reply for blackbomber
Hi
it took us 2 years and 11 months to get our permanent resident visa we were originally told 42 months so it was a bonus. The last part , medical and fee submission was only a couple of months. Once your visa is granted you have 1 year to 'land' but that is back dated to the date of your medical so the year has turned into 9 months which iam sure will fly. As a carpenter you will have no trouble. We went through an immigration agent, Overseas Emmigration based in Edinburg. and the service from them was good, downside expensive, but the paperwork is done for you. Good luck and if we can be of more help just ask . keep in touch. Ps I think uk teaching Qualifications have to be converted and a test taken, but not 100 % sure. PPs WE went to the emmigrate show in liverpool last weekend it was a huge help in guaging removal costs , bank account info ect. I know there is one in Coventry in a few weeks well worth going to