Questions from a non-UK EU citizen willing to migrate to Australia (QLD)

[Redzy]

First of all, I wanted to say hello to everyone and second, I want to apologise if my post is in the wrong section, seeing as I'm still quite lost in here.

 

The reason why I'm posting here is to seek some informative answers from someone who might know something more than I do concerning procedures to take in my particular case. Essentially as explained in the title, I wish to know what realistic possibilities (in my particular case) I have to move to Australia, preferably in Queensland.

 

Relevant information:

 

I'm a 21 year old Croatian-Italian (both EU) citizen with an Electric Technician qualification/degree obtained in Italy after 3 years of study, with 2 further years of study to obtain a complementary degree equivalent to the A Levels in the UK, after a block of exams referred to as "Esame di Stato" in Italy. I have successfully completed an IELTS test in 2013 with a score of Band 8 (Writing 7, Reading 8.5, Listening 8.5, Speaking 8) out of 9, Academic. If it adds to anything, I'm an advanced Italian speaker and I am also fluent in German and Albanian (the latter due to my Albanian origins). I possess basic knowledge of the following languages: Serbo-Croatian and Spanish.

 

Due to how the economical situation in my family evolved, I decided on moving to the UK in hopes of pursuing my dream of living in an English speaking country, I've done unskilled work (barista) whilst there, and have informed myself concerning procedures to make my degree count for an apprenticeship or similar path. However, at some point I lost my job, and I found myself looking for a new one, albeit without success. After a period of hopeless searching, I found myself having to move to my parents' in Germany (where I still am), where my parents had moved to escape Italy's declining economical situation. I'm currently working a similar unskilled job to earn money for a possible move. I still haven't been able to complete any apprenticeships, despite having a total of 5 to 6 months of internship in the electric industry during my school period.

 

Although not a bad place, Germany as a whole does not suit me and I would much rather live in an English-speaking country while I can still pursue that, as it's what makes me most comfortable. I have experience with friends who have moved to (and in some cases also back from) Australia, citing Working Holiday Visa frequently, but also Visa subclass 457. Sadly after giving a chance to the UK I've realized why many people are moving from there to Australia whenever they get a chance... though some will probably disagree.

 

Basically, to reiterate: Are there any realistic procedures in my case to migrate to Australia (much preferably but not limited to QLD), perhaps making use of my degree or knowledge of languages, and in a potentially (though not necessarily initially) permanent manner? I will also be contacting the embassy, but I'm thinking that people here might have experiences that help the case at hand.

 

Lastly, I know my situation doesn't sound like the most favourable, but I think enquiry is a harmless yet necessary way to shed some of the doubts I have.

 

Thanks in advance to whoever takes time to read or even reply to my thread.

[Rupert]

Reddy, is your occupation on the SOL or CSOL? That is the place to start.

[Maggie2012]

First off, you need a lesson in life, by discrediting a country for any reason will not earn you merits and even less help. We moved form the UK only because we wanted to do more outdoors. England is as much beautiful than any other country and Germany has its own beauty as well and so on...

 

At 21, I do not think you have the right to draw any conclusion about any country, kiddo....

 

Moving to Australia has nothing to do with where you from. But I feel that with an attitude, you might take away a chance from someone else who likes what Australia offers. It is not different than anywhere else, jobs are hard to find and money is not growing on the trees.

 

I would advise you to go and visit (as we did) before you even put your application in, once again, what happens when you end up not liking it, will you want to go to America then?

 

In any given country you will get jobs and better jobs through networking only. I think you should better these skills, because I am telling you now, that if you go to a country just to take away a local's job (because that is how people look at a migrant) the economic and other bashing of any country will not work in your favour.

 

You don't have to take anything to heart I say here, but if you came to me with a story line you just presented here, I would not even look at your CV before showing you the door.

 

We all go through hardship in some form,l some are more fortunate than others, so they are affected less. So man up dude and start your making your life happen, wherever you are.

 

Also, you will need ta least $30-50 000 to emigrate. Keep in mind, it is not just hopping on the plane and hopping back on if someone doesn't want to give you a job. 7 months in, we are still struggling to find a permanent role. FYI.

 

As to your original question, browse the threads here, and go to www.immig.gov.au where you'll find all the information you'll need. Look at the points and look at the occupational lists. Good luck and if I have offended you in any way, I have only done so in YOUR best interest and my most sincere apologies for it....

 

 

 

First of all, I wanted to say hello to everyone and second, I want to apologise if my post is in the wrong section, seeing as I'm still quite lost in here.

 

The reason why I'm posting here is to seek some informative answers from someone who might know something more than I do concerning procedures to take in my particular case. Essentially as explained in the title, I wish to know what realistic possibilities (in my particular case) I have to move to Australia, preferably in Queensland.

 

Relevant information:

 

I'm a 21 year old Croatian-Italian (both EU) citizen with an Electric Technician qualification/degree obtained in Italy after 3 years of study, with 2 further years of study to obtain a complementary degree equivalent to the A Levels in the UK, after a block of exams referred to as "Esame di Stato" in Italy. I have successfully completed an IELTS test in 2013 with a score of Band 8 (Writing 7, Reading 8.5, Listening 8.5, Speaking 8) out of 9, Academic. If it adds to anything, I'm an advanced Italian speaker and I am also fluent in German and Albanian (the latter due to my Albanian origins). I possess basic knowledge of the following languages: Serbo-Croatian and Spanish.

 

Due to how the economical situation in my family evolved, I decided on moving to the UK in hopes of pursuing my dream of living in an English speaking country, I've done unskilled work (barista) whilst there, and have informed myself concerning procedures to make my degree count for an apprenticeship or similar path. However, at some point I lost my job, and I found myself looking for a new one, albeit without success. After a period of hopeless searching, I found myself having to move to my parents' in Germany (where I still am), where my parents had moved to escape Italy's declining economical situation. I'm currently working a similar unskilled job to earn money for a possible move. I still haven't been able to complete any apprenticeships, despite having a total of 5 to 6 months of internship in the electric industry during my school period.

 

Although not a bad place, Germany as a whole does not suit me and I would much rather live in an English-speaking country while I can still pursue that, as it's what makes me most comfortable. I have experience with friends who have moved to (and in some cases also back from) Australia, citing Working Holiday Visa frequently, but also Visa subclass 457. Sadly after giving a chance to the UK I've realized why many people are moving from there to Australia whenever they get a chance... though some will probably disagree.

 

Basically, to reiterate: Are there any realistic procedures in my case to migrate to Australia (much preferably but not limited to QLD), perhaps making use of my degree or knowledge of languages, and in a potentially (though not necessarily initially) permanent manner? I will also be contacting the embassy, but I'm thinking that people here might have experiences that help the case at hand.

 

Lastly, I know my situation doesn't sound like the most favourable, but I think enquiry is a harmless yet necessary way to shed some of the doubts I have.

 

Thanks in advance to whoever takes time to read or even reply to my thread.

[Sammy1]

First off, you need a lesson in life, by discrediting a country for any reason will not earn you merits and even less help. We moved form the UK only because we wanted to do more outdoors. England is as much beautiful than any other country and Germany has its own beauty as well and so on...

 

At 21, I do not think you have the right to draw any conclusion about any country, kiddo....

 

Moving to Australia has nothing to do with where you from. But I feel that with an attitude, you might take away a chance from someone else who likes what Australia offers. It is not different than anywhere else, jobs are hard to find and money is not growing on the trees.

 

I would advise you to go and visit (as we did) before you even put your application in, once again, what happens when you end up not liking it, will you want to go to America then?

 

In any given country you will get jobs and better jobs through networking only. I think you should better these skills, because I am telling you now, that if you go to a country just to take away a local's job (because that is how people look at a migrant) the economic and other bashing of any country will not work in your favour.

 

You don't have to take anything to heart I say here, but if you came to me with a story line you just presented here, I would not even look at your CV before showing you the door.

 

We all go through hardship in some form,l some are more fortunate than others, so they are affected less. So man up dude and start your making your life happen, wherever you are.

 

Also, you will need ta least $30-50 000 to emigrate. Keep in mind, it is not just hopping on the plane and hopping back on if someone doesn't want to give you a job. 7 months in, we are still struggling to find a permanent role. FYI.

 

As to your original question, browse the threads here, and go to www.immig.gov.au where you'll find all the information you'll need. Look at the points and look at the occupational lists. Good luck and if I have offended you in any way, I have only done so in YOUR best interest and my most sincere apologies for it....

 

 

Oh give him a break.

 

English is not his first language and yet he wrote beautifully and honestly. Fortunately Rupert gave him some good advice.

 

One thing I will say that as a young single man he certainly does NOT need $30 000 to $50 000 to emigrate here, that is a ridiculous figure. I am not sure even many families of three are even lucky enough to have that amount when they come here.

 

Lastly, he is allowed to have an opinion about a country after living there, we all do and I certainly don't take it as an insult that the UK is not for him. Being rude to someone and then apologising at the end of the thread, but still posting it anyway is not helpful.

 

To the OP, take Rupert's advice, it's a good starting point.

[Guest]

Agree with Sammy1 re not needing that amount of funds to make the move. Single guy who can house share or some such, living in or near major city, who can use public transport , bike or cheap run around to get them started, can make do with less.

 

OP, check out what Rupert said about your profession. It's the starting point.

[Petals]

I hope that you are successful and where there is a will there is a way. You are young and most people who migrate young are very successful in the migration process. I was 23 when I first moved to Australia, carefree and single and it makes such a difference to settling in.

[Blade17]

Hi Redzy - a well written post for a second language. You clearly won't have any problems with language if/when you get here. IMHO, you might struggle to get one of the longer term visas with your lack of practical experience, but I would certainly recommend the WHV route to try out life here before you make the permanent plunge. I did it when I was younger than you and it started my love affair with Oz. Also, it's a very cheap and easy option - although the rules have probably changed now re arrival funds, I turned up with about $1,000, worked my socks off in Perth for just over 2 months, then travelled all over the country for the next 4 months - had a great time! The WHV is a great way to see the place and will certainly add to your 'life experience' even if you don't end up staying.