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Hi Jill, i dont know first hand but have heard only positive things about the place. Its all very daunting when you first arrive trying to sort out the good from the bad and the ugly. lol When are you arriving in Oz? All very exciting hey. Good luck with everything hun. x
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****The kids body boarded down the sand dunes but they didnt slide all that great so take a Volkswagon Beetle bonnet with you,lol..***** Lol thanks for the advise Cal. Im off to the breakers yard to hunt me down one of them bad boys, not like I dont have enough to pack, everything including the kitchen sink goes on our camping trips x Gonna love the ole mans face when I say, pack this aswell babes x
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We're off to Inskip again for Christmas & New Year. Will definately check it out. Thanks for sharing x
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Does anyone have any idea how long they are taking to process ENS 856 onshore visa applications. My employers nomination has already been approved and we have at last couriered ALL our paperwork off, medicals, police checks etc., to our Migration Agent and they are anticipating that it will be "decision ready" and will be forwarded to immigration within the next day or two. We are in Brisbane so not sure what processing office. Any feedback or personal experience would be greatly appreciated. Waited so long to get to this point, cant help but get a little excited
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Hey Thorpes. For your son socially I would say join the local footy team. Best thing we ever did for our children (and us too). Great for socialising and meeting friends / parents too, they always have social events going on post season. Good luck with your return to Oz. Where are you heading btw x
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457 Visa - Arrived in Oz. Employer says he has no work!!!!
xTINKSx replied to xTINKSx's topic in Repealed and Closed Visas
Hi Guys, thanks for your comments. I have passed on the info to them and hopefully the agent will have some more reliable contacts in finding him another sponsor. My relative is a carpenter by the way. Just such a horrible scary situation for them to be in isnt it. Fingers crossed they will find something soon before the 28 day restriction kicks in -
457 Visa - Arrived in Oz. Employer says he has no work!!!!
xTINKSx replied to xTINKSx's topic in Repealed and Closed Visas
Yeah Joe, I agree. Hubby, I n kids came out initially on a 457 3 years ago and everything panned out of us, biggest risk but only in hind sight eh. lol. I think they are concerned that if they talk to immigration then will start the 28 day clock on them (they dont think the employer has informed immigration yet) but yes I agree I think its time for them to get a new agent on board. I think they just need a few definate FACTS, to know where they stand. Very sorry situation to be in hey! So if anyone knows anyone who has come across this situation, or maybe an agent on here can shed some light your advise would be appreciated. -
Hey I wonder if anyone can help me on this. Basically our relatives have recently arrived in Adelaide on a 457 Visa and the employer has informed them on arrival that he has no work for my relative. They have an agent working for them in Adelaide (who processed the whole of their application) and seems to be as good as a chocolate tea pot in advising them on the best step forward. I have today looked on the DIAC website to find information on such a situation and it appears that have three options. (within 28 days) 1) They basically leave Australia and return home (of which I might add has been sold up, furniture on a boat somewhere, dogs in quarantine.... you get the jist right). lol. 2) They find another Company that is willing to sponsor them on another 457 and start the process again but they can stay in Oz until it is processed? 3) Apply for another visa ........ Which is my biggest question/query. The info on DIAC website is pretty vague where this is concerned. It was their intention to apply for a RSMS initially so is it an option for them to do so now (get it applied for like NOW) and mores to the point will they be able to stay in Australia until approval is granted on a bridging visa???? If anyone can shed some light on this it would greatly be appreciated. I feel so sorry for them, they've come here with all the best intentions of starting a new life and this has happened!!!! Many thanks in advance
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Hey, Does anyone know if you can put more than one application in an envelope or does each application have to be sent separately.... Was wondering this for payment purposes... wasnt sure if I can put one cheque in as opposed to our required 3 application fees. This is for both UK and Australian police checks btw. Also with regards to UK police checks, will the UK ACRO accept an Australian Bankers draft in pounds sterling??? Thanks
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From my own personal experience the visa start date is determined as the date it is approved. So basically depending on when it drops on someones desk and puts a big fat tick next to it is the day the visa commences. We got caught out on this little gem, we only wanted our 457 visa for two years as we were going for a permanent one as soon as the two years were up so employer put two years on the application. Basically what happened on ours was it was approved at the end of 23rd December(making this the start date of the visa), we didnt actually receive the confirmation email until 2nd January, we then had to book our tickets, arrange the move etc., and didnt get to Australia until mid Feb, giving us a 7 week shortfall on our visa, so had to apply for another one for the sake of 7 weeks!!
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Hi Lauren, Where are you in Brisbane. My daughter is 17 and we live in South Brisbane. Im sure she'd be happy to meet up for a shopping, shes always heading for SouthBank and the City and down to the Gold Coast to the Parks & Beaches with her friends, im sure they'd love for you to join them. Unfortunately she's still a bit young for the clubbing scene, although she denies this. ha ha. She has a facebook account if you'd like to add her, just PM me. Bye for now.
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Can personally recommend Singapore Airlines. Came out here with 4 kids - 18 months, 7, 9 & 15. They were fantastic with all of them, especially my youngest, we were even allocated bulk head seats with an extra bassinette which we didnt even pre-order as I had paid for a seat for her. I thought she would be too big to go in it but although a little snug, turned out to be a life saver as she had trouble sleeping in the normal seat. They bring the kids meals round first too, so you can see to them and then they give you yours later. Also kept her amused while I and the rest of us ate too. Nothing was too much trouble for them.... AB FAB!!!!
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Hey Sharon, Yes I did read there was a meet happening tomorrow. Unfortunately hubby is working and my little boy has a play date. Deffo try for next time though, keep me posted if you rearrange. Have fun peeps Jen x
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Sorry but I cant contain myself anylonger................. Woooooooooooooooooo Flippin Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! at last..... o how I missed Next!!!
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Hi, I actually live in Heritage Park which is the suburb right next to Regents Park. We love it here. Theres some good schools in the area, ive got mine in High School & Primary and have no complaints at all. Heritage Park & Regents Park are literally minutes away from Browns Plains where theres an enormous shopping centre including a plaza, cinema, loads of restaurants, DIY stores, Electrical / Home Goods, Gym etc etc. There are quite a few agencies in the area so you shouldnt have a problem renting, although rentals with pools seem very few and far between unfortunately I can also let you know in my opinion which areas to avoid. If you want any further info or I can help with anything send me a PM. Bye for now. Jen x
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We are a family of 6 and are looking to expand our social network of friends. We have been here nearly 2 years and have settled really well. I know its tough for some when they first arrive, I went through every emotion possible but sometimes all you need is a friendly face Totally in love with the life style and the country and are looking for friends to generally socialise with.... bbq's at home & parks, beach, days out etc etc. We're a friendly family.... OH & I are both 39 (my big 40 coming up in a few weeks.... arrggghhh). We have 4 kids.... two daughters aged 17 & 3 and two boys 10 & 8. My boys love their Rugby and most of our weekends this last year has been taken up with their training & matches (and yes im one of those "sideline mothers"). But at last the footy season has ended for a while so we need to seriously get our social life together again. Im always up for a coffee during the day with "the girls" (although I have a tag along daughter but she doesnt bite .... much . We are currently living in Heritage Park but dont mind travelling. Would be fantastic to get together..... Summers on its way..... Woo Hooooo !!!!!! Anyhoo.... if ya fancy a chat or to organise something PM me and i'll get back to you. Im also a bit of a facebook addict (great for keeping up with the family back home) so you can add me too if you have it. Bye for now. Jen & Family. xxxxx
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I think there is a bit of a loop hole on this one. As far as I am aware, and correct me someone if I am completely off track, is that you are "morally obliged" to stay within state and not legally obliged. Its up to you to determine what that actually means but I have heard of someone getting state sponsorship in SA, arriving there then taking a couple of months to do some sightseeing outter state before they start looking for work and then "low behold" they find work in Queensland during their "sightseeing" and actually lay down roots there!!
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<p>Hi, hope you dont mind me pm'ing you but read your great news on your thread that things are progressing well for you. Congratulations.</p>
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<p>I noticed that you had to do the Trade Recognition. Did you do it yourself or via a migration agent. My OH has been offered a job in Brisbane and the employers are nominating us under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENSOL) for a permanent visa.</p>
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<p>We are currently in the process of getting together information for the TRA. I have read the information on the application form and want to be as thorough as possible. Do you have any tips on the best way to prove he does what he says he does?</p>
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<p>We thought about going through a migration agent for this but they want something like £500 just for help writing the TRA and it doesnt even include the application fee. Another reason being that my OH's occupation is such a specialist one (he's a Jeweller) with 20 years experience and I shouldnt think they could tell him anything he doesnt already no - apart ofcourse the way to write the damn thing!! lol</p>
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<p>Any tips, comments would be gratefully appreciated.</p>
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<p>Bye for Now.</p>
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<p>Jen</p>