MarieMc Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Hi all, Having read as many posts as possible to answer the many questions I have, I now realise that I need some help! My husband (aged 41 years, developer programmer) and I (aged 40 years, secondary school teacher) wish to emigrate to Aus. We would like to get a 189 skilled independent visa but wonder who it is best to put on the application? Is one occupation better/preferred than the other? I thought that maybe computer programmers would be more desirable than secondary teachers especially as my specialism at secondary is Citizenship (with English). I have put together some basic information on each of us below. I was hoping that someone more knowledgeable than ourselves could take a look and give us an opinion. Many thanks. Husband - Computer Developer Employed/self employed in the above position for over 20 years Spent Criminal conviction for affray (2004) Suffers from Crohns disease, last hospitalisation 7 years ago. Me: I have a psychology degree and my pgce is for Citizenship with English. I have been a psychology teacher for the past 14 years. No medical or criminals issues. A second question: Should we use a migration agency and if so which one is best? Many thanks all x Marie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but your husbands conviction and health issues may be mean he will not be able to obtain a PR Visa. You would need a MA and a strategy.. There is a few on here that probably do have such experience. What was your husbands sentence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieMc Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Community service. May have been a small fine also. Cannot remember as quite a long time ago now. i will ask him when he get home so I can be more specific x thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I would definitely have a chat with an agent to see which path is the best for you. For convictions they usually say anything over 12 month jail sentence is an issue so he may be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Look up the requirements for both skills and see which would be the easier to fulfill all the obligations required for the skills assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Actually, the criminal conviction shouldn't be too big a deal. He will need to declare it and will get asked for details. But shouldn't be an issue. The Crohn's disease though may be a bigger issue and medical issues don't just affect the primary applicant. My advice would be to run it past a specialist agent such as George Lombard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 You sent me your enquiry via the contact form on my website, but you did not include your email address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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