Nemesis

4 hours ago, BrettyM said:

Basically won’t get in I guess. Time and the right visa. I’m speaking to an agent Wednesday who is top. 
 

My kids have no direct cousins here, I stayed here for mum who sadly passed away in March. My sister went years ago. I couldn’t leave her alone here. My father died when I was 20. My wife has no family here they’re in France and Latvia. So we have no direct family apart from each other and our kids. 

Not wishing to be harsh, just being realistic,

Having no cousins in the same country means nothing, Many people have no cousins at all, anywhere. You and your wife both have family, its irrelevant to Oz Immigration as to which country they are in) And a wife/partner and kids - well, they ARE your direct family unit. 

If you are to get in at all it will be on the basis of skills, not family. 

4 minutes ago, PAMMYPOMS said:

THANKYOU GUYS.-  ITS WEIRD -ISNT -IT REALLY.--

 

Its not weird, it just doesn't make sense.

If you were on a 457 you should only have been working for your sponsor, not be running your own business (unless its your partner who had the 457 and you were a dependent?)

If you were on a 457 and wanted PR why didn't you apply for it earlier during the 10 years you were in Oz? You obviously applied at some point if you say Immigration granted it at the last minute - why were you leaving if you were waiting for the grant?

Your kids have been back in the UK since 2015 & would have been kids when they left Oz. They have no idea what its like being an adult in Australia.

Immigration do not ring people at the airport and tell them they now have PR and have 2 years to return to the country. 

If you seriously want to try and see what your chances are, of migrating now contact a migration agent and be prepared to pay for advice

One major thing to look at is your wife's status n the UK. If she is not a UK citizen, would she need to be sponsored for a (hugely expensive) Spouse visa if you wished to return?

3 hours ago, Quoll said:

I hear you about the crying.  Yesterday I was on the train from London up to Peterborough and I looked out of the window at the countryside of Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire flashing by and I nearly cried tbh - it was just the familiarity and beauty of being in the right place!  I always cry when I leave Heathrow - quite disconcerting for neighbouring passengers sometimes.

I'm with you on that one, always used to cry when I left LHR.

When I flew home last year I think I freaked out the girl next to me on the flight out of Perth - I cheered (quietly) as we took off, then burst into tears at LHR. She was really concerned till I said they were simply tears of joy!!

2 hours ago, radika said:

Don't worry and avoid listening to rumors. For accurate information on import duties for a caravan and to see if it's worth importing one to Australia, I recommend visiting (removed)           You'll find all the details you need there to make an informed decision.

I'm sure your blatant advertising is useful, but have you actually looked at the date on the post you replied to? 

2 hours ago, jimmyay1 said:

I took a pay cut to move to Aus.

…and even now I still get only paid about the same as I did when  I left the uk 12 years ago 

but yes corporate roles don’t pay as well generally here nor as plentiful.

but….at least i work my 37 hours and that’s it, I don’t work well into the evenings, I don’t work weekends, I don’t need to be constantly available whilst on holiday, don’t have toxic bosses  etc etc - all of which was the case at various times when I worked in london.

luckily my financial situation is such that I don’t need to chase max dollars  to maintain a good lifestyle ; no kids, homes owned outright, no mortgages or other debts, good savings and super and have always lived well below my means.  
 

I don’t engage in keep up with the Jones -  I have nothing to prove. 

horses for courses innit! 

Mine was a very niche government role, but it involved 24/7 12hour shifts, 365 days a year, and those shifts were non-stop, rarely got the chance to take breaks, and in busy times we could work 60-70 hours a week, so we sure worked for the money. Those who had families never lasted long, as it destroyed any work/life balance, but for sad gits like me with no family and few friends it worked perfectly!

21 hours ago, Mr rohit said:

Hi my uk work visa expired soon I need Australia visa please help on this .

You don't NEED an Aus visa just because your UK one is expiring, you would just LIKE one and they are very different. 

Go to the Australian immigration website and work out if you qualify for one. 

4 hours ago, Home and Happy said:

I am happy for anyone who made it work for them. Once a person knows they want to get back home to the UK, once the seed is already planted, it's just a matter as to when they leave.  After a short while of feeling stuck so far away out there we already decided we wouldn’t stay, only work and then the rapidly rising real estate market and plane loads of new immigrants piling in each week made us work on our exit strategy and stick it out until the conditions were right to move home.

Having been an immigrant myself I can only feel sympathy for the alleged "planeloads" arriving every week. So many of them will find the place doesn't suit them, they are homesick, things don't work out as they planned - just as the same as many people moving to Australia feel.

2 hours ago, Marisawright said:

The sad thing is that so many people stay on in Australia for years, focussing on the financial benefits of staying and thinking, "I'll go home when the time is right" or "I'll go home when I retire", only to find they can't afford to make the move in older age -- and then they're trapped in Australia for the rest of their born days. 

For that reason, I encourage anyone who's decided Australia isn't for them, to get on a plane home as soon as they can manage it, even if it does mean losing money. Staying only damages your mental health.   The sooner you get back, the sooner you can start building your life again.

I'm very lucky that I felt at home in Australia from the moment I landed, but then I was never very attached to my home country in the first place.  

 

 

I was one who stayed for the money and the job - but I had a long-term alm, and I also knew that I could never get a job paying that level in the UK. I simply couldn't afford to move back to the area I wanted to live in, or to have a decent lifestyle, if I'd come back sooner. I'm not rolling in it now, but I'm much better off then I would've been if I'd come a few years ago,

12 hours ago, Marisawright said:

I managed by using my old UK address, too.   I just needed my UK passport and the address.  However I just had a peek at the instructions and it looks like you need more proofs of identity now.

Yes they changed it a few years back so you need more bits now to create an account.

Very impressed with the speed of the reply about the NI though. We've just sent a third request for my friend. First one two years ago, no response yet. Second one (with complaining letter) he actually got a phone call saying the details he needed to make up his Ni were in the post - that was 13 months ago. Now sent an even stronger complaint but I don't hold out much hope. I know they are slow but this is crazy, we aren't even using an address in Aus, but c/o me in the UK. 

6 hours ago, Amber Snowball said:

Yes the TOR! I think that process is much quicker and easier these days. I moved not long after it was introduced and it was a nightmare! The thread on here saved me with tips and contacts, it really did!

Much smoother and simpler now. Took 2 days to get mine through and that seems fiarly typical nowadays

5 hours ago, Amber Snowball said:

Exactly right! Money over (organic) matter!

A good clean should be fine. Or it was when I moved back, but that was 2018 now. You don’t want it growing things in transit but they don’t seem to be as vigilant as Australia in that way.

You're quite correct, there is no check on wooden stuff, food, soil on boots etc. when incoming to the UK.

There are a few restrictions such as declaring alcohol, I'll try and find the link for the OP, but generally anything goes.

edit - link https://www.gov.uk/moving-to-uk

You MAY find that your Aussie shippers advise you to clean everything (like importing to Aus) but thats just cos they haven't looked at the specific UK rules. The girl who packed my stuff into the van for shipping mentioned that things needed to be spotless, but when corrected she di admit she wasn't across the UK rules as she just packs vans, and mostly for shipment to NZ, or delivery in AUs after coming through customs.

OP -don't forget your TOR! It must be done by you prior to arrival of your goods, and not by the shipping company

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transfer-of-residence-to-great-britain

10 minutes ago, jack4500 said:

 

Navigating visa processes can be quite intricate, especially when facing unforeseen circumstances like cancellation and reapplication. While your partner's situation may seem complex, it's essential to understand the implications and explore all available options. Cancelling the visa voluntarily could indeed be considered as having had a visa cancelled, albeit under different circumstances. However, it's crucial to communicate this clearly in any subsequent applications and provide necessary explanations to the Department of Home Affairs.

In terms of next steps, it might be prudent to wait until the original visa cancellation has been fully processed before proceeding with a reapplication. This allows for a clearer understanding of the status and ensures compliance with eligibility criteria. Additionally, seeking advice from immigration experts or legal professionals specializing in visa matters could provide valuable insights and guidance tailored to your specific situation.

Remember, transparency and adherence to regulations are key when dealing with visa applications and cancellations. By approaching the process thoughtfully and seeking appropriate assistance, you can navigate this challenging situation with confidence and clarity.

This thread is from October 2023, any advice is rather late for the OP I feel

59 minutes ago, ELR said:

Just wondering if anybody recently had visa granted and how long they waited. From what I can see it looks like im for  a long wait

Can depend on where you are applying from, nationality, character, medical issues....etc etc

1 hour ago, Amber Snowball said:

Agree with the above.

 I have an Australian bank account with ME bank and don’t need an Australian phone. I would find that an absolute ballache. They and my superannuation company are great and totally set up to dealing with overseas customers. I hope they don’t force 2 factor identification on me and if they do they use my uk phone.

Ditto. I have an account left with ANZ and they text very occasionally using my UK number, and they have my UK address. SImilarly with super, QSuper are quite accustomed to customers living abroad and use all my UK details quite happily, including mobile number. 

4 hours ago, hop said:

Immediately. Australia is soulless and isolated. I miss good manners (no one says "please" in Australia), I dislike being called "mate" constantly. I miss the mountains, lakes, forests and all the amazing scenery in the UK. There's no scenery in Australia, just sand and bushes. I miss British accents, British TV (Australian TV is unwatchable), British supermarkets which are light years ahead in quality and choice. I miss the UK's temperate maritime climate. It's too hot to do anything outdoors in Australia.

I miss Christmas in the UK. Christmas has no atmosphere in Australia. Although I'm not terribly religious I miss churches and village greens and British pubs and houses with character. In Australia I've been harrassed by people in the streets, many of them I suspect were on drugs and I was attacked once. The police didn't care. They laughed when I reported an item was stolen from the rental. Never had a problem in the UK in over 50 years with regards to crime.

I miss how friendly and reliable people are in the UK. When selling items on Facebook everyone bar one person turned up on time. Wonderful experience. In Australia I had a terrible experience selling items. 

I miss etiquette. People walk around barefoot in shops which is incredibly rude. Do that in a supermarket in the UK and you would be asked to put on shoes and rightly so. I was horrified to find the bathroom had no ventilation, no extractor fan or even a window and to make matters worse there were sockets. So unless you have the door open (so no privacy) the room will fill with condensation so very dangerous.

I miss professionalism we have in the UK. Train drivers blasting out loud music from their cabs is something I never heard on UK trains. Estate agents showing me around a flat that was a complete mess. He blamed the tenant but it should be the responsibility of the estate agent to ensure rentals are tidy before allowing anyone to look around. 

You sound like an echo of myself two years ago. Now been home for 14 months (after 19 years in Oz) and have never felt better. Hope you find similar peace even if its an upheaval to get back here.

13 minutes ago, Blue Manna said:

When you get free accommodation, car hire and meals provided? I would have thought it was pretty close actually.

All the family members that I know who flew over to see Expats actually contributed quite a lot. I personally only had one visit from family, due to the expense, but they insisted on contributing to food costs, hiring a car themselves (there was 5 of them, too many for ours) and when we went travelling they happily paid their share of hiring places to stay. Much the same as I used to when I came home to visit - I know I always ended up paying well over the odds for food, but it also went towards general living expenses. 

2 hours ago, Adam 005 said:

So we would be renting in Australia. 
Family of four and dog. 
Visa type 190. 
The 35k was for everything from visa to flights move cube and dog import. 
we would be living with family for the first four weeks on arrival. 
 

job wise my partner will be looking for a nursing role and I’m happy to do most things but marine based work would be my goal. 
 

Hoping to rent out our UK home whilst over seas. 

As you are planning to stay with family, it sounds like you know which State will be sponsoring you. Whereabouts are you hoping to end up? For instance if you are heading for one of the major cities you'll be looking at a lot more rent than if you are heading to somewhere regional.

9 hours ago, Monica33 said:

Has anyone had family and friends essentially forget about you after you leave the UK. Most of my family and friends do not want to engage with me much anymore. There’s no excuse these days to not keep in touch. I’ve been in Australia 17 years and it’s exhausting trying to maintain contact with people who don’t want to keep in touch.  I have a trip back soon and trying to lock in a time with my childhood friends and even my sister is becoming impossible. They are all busy. My sister has even booked herself a 2 week Mediterranean holiday the same time I’m there. I’m only there for 4 weeks and her answer was I’ll see you at some point. We haven’t had a fall out or anything, I just think it’s maybe a case of out of sight out of mind. Anyone else with similar experiences. Or is it just me

My family were ok while their kids were small - Aunty would visit from Australia and bring presents, babysit, etc. Once they left school my sister was less keen, to the extent of "someone else is staying, you'd better book a hotel".

Now I live in the same country as them, only my elderly mum seems to know (or care) that I'm still alive.

6 hours ago, Marisawright said:

I think the point is that when you first arrive in the UK to settle, no one cares if you are a citizen or not.    I know from experience that real estate agents do not care if you're a citizen or not, for instance -- they only want to know you have a job or have some other way to pay the rent.   Banks don't care -- they want some form of ID but they won't fully open an account for you, until you show proof of an address in the UK.

When I came home last year part of the process of renting a flat was proving that I had the right to live here - either a Brit passport or a visa showing I was here legally. The agents said they have to do a lot more work if its a tourist visa (eg here in an Aus passport with only 6 months entry) as they cannot legally rent for longer than the entry permission allows.) I forget the name of it, but there was an audible sigh of relief at seeing the Brit passport instead f an Aussie one when they new where I was coming from. It also made it easier going for jobs as they could see instantly that I had permission to work  and they did not have to do any further checks. 

I guess it depends on what your prioirities are coming back. Getting a GP is of no interest to me, and I already had a bank account. Thats why in the last post I said we would have to agree to differ. 

Edited to add - being curious I looked it up 

https://homelet.co.uk/tenants/blog/why-is-my-landlord-asking-for-my-passport

5 hours ago, Blue Manna said:

Residency is much more important.

We'll have to agree to differ on that one then. To my mind at least, having British citizenship is more important as it enables the OP to stay permanently in the UK, to work, to show they are eligible to rent properties etc. And possession of a British passport to show these agencies would make all this easier. 

7 hours ago, Blue Manna said:

Being a UK citizen doesn't count for much. You have to be resident and prove you are resident. Do that and most things will be easy. Agree it would have been easier if you obtained your UK passport in Australia and entered on it. You are effectively a tourist.

It does count for a lot if trying to get a British passport though! The OP doesn't need to apply for citizenship (as they think they do), they are already a British citizen. 

2 hours ago, Barry Harper said:

I was three years old when I went to Australia with mum and dad however I am now 21 and just returned with mum and family back to United Kingdom. I am living with my grandparents and now I find it hard to get passport. NHS number register for a doctor and leave my driving license as it is Australian passport authorities now saying because I am 21. My birth certificate doesn’t mean nothing so I know am I to register as a British citizen? I was born in this country. My mum and dad were born in this country. My grandparents are born in this country and yet I am up all the trouble , to access my Australian bank account as I cannot open a bank account in the UK 

2 hours ago, Barry Harper said:

I have worked paid all my taxes nhs in Australia why am I having all this trouble to even get work 

Paying your Australian taxes has nothing to do with getting a UK passport, and the NHS doesn't exist in Australia. 

Your birth certificate is still your birth certificate even if you are 21.  You can apply for a copy of it online

https://www.gov.uk/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate

If you were born in the UK, and your parents were born in the UK, you are already a British citizen. You don't need to register to be ne. You can just apply for your passport.

13 hours ago, Toots said:

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that A Levels and T Levels are being scrapped and will be integrated into a new baccalaureate style. 

oh excellent, thats me out of a job then.

12 hours ago, welljock said:

Except two years with her family!!

My daughter came over at 16, did a couple of months of year 10, then 11 and 12. She's now just finished a double degree so she was fine. 

PS. You don't do A levels in the UK, just parts of it.

Not sure what you mean by your last sentence? The UK still does A Levels. 

I actually think Quoll's suggestion is a valid one and worth considering. The girl could travel to Australia during school holidays if she wanted to. Speaking as one who went into digs at 16 while doing my A Levels and never lived at home again due to a family move, it was the best time of my life, and the best decision I ever made.

On 23/04/2024 at 02:58, rammygirl said:

I think the main issue is timing. Sometimes it can take longer for a container to fill with part loads thus delaying shipping. 

So does a Movecube get a container to itself? Or get loaded simply as it is with no outer protection? (serious question, would be interested to know!)

Personally I had lousy service from Sevenseas and wouldn't touch them but that wasn't Movecube related.