I am 46..too old for Oz ??

[mangizmo]

Hi folks
I am a 46 year old IT worker (field engineer, computers , comms, ATM cash machines..worked for IBM, Fujitsu, Canon UK)
How strict is the 45 age limit ?, I have two children aged 13 and 16 and I have just sold my house (hence have a sizeable lump sum)...also, I am pretty confident that I could find a decent job from looking at ads and sending my resume to a few
Wish I had applied a couple of years go....am I now too old ??

VBB

[gloucester_geezer]

Originally Posted by mangizmo

Hi folks
I am a 46 year old IT worker (field engineer, computers , comms, ATM cash machines..worked for IBM, Fujitsu, Canon UK)
How strict is the 45 age limit ?, I have two children aged 13 and 16 and I have just sold my house (hence have a sizeable lump sum)...also, I am pretty confident that I could find a decent job from looking at ads and sending my resume to a few
Wish I had applied a couple of years go....am I now too old ??

VBB

Hi,

I think you will find that if you are able to be sponsored, on an employer or business entry visa, then the age limit of 45 can be stretched to 55. I would say to give the Australian Embassy a call in the UK and speak to the immigration officers there who will confirm or otherwise but I think that is right.

Good luck. Paul

[Dolly]

Originally Posted by mangizmo

Hi folks
I am a 46 year old IT worker (field engineer, computers , comms, ATM cash machines..worked for IBM, Fujitsu, Canon UK)
How strict is the 45 age limit ?, I have two children aged 13 and 16 and I have just sold my house (hence have a sizeable lump sum)...also, I am pretty confident that I could find a decent job from looking at ads and sending my resume to a few
Wish I had applied a couple of years go....am I now too old ??

VBB

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum.

As Paul said the age limit is higher if you are sponsored. Have a look at the sticky at the top of the forum page "Please read....", there's a link to the DIAC website which will have details and restrictions of sponsored visas.

Dolly

[anj1976]

the best would be to contact some consultants or the big companies, the big companies are the ones who normally sponsor and the consultants would help finding them . wish you luck

[SOMV]

Hello VBB,

46 is not impossible but you will have to be looking at a regional (RSMS) or ENS employer sponsored visa. You will also have to obtain a skills assessment, preferably in one of the MODL IT specialisations.

Feel free to email me your CV for a full assessment or if you want to chat about the best pathway.

There is also of course New Zealand - no 45 age restriction and IT professionals are in demand too.

[anj1976]

yeah, how can we forget newzealand..