cjw488 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I am new to this site but have found it really helpful already. My husband submitted his TRA with a day to spare before the 1st July changes. Haven't heard if it has passed yet. We are trying the independent skilled visa 136. My oh is a carpenter/joiner and I work for the NHS -secretarial/audiotypist etc. We have two kids 12 and 14 and are hoping to go to Perth (have relatives there) or Brisbane. We have been to Australia twice once 17 years ago for the usual working visa and with the kids four years ago for 4 weeks. We have talked about taking the big step for years and have decided to go for it now. Bit nervous about the jobs and if the wages will be okay - at moment oh is self employed here and busy but Australia is where we want to be. Any opinions on where might be better for our circumstances - teenagers, jobs and house prices. Thanks. Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alfixie Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Hi Caroline, Welcome to PIO sorry cannot help with your questions really, we are heading to Perth hopefully at the end of the year. My OH is a chippie and has been told by a couple of friends out there that there is plenty of work for him. I think wages will depend on what he will do when he gets there but I think you can earn what you earn here. We have never even been to Australia so you will know more than me. Good luck with the visa. Marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suesk Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Hi Welcome to PIO Suexx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjw488 Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 Thanks for the welcome everyone. I'll have a look at the websites. Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KP Nuts Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Hi Caroline and family, sorry can't help with your questions, but just wanted to say and welcome to PIO. KP Nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Working to fish Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 HI Caroline and family sorry i cant also help with any questions at the mo, but welcome to PIO. Im sure all the members on here can help you out with any questions you may have.:spinny::spinny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjw488 Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 Hi Thanks. Where are you hoping to move to? How does your 12 year old feel about moving. My 14 year old can't wait but the 12 year old is quite nervous he hates flying but is also worried about leaving his friends and not being able to play shinty etc. Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Hiya welcome to poms in oz ,my eldest is a little younger thanyours ,but was reluctant to move ,after 8 months he is loving it and has made lots of friends ,good luck with your tra Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjw488 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Just received email to say oh passed TRA! (took four weeks to hear). Now for the visa application before 1st Sept. Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Well done guys big congratulations being sent your way !!!! Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KP Nuts Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Caroline, and on passing your TRA's, that the worst bit done then, still waiting for ours......... Big drinks tonight Well done!!!!!! KP Nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tahe49 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Congratulations on passing your TRA. Not long passed ours and what a relief! Just got a long wait ahead now. Not sure if you are aware but there are some immigration changes due on 1st Sept. You might want to get your application of quickly - just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjw488 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Thanks. Bottle open already! Good luck with your TRA KP Nuts. Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KP Nuts Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Caroline, KP Nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjw488 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi OE in Edinburgh have suggested we get application to them by 17 August as we lose 5 points on 1st Sept so we will then be at 120 points which is okay but we don't want to risk it in case any changes to MODL . Congrats on getting your TRA passed. Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wardy Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Welcome to PIO and congratulations on TRA. We too are with OE in Edinburgh so far they have been brilliant, been waiting for a CO now for 6 weeks and the wait is killing me or sending me mad not sure which is worse. :wacko: :wideeyed: kaye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham and trudy Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 hi cjw jobs for a carpenter are plentiful just got back from brisbane i myself a carpenter/ joiner see jobs advertised with wages up to $2000 a week stair fixing .property prices are on the up in brisbane but we looked at houses and you can get a nice 4 bed place with pool for $400000-450000 depending in which part of brisbane you to go .hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjw488 Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Hi Graham and Trudy Thanks for the info. Possible property prices and wages better than we thought! Have you managed to get your visa yet? Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham and trudy Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 no probs yes we got visa,s november 2006 just went to activate them had to visit oz before october 2007 and will be moving out within 6 mths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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