Euterpe Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Hi there. We have recently decided to try and obtain a visa so that we can move to Australia. We have two girls, one aged 3 and the other one 6. I've found this forum a week ago, and I've spent hours reading posts already! I find the people on the forum very friendly and helpful. I have loads of questions, so I hope you guys here would be able to assist! We have decided to attempt the process ourselves without an agent. See you soon ~Euterpe~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Welcome Euterpe all the best with the rest of the journey, we also did it ourselves still waiting for the outcome. People are very helpful here you are at the right forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odendaal Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Welcome! All the best with your application! We did it on our own as well and it was scary but worth it in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 It depends on how straightforward or complicated your application is. I did ours myself and had zero hassles (from the Aussies, DHA is a different story, but you have to deal with them regardless of using an agent). But we had a really simple application. All the information is available online, on the government website, and from the skills assessing authorities, it just takes time and effort to get it all together. But if you are willing and able to do it, it will save you a considerable amount of money. Oh ja...Welcome to the forum!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Welcome to the forum we also did ours ourselves with the help of this forum. Good luck with your process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euterpe Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Thank you everyone. At times I get so excited about the prospects, but then I'm all depressed again when I see how long the process takes. Will have to start at DHA for the birth certificates. Was there on Friday morning...absolute nightmare. I have never seen such long queues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottg Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 2 hours ago, Euterpe said: I'm all depressed again when I see how long the process takes If its of any consolation just remember that everyone on this forum, who went the initial independent PR application route, had to go through this. For some it took from 2 years to +4 years to get that evasive visa. The sad part is also for many it didn't materialise after all the effort. As with most things, just keep the end goal in mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterthe1 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 On 12/01/2016 at 7:05 PM, Euterpe said: At times I get so excited about the prospects, but then I'm all depressed again when I see how long the process takes The sooner you get the ball rolling, the sooner you will know if you're application is going to be successful. Don't procrastinate! Also remember that if you do get turned down there is an appeal process which you can follow to contest the decision. Good luck with your application. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DXB2OZ Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 We had minor complexities, so used Stephen Dickson (SD_MOA on this forum), which was a great move. Between him and the all the great support and advise on the forum, we survived with our nerves almost intact ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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