Applying for a Visa-Do we need a Migration Agent-Confused?

[CarterTucker]

Hi 'diaclone' thanks for you message, I appreciate you taking the time to try & help us.

We had looked at this option, but crossed it off our list, as with enough to sort out & plan with 2 children, moving to a new country, settling them in etc, etc, the last thing that we would want is extra pressure & if the worst were to happen the uprooting & unsettling effect, for not just us, but for our boys of moving back to the Uk. We also wouldnt want to be told where we could & couldnt live!

I have been in email contact with a helpfull man at 'go matilda' he has given us our options at the present time, but advised us to wait until the August 1st date when the new Pathway 'D' guidelines will be announced.

Thankyou again,
Kelly.

[CarterTucker]

Hi again all,

Whilst waiting, I cant keep my mind off the subject, so ive been doing yet more research! Im sure your all familiar with research!

Im researching pathway D, E & now im looking into whats involved in getting a sponsored visa, does anyone have any information on this? (One way or another, this is our dream & we dont want to give up)

(My husbands skill is 'in demand' but we have that problem that he has no 'formal qualifications' although he does own his own roofing business)

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Kelly.

[jam]

Originally Posted by CarterTucker

Hi again all,

Whilst waiting, I cant keep my mind off the subject, so ive been doing yet more research! Im sure your all familiar with research!

Im researching pathway D, E & now im looking into whats involved in getting a sponsored visa, does anyone have any information on this? (One way or another, this is our dream & we dont want to give up)

(My husbands skill is 'in demand' but we have that problem that he has no 'formal qualifications' although he does own his own roofing business)

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Kelly.

hiya CT,
we're moving over on a sponsored visa, we went to an expo in london were there was a stand for the mater hospital, i had an interview over the phone the next day and was accepted for the job. They then nominated me for the job, and sent me a Nomination Transaction Reference Number, you need this along with a letter of a job offer for the application form. Regarding Qualifications, i've had to show proof of my nursing qualifications, employment references and that i have joined the nursing council in queensland, i'm unsure what you would have to have for your husbands job.
The visa is temporary and lasts for between 3 mths and 4 yrs, during which time we hope to apply for permanet residence.

I'm hoping to apply for the visa this week, i'm doing it with out an agent so fingers crossed i've done it right.

hope i've been some help, best wishes x x

[CarterTucker]

Thankyou for your reply. It certainly gave us some food for thought.
I think however, that in the trade my husbands in, that we are still going to go for our 1st plan, pathway D or E (or whatever the heck they are gonna be called now!)
Kind Regards,Kelly.