TRA ok, State sponsorship ok

[paolki]

Hi everyone
Just joined the site
I am a decorator and have got my TRA approved, I have State sponsorship from WA and am now applying for my 176 visa

Isn't it all exciting

Was in Perth a couple of years ago, can't get it out of my head so Kim (OH) son Oliver and I will be hopefully on our way.

PAUL:D:D:)

[Den&Eammon]

Hi Paul

We have (hopefully) got our practical assessment in July - waiting to hear for a date for the carpentry practical, from Vetassess.

If all goes well with that, we will also be applying for state sponsorship for WA. How long did it take for your sponsorship to come through once you had submitted your form?

Good luck with the rest of your application

Denise

[paolki]

Hi Denise

Glad to hear things are all moving for you

I was so surprised about the time it took for the state sponsorship to come back to me.

It took 15 days from when I sent the e form to getting a letter on my door mat.

I hope the visa app is just as fast, if you get out there soon, your other half can make things for me to paint......sorted.

Good luck

Paul

[Dean Kicks]

Hi Paul.
I'm An Auto-electrician Trying To Find Sponsorship, Have Contacted Companies Over In Perth All Sound Half Interested, But Cant Get A Clear Yes Or No.
Any Advice On Seeking A Sponsor.
What Visa Did You Apply For, Or Do You Need A Sponsor First.all Confused About This Visa Business.

Cheers Dean

[paolki]

Hi Dean

I'm no expert on this, as you say it is quite confusing.

I tried to get sponsorship from companies but did not suceed so I have gone for the 176 visa with State sponsorship which will give me access to medicare, be able to work anywhere in WA and I can work for someone or for myself.

As I have worked for myself for the last 20 years, this was my best option.

I hope that is some help

Paul

[Den&Eammon]

Hi Denise

Glad to hear things are all moving for you

I was so surprised about the time it took for the state sponsorship to come back to me.

It took 15 days from when I sent the e form to getting a letter on my door mat.

I hope the visa app is just as fast, if you get out there soon, your other half can make things for me to paint......sorted.

Good luck

Paul

Hi Paul

Gosh that was a really fast response! :D

Do they tell you what area's within WA that you can live in or is it the whole of WA? It's just I remember on the form it ask the region/area which you intend to live in -I have put Perth Metro because I guess I figured this is where the most work would be for Eammon - but not sure if they hold you to it :confused:?

Denise

[Dean Kicks]

Hi Paul
Thanks for reply. Did you have to obtain a positive skills assesment for your state sponsored visa?

[paolki]

Hi Paul

Gosh that was a really fast response! :D

Do they tell you what area's within WA that you can live in or is it the whole of WA? It's just I remember on the form it ask the region/area which you intend to live in -I have put Perth Metro because I guess I figured this is where the most work would be for Eammon - but not sure if they hold you to it :confused:?

Denise


On the form they ask for 3 regions, at the time I wanted Perth metro, but it is not on there. I picked my 3 regions hoping that Perth metro was included anyway, but it wasn't. So contacted the WA agent that sent my positive state sponsorship letter to me from the SBDC ( small buisness development corporation ) and she said that once you are granted the 176 visa you can work anywhere in WA, even Perth metro. The regions are for if you are applying for the regional visa, and you have to work within that region

I hope that is useful

Paul:D

[paolki]

Hi Dean

Yes, I did have to have the positive skills accessment.

They ask for the information on the e form for the State Sponsorship

Paul

[Den&Eammon]

On the form they ask for 3 regions, at the time I wanted Perth metro, but it is not on there. I picked my 3 regions hoping that Perth metro was included anyway, but it wasn't. So contacted the WA agent that sent my positive state sponsorship letter to me from the SBDC ( small buisness development corporation ) and she said that once you are granted the 176 visa you can work anywhere in WA, even Perth metro. The regions are for if you are applying for the regional visa, and you have to work within that region

I hope that is useful

Paul:D

Hi Paul

Thanks - that's good news...

It's really hard to pick an area from this side of the world!!!! I think we'll head for Perth Metro (if we're lucky enough that they want us!) when I have been looking at house prices, etc, they do seem that little bit more expensive, but have narrowed it down to a few suburbs - however I am a little bit unsure as to which suburbs actually fall in to the Metro area - I can't find a map anywhere that lists this info. If you have any idea's they'd be gladly welcome.

Denise

[paolki]

Hi Denise

I don't know if you have found the following site but I have used it for the suburbs and some comments on the areas.

It is www.aussiemove.com (http://www.aussiemove.com) and head to the Perth link, gives housing average prices etc

Paul

[Den&Eammon]

Thanks Paul - I'll have a browse

[Dean Kicks]

Thanks for info Paul, sorry for delay
Dean