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Originally Posted by DavidandNicky
Thanks for the reassuring reply re. timescales. Ours might take more than two weeks as they have a 'special requirement' for teachers, which involves a qualifications/skills check (in our case by Early Childhood Australia).
A formality I know, but it does mean more paperwork/expense!
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Hi there again!
Yes, whatever you do it is moneymoneymoney. Now we have come to the end of the line and just wait to see if we get a visa, it all seems worth it if the outcome is what we desire - a new life in Australia.
We had to go the state sponsored route because we built our own house and during the year of the build my OH (electrician) didn't really work much because he spent his time on the house. I worked and supported us during that time. Because we needed to show income for 5 years and one of these years was the build his income wasn't high enough for that year and therefore, it wasn't acceptable. It's such a shame for us because we really want to live in Queensland but have to go to Melbourne for 2 years before we can get there. We may end up remaining in Melbourne but our dream was to live north of Brisbane.
It does seem like such a long and hard journey to get into Australia but that's why it's such a great place they only want the best!
Good luck and keep us informed of progress.
Les
