sheenatu Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 :wink:Hi , We have just set out on the emigration process with a company called Emigrate Australia. Has anyone used this company before? So far they seem to be ok. We are looking to settle in Perth suburbs maybe Mandurah area. We have 2 children age 13yrs and 10yrs. and also bringing over our Jack Russell. There are so many questions I still need answers for , so Im hoping you Perth Poms will be able to help . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpakey Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Yes, you will find many people on here will help, be specific with your questions and contribute to others a little and you will find this forum very useful indeed What is it that you want answers for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheenatu Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 If I am using an agent will I still have to do an english test? English born and bread. Also I now we are a long way of yet but shipping our Jack Russell over, I have already spoken to Air Pets, and they have advised the centre at perth is now closed for animals so any one relocating to perth , there pets have to go to Melbourne then internal flught to Perth.Has anyone else found this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hi welcome to pp. more than likely you'll still need to do the Ielts. What visa are you thinking of going for x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheenatu Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hopefully the 189.. I am a Cruise Travel Consultant Manager , So my job is on the CSOL list and my husband is a general builder/plasterer. SOL list, but because my husband is 49, I have been put forward as main visa applicant, as I am younger! We have been wanting to do this for many years , and now we feel the time is right before my husband reaches the big 50 !!! So many questions that go through your mind on doing something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gar374 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hi Sheenatu, Welcome to the forum. We decided not to take our Jack Russell (Ziggy) with us. It's a helluva lot of money and he's not great in the car, so no idea what he'd be like on a plane, then theres the quarantine in Melbourne to contend with and the extra flight. As hard as its been, we think, for us, not taking him is the best thing. We had some people come and meet with us and him yesterday and they're going to be his new family when we go. They already have a Jack in the family and know what to expect from him. We just have to arrange a handover date. Not looking forward to that. Good luck with the process. Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hopefully the 189.. I am a Cruise Travel Consultant Manager , So my job is on the CSOL list and my husband is a general builder/plasterer. SOL list, but because my husband is 49, I have been put forward as main visa applicant, as I am younger! We have been wanting to do this for many years , and now we feel the time is right before my husband reaches the big 50 !!! So many questions that go through your mind on doing something like this. Sorry to sound negative but as far as I am aware you cannot apply for a 189 if you are on the CSOL list. Maybe others could comment to confirm/disagree?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 :wink:Hi , We have just set out on the emigration process with a company called Emigrate Australia. Has anyone used this company before? So far they seem to be ok. We are looking to settle in Perth suburbs maybe Mandurah area. We have 2 children age 13yrs and 10yrs. and also bringing over our Jack Russell. There are so many questions I still need answers for , so Im hoping you Perth Poms will be able to help . I hadn't heard of this company so I Google'd them. They do state that they use a 'bank of migration agents' in Australia but there is not one MARA registration number or logo anywhere. Is the leading authority in Australian migration 'Roo' actually registered, and who is she? Unlike so many other Migration Agent websites, there doesn't seem to be any real details about anyone at all. Sorry, but I never feel comfortable when a so-called professional company publicly suggests that others within their own industry all talk nonsense. Lots of high end claims here but not a lot of substance. Perhaps ask for the details of their MARA agents, and which one will be in charge of your own application. I'm not saying they aren't legitimate, just they they are a bit vague with these details and that you might want to confirm a few things before getting too far into the process. It's always good to be in direct contact with whoever is handling you visa case work. You can at least be confident that the Perth Poms crew will be very helpful with advice and support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Not heard of this migration agent but be sure they are MARA registered before you use them. That is true about the Perth one closing and flying to either Sydney or Melbourne for quarantine and then after that fly onto Perth. Not familiar with your occupation sorry but if eligible for 189 then you should be on the right track.... as for IELTS - given that most people need it for points I would imagine you would have to undertake it but each situation is different. You need to see if you require it as part of the skills assessment process if you do then it is a definite yes. Have a look at http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx and towards the bottom it will let you know if you have enough points for the visa (should your occupation qualify for this visa) HTH xx please ask if have any more questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 First, never ever use an agent that is not MARA registered. I am am concerned that there are a number of issues already apparent. These include that the agent should have already advised about ILETS. They should also have informed you that a 189 is not an option if your occupation is only on the CSOL. If it is only on the CSOL, then you would need state or business sponsorship. I am assuming you would be applying as travel agency manager? In which case, WA are not sponsoring this occupation. I would suggest you you contact a good reputable agent such as Go Matilda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelteruk Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi i cant comment on the type of visa, i may have a look round see what i can find. As for the test tho even if they say you do not have to take it i would suggest that you do because even tho you will get good points for English being your native language you will gain i think 5 more for the test and as a English speaking person you should have no troubles with it. what i can help you with is the locations in Perth, i live back in UK now but i lived in Perth 2004-2011 so i know some about different areas and schools shops jobs houses and im a tape and jointer so know a lot of people in your partners trade. still have close family out there so able to answer things more up to date once ive consulted with them. good luck with it all. james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheenatu Posted March 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks for the reply shelteruk , Would it be possible for you to give us a call, we could really do with picking your brain? Hi i cant comment on the type of visa, i may have a look round see what i can find. As for the test tho even if they say you do not have to take it i would suggest that you do because even tho you will get good points for English being your native language you will gain i think 5 more for the test and as a English speaking person you should have no troubles with it. what i can help you with is the locations in Perth, i live back in UK now but i lived in Perth 2004-2011 so i know some about different areas and schools shops jobs houses and im a tape and jointer so know a lot of people in your partners trade. still have close family out there so able to answer things more up to date once ive consulted with them. good luck with it all. james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheenatu Posted March 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I would like to thank everyone for there help and advise ,in my previous thread with regards to using a visa agency called emigrate australia. there website is very eye catching and the agent seemed very helpful. However with my job skills Travel Agent Manager, she advised yes we should be able to get the 189 visa. After more research and advise from everyone on Perth Poms and contacting Go Maltida (very helpful) this is not the case and she misinformed us still taking our 1st payment of £700.(thankfully didnt opt for full payment £2100).Luckly after lots of complaining and contacting our credit card company we did manage to get our £700 refunded. So back to the starting blocks, we are now looking at the sponsor 489 visa, and so far I have managed to find a company in Sydney who sponsor this visa, and the director of the company is in London later this month, so have arranged a meeting to have a chat. At least that s a start, however Sydney is not the place we want to settle - more expensive housing etc etc. My husband is now also looking for any companies in WA that would be able to offer this visa . He is a plasterer/general builder, so any contacts for this would be gratefully received. (Cant get the 189 visa on this as he is nearly 50 yrs old and no formal qualifications, as old school taught trade). Also any help on contacts for myself as a Cruise Travel Agent/Travel Agent would be welcome. Many thanks once again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I would like to thank everyone for there help and advise ,in my previous thread with regards to using a visa agency called emigrate australia. there website is very eye catching and the agent seemed very helpful. However with my job skills Travel Agent Manager, she advised yes we should be able to get the 189 visa. After more research and advise from everyone on Perth Poms and contacting Go Maltida (very helpful) this is not the case and she misinformed us still taking our 1st payment of £700.(thankfully didnt opt for full payment £2100).Luckly after lots of complaining and contacting our credit card company we did manage to get our £700 refunded. So back to the starting blocks, we are now looking at the sponsor 489 visa, and so far I have managed to find a company in Sydney who sponsor this visa, and the director of the company is in London later this month, so have arranged a meeting to have a chat. At least that s a start, however Sydney is not the place we want to settle - more expensive housing etc etc. My husband is now also looking for any companies in WA that would be able to offer this visa . He is a plasterer/general builder, so any contacts for this would be gratefully received. (Cant get the 189 visa on this as he is nearly 50 yrs old and no formal qualifications, as old school taught trade). Also any help on contacts for myself as a Cruise Travel Agent/Travel Agent would be welcome. Many thanks once again i still have alarm bells ringing from this post. Companies can not sponsor a 489. A 489 is a state sponsored or family sponsored (there are two streams) but none are company based. The he earlier advice remains. 1. Look to see if any States are sponsoring your occupation. 2. If not and you are desperate enough look at 457. If going toward the 457, you will need a business sponsor. But, do so in the knowledge that they are VERY hard to get (do not trust third party companies offering to arrange) and it is a temporary visa for up to 4 years. There is no guarantee it will ever be any more than that and you need to look at a lot of the issues surrounding 457. What advice did Go Matilda give? Is there a reason you are not using them to come up with a migration strategy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Alarm bells ringing here too. I checked their T&C's and note that Emigrate Australia is a trading name of Violet Popsicle Media Ltd. A further search shows the Director and Secretary of both companies is Alistair Markham. Same name as the guy who owned and operated Global Visas. Coincidence perhaps. Edited March 11, 2015 by Chook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheenatu Posted March 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Does any one now of any builders/ plastering companys in perth who would be able to offer my husband a sponsor visa. We run our own business in the UK. Hes got 20+yrs experience , but nothing on paper. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 i still have alarm bells ringing from this post. Companies can not sponsor a 489. A 489 is a state sponsored or family sponsored (there are two streams) but none are company based. The he earlier advice remains. 1. Look to see if any States are sponsoring your occupation. 2. If not and you are desperate enough look at 457. If going toward the 457, you will need a business sponsor. But, do so in the knowledge that they are VERY hard to get (do not trust third party companies offering to arrange) and it is a temporary visa for up to 4 years. There is no guarantee it will ever be any more than that and you need to look at a lot of the issues surrounding 457. What advice did Go Matilda give? Is there a reason you are not using them to come up with a migration strategy? I don't think Sheenatu is really listening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimwiththedolphins Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I am a teacher and had to do the IELTS test for the visa points. I would advise to prepare for it as it is quite intense...3 hours in reading/writing/listening and then a separate speaking test about 15 minutes long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeagar Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 I have just started the process with emigrate australia i have paid already 1400 uk pounds and am now worried they are not genuine could anyone put my mind at rest i cannot find anyone else who has used this company thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 I have just started the process with emigrate australia i have paid already 1400 uk pounds and am now worried they are not genuine could anyone put my mind at rest i cannot find anyone else who has used this company thanks in advance Their web site does indicate they are MARA registered. However, they have clearly given some poor advice to the above poster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soco2412 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Emigrate Australia is part of the Violet Popsicle group, unfortunately they used to trade under The Immigration Advisory Service and have taken a lot of money from a lot of people for doing nothing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheenatu Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I have just started the process with emigrate australia i have paid already 1400 uk pounds and am now worried they are not genuine could anyone put my mind at rest i cannot find anyone else who has used this company thanks in advance I used this company and wish I hadnt DO NOT Use .I paid £1200 and I managed to get my money back through my credit card. They gave my family wrong advise. Would never answer your calls after giving them your money.I dont now your situation but to us I wouldn t recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimwiththedolphins Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 If I am using an agent will I still have to do an english test? English born and bread.Also I now we are a long way of yet but shipping our Jack Russell over, I have already spoken to Air Pets, and they have advised the centre at perth is now closed for animals so any one relocating to perth , there pets have to go to Melbourne then internal flught to Perth.Has anyone else found this? Hello We fly to Perth on the 16th September and our dog is having to go to Sydney. We have used Golden Arrow shippers who have been fantastic throughout. After his quarantine period we had to arrange an internal flight through to Perth. The original flight cost £2395 and the internal flight (through a company called dogtainers) worked out around £500. Quarantine was around £1000. Make sure that you get your dogs rabies jab done ASAP. It is valid for 2 years but you need to have it done at least 6 months before travel. All other jabs/blood tests are nearer the departure. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeagar Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I used this company and wish I hadnt DO NOT Use .I paid £1200 and I managed to get my money back through my credit card. They gave my family wrong advise. Would never answer your calls after giving them your money.I dont now your situation but to us I wouldn t recommend. Thanks for the reply upto now they havent done anything wrong and have answered my calls when i have called so i am not sure i have grounds for a refund which is my concern as it appears to be layer in the process that they let people down i spoke to a james gordon clarke yesterday and he seemed very re assuring and did appear to know what he was talking about who did you end up using as your agent and how far did you get with emigrate australia as the 1200 you paid suggests you were only at the start like myself they are charging me 2100 in total does that sound similar to yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 You have paid two thirds of the fee but what services have been provided? Do you have a contract, have you been allocated a registered agent/case officer and supplied with a copy of the MARA Code of Conduct? Have your documents been processed and your skills assessment prepared for lodgement. These are all services that you should expect to have been provided with by now. If not, then you have every right to a refund through your credit card provider. Personally, I would not be paying another penny until such time as all of these things had been finalised. In fact, not before I had a positive Skills Assessment in my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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