> please can anyone tell me how long from start to finish it takes to
> immigrate from uk to australia. Does being a bricklayer/construction
> worker help? And partner being a hairdresser. Thanks.
Anytime between...
-Max 6 years
-Min 6 months (not sure what the quickest has been but depends on visa
type so this is a PR estimate)
Depending on your choices.
How did i get that.....
Well for 6 years its done on the principal that it takes around 12
months for the visa and its valid for 5 years to allow you to migrate.
Min time - hmmm good question. Depending on your circumstances, but
i assume you want to be PR and with your skills and if you can
validate them, you have a good chance and if you dont delay on
anything it can be quick.
Average times are below, others will comment on theirs.....
Skills Assessment - Allow 2 months
Form Filling and collecting docs, submitting the application. - Allow 2
months
Waiting for DMIA (MODL is faster) - 6 months average, but allow 12
Medicals - 3 week wait (included DMIA wait
Selling the House - say 3 months
Activating the visa and moving to Aus - 1 day if you move and activate
at the same time.
Total - 12-14 months.
To get it down to 6 you gotta be very lucky, do all your docs on time,
have no issues on the forms (ie requests for more info), dont migrate
family, be healthy, good character, no need for any bonds, no house to
sell, and above all be 100% committed to moving as quick as you can.
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