shunty

Hi all,
we are wanting to emigrate to Australia.
Has anyone done this with their family ??
Anyone got any useful info for me.
Any help appreciated

cheers
shunty

RobJenks

Hi mate.
You should be aware they have a points system in Oz .
A minimum number gives you immigration status.
Factors like financial satus ,qualifications , age , young children ,job requirement (I know bricklayers are sought at the moment) all contribute to the points total.
No criminal record -That one is a joke when you think years ago that was mandatory to go!

cheeseboy

don´t do it.

Mick

iTrader: (1)

Looks like they are currently after more 'skilled' population...

http://www.australia-migration.com/p...sultations/314

All the best

Mick

shunty

Rob,
I have done a bit of looking & I think we will be ok regarding the points, 70 is required for skilled migration.
I need a good agent that has a branch in the UK to help me migrate my family. I have been told about £2000 for the fees ??
plus you need $3000 aus dolloars in a bank account for 2 years prior to going ??

shunty

shunty

cheers Mick.

anyone else migrated to Aus then ??
could do with an agent recommend & detailed info

cheers

shunty

Ga22ar

I have just received my perm res VISA in the last two weeks, it has taken 18months to process..

Hit http://britishexpats.com/forum/forum...?s=&forumid=32 if you want assistance, I used this site exclusively to help..

Best advice is be patient, the AUS immigration dept (DIMIA) are in no rush, and make sure all docs are in perfect order otherwise DIMIA will kick it back straightaway and you go to the bottom of the pile..

cheers

popeye

I also got my perm res visa - it took about 12 months to get. I believe the points total required is 120.

Cheers.

shunty

ga22ar - that's exactly what I'm looking for, I have just registered.
congratulations on your visa acceptance btw. What part of aus are you going to ??

thanks
shunty

shunty

cheers popeye, I hope I can scrape 120 myself then
good luck with your move.

shunty

Ga22ar

Aiming for Melbourne.. Depends on what the IT market is upto..

rumour has it that DIMIA are upping the points to 150... dont known when tho, sounds like the Aussies are getting more choosey

good luck

RobJenks

To expedite your visa suggest you attempt to get sponsored by a high profile company that requires the immediate use of your skills- I did and received visa within 2 weeks !

shunty

useful to know Rob, but that's gonna be very difficult...surely ??
did your company have links in oz .....if not how did you do it ??
I have decent skills in IT & a degree & 10 years exp...but left my last position @ xmas.

getting some great info from the britishexpats web site btw, faq's etc

cheers

shunty

RobJenks

It was a new oil development company based in Perth Western Australia , but recruiting in the UK .I had an interview in Edinburgh in the November and was in Perth in January with my family. Furniture /BMW in transit.
Biggest mistake selling my home in Epsom though.

RobJenks

Have a look at these web sites for real estate prices .
http://moncrieffrealty.com.au/
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin...=&fmt=&header=


If you want any information and I can help -just ask.
Us poms have to stick together.

shunty

thanks mate, much appreciated as it looks like a mammoth task....but one we are definetly looking forward to.
I will save your mail addy

cheers

shunty

shunty

ahh, no mail addy.....