krispy182

Hi, we visited in April this year and we obtained an ETA then, it all looks ok with no, no further stay on it ! We have been in oz a total of 6 weeks since validated our visas, just holidays and scouting around areas.

Hi all, Our 5 year entry runs out in the next 2 months, we both have a 176 visa, but this was approved before we had a child, and we are currently still in the UK. Due to the length of time it takes to get a 101 visa approved, it would mean our last entry date would have past. Can we apply for an onshore child visa once we are in Australia? If we bring her out on an ETA, I have looked and there isn’t a no further stay on the visa. Thanks

Hi folks, Has anyone sent off their passport in the UK to have their 176 State Sponsored label put in. Just wondering if it says the state you are sponsored by. Krispy

Hi Moving to Melbourne, yes we are looking at different states, not giving up on the dream yet.

​I thought it would be a good idea to share our experiences of Perth on our reccie trip. It had been a longtime coming but we had finally got the visa and we visited Perth to activate it, as we are SS by WA i wanted to have a good look around and see which areas suited us, i don't have a job to go to so knowing where we would end up is just a guess at the moment but wanted to make an informed decision on areas, things to do etc. We started off doing the usual touristy things, visiting numerous beaches, Perth Zoo, Caversham Wildlife Park, Sunset at Cottesloe Beach, Kings Park, Fremantle, Harbour Town shops, we took the drive down to Bunbury and Busselton and visited numerous suburbs to get a feel for the place. The first week was fantastic, going out enjoying the weather having a look around, but once we had done all the touristy stuff we really struggled for things to do in the day, there are only so many times you can feed the kangaroos and visit Fremantle. We found the evenings hard,all the shops shut really early the shutters were going down bang on 5pm, we found going out for a meal tedious the customer service was below par and the cost of a meal for two, well put it like this be prepared to spend some dollar, could not believe how expensive it was. Perth was beautiful to visit and some of the areas were just stunning and having already been to Queensland, Victoria and NSW, i felt that Perth just wasn't for me, i felt that i would find it dare i say a little boring. I know its only my opinion and this isn't a post to bang on about which state is better than the rest, as its all down to personnel preference, but i felt that it was just lacking something, what i don't know ! Has anybody else visited Perth and felt like this as we are now unsure of which way to turn ?

Hiya guys Just wanted to say really happy as we were told on Friday by our agent our visa has been granted yay !!! We are really happy it's all over but I just wanted to say to any of you currently still going through it literally keep calm and carry on I love my husband to bits and we are mega close BUT this has but a big strain on our marriage just simply because of the stress of the waiting,problems,selling home,(which has just fallen through!!) :0( All I'm trying to say is stick together through it and talk to each other if you are concerned about anything rather than keep it to yourself. My husband and I both had sleepless nights with worry about the whole process but we came through it and now we can relax and look forward We are off to Perth jan 2014 if all goes ok :0) Good luck to all of you and I hope you get the visa sooner rather than later Byeeeeee!! ​

Hi We have applied for a 176 permanent visa Thanks for the updates

Hi No they haven't so probably bein sillyCheers

Hi We had our meds finalised on the 03 sept but still no visa grant is there anybody else in the same boat? Just noticed some people getting theirs very quickly CO said we just have to wait bit worried though Cheers guys

Hi folks, We have an issue with the Medical Centre not being able to find my son on ehealth, we have been given a new ID for him and they still cant find him! Has anyone else had this issue ? krispy

Hi folks, Finally managed to pass the IELTS last week third attempt, got WA sponsorship same week took 4 days, just sent over the final draft to agent for 176 to be lodged on Wednesday, talk about cutting it fine ! Good luck to all ! Krispy

Hi, just about to start filling in the form, i know its cheeky but does anyone have an example of their answers, ive done loads of research and have my own ideas of what to put, just wanted to make sure that im going down the right lines dont want to mess this up ! Regards, Krispy

hi folks, anybody taking the IELTS on 26th May, need 8's across the board, 3rd attempt lost out by 0.5 everytime, last chance before the changes !

Hi folks, In the hope that I can sneek some extra points (im getting desperate now), has anybody managed to claim extra points for Pre Qualification Experience ? I know it states that only post qualification experience is claimable but I have worked as a Building Associate since 2004, but my Qualification was completed in 2009 so this June gives me only 3 years experience ! Any help really appreciated ! Krispy

thanks guys, looking like it may have to be WA so fingers crossed they keep accepting !