Tim & Abby Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Hi thereWe've just started the application process and we were happy to see this forum - we've already picked up some great tips - thank you! Tim & Abby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 No, we are not going to let you off that easy! Firstly, a big welcome here!Where in CT are you from? Where in Oz are you coming to? What type of Visa are you applying for?Greetings from the NSW bush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jules Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Hi Tim and Abby, Welcome to the forum and all the best of luck with your application.Hope to see you around here Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seoul Sister Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Hi Tim and Abby,Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing you on the forum and hearing more about you and your planned life Down Under.Love from KoreaSeoul Sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZHigh Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Good luck guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindylou Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Welcome Tim & Abbyditto re Otto's postAll the best with the process and don't forget that we're here to help you in whatever way we canCindylou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedrei Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Welcome to the site from a fellow Cape Towner.Hope you find the site useful and full of tips. See ya round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamcatcher Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi there Tim & AbbyWelcome to the most exhilirating, scary, wonderful rollercoaster ride of your life!Hold on tight, and enjoy the ride..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi Tim & AbbyWelcome and all the best with your application Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnone Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi Tim & AbbyWelcome, I have found the members & info posted previously on this this site most helpful & supportive. Where about are you in the process? any idea where want to look at living ?.Regards & best of luck-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim & Abby Posted April 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi thereWow! Thanks for the cool welcome!We're based in the Cape Town City Bowl and we're applying for a General Skilled Visa. We're still at the stage of getting all our paperwork in order (you know the drill: matric certificates, unabridged birth certificates, etc.!).At the moment we're looking at going to Melbourne, because we heard that it's the city that's most like Cape Town, and we were also told that you aren't allowed to go straight to Sydney unless you have a job offer there. We're just hoping that Melbourne isn't as windy as Cape Town!Tim & Abby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Do you have an offer in Melbourne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim & Abby Posted April 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Do you have an offer in Melbourne?No, not yet. I have to apply via the ACS (Australian Computer Society) to prove my work abilities as I have no degree, but have more than 10 years experience. Once we are through all that, I can look at applying for jobs.Cheers,Tim (of Tim & Abby) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seoul Sister Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Hi there,I know a guy who owns an IT company (consultancy) in Melbourne - but it is very specific skills they need. Don't you want to please PM me just a short list of your skills, maybe they can use you... (That doesn't sound right ) Maybe you can help them !! (better) LoveSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Hey Tim & Abby, Good luck with it all - you'll find some great help here, I'm sure. One thing - the advice that you got about Sydney was wrong....if you get a General Skilled Visa, you can live anywhere. The 'needing a job' thing applies to those entering on a sponsored visa and applied to all cities. BUT, that said, if you're looking for something similar to CT, then I think Melbourne would be more up your street anyway I'm a Joey's girl, so Sydney suits me Shout if you need anything, OK!CheersAjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Now for my tuppence worth, welcome and as I live in Melbourne, if you need info, shout loudly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa2auz Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Hi there and welcomeAs Ajay said if you have PR you can work anywhere. Also a few occupations in the IT industry and have just been added to the MODL so you might get extra points or be able to speed up your application if yours is on there. My hubby also has no degree and 10 years experience in the IT industry and we were fortunate enough to get a position here (Sydney) without our PR. Let us know what line of work you are in and maybe we can help further.Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Or try RSMS, application time can be as short as 3 weeks, high success rate, but you have to stay 2 years in the platteland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Welcome Tim & Abby! Shout if you need any info you can't find on the site - we are all here ( & very eager) to help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim & Abby Posted May 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi there and welcomeAs Ajay said if you have PR you can work anywhere. Also a few occupations in the IT industry and have just been added to the MODL so you might get extra points or be able to speed up your application if yours is on there. My hubby also has no degree and 10 years experience in the IT industry and we were fortunate enough to get a position here (Sydney) without our PR. Let us know what line of work you are in and maybe we can help further.Good LuckHi there. Thanks again for the welcome. These are certainly friendly forums and it's nice to know that there are decent folks out there who are keen to help.I'm an IT Manager for a publishing company. I have worked in IT for over 12 years - mostly in banking.Abby is a magazine editor and has worked in this industry for about 7 years.Thanks again.Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim & Abby Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Hi there!Sorry for the 'radio silence' but we've been online, we promise!Well, we've been busy on our application so here's the update:1) Tim put together his ACS application, and I must tell everyone who's doing this that we've found it exceptionally stringent - it's not easy to put together 10-year-old references that fit the criteria! Not easy, either, to find people who are still at the company to give you a reference after 10 years We persevere...2) We've also got a quote from Keringa Kennels for our cats (lots of $$)and we haven't found any better method to get them out sooner - we'll let everyone know if we find a short cut.Abby (& Tim) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim & Abby Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hello againYou'll have seen from some of Tim's posts that we've found the whole ACS (Australian Computer Society) application really tough - the worst part definitely being trying to get references for 10 years of experience that give the ACS enough detail. Sooo... we've decided to change visas. We're going to apply for a family sponsorship visa through Tim's uncle, going in under my qualifications through VETASSESS (apparently much simpler - hold thumbs for us!).Any tips or hints for this type of visa?Abby (& Tim) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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