whole process in one thread. Including all the really helpful advice from everyone along the way.. Looking forward to the next instalment of Jack91's visa journey, all the best Jack91... :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 WHHHHOOOOOOOOOPPPPP!! VISA Granted!!!! 2 months to the day, just want to thank everyone for the advice and help you've all given me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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