Mark6 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Hi all We are a couple looking to move over I'm a mechanical engineer and my partner is a district nurse here in the UK. We are planning to come for a visit to scope things out job and house wise in 2020. Any information or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mark and Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 I think it's hard to predict what the job situation will be like - my advice would be to apply for visa's if you're eligible now as you never know when jobs are removed from lists. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark6 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks Both of our jobs are on the skills list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 That is why I would apply now - ANMAC and AHPRA (for your wife) are both things that can take a few months. (I assume your wife is degree trained), and particularly in health there aren't as many jobs going around as there once was. ETA - one of the agents on our sister site - commented to a member that if you're eligible now - you should start the process. The rules are changing all the time, jobs disappear off the list and the points needed has increased. Re nursing e.g. - you could register with AHPRA being diploma trained a few years ago - now you have to have a degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark6 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Thank you very much. Will get moving with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Another thing to bear in mind is that there is a General Election in May of this year, and one of the big issues is that migration needs to be reduced. So if you qualify for a visa, I seriously advise you to start the process as soon as you are able. Historically, 1st July annually is when visas and visa conditions are reviewed and changed, but as I say, being a General Election year, anything could happen. Keep us posted with how you get on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark6 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Thank you. We will definitely do that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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