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Hi guys, I really need some help with these forms if possible please. Basically I need to change my name on my visa as we got married after it was granted. I have form 1022 but not sure how to fill first page as it asks for 'your details' and then on the second page it asks for details of other applicants included on the application. My Husband is the main applicant so am I right in thinking his details go on page 1 and then mine on page 2 with the changes in circumstances? Its not very clear at all and I just need to know I'm doing it right. Also I need to do form 929 for my new passport and it asks to send certified copies of Bio-data page from previous and new passport. Can this be certified by a friend or does it have to be a professional? Is it just a case of them writing on the copy that they certify who I am? It doesn't state any info on the form, its very vague. Would really appreciate any advice. Thanks so much as always Woody:unsure:

Evening all, Can you bring quilts & pillows that's are duck feathers to Oz? Im guessing it's a NO but thought I'd ask. Wondering if I should buy new here and put in with shipping. Also what 'tog' is the max needed in Queensland? I've looked on Big W website but can't see a good tog info on the quilts they sell. Cheers Woody

Hi all, I would love to hear your stories.... or switch the question round to - what did you take, that you wish you'd left in the UK? This doesn't include family members...lol I am hoping this will help me decide on things I'm dithering over....I'm sick of dithering! Look forward to your replies.... Mrs Woody xx

Hello again Another question I'm afraid & this one may seem silly but this is the stuff going round and round in my head at the moment! When shipping to Oz, is there a limit to how much you can take? Im basically thinking ahead...Im thinking of taking a box full of the cleaning products & toiletries we use here, just so when we're in Oz I won't have to buy it all when we're starting out. You might think I'm mad but every little helps right? Lol. Anyone else done or thinking the same? Many thanks Woody

Evening all, Quick question as not sure what to do.... Did anyone keep their UK bank account open when moving to Australia? I have a payment that I need to keep making & the company has said they are not set up to take from a foreign bank account. I need to keep my UK account open but can I tell the bank I've moved to Australia? I can't keep my present address on my account as I won't be here if the bank post me anything. Confused!!! Any info would be much appreciated. Many thanks Woody

Hi all, We have this visa & are planning to move to Oz this year as our 5 years is up! Do any of you lovely people know how it works if for example, We wanted to leave Oz for a holiday? Would we have to apply for a RRV to get back into Australia? I have read through all of our paperwork & looked at immigov website but I just want to double check I'm reading it right. If this is the case, does this happen until you have citizenship? Thanks in advance. Woody

Thats good to know. cheers wooba

Thankyou very much

Kevsan, What a fantastic thread! You have answered all of my questions, shown me photos and I've taken on board all of the little extra tips. I feel like starting to box stuff up already and I don't even know what I'm taking yet! I do love a list!!!! Much appreciated. Cheers Mrs Woody.

This is brilliant info....thanks do much.

Hi, This tread is great as we are currently looking into what bank to use and how to go about a money transfer. I had a bank account with Commonwealth Bank many years ago whilst travelling in Oz so I kinda just thought I would open an account with them again. Seems all the major banks are much of a muchness. If you open an Account in the UK, do you use your address here? Or do you have to know your address in Australia? Thanks so much.....

Hi all, Has anyone on here used a Seven Seas Move cube to ship belongings to Australia? Good? Bad? We are thinking of one large cube as not taking any large furniture, just a lot of other stuff. Have spoken with the company on the phone and it seems quite straight forward....I hope ? Thanks in advance for any advice. Dont know what we would do with out this forum! It's helped us so much in all the years we've been thinking of making the move. Xx

Hi guys, Unfortunately I'm going to have a few questions coming your way in the next few days! Hope you don't mind, we are trying to get as much info as possible before we start packing up. OH is a bricklayer/builder - does anyone have experience of taking hand tools to Oz? We know they have to be cleaned & scrubbed & then cleaned & scrubbed again but not sure about how these can be taken on the plane with us? We are shipping some stuff but he will obviously need his tools for work as soon as we arrive. Any info would really help. Thanks all.

Good that it can be paid with instalments when starting out. Really hope you find a job soon. Thanks very much.

Hi Thanks for the info, much appreciated. We have visa subclass 176 so yes we have PR. I will look into Family Assistance as have never heard of this...every little helps. Cheers Woody