Kermitfrog

Thank you x

Hi there, we are in the process of figuring out what we can and can't take and one things is our large Flokatis Hand-Woven, 100% New Zealand drysdale wool rug from the real rug company...has anyone had any experience of shipping a rug of this type? Allowed or not? thanks in advance x

Isn't it ....I had really convinced myself that we were going to get refused.! Congrats to you guys aswell.....I see you are leaving soon how exciting ! We will probably be leaving after Christmas my husband works overseas so we need to tie everything in with his leave and we have two dogs that can't fly before early December but flights are rather expensive around that time....and nice to have Christmas at home with my parents. Still can't believe it.......every day has felt like I've been on edge waiting for news.....now the planning can begin! do you know where in Perth you are looking to live?

I can't quite believe it but we received a direct grant this morning..........wooooo hooooo WA here we come... Keeping everything crossed for everyone still waiting. Also want to say a massive THANK YOU to this forum without it and you all I would of gone crazy . xxxxxxxxx

Hi Shelly, After all that worry yesterday and our chat......we got a direct grant today aswell.!! I can't believe it......see you in Perth.!! xxx

CONGRATUALTIONS! That's awesome news...... We are heading to Perth so maybe one day we will meet. Fingers Crossed for all other waiting xxx

Thanks Shelly you really have helped.....I appreciate you taking the time to respond! Lets hope we both hear soon and can begin our new adventures before we go completely grey and have a nervous break down! Good night x

Pumpkin, My timeline gives an idea of how far I am into the process

I am at the visa stage and to be honest I hadn't been worried until I read a post on the expat forum where someone got their grant refused due to to lack of relevant experience. He got allocated a case officer....so you see my concern especially because we literally scrapped through the other stages due to experience. i will keep everything crossed that you receive good news this week Shelly looks like 189's are being granted a little slower than 190 but I'm sure you are next in line....x

Apologies, my question above was meant for Shelly. Pumpkin, in response to your question I have claimed 25 points - Age 20 points - IElts 10 points - Qualification 5 points - State nomination On the 1th March WA included a new requirement – that overseas applicants have 3 years work experience. That would normally be post-qualification, unless the assessing authority has verified the work was ‘skilled’..

How many years do you need?

Hi Shelly, Firstly thank you for replying..x All my experience had to be put down as not related to the profession prior to my qualification on the EOI because I wasn't getting paid although realistically I have been fully competent and working the position for over 3 years which is why my MARA agent Thoth it was worth giving it a go. Only 2 years have been claimed as related to the nominated profession which is when I qualified and started paid employment.

Hi, I am having a wobbly Sunday and wondered if anyone else out there was in the same boat or could offer any support / advice... i applied for to WA for a 190 Visa on the 26th June, I have had my skills assessed and have enough points however I am concerned that it will be rejected due to not having enough experience. We were suprised when we got the invite to apply due to me only having 2 years post qualification experience (but I was doing the job for 2 years whilst training but not being paid) not the 3 that is required. I am so worried that we are going to get refused....but surely they would have rejected our application sooner if this was the case....wouldn't they? People are receiving their grants all around us on the spreadsheet (kermitfrog)... we really don't have a plan b if this falls through and I have tried to remain so positive throughout but it has really hit me hard that our dream may not happen and I don't know what I am going to do..... Thanks for listening, it's sometimes just nice to get things out of your head and written down....x

Would you get taxed on items if you shipped them over in bulk with your belongings...I use quite a lot of products I know will be difficult if not more expensive to buy in Oz so would prefer to do this....

Congratulations Santy, that's awesome news! I wish you all the luck with your new life in Oz...... You are only a few up from me on he he spreadsheet, fingers crossed we all here soon! X

190 Visa lodged 23rd June, medicals being done 9th August. In the middle of completing the beast of a form 80!

Hi, Just read on the immigration website the following ----- FYI No occupations have been removed from the CSOL but they have added added 2 more occupations. http://www.immi.gov.au/News/Pages/changes-csol-sol.aspx

Go Matilda have been awesome, really helpful and quick to reply to all my questions! (And there have been many)

Thanks guys , will post there now x

Hi, We have just had the green light from WA so have now started seriously looking at moving over....still hasn't properly sunk in.! I was wondering if anyone can recommend some good areas in WA, we don't have children so don't need to be near schools etc. We prefer more rural areas, not personally a massive fan of new builds/estates etc.. nice open spaces, we have 2 large dogs so somewhere near some nice walks, parks etc... can anyone help? Thanks in advance, this forum has been a godsend.! x

Thanks, I appreciate your response.l had read that document when it first came out but obviously failed to see that part.

Hi, We recently applied for state nomination and I have recieved the following email from them....just wondering if anyone else got this? My agent says it's the first time they have requested this? We have enough settlements funds & providing evidence isn't a problem. I guess what I want to know if this is a good sign...did anyone get this and then refused after providing the info? Thanks in advance any info is appreciated... "Your application for State nomination is currently being assessed against your Expressions of Interest (EOI) with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).Please provide evidence of the funds nominated for settlement in Western Australia. If it is your intention to pursue migration to Western Australia you will need to supply the required information listed above within 28 days of this email. Failure to do this will result in your application being finalised according to the information available to us. You are taken to have received this correspondence by close of business (COB) of the date of this email.

Thank you all for your help x

Hi, Does anyone know when the states change their lists? Is it done the same time each year? Thanks in advance