tiler burden

hi

just got some bad news today.

i did a preliminary application for a skilled working visa for australia and today i got a phone call to say that as of 1st sept 2007, australia were not letting experienced workers emigrate on that criteria alone. even if you do a osat nvq2, as of 1/9/07, this wont be enough either...they only want time served ententured tradespeople ie proven apprenticeship with 900 hours college evidence (ie 2-3 years city and guilds / nvq2)

there is a chance that they may review the situation in a few months but as it stands, you wont get in now, with either 4 yrs continual experience or/and a osat nvq2.
my wife really had her heart set on going so theres an atmosphere in our house tonight on a par with mass funeral. i have even had to cook my own tea!!!

the guy at the emigration dept seems to think that this situation will change due to the expected drop in figures but when it happens is another matter.

i can see there point, they want good tradesman and thats fair enough. just have to be patient and try other ways. i would go to college 1 day a week for 2 years no problem. i could manage financially easily but knowing my luck, at the end of the 2 years aussy will will stopping letting in.

oh well, onwards and upwards hey

ed