> Hi,
>
> My husband & I are looking to mirgate to Australia, no sooner than in
> 2-3 years. We have a couple of 'options' open to us & I just really
> wondered if I could get some general advice as to what is likely to be
> the best way forward to us. I want to start planning now so that we
> have plenty of time to cover anything that might stand in our way.
>
> ok, I'll tell you a little about us & our circumstances;
>
> I am 30(just) husband is 38 in August. We have been married for 10
> years, no children & no dependants. We both are British (through
> birth). We have no family in Australia.
>
> I finished grammer school with good grades & then went into retail.
> My
> husband also left grammer school & went into various jobs, eventually
> becoming a Finanical Advisor. He is qualified to FPC3 & worked in the
> finanical industry for 10 years. (though he still runs our own
> portfolio) For the past 3 years, we have run our own business (shop),
> but it doesn't have a turnover of AUS$500K required for the Business
> visa.
>
> We have cash & investments (readily available) in the region of
> £350K-£400. We don't own a house (never have) & have no debt. So
> clearly we would be happy to deposit the AUS$100k to the AUS
> government.
>
> So, as I understand it though I am more than prepared to accept that I
> am wrong!:) we can either look to go through on my husband, with his
> qualifications, the issue here being that this job is only scored as
> 40
> & he hasn't been a practising IFA for three years now.
>
> We can go for a business visa if we can get a business for the next 2
> years which has a turn over of the required amount (not too much of a
> issue as we are looking to go into a new business area anyhow), but
> I'm
> a little worrid about the fact this visa isn't flexible & is only
> valid
> for a limited time. What are the factors you need to prove once you
> get
> it to get the visa made permanent?
>
> or, I can train to do one of the jobs that is currently in demand, for
> example, hairdressing. The issue with this is picking the right
> 'skill'
> to train in & allowing myself time to qualify & gain experience.
>
> I should mention that we would plan to start a new business when we
> are
> in Australia, not look for employment. We have enough financial
> stability to survive for many years out of work should anything go
> wrong. (Frankly, not terrribly picky as to what the business is, so if
> some are looked on higher than others we could do that)
>
>
> So thats it! If theres anything I've missed please let me know. I
> would
> really, really appreicate some opinions & advice on what would be the
> best course of action for us. We are very flexible & happy to do
> almost
> anything at all to get the visas we need, so all suggestions very
> welcome!
>
> Are the migration services any good? or is it better to save our money
> & just do it ourselves? Do they know the sorts off things that get the
> best results? Has anybody had any experience of them?
>
> thanks very, very much,
>
> & I'm very sorry if this sin't the sort of thing you're supposed to
> ask
> on here.
>
> Kitty
>
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Hi Kitty,
The best advise anyone could give you is to contact a migration agent.
It's the best possible way to get all the correct information on the
best way forward for YOU.
They are well worth the money in my opinion, especially with cases such
as yours that are not straight forward.
A couple of good ones that spring to mind are George Lombard or Alan
Collett. Both post on britishexpats.com (or google them) and are
highly regarded.
I wish you every success.
Wendy
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