Any advice on moving abroad to Common wealth countries?
Discussion
Hi All,
I (we) want to make use of my (our) British passport, age etc and I am thinking of working abroad for some life experience.
I am 25 with two degrees' and my wife has the same credentials.
I am currently working in finance (investments)- we also have a mortgage, which we can just about cover with rent.
Am I right in thinking we can work in certain countries for one year periods, like Australia, Canada, New Zealand etc? (Common wealth).
Were would I start? I take there are agencies/recruitment agents that sort out visas for you?
Any tips would be most welcome.
I also know the job market is poor at the min, but still fancy a change!
AG
I (we) want to make use of my (our) British passport, age etc and I am thinking of working abroad for some life experience.
I am 25 with two degrees' and my wife has the same credentials.
I am currently working in finance (investments)- we also have a mortgage, which we can just about cover with rent.
Am I right in thinking we can work in certain countries for one year periods, like Australia, Canada, New Zealand etc? (Common wealth).
Were would I start? I take there are agencies/recruitment agents that sort out visas for you?
Any tips would be most welcome.
I also know the job market is poor at the min, but still fancy a change!
AG
Am I right in thinking we can work in certain countries for one year periods, like Australia, Canada, New Zealand etc? (Common wealth).
try talking to the embassies as your first port of call...
Dont expect to just go across there and get a job tho, my australian mate who lives in london on dual passport is finding it hard at the moment.
Also you dont mention the degrees you have? Some places have a points system and if you dont score high enough they wont let you in.
Is it just for a year or you thinking longer?
I remember canada being 5k to apply last time I looked and that didnt even guarantee getting in.
try talking to the embassies as your first port of call...
Dont expect to just go across there and get a job tho, my australian mate who lives in london on dual passport is finding it hard at the moment.
Also you dont mention the degrees you have? Some places have a points system and if you dont score high enough they wont let you in.
Is it just for a year or you thinking longer?
I remember canada being 5k to apply last time I looked and that didnt even guarantee getting in.
Hi,
thanks for the reply.
I have a BA (hons) Economics, and a MSc Business Economics.
The wife has a under grad in Chemistry and post grad in Pharmaceutical. She is also a fully qualified jeweller.
I wont be heading over without a job in hand, due to the mortgage.
Does it work like that? Or is it a case of getting over there and then looking for work?
Plan to go for a year, and see how it goes after.
5k to apply- too much for us at this stage
AG
thanks for the reply.
I have a BA (hons) Economics, and a MSc Business Economics.
The wife has a under grad in Chemistry and post grad in Pharmaceutical. She is also a fully qualified jeweller.
I wont be heading over without a job in hand, due to the mortgage.
Does it work like that? Or is it a case of getting over there and then looking for work?
Plan to go for a year, and see how it goes after.
5k to apply- too much for us at this stage
AG
Edited by Adrian Gumball on Tuesday 2nd June 11:20
Browse the various embassy websites. I think there's a difference between a 1 year working visa and a continuing residency working visa for most countries. I'd be surprised if the 1 year version cost a significant amount to apply for.
I know the Oz and NZ embassy websites have a tool to allow you to calculate your score on their immigration points system.
Altenatively find the job first and get the company to sort out the relocation details - would probably need to be a job with a relatively big firm though. I know a few people who have moved to Oz with PricewaterhouseCoopers and PwC Australia sorted all the visas etc.
I know the Oz and NZ embassy websites have a tool to allow you to calculate your score on their immigration points system.
Altenatively find the job first and get the company to sort out the relocation details - would probably need to be a job with a relatively big firm though. I know a few people who have moved to Oz with PricewaterhouseCoopers and PwC Australia sorted all the visas etc.
Adrian Gumball said:
Hi,
thanks for the reply.
I have a BA (hons) Economics, and a MSc Business Economics.
The wife has a under grad in Chemistry and post grad in Pharmaceutical. She is also a fully qualified jeweller.
I wont be heading over without a job in hand, due to the mortgage.
Does it work like that? Or is it a case of getting over there and then looking for work?
Plan to go for a year, and see how it goes after.
5k to apply- too much for us at this stage
AG
If you are looking to move with a job, see if your current employers can do it? Then you may get relocation package and sponsership for visa.thanks for the reply.
I have a BA (hons) Economics, and a MSc Business Economics.
The wife has a under grad in Chemistry and post grad in Pharmaceutical. She is also a fully qualified jeweller.
I wont be heading over without a job in hand, due to the mortgage.
Does it work like that? Or is it a case of getting over there and then looking for work?
Plan to go for a year, and see how it goes after.
5k to apply- too much for us at this stage
AG
Edited by Adrian Gumball on Tuesday 2nd June 11:20
Failing that you may actually have to go there as not many people like to risk shelling out several thousand on a potential employee without them being local, I should know Im having issues getting to Singapore without physically being there first.
What kind of work are you looking for? same as here or something completely different?
Hi,
Although my current firm are very high profile in what they do (Asset Managment), they are UK based only
I would stick to finance, as thats all I know, but would be open to work for other big firms, tele comms, oil etc.
Just looked up my points on the Oz web site (thanks for the tip!).
I am only worth 40 points work wise (which is the lowest).
Balls!
AG
Although my current firm are very high profile in what they do (Asset Managment), they are UK based only
I would stick to finance, as thats all I know, but would be open to work for other big firms, tele comms, oil etc.
Just looked up my points on the Oz web site (thanks for the tip!).
I am only worth 40 points work wise (which is the lowest).
Balls!
AG
Why commonwealth, you'd be suprised.
I moved to Norway, got a work permit for 5 years by writing my name. I am 31 with a slack handfull of A Levels and don't speak Norwegian, yet I got a job in a week at the airport. I earn three times as much doing the equibelent in the UK, and generally things aren't three times as expensive. I also pay less tax as I would normally for a couple of years as a thank you for coming to Norway.
I have six years left before I rip up my UK passport and become Norwegian.
I moved to Norway, got a work permit for 5 years by writing my name. I am 31 with a slack handfull of A Levels and don't speak Norwegian, yet I got a job in a week at the airport. I earn three times as much doing the equibelent in the UK, and generally things aren't three times as expensive. I also pay less tax as I would normally for a couple of years as a thank you for coming to Norway.
I have six years left before I rip up my UK passport and become Norwegian.
sneijder said:
Why commonwealth, you'd be suprised.
I moved to Norway, got a work permit for 5 years by writing my name. I am 31 with a slack handfull of A Levels and don't speak Norwegian, yet I got a job in a week at the airport. I earn three times as much doing the equibelent in the UK, and generally things aren't three times as expensive. I also pay less tax as I would normally for a couple of years as a thank you for coming to Norway.
I have six years left before I rip up my UK passport and become Norwegian.
And what kind of wages would that be?I moved to Norway, got a work permit for 5 years by writing my name. I am 31 with a slack handfull of A Levels and don't speak Norwegian, yet I got a job in a week at the airport. I earn three times as much doing the equibelent in the UK, and generally things aren't three times as expensive. I also pay less tax as I would normally for a couple of years as a thank you for coming to Norway.
I have six years left before I rip up my UK passport and become Norwegian.
ewenm said:
Altenatively find the job first and get the company to sort out the relocation details - would probably need to be a job with a relatively big firm though. I know a few people who have moved to Oz with PricewaterhouseCoopers and PwC Australia sorted all the visas etc.
Yup, it may well come to that. Mulitnational here I come! Cheers for the tips, any more are welcome.
Adrian Gumball said:
Hi All,
I (we) want to make use of my (our) British passport, age etc and I am thinking of working abroad for some life experience.
I am 25 with two degrees' and my wife has the same credentials.
I am currently working in finance (investments)- we also have a mortgage, which we can just about cover with rent.
Am I right in thinking we can work in certain countries for one year periods, like Australia, Canada, New Zealand etc? (Common wealth).
Were would I start? I take there are agencies/recruitment agents that sort out visas for you?
Any tips would be most welcome.
I also know the job market is poor at the min, but still fancy a change!
AG
you need to have a look at the immigration websites of the countries you are interested in eg www.cic.gc.ca for canadaI (we) want to make use of my (our) British passport, age etc and I am thinking of working abroad for some life experience.
I am 25 with two degrees' and my wife has the same credentials.
I am currently working in finance (investments)- we also have a mortgage, which we can just about cover with rent.
Am I right in thinking we can work in certain countries for one year periods, like Australia, Canada, New Zealand etc? (Common wealth).
Were would I start? I take there are agencies/recruitment agents that sort out visas for you?
Any tips would be most welcome.
I also know the job market is poor at the min, but still fancy a change!
AG
With regard canada, You might be able to get a work permit, based on a specific job - you would need to be offered first. trouble is with the state of the economy the reality is that firms (if they are taking on at all) will probably choose someone who is already in the country, as this is easier for them.
I have heard that if you are under 30 you can get a BUNAC visa which is a 12 month open work permit - so you dont need a job to get one
Using agencies to do application is expensive and is no more likely to have a positive result than doing it yourself - you still need to collate all the info
sawman said:
I have heard that if you are under 30 you can get a BUNAC visa which is a 12 month open work permit - so you dont need a job to get one
correct, I have one for this year - I believe the scheme will be closing for this years intake in a couple of months. I've also just got my flights and insurance, so I'm off in six weeks
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