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Australian Skilled Migration Visa - Megathread

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  • #92
    hussey
    Registered Users Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey


    Sorry that sounds like a scam - never give any money to people to sort out your visa.

    There are so many stories about this.


  • #93
    radharc05
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭radharc05


    MANY MANY MANY thanks for you speedy reply!


  • #94
    LizOHagan
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭LizOHagan


    radharc05 wrote: »
    Apologies for posting this if it is out of place, please do advise.

    We are looking to Emigrate later this year. My OH is Trade qualified. We did have a would be sponsor, but this would be FIFO and is not suitable as we have 2 small children.
    We spotted some adverts on a site earlier and there was a guy there called Niall Minogue, he looks for €300 and will get visa sorted and find work as well?!
    Just wondered if anyone knows anything about him or his service?
    Would much appreciate it if anyone can help.

    Hello... some general advice

    - you won't get a visa for a family unit for 300 euros
    - recruiters should not charge to secure work for you the job applicant
    - only seek advice from a visa agent registered with mara.gov.au
    - get some written advice on what the 300 euros covers
    - you secured one sponsor so why not try again?
    - consider permanent skilled visas but act quickly before the July 1st changes
    - there are alot of people (and this is a general comment) getting in on the 'australian job/visa bandwagon' who have little or no experience but see it as an opportunity to scam vulnerable people in the current times....in all honesty if it was that easy I would be a retired millionaire

    Research and double check all information before you part with your hard earned cash and best of luck! Liz


  • #95
    metalwood
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭metalwood


    Hi All
    I have so many question but ill try to be brief

    Im a trade qualified toolmaker but have my own small engineering shop for the past 8 years doing steel fabrication/welding and machining doing very little at the minute so Im thinking moving the whole family over.

    Would I be better looking for sponsorship or going skilled visa route?

    As I can be skills assessed in 3 different areas - toolmaker - welder - machinist would I be better going for the one with trade papers or curent experience.

    If I was looking for sponsors how would I go about it?

    My wife is an Accountant Technician - Would we even be eligible for a visa?
    My preference is state sponsorship in WA as these occupations are still on the list.

    I have 4 children ranging from 15 to 4 and im 40 this year:cool: Is it a difficult process to move the whole family? or should I keep dreaming:rolleyes:

    Many Thanks MW


  • #96
    rph1981
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭rph1981


    Hi Guys,

    Very informative thread. Me and the GF are coming to the end of our WHV and are returning to Ireland as we have return flights. However, we are thinking of coming back to live permanently in Oz. She is on the list of skilled occupations, so we were thinking of applying for the PR before the rules change in July. The only trouble is that this means approx. 18 months in limbo. Our other option is for her to apply for a 457 and me to go de facto on that visa. My question is does the rule change for the PR affect those who are/will be on a 457 if they choose to apply for PR? Anotherwords, would we be better off waiting it out and getting full PR or chance the 457 and hope the rule changes do not make applying for PR more difficult? The regional visa or state sponsored is not really an option as Sydney was the only place I could get work.

    Thanks in advance.

    Ronan


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  • #97
    hussey
    Registered Users Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey


    rph1981 wrote: »
    My question is does the rule change for the PR affect those who are/will be on a 457 if they choose to apply for PR? Anotherwords, would we be better off waiting it out and getting full PR or chance the 457 and hope the rule changes do not make applying for PR more difficult?

    It will affect anyone who applies for PR, it doesn't really matter what visa you are on, the only affect a 457 on a visa is that you can get extra points (or did, not sure if still counts)

    However if you are on a 457, after 2 years with one company you can apply for ENS, which is a lot quicker and easier and no need for skills assessment (you can apply before 2 years, but you'll need skills assessment)

    One advantage of 457 is that you can apply for a PR while on a 457 and continue to work in Australia.


  • #98
    mandrake04
    Registered Users Posts: 4,435 ✭✭✭mandrake04


    radharc05 wrote: »
    Apologies for posting this if it is out of place, please do advise.

    We are looking to Emigrate later this year. My OH is Trade qualified. We did have a would be sponsor, but this would be FIFO and is not suitable as we have 2 small children.
    We spotted some adverts on a site earlier and there was a guy there called Niall Minogue, he looks for €300 and will get visa sorted and find work as well?!
    Just wondered if anyone knows anything about him or his service?
    Would much appreciate it if anyone can help.

    Is that TheDealisYouhavebeenDone.ie? Similar to this one.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056511232

    Is Niall Minogue Kylies Irish cousin that offers sponsorship for tractor drivers?


  • #99
    radharc05
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭radharc05


    mandrake04 wrote: »
    Is that TheDealisYouhavebeenDone.ie? Similar to this one.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056511232

    Is Niall Minogue Kylies Irish cousin that offers sponsorship for tractor drivers?


    Now he did'nt mention it, but he could be. He's got ads all over D'deal
    Surely if he was a fake he would have come a cropper by now?
    Aparantly he's got offices in Kilkenny and everything.
    Is he legit? if not I am going to make some noise.

    Many thanks also Liz for your post. Very informative.
    Niall Minogue does'nt sound professional over the phone either, he sounds totally unlike someone whos running a business, crude to say the least, a bit of a boyo.
    Says that he has links over, and that he will do up your c.v and find a prospective employer who will sponsor you, and for that service he charges €300?!


  • #100
    Zambia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭Zambia


    You mean like this one

    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/others/2808255
    A COMPLETE SHORTAGE OF ELECTRICAL LINESMEM IN AUSTRALIA

    WANTED IMMEDIATELY IMMEDIATELY FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA HIGHLY SKILLED ELECTRICAL LINESMEN

    THIS COMPANY EMPLOYS OVER 17,000 GLOBALLY FLIGHTS / ACCOMADATION FANTASTIC PACKAGE.

    WE NEED 30 GUYS 457 VISAS CAN BE SECURED.

    WELDERS - AUTO TECHNICANS/ COMMERCIAL / AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS / PANEL BEATERS /

    REQUIRED IN AUSTRALIA ALSO.

    INTERVIEWS TO TAKE PLACE IN OUR OFFICES IN KILKENNY.

    VISAS CAN BE OBTAINED FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDITATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Call NIALL MINOGUE

    Mobile +353 86*************

    Yeah I would consider this a scam

    Edit A search for "jobs" "Australia" on donedeal exposed a fair few of these.

    They all look to be written by the same guy


  • #101
    radharc05
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭radharc05


    Zambia wrote: »
    You mean like this one

    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/others/2808255



    Yeah I would consider this a scam


    I think thats totally disgusting. If anyone gets a chance, ring this guy, he can talk the talk, walk the walk - 'my offices in Kilkenny', 'I can get cha a job alrite boyh'
    '€300 quid for the service, we'll do your C.V and all. The Ozzies love C.V's with loads of details, tell em everything'

    Seriously give him a buzz!:)


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  • #102
    mandrake04
    Registered Users Posts: 4,435 ✭✭✭mandrake04


    Look it might be legit, maybe he just looked up jobs on Seek.com.au and is charging €300 search fee's.

    So you could easily just try Seek.com.au yourself and save yourself the money.


  • #103
    radharc05
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭radharc05


    mandrake04 wrote: »
    Look it might be legit, maybe he just looked up jobs on Seek.com.au and is charging €300 search fee's.

    So you could easily just try Seek.com.au yourself and save yourself the money.


    I've already done that. But we're getting no reply from them when we send C.V on. Aparantly they are inundated with them.

    I just wondered if this guy Niall has contact with the companies in Oz and is checking people out for possible recruitment and is recommending people from here when he sees their qualifications, then companies in Oz are happy to sponsor upon his recommendation.

    That said, why are'nt they paying him?!

    I dont know what to make of it.:rolleyes:


  • #104
    mandrake04
    Registered Users Posts: 4,435 ✭✭✭mandrake04


    radharc05 wrote: »

    I just wondered if this guy Niall has contact with the companies in Oz and is checking people out for possible recruitment and is recommending people from here when he sees their qualifications, then companies in Oz are happy to sponsor upon his recommendation.

    Maybe he wants you to believe that.

    Desperate times = Desperate People
    radharc05 wrote: »

    That said, why are'nt they paying him?!

    I dont know what to make of it.:rolleyes:

    What if the employers interview you and are not intrested, do you get your money back?


  • #105
    hussey
    Registered Users Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey


    Mod Guys let's drop the scam busting threads, this is about a skilled migrant visas.

    As a warning to future users, please don't part with any money to people who promise to get you a job in Australia, unless they can provide some written contract.

    Work agencies do not take money upfront.


  • #106
    radharc05
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭radharc05


    hussey wrote: »
    Mod Guys let's drop the scam busting threads, this is about a skilled migrant visas.

    As a warning to future users, please don't part with any money to people who promise to get you a job in Australia, unless they can provide some written contract.

    Work agencies do not take money upfront.

    I did say in my initial post that if posting was in the wrong place to advise me. ;)


  • #107
    fuzz11
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭fuzz11


    Hi there,

    have been reading yer thread and what a wonderful resource. fair play to all of ye!!
    partner and i currently in perth on WHV,and looking to stay here for a while longer. he is too old for 2nd WHV so looking into 487. he is a carpenter. 457 is unfortunatly not n option at the moment.

    we have been quoted $11,000 from an agent to submit an application for 487, is this right? am i right that you do NOT get this money back if you are not granted this visa?

    could anyone recommend an agent based in perth?pm details if necessary

    confusing times!!!

    any advice appreciated. thanks icon11.gif


  • #108
    drummer157
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭drummer157


    Hi there,

    Just wondering if anyone out there has done the skills assessment for motor mechanics for skilled migrants visa for oz? If so could you explain what it entails? From what I can see it can take the form of a practical assessment or a technical interview depending what assessing body you use? Any info greatly appreciated......


  • #109
    sweetie20
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭sweetie20


    Hey just looking for some help as i dont have a skill but have an australian partner and just had a baby together, we are thinking of emigrating and would love if anyone could advise what type of visa we need, is there a partner one and hard to get and how long do you have to wait. We did look into it a while back and told we would have to contact the Australian Embassey in london, it costs a fortune to ring them, like a pound a minute... would be grateful for any advice thanks a mil


  • #110
    hussey
    Registered Users Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey


    sweetie20 wrote: »
    Hey just looking for some help as i dont have a skill but have an australian partner and just had a baby together, we are thinking of emigrating and would love if anyone could advise what type of visa we need, is there a partner one and hard to get and how long do you have to wait. We did look into it a while back and told we would have to contact the Australian Embassey in london, it costs a fortune to ring them, like a pound a minute... would be grateful for any advice thanks a mil

    Have a look at http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/ for a start anyway, there should be a simply form you can fill out and will tell you the visa


  • #111
    LizOHagan
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭LizOHagan


    drummer157 wrote: »
    Hi there,

    Just wondering if anyone out there has done the skills assessment for motor mechanics for skilled migrants visa for oz? If so could you explain what it entails? From what I can see it can take the form of a practical assessment or a technical interview depending what assessing body you use? Any info greatly appreciated......

    Hello...in most case the Vic Uni option is the quickest and simplest option. The technical interview is via skype at a designated location. The Vic Uni website contains all the information on what to expect. You will need to move quickly if you hope to apply under the existing skilled visa program which is due to change on July 1st.

    Good Luck, Liz


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  • #112
    LizOHagan
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭LizOHagan


    sweetie20 wrote: »
    Hey just looking for some help as i dont have a skill but have an australian partner and just had a baby together, we are thinking of emigrating and would love if anyone could advise what type of visa we need, is there a partner one and hard to get and how long do you have to wait. We did look into it a while back and told we would have to contact the Australian Embassey in london, it costs a fortune to ring them, like a pound a minute... would be grateful for any advice thanks a mil

    You should look at a Partner Visa on Immigration website. Irish residents need to lodge the application by post to the Australian High Commission in London and processing is currently 5 - 6 months from date of lodgement. You need documentary evidence of your relationship and prove it is a genuine, long term relationship. The Immigration website has detailed information on the Partner visa categories. It is important to understand the criteria fully before you apply as no embassy will provide you with guidance on your eligibility as they can only provide general information.

    Hope that helps! Regards, Liz


  • #113
    drummer157
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭drummer157


    Hello...in most case the Vic Uni option is the quickest and simplest option. The technical interview is via skype at a designated location. The Vic Uni website contains all the information on what to expect. You will need to move quickly if you hope to apply under the existing skilled visa program which is due to change on July 1st.

    Good Luck, Liz

    Was just wondering if you could help? You replied to my post in relation to the mechanics skills assessment for oz visa. I have over 20 years experience as an Aftersales Manager, many of those years have been spent in a hands on mechanical role but probably 50/50 with my managerial duties. Is in your experience the Vic Uni skills assessment via skype an easier route than the vetasses hands on skills assessment? I just have a niggling doubt that I may not fair as well with the hands on assessment..Any help or advise would be gratefully appreciated..


  • #114
    saraj14
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭saraj14


    Hi
    My boyfriend and I are looking to apply for the 175 visa. Immigration told us that it is taking up to 18 months to process. If we go through an agent will it be any quicker?

    Also how difficult is it to apply yourself?

    We are currently in Oz on a 457 visa, which expires in July 2014.

    Thanks in advance for any help.


  • #115
    hussey
    Registered Users Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey


    saraj14 wrote: »
    Hi
    My boyfriend and I are looking to apply for the 175 visa. Immigration told us that it is taking up to 18 months to process. If we go through an agent will it be any quicker?

    Also how difficult is it to apply yourself?

    We are currently in Oz on a 457 visa, which expires in July 2014.

    Thanks in advance for any help.

    It's not very difficult, the difficulty is gathering the evidence and skills assessment - that to me was the hard bit.

    what area of work are you guys in, is there any chance of getting work to sponsor you - that will improve the timeframe a lot.


  • #116
    saraj14
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭saraj14


    thanks Hussey
    We could go through his work but they want us to use a particular agent and she is quoting huge money. So we are thinking of doing it ourselves.


  • #117
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,001 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Going through his work means it is a different visa, an END visa not a 175.

    What fee is she quoting?
    If you think you can do it go for it. But you ahve to be sure.
    It's not soemthing you can just have a go at and hope for the best.


  • #118
    saraj14
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭saraj14


    Mellor, I understand that they are different visas. I was just replying to Hussey that the option to go the employer route was there.

    She is quoting $8k and that does not include, medicals, clearance, skills assessment etc.
    I'm going to try and get all the documentation together and I can always change my mind before i submit it.


  • #119
    BrookieD
    Registered Users Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭BrookieD


    hi guys
    The wife and i were talking and its looking like we may decide to head out to her sister in Australia. She has been there for a few years and we might sell up and move over to them.

    To move a family out to Oz (4 of us, including 2 small kids) what is the best option.
    I passed a skilled migrant test on a website and am in the area of online operations and customer service management. Any pointers would be a great help to start us on our way.


    cheers
    Darren


  • #120
    hussey
    Registered Users Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey


    Firstly have a read of the entire thread, there is a lot of helpful advice from various agents here.

    Secondly make sure the website you are checking is immi.gov.au rather than a visa agents 'click here to see if eligible'.

    It's pretty much a 3 stage process, apply for skills assessment, if successful apply for migrant visa (though after July this will be by invite, so enter pool, after invite apply), and last stage is having a lot of patience.

    Is there any specific questions?


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  • #121
    Immanuel_CAN
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭Immanuel_CAN


    Hi all, great thread. I have completed 2 years of a bricklaying apprenticeship and have merits in the tests took in Fas up to phase 3 of the 7 phase apprenticeship.

    I continued to work as a Bricklayer after this but never returned to complete the apprenticeship. Besides not officially completing the apprenticeship I would consider myself a good Bricklayer and I have ex employers who would verify this.

    Considering this and the fact I would easily be as good a bricklayer as someone with papers, what are the chances of me getting to the practical assessment stage?

    Any and all opinions on this appreciated.


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