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[Guest sherbear320]

Hi,

 

I posted and then realised I hadn't introduced myself!! I'm Sherry and my OH is Fred, we have a three year old called Zach! We want to move to SA in two years as OH is doing some HE quals at the moment!!

 

I'm a secondary school teacher teaching ICT, am doing a HE Dip in Physics!! Changed careers to teaching as I've always loved training and lecturing at Uni and after having Zach worked as a school librarian, I now I'm mad but teaching secondary is the best job in the world!!

 

We wanna move to the countryside or down the coast, everyone says that's weird, but I've never been known for being sane!!!

 

Our only concern really about emigrating is whether Fred's disability, he's paraplegic from an accident will stop us getting in, cost to country and all that!!!

 

Any who hi!!!

[Damms]

Hi Sherry

 

Welcome to the forum!!! Its a great place to find info andvice and suppport.

 

Wishing you the best of luck with your journey to get to Oz

 

Kim

x

[Guest andylynnchriskirst]

Welcome to Poms In Adelaide Sherry, Fred and Zach!

This forum has been a great help for our family, and the members are brilliant!

Good luck with your journey!

 

The Horn Family

xxx

[Guest moonraker1959]

Hi and welcome!Have you considered the services of a migration agent to help with advice re Fred's disability?Might be a good starting point.Best wishes and good luck with your future plans!

[Guest sherbear320]

Hi and welcome!Have you considered the services of a migration agent to help with advice re Fred's disability?Might be a good starting point.Best wishes and good luck with your future plans!

 

Anyone know a good agent? Scary to invest a load of money on someone you don't know from Adam!!

[Guest moonraker1959]

Hi Sherry,sorry I can't recommend a good agent as I've never used one,have you had a look on this forum in the "Migration and Visa's"section?You might have to scroll through a few threads to find what you're looking for!xx

[Guest Shmaggle]

Hi sherbear, there are some agents recommended in the migration section. You should be able to have an initial free chat with an agent so they give you an idea of whether it is worth applying or not, they then email a list of services they provide and the cost. If it is a straightforward 'no chance' they should be able to tell you straight away. I do hope it isn't a no though ( my mum was paraplegic, my hackles rise at discrimination!). I don't know if there is owt on the DIAC website about medical criteria? Good luck!

[Guest dondon75]

Anyone know a good agent? Scary to invest a load of money on someone you don't know from Adam!!

 

Hi, we used Ian Harrop Associates, fees were roughly £1500 paid in installments but very helpful and we now have our visa granted 20 June 2012 must be in oz by 24 may 2013. If you would like contact details let me know.

[Guest matt n mel]

Anyone know a good agent? Scary to invest a load of money on someone you don't know from Adam!!

 

Hi there

There are loads of good agents, and you will probably find a thread or two about this subject.

We used TEG (the emigration group) who were great, although not cheap. From what I can gather there is some kind of ombudsman for agents and they should be registered migrant agents (RMA), for you to consider them. You can prob shop around and get some free advice before signing up with one. (I'm not an expert, just recently been through the migration process)G

Good luck in your quest!

[Damms]

Hi

 

yes we used the emigration group as well, we had 2 free chats with them about our situation and there was no pressure to sign up but we were very happy with their service.

 

Good luck guys

Kim

[Guest lebour]

You really need to use an agent that can deal with medical issues - try George Lombard.

[snifter]

Hello and welcome

 

No clue about the medical aspect but lebour has suggested a good agent and I think it would be a wise move to contact them in the first instance. You may also need to be be prepared to take on an agent to help your case if its felt you are able to make a good application. I'd not chance it going it alone.

[Guest sherbear320]

Thanks guys I will have to get in touch with some agents will try the one you recommended first

 

It frustrates me that in this day and age we still have to fight discrimination for those with a disability. OH has played basketball internationally, he's never been unemployed and as a purchasing manager in engineering/manufacturing has a skill they need but we just may not get in because he happens to use a wheelchair!!

Edited July 26, 2012 by sherbear320

[Guest lebour]

I understand - the reason for the medicals is to pass the Public Interest Criteria - Australian Funds.

 

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/significant-costs-services-short-supply.htm