how long does a rsms visa take

bella · #1 (**permalink**) 9th July 2008, 12:40 PM

Hi this is my first time here. We have been with an agent since last may my husband is a joiner .tra ass completed 3rd Oct.07 we have been with a relocation firm since then we were told it wouldnt take long to find him a sponcer since he was over 45.now we are into 9thmonth chasing up agent for feed back but nothing we have paid all this money up front and all we have is tra ass and afeed back once a fortnight saying there are still trying But at the very begining we were told it would only take up till 5months,but we just feel are they after all this going to wait until his 55birthday and say sorry to late as we have over the last year put everything on hold.my husband is 55next april we are wondering if we should change directions and go student visa for myself and try that way.We would be very greatful if anyone could help any advice would be greatfully ap.thanks for taking your time to read this bella

kaz101 · #2 (**permalink**) 9th July 2008, 02:42 PM

Hi Bella,

Welcome to the forum.

Have the agents told you what the hold up is? Is it just trying to find your husband a sponsor or something else? Sponsorship can take a long time depending on the profession.

Are the agents part of the migration association for MIA and/or MARA?
If you suspect that something is not being done right you can complain to them.

I would have a talk with another agent to see what can be done. I know that age is a factor in some visas.

Regards,
Karen

bella · #3 (**permalink**) 10th July 2008, 01:24 PM

thanks Karen for your message yes the company is mara reg and they advertise in the papers and an ozmag saying they own construction firms in oz when we seen this and asked them about it no-one gave us an answer we have also asked them should we change direction again no reply we just dont want to be sitting here till april 2009 and they have taking the full amount of money from us and nothing any idea,s with whom i should speak with kind regards Bella

kaz101 · #4 (**permalink**) 10th July 2008, 07:34 PM

Find out what their MARA number is or do a search on the website at
Migration Agents Registration Authority.

There should also be details on the website about who to contact.

I would tell the agent that you're going to do this and see if you get any response then - I've found that some companies can become helpful when they know that you are serious about taking your complaint further

Good luck,
Karen

Dolly · #5 (**permalink**) 10th July 2008, 09:32 PM

Hi there Bella,

I don't want to be a worry wort but if your husband obtained his skills assessment in October last year, I think that only lasts for a year.

I would DEFINITELY get in contact with at least 2 agents to see what they can do for you. We used George Lombard and he was absolutely fantastic. I'd also seriously think of making a formal complaint against your exisiting agent.

Dolly