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I am new to this forum but have done a lot of reading and I am very impressed with the wealth of knowledge in this group!!
My husband and I are initiating the emigration process to move our family to Australia. We spent about 4 months there a few years back and absolutely LOVE the country!! I have two major questions....
1) - where should we move to? My husband is a software tester/business analyst. Where is the IT industry mostly located? Sydney? Melbourne? We are also moving our 2 young kids and want to live in a nice neighborhood that is fmaily friendly.
2) - in terms of scoring points on the Independent Skills Visa my husband doesnt seem to be able to score as highly as myself. Does my education count towards the Visa at all??? I am planning on working once my kids go to school but not immediately. should I be the main applicant? Or can my husband be the main applicant with help of my score? (hope this makes sense)
We are doing a pile of research and calling the consulate frequently with questions. Is it worth hiring a migrating agent??? (sorry snook in a 3rd question)
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Elaine
My husband and I are initiating the emigration process to move our family to Australia. We spent about 4 months there a few years back and absolutely LOVE the country!! I have two major questions....
1) - where should we move to? My husband is a software tester/business analyst. Where is the IT industry mostly located? Sydney? Melbourne? We are also moving our 2 young kids and want to live in a nice neighborhood that is fmaily friendly.
2) - in terms of scoring points on the Independent Skills Visa my husband doesnt seem to be able to score as highly as myself. Does my education count towards the Visa at all??? I am planning on working once my kids go to school but not immediately. should I be the main applicant? Or can my husband be the main applicant with help of my score? (hope this makes sense)
We are doing a pile of research and calling the consulate frequently with questions. Is it worth hiring a migrating agent??? (sorry snook in a 3rd question)
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Elaine