Visa advice

[Mikeehudson]

Hi everyone, I have done a little research into visas and was looking for some advice on which route would be best to take. I am 29 years old and have been doing bar work for many years but am just changing career in England to become a carpenter. I have just finished a city and guilds level 2 qualification in carpentry but have not got any substantial work experience in carpentry yet. I was wondering if I would be best to apply straight away for a 189 visa through EOI and tradeset assessments as I have the relevant 60 points or if I would be better to get a working holiday visa and try to find a relevant job once I am in Australia and try and apply for a 189 visa from Australia?

Thanks in advance, Mike

[Liam13]

you mention your lack of work experience this is where you will get an unsatisfactory skills assessment.. Did you complete an apprenticeship ?, get yourself a WHV before it's too late as I'd say you don't meet the criteria for a 189 just yet. Getting a positive skills assessment can be tricky even for guys who have been in the trade for years as they want to know everything and see documents. I was asked to show 2 years minimum post apprenticeship so 6 years before they would look at me.. Possibly talk to a registered agent