SKIPPY59 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hi - anyone used a really good migration agent.... and could let me know costs please. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeilEB Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I can only tell you who not to use (which actually I can't as I don't think I'm allowed to). However, Go Matilda usually comes recommended - cost varies but possibly £2k-ish (not including the actual visa application). Thought about doing it yourself? That's what I did in the end, after flushing money down the toilet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPPY59 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 hi what visa did you go for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeilEB Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 176 Skilled Migration - and got it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPPY59 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Brill. i've been looking for a sponsored visa but no success so am looking at doing my own, just not sure if my quals/experience cover the visa i can apply for.....its a bit confusing. I have qualifications as a carpenter but want to apply as a project builder - as i have been a Construction site manager in the UK for over 15 years............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeilEB Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Best talk to a Migration expert then and see where you stand. Don't have to get them to do the application, but most offer a free (or reasonable) consultation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPPY59 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Cheers - gonna look at Go Matilda site now... Hope all going well for you and yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chichie69 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Cheers - gonna look at Go Matilda site now... Hope all going well for you and yours try thinkingaustrailia.com hes helping us very straight talking man his name is Daryl if you do tell him he owes digger Steve from Norfolk a coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thepallis Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hi - anyone used a really good migration agent.... and could let me know costs please. thanks Hi SKIPPY59 we used Darren Chatt at VISA-GO in Edinburgh, both he and his wife Deanne were brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Plumber_Paul Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 We used The Emigration Group. They were expensive but really efficient and helpful to get me my skilled migration 176 visa ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Cookies Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi , we used concept Australia in Manchester they were great and well worth the money . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesw Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 We used Go Matilda, can't remember the cost, but they were exellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPPY59 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi SKIPPY59 we used Darren Chatt at VISA-GO in Edinburgh, both he and his wife Deanne were brilliant. HI We have a had a quote includes skills assessment, visa cost, english test, meds, police checks - for a 176 visa = £4475 - sound ok to you? Just worried that we will pay all this money out and not get a job at the end of it.................I'm a Construction Site Manager here so equates to a Foreman/Supervisor in Oz - lots of experience but no degree. Also wondering if we should go for a 457 visa as i believe this is slightly cheaper but its only a temporary measure........oh what to do????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPPY59 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi , we used concept Australia in Manchester they were great and well worth the money . HI We have a had a quote includes skills assessment, visa cost, english test, meds, police checks - for a 176 visa = £4475 - sound about right to you? Just worried that we will pay all this money out and not get a job at the end of it.................I'm a Construction Site Manager here so equates to a Foreman/Supervisor in Oz - lots of experience but no degree. Also wondering if we should go for a 457 visa as i believe this is slightly cheaper but its only a temporary measure........oh what to do????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeilEB Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 That sounds about right - make sure that's a guaranteed price, not a price "per work done". Eg. we were quoted a price, then after not getting much done, were told all our credit was used - that's when I told them to bog off and do it myself (note: this isn't about Concept that you referred to). WRT a 457 visa - the 457 is a sponsored visa. It certainly gets you out there more quickly, but then you are tied to the compnay. If they get rid of you (or if you want to leave), then bye-bye Oz (unless you find alternative sponsorship very quickly - 28 days I think it is?). Depends on your family situation. You certainly might not get a job at the end of the 176 process (like me - hmpph!), but it makes you more employable out there - after all, you've done all the hard work and there's no cost to the company. Plus, you have 5 years with which to find a job (a year to activate, then a further 4 years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Cookies Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Sounds about right, we payed for ours all separate £1500 to the agent visa was £1000 , meds and police checks were about £800,state sponsorship £200, ielts exam roughly £115 , tra £300 . We started r process in 2007 . Why don't u call some agents and get price quote be careful as there is a few dodgy ones u don't have to be in the same area as ur agent . Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bevoir76 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I used OverseasVisa in Edinburgh, we have had a troubled time with things changing etc but they have been fantastic, we started our Visa process feb 09 and we're due to have our medicals on friday, Fingers crossed I havn't got some tragic illness looming :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corinne14470 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 It is probably right price - we have started the paying out and as we are going for the 176 long route then maybe we are throwing this money away but if we get in, we definitley haven't!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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