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  1. Moving to Australia

    1. Visa Chat

      This forum is for discussing Australian visas and migration. Discuss all aspects about emigrating to Australia and the visa process.

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    2. Skilled Visas

      (e.g. 189, 190, 489)

      20,070
      posts

    3. Family / Partner Visas

      (e.g. Partner 309/820, Parent 143/103, Child 101,802)

      63,526
      posts

    4. Temporary Visas

      (457, 417, TSS)

      5,340
      posts

    5. Business Skills Visas

      (subclasses 132, 188, and 890 to 893)

      247
      posts

    6. Business Sponsored

      (186, 187, 494)

      96,021
      posts

    7. Working Holiday Visas

      Discuss backpacking round Australia and Working Holiday Visas

      21,489
      posts

    8. Shipping and Removals

      Moving to Australia? Discuss shipping/removals

      37,704
      posts

  2. Life in Australia

    1. Aussie Chat

      All the latest news, gossip and general chat about migrating to and living in Australia.

      531,421
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    2. Household

      Removals, creepie crawlies, health a, welfare and pets - Everything to making your home in Oz.

      22,102
      posts

    3. Renting & Real Estate

      Renting and real estate discussion on properties in Australia.

      27,300
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    4. Money & Finance

      Discuss foreign exchange, mortgages, lending and finance in general for your new life in Australia.

      42,522
      posts

    5. Education

      Talk about the Australian kindergarten, schools and higher education system.

      18,411
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    6. Health

      Discuss all health related matters

      13,398
      posts

    7. Careers and Vacancies

      Discuss your career , job prospects and employment in Australia.

      84,158
      posts

    8. Kids Down Under

      Forum for chat about schools, playgroups, kids clubs, childcare options, activities, days out, where to shop, playparks and more.

      9,637
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    9. Pets

      15,469
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    10. Socialising Hobbies Clubs Sport

      31,628
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    11. Travel

      Discuss flights, vacations and holidays

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  3. Australian States & Territories

    1. ACT

      Discuss migrating to and living in the Australian Capital Territory. This includes Canberra and its surrounds.

      9,348
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    2. New South Wales

      Discuss migrating to and living in New South Wales.

      21,602
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    3. Northern Territory

      Discuss migrating to and living in the Northern Territory

      2,366
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    4. Queensland

      Discuss migrating to and living in Queensland. This includes Brisbane and its surrounds.

      32,099
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    5. South Australia

      Discuss migrating to and living in South Australia

      5,725
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    6. Tasmania

      Discuss migrating to and living in Tasmania. This includes Hobart and its surrounds.

      5,158
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    7. Victoria

      Discuss migrating to and living in Victoria

      29,729
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    8. Western Australia

      Discuss migrating to and living in Western Australia. This includes Perth and its surrounds.

      42,296
      posts

  4. Partner Forums

    1. Money Transfer: Ask Moneycorp

      Chat with Moneycorp about moving your money to / from Australia

      2,953
      posts

    2. Financial Advice: Ask Vista

      Vista Financial Services - Expert Advice on Financial Advice, UK Pensions Transfers to Australian Superannuation – QROP

      1,272
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    3. Shipping Pets: Ask Pet Air

      Pet Travel queries? Ask Pet Air - A bespoke pet travel service owned and run by vets.

      1,483
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  5. Moving to the UK

    1. UK Chat

      Are you an expat in Australia moving back to the UK. Use this forum to discuss the move back.

      132,282
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    2. Education

      546
      posts

    3. Where to Live?

      626
      posts

    4. Money and Finance

      1,706
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  6. PomsInOz Specific

    1. Chewing the fat

      This forum is for all off topic conversations and general banter. Please Note:- Abusive, racist and personal insults will not be tolerated

      570,404
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  • Latest Topics

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    • Red Phone Box
      188b Investor stream

      By Red Phone Box · Posted

      Did you manage to lodge your application Arthur?
      Queensland re-opened it’s business program but has since closed again. It is certainly the fastest growing state for business visas in terms of year of YOY growth. I also hope you used an Australian Registered Agent as their fees would be a fraction of the cost mentioned and have to abide by a very strict code of conduct. Well worth the expense. Good luck
    • Red Phone Box
      188b

      By Red Phone Box · Posted

      It sounds as if maybe the Wearehappyfamily have maybe gone cold on the idea.What I would say as a Registered Migration Agent is that you would be well advised to look at individual State Government Requirements. While the investment requirement at a State Government is set, each individual State may have their own requirements for them to nominate you through an EOI. Also, these visas are on very high demand so it is possible your points test score may need to be higher than the minimum 65. Finally, check your preferred State is still open for EOIs. One state has already met its allocation and is closed to new applications.
    • Martynd
      190 visa / 5 points for partner

      By Martynd · Posted

      Hi all, i am  giving this one last shot, as i am giving up hope in trying to find the answer.    Firstly, I am looking to find out if anyone is facing the same issue and what has been done to rectify it.   In a nutshell, i have received an invite to apply for the 190 as a plumber. My deadline to apply is 11th feb. due to the changes on November 16th  i was able to claim 5 additional points on the eoi as my wife holds a UK passport. however, when filling out the 190 application form there is no where to log these points into the system other than attaching a copy of her passport. if you go onto the DHA website and look at the points table it states that these points are claimed under the PARTNER SKILLS section. on the application form is gives you the option to select (under partner skills) "yes" but then it doesn't give you  the option to claim the 5???  Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English

      For you to be eligible for the award of these points your partner must be an applicant for the same visa subclass and must not be an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen.   All im looking for is some direction on where to go with this. i am already using an agent and they are also trying to get clarification on this matter but time is running out. i have spoken to SA immigration - could not help as the DHA deal with the visas.  i have spoken to the DHA several times and they cannot help with filling out the visa. - they said to fill out an immi technical support form but this has been done weeks ago and no response. its almost like they have applied the changes and have not updated the application form! im guessing that this could also be an issue for the other visas also?   PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!!!!   THANK YOU     
    • lisawesty
      The Brand New PIO Parents Visa thread

      By lisawesty · Posted

      Hi Hope this is the right thread (sorry Im new). I am the assurance of support for my Mum who is back in the UK. i have just compelted this part and have a acceptance letter from Centrelink (let me know if anyone needs any info on this fun process!). Once this is done does anyone know how long the next steps are and what they entail eg when do they ask for the next installment? Thanks! Lisa

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