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It's so exciting to ready such posts We have finally applied for an RRV and fingers crossed all will go well and land in Brissy in a couple of months. We honestly can't wait as love Brissy to bits and I consider it home

Hehehe..yeah, one thing I have learnt is that people have different perspectives...what is nice and warm for one is boiling to another and whats freezing is fresh for someone else So first hand experience is the best,otherwise it's just someones else opinion/guidance Actually, sadly, things had not worked out for me. It was a dream come true, heaven on earth to me, but due to family reasons I had to leave Australia after 1 year. Now, after 6 years I'm trying all I can do in my power to get back as that's where I belong. Though visa has expired last year and it's terribly difficult for us to get an RRV as I need a job offer and that is quite hard to get from oversees... But, I never give up, maybe the universe will conspire towards my wish any time soon

What I did when I was in your position was to create an account on Seek like they mentioned above, upload your CV and make sure you put an Ozzie mobile number so that they can call you! You can get a mobile sim card from the internet nowadays, for example like this: Mobile Sim Card There are many others from Aldi and also on Ebay I think, just check which one works out the cheapest for your country. Recruiters would want to speak and meet with you, so when they call just tell them that you will be able to meet them on such dates. Like this you'd line up a couple of interviews. Good luck

There are many suburbs to choose from, some better than others depending on what you want. It would be ideal if you could go around yourself and experience first hand and see which places click with you. People like different things... Here are a few reviews around Brisbane: suburbs-in-brisbane-queensland Brisbane Use google maps to zoom in places if you need to know how the place looks: Example of Bulimba

Hehehe...I was also so worried before I had moved to Brissy....as personally I really hate humidity and kills me! But it's not that bad at all, and it's only a humid in the months of Summer. It's nothing compared to many Asian countries like Singapore or southern European countries in my opinion. Apart from that, there are many pools and lots of sea where to cool down in Brissy Ac is in many places too. So it was all good at work. Smart trousers and shirt...depends on your job of course. I've have never been in a place in my whole life with such a wonderful Winter! Sunny and crisp, fresh....it's just beautiful. Of course I am talking from my own perspective as people are different. Like others said, in the morning it does get a bit chilly, a light jacket/sweater and in the evening the same. It then depends on the housing, if it has good insulation/heating. At night, if you dont have these, it will be quite cold.

Hi! We are planning to use this...as it seems that there are a few options which are not that bad www.homeaway.com Though last time we moved to Brisbane, we had rented a room in a motel for a few days but we had already managed to secure a rental beforehand. This is however not the norm. Good luck

According to their site, you will be able to apply for the 5yr 155 but make sure that the 2yrs are in the last 5 years! If you pass the 5 years, then it will get complicated. Also it seems that you need at least 2 years in Australia like they say: "You meet the residence requirement if you spent a total of at least two of the last five years in Australia as an Australian permanent resident or citizen." More info on their web site here: Subclass 155 Visa

Hi mate, You are in my same exact position. In our case, we need to first have a job offer to present immigration and further to that, we also need to present compelling reasons why we have been away for all these years. I would say that this will be hard for us to achieve, not impossible though. We can't even go for a recce as that would apparently cancel our visa... At this point, I kinda give up unless a miracle happens

Thanks guys, if it's like what nicf said then it would be perfect for me. Will check it out. I'm from Malta and as far as I know the double tax treaty was done in 1984

Thanks

Hi Yeah, it seems that there is a double agreement. As I understand it, I will only pay tax in Australia. My queries really are more about what do I need to do for this to work, like TFN or ABN? Will the company need to register for PAYN and pay super and stuff like that. I in fact send a message to ATO, no idea if they will answer If not, guess I'll need to find some tax lawer.... Cheers

Hi! Hoping that there is a way to do this. I will be working in Australia remotely for an overseas company. They are not sure how all this work and neither do I, so we're trying to figure it out. So of course I will be paying Tax in Australia, the company will be paying me monthly to my European bank account with no tax deducted. I already have a TFN number as was employed full time in Australia before. Will I have to register for an ABN and work as a contractor (if even possible) or I can stay employed with them as I am? If so will they have to register with PAYM and pay super? Or I can do that? Any information of how I can do this is appreciated! Thanks

So, back to this again! I am working with an international company and spoke to them about moving to OZ and they are 100% OK for me to work for them from there if I want. So I will be working remotely from Australia, most probably register as a contractor, pay tax there etc etc, but for course for this international company which has no offices in Australia at all... Now the question is this.....would this letter/employment contract from this International country stating that I will be working for them remotely from Australia count? I am not sure if Immi AU is interested mostly if I will be able to support myself and my family or of they want my skills to be used from an Australian company... Anyone knows? Cheers and Thanks!!

This is really silly of them....how can you get a letter of offer or an employment contract (let alone a job!) if you are not even allowed to be there since you need the RRV in the first place?! :biglaugh: Guess they did this on purpose as only highly skilled people can get a job offer before they land in OZ....

Yes you're right, in fact both the 155 and 157 specify that: For 155: * are lodging while overseas, were a permanent resident or citizen when you last departed Australia and can show compelling reasons for any continuous absence from Australia of more than five years; For 157: * can show a compelling and compassionate reason for having to leave Australia or, if you are outside Australia, for leaving when you did. Guess it's in the hands of destiny now! :laugh:

That's what I heard too but did not see anything on their web... https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/155-/Resident-Return-visa-(subclasses-155-and-157)-document-checklist

Agreed The problem is that my only chance to show any ties to Australia is that you need to prove to them (amongst other possible things) that I have a job offer and to get a job you need to be there (that's how it mostly work unless you're very specialized). So it's like a deadlock Cheers

Right!....OoooKey..thanks for the info....

Hi there Got a question for you, hopefully someone knows something about it. So if one is a permanent resident and did not live in Australia for more that 2 years and is out of country but wishes to return, they need to apply for the RRV visa and (amongst other things) give proof of any ties to Australia, like family, business and work. In my case, my best bet is to have a job offer and then they might consider us. So my question is: 1. Can we come on a Visitor Visa (600) 2. Then find a job and get a letter of offer 3. Apply for the Resident Return Visa (155 and 157) while I am there OR 1. I need to apply while outside of Australia? Thank you for your help Cheers

Hi, My cousin (who is married with young kids) has lived in Robina for many years. I have visited him/Robina many times and always loved the area. Of course I do not know the area much but they always have good things to say about the area. It's also close to the beaches and anything else you need really. It feels very safe too. He works in Brisbane and takes the train everyday (I think it takes him an hour to arrive) which is not very happy about, but that's a choice he had to take as they love it down there. Cheers B!K3R

Hi Is https://www.seek.com.au still the best job site in Australia? A quick C# search in Melbourne yielded 400 jobs, which doesn't seem that bad! Cheers B1K3R

Yes, very true...good points

I agree, and what you said is perfectly true, but if one cannot travel back to Australia and stay/work there, then PR becomes useless no?

In theory, that is true, but in practice it's not that straight forward. I for one did not stay more than 2 years in Australia and cannot apply for a return visa without showing any ties to Australia: http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/155-/Resident-Return-visa-(subclasses-155-and-157)-document-checklist That practically means that they can easily deny a return visa and that would mean that the Permanent Residence Visa is then useless. For many (including myself), its hard to meet the above... And this is from the letter of acceptance of my permanent residence visa....so, no, PR is not necessarily permanent

Nice Hopefully, one day, it will also be available to type-2 as well.