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Thanks Fireblade

We have completed the test in March and awaiting the ceremony. We are going to Europe next month and just wondering if I am correct that our visas(PR) are still valid until we have attended the ceremony? In other words no return visas to be applied for etc. I will contact the dept to confirm but anyone got a quick answer? Cheers

Wife works in private healthcare and currently very quiet at work. Health insurance seems to be one of the first savings made when things get tight! Public system might be getting busier though. Best to find a job from over East prior to moving, if you can.

Just needed to present at A&E with my Irish passport, without registering with Medicare. Full care given without any further questions asked. Bank account as above can be opened online prior to arrival in oz.

Once the test is completed are you then classed as a citizen or do you have to attend the ceremony for swearing in?

PR Granted today the wait is over!! Good luck to everyone waiting for theirs!!

Nomination approved today!! Almost there now!

The 457 can be for a period of 14 months rather than the traditional four years. You may if your employer allows apply for a 186/187 permanent visa on arrival(Approx. 3-6 months to get), not sure how immi would take it if the employer has only stipulated 14 months on the 457 though. Or, you could apply independent of your employer once here on the 457, based on your skills if you reach the points required. The 457 has its drawbacks, but is a quick way of entering Australia.

Hi guys My timeline below. Hopefully not long to be long now!

$125 is the going rate, should take around five hours for the average house. We had three guys for that rate per hour.

Have a look into the RSMS pr visa or the ENS direct stream if eligible? A migration agent will fill in the blanks for a small fee or free consultation. WA is considered regional whether you live in the CBD or in the countryside. Try get a second opinion if one agent says its not possible, to be completely sure.

Why not find an online course based with a provider in the UK, study time for a level 5 diploma in business studies or similar approx 6-12 months depending on how many hours you put in? Cost less than £1000, nearer to £600-700. Not sure if that will be taken into account for sponsorship as you usually require to have the post qualification experience.

I believe an assessment would be required going that route. No formal qualification for my job title.

Kipper2...Has hit the nail on the head with his post above. (Pardon the pun BTW)

Is it a swingers party? Just kiddin, sounds like an idea

My employer is willing to sponsor me under the RSMS (187) to fast track PR. I am currently on a 457 with almost one year completed. Rather than waiting for the second year with my employer and going the ENS PR route. Is there any reason why I should not go down the RSMS 187 Direct pathway? As it will be an onshore application, no skill assessment required, Irish national so no IELTS required. Cost wise seems no different to ENS, only difference jumping out at me is the two year tie in with my employer, which is not an issue. Is it a viable option to gain PR rather than the insecurity of the 457 visa? Also what would be a good ball park figure for MA fees? Any thoughts advice appreciated. Cheers

Dependant on their location could they not apply for RSMS without the need for 2 years served on a 457 or an assesment.

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Change will be given in local currency

if you hold a full uk licence, then you may drive or convert to a WA licence. If I follow what your saying i.e you will take the test in uk before coming out?

Best to go with Telstra if you can receive cable broadband. Get a WA drivers licence before applying or wait 2-3 months to get a credit history. Went with iinet but 5 months in have dropped them and gone to Telstra for a super fast connection. All depends what you will be doing i.e kids playing on line games etc

If it is ADSL check what exchange you will be connected to? mullaloe is usually servicing ocean reef which means. Slow connection due to the distance involved

Approx. $4-6k per child per year

Thought you had to be a home owner and working FIFO or for a govt. employer before being eligible for LAFHA?

Depending on the license, about 79 bucks, I think