Hi everyone on PIO!!
We are Geoff & Katherine, with three children Jazmin (15), Ysobelle (13) and Dominik (10). We currently live in Berkshire, UK.
About 2 months ago the opportunity to work in Sydney arose, and since the job offer came through, our lives have been turned upside down, something I am sure you have all been through.
We have completed the 457 Visa application, have had the medicals and x-rays.
It's now the "waiting game" that I am sure you have all been through
Until the confirmed "yes" we are on the limbo state where much depends on that answer!!
In the meantime, our house is upside down as we sort through 20 years of junk, paperwork and memories. Plus redecorating before having new flooring throughout in order to sell before leaving the UK. Also, deciding what to ship or not is a pain!!!
Very stressful
, but also very exciting
!!!!
There are so many questions that remain unanswered which I am sure we will post over the next couple of months.
Our planned leaving date is 23rd November.. ..whoohoo!!
Will be glad to receive any advice from people who have emigrated recently, especially what to do beforehand and what to do immediately after arrival.
I have also set up a blog to try and record our progress.....trouble is it's hard to find any time to update!!!!
Cheers
Geoff & Katherine