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Hi everyone, Thought I would touch base and give you all an update on the situation. I left London 3 months ago with my partner and we did a month backpacking around thailand before reaching Sydney. It was an amazing journey and there are some fond memories of this trip overall. Some of the highlights were elephant trekking, jungle walking and kayaking in rivers along with visiting some awesome markets. The food was so good in Thailand. After a month out there we arrived in Sydney safe and sound 3 days before christmas. I was fortunate to have my mother living in Sydney so we had a roof over out heads and her car which helps. We managed to sort out a bank account and medicare and tax file number on the first couple of days. Christmas was lovely, it was spent with the grandparents and some family friends, lots of food and some drinks. After christmas I managed to sort out a mobile phone. Everything seemed fairly smooth. After spending another 10 days off, just relaxed, enjoyed the weather and beaches etc I had to then start looking for work. I managed to get a job which I didnt enjoy all that much and decided to leave after 3 days however I had my 5th and final interview lined up with a dream company a few days later and I got the job which I was ecstatic about. I started working there a few weeks ago and everyday I walk under the harbour bridge its great. My partner managed to get a position with the same company she worked for in London which worked out. I would say that it hasnt been easy however good things come to those who work hard for it. You must have the right mindset and desire for wanting to come out here and then it should be a success. I would say the only challenge for me at the moment is socialising and trying to build up a fried base, at times it feels lonely but I understand that this takes time. Overall I would say that this has been a wise decision to come out here. The lifestyle is just what I wanted, the weather beautiful most of the time, beaches, activities. My salary is over double than the UK and I am living with my mum and partner at the moment so financially much better off. I have no intentions to return to Britain I am very sure of this though. I wish everyone the utter most success with their migrations from the UK to Australia. Be strong, you will be fine. :wink::wink::wink:
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Hi Everyone, I have recently migrated to Sydney, Australia. I am an Australian citizen who grew up many of my years in London. I am starting to look for work as an IT Support Analyst within Sydney. I have 2 years experience working in this field having worked for Swarovski in the last year. Does anyone have any personal contacts / friends / recommendations of people working in IT recruitment? Your help would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Christian
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Thank you! We sent him a direct email as he is back from his extended leave now. He granted it shortly after. good luck!
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Woohoo! my partner and I have just been granted the Subclass 100 visa! So excited, we can now get all the planning underway. We applied from the visa on the 12th March and we had DP as the case officer. We are leaving London on the 25th November to go travelling around Thailand for 3 weeks and then will arrive in Sydney just in time for Christmas and the new year Good luck everyone on your applications!!!
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Congratulations on getting your visa approved! Lol Looks like I am not next then
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Has anyone else been granted this week? I applied on the 12th March so have just reached the 7 month mark and still waiting. Here's hoping for a grant soon. The wait is excruciatingly long......
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lol yes I know the feeling. I'm glued to this forum and very eager to get this grant. My co dp is on indefinate leave though so hopefully there isn't much delay. Good luck with it all
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Has anyone else been granted this week?
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Hi Bluewaterz, let me know how it goes when you email DP as I have the same case officer as you. We applied on the 12th March so are looking to email him soon enough as well. Thanks
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Has anyone else been granted recently and if so, when did you apply? I keep seeing people getting granted early
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I have just been assigned a case officer today. hooray!
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Our visa application was lodged a few days ago and today the money was taken. Now begins the long wait for migration. Good luck everyone!
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Well done nikocs! Me and my partner have now just posted our visa application today. We crammed it full so fingers crossed we have similar news to you.
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I am applying with my girlfriend for this partner visa in the next few days. Is it really a 8-9 month waiting list right now? Seems so long away. we want to get out to oz in October if possible. I will be living with my mum for the first couple of months so will probably head out there on a holiday beforehand possibly.
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I am looking to make the move over to sydney this year from London with my girlfriend (visa pending). I am an australian, 26, lived in london for the past 13 years. I will be looking for IT support work. What is the market like at the moment for the IT field?