junellew

I knew there was a magazine but couldn't remember the name, thanks

My son is currently job-hunting in the UK. I think he's using the mainstream sites - Indeed and the like.

 

Where/what are the jobs you're advertising?

its live in hospitality work on the Isle of Mull at a castle tearoom

Yes it's live in hospitality, will check work about out thanks and see what I can find on Facebook!

If its hospitality type work then there's a website called workabout. It's mostly Live in type jobs. There's a Facebook group but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to name them on here. Otherwise just use gumtree and indeed.com

Bit of a random one but I was wondering if anyone knows what websites the Aussie backpacker generation would use to look for UK work these days? (eg Aussies or Kiwis on working holiday in the UK) I'm wanting to advertise for jobs we have going over in Scotland and I'm a bit out of touch. I would just use gumtree but not sure if Aussies/Kiwis still use it to find UK work or if there is a more well know site now?

Any ideas?

Great thanks for the info again Bungo. Just lodged my 'residents return visa" for a hefty $360. Ouch!

What Bungo says is absolutely right. Don't risk your PR by applying for a tourist visa, just get on and apply for your RRV.

 

It's always best to ignore what Immigration says on the phone because you're just talking to a clerk in a call centre, not an expert. You'd be amazed how many people we've had on these forums who trusted what they said and came unstuck.

Great thanks for all the confirmed info. I'll get on to my right to return now. I also don't trust immigration much so glad you guys have my back!!

Off topic but ....... if I'm a permanent resident still in their eyes would I have to start the 4 years again for citizenship when we return or will it still be accumulating?

Finally did anyone know about having to go to London for passports or is there closer? Same as the lady above when we renewed our British ones in Australia they were just posted out......

Thanks again

One more question.....is the only way to get the boys passports by lodging them in London???? We live on an Island off teh Noth West Coast of Scotland - it's going to be a huge mission. I thought there used to be an embassy in Edinburgh?

All visas are electronic now. If she gets a tourist visa she risks cancelling out her PR as a person can only hold one visa at a time.

 

As far as I know I don't have a "visa" any more. I wet over on a spouse visa which "runs out" after a certain period of time. I was just there as a permanent resident and awaiting my 4 years for citizenship but we left before I had time to apply (kicking myself now as I have to start again when we move back).

 

I wasn't going to bother with a right to return as when I looked into it you have to stay in the country for a certain amount of time to be issued with another one and this won't be happening. It will run out before we move back eventually (plan is 2.5 more years in UK).

 

When I spoke to immigration before we left they said that when we want to return I will have to go through a process where I have to prove my links to the country to be able to get back in. They don't issue spouse visas twice. I'm hoping 3 aussie children, a husband and a mortgage there should do it.

 

I suppose I best call them again and see what's the best thing to do.

 

I'll definitely get the boys passports done then if that's the case that they can't get a holiday visa! Going to be an expensive trip!

 

Thanks for all the advice

Family of "ping pongers" here going back to Australia for a holiday in November after 2years back in UK. Previous to this we were in Australia for 4 years. Kids are dual citizens and I was a permanent resident.

i didn't get a "right to return visa" when I left so wondering if it's ok if I enter on a holiday visa and if this will cause me any problems? (We have return flights booked).

Also my 2 eldest boys Australian passports have expired so wondering if they will have problems just entering on their English ones or if we are going to look like we are trying to "break back in" to Australia?!

Could do do without expense of re-needing the boys passports right now but will if we have too. More worried about my entry and exit as don't want to stuff up being allowed to return in future!

Thanks for your help in advance ?

Hey all,

Been a while since I posted but moving back to the UK for a while and hubby needs a medical done before we return so he can get his provisional bus licence ready to do his test when he returns.

The form for the medical states that we need a "GMC" registered doctor, not that they actually have to be in the UK. Anyone have any suggestions or experience in this? Surely there must be some UK or EU registered doctors over here that can do this?

We have a real short time frame when we move back to get the proper bus licence so we really need to get the medical done here if we can so we can apply for the provisional!

TIA!

Would just like to say I was officially granted my subclass 100 "PERMANENT" visa to Australia today at 2.15pm !

It has been a huge mission and journey and thank you so much to all those that have given me support on here but I am there at last and the weight off my shoulders is immense !

I only applied for the 309 so despite the 6 month and 1 week wait I am pleased that my next mission is going to be my citizenship and then I will be the same as my hubby and my 2 lovely boys!

Happy Happy Happy!

Good luck to all those still waiting! To you all x

Anyone fancy a wee Bundaberg rum with me right now?!!

It is worth pushing them to put a sticker in her passport - DIAC may have updated their systems to be electronic, but potential employers, bank managers, medicare staff still ask to see a physical visa.

Didn't realise this was an option so that's good to know thanks.:notworthy: Will be hard pressed to get my visa at all at this rate though, let alone get a stamp in it! 6 months and 4 days and counting :mad::mad: :arghh:

Well I'm glad its not just me in a way!

I waited until my medial was requested which didn't take too long to be honest....just don't bother asking her any questions about it or expect any replies! I didn't have a waiting list as we are in Scotland and got in with in a couple of days. At the time I wasn't sure whether you definitely had to have one or not so didn't get it before but it does seem it is a given tha:mad:t you have to have one now so I doubt it can hurt to get on the waiting list for it?!

Good luck with your journey - sorry you drew the short straw too! I'm still waiting!

Thanks Biffo - I'm glad its not just me she's short with - she must be sad she doesn't get to move to Aus too!:tongue: I think she's fed up of me by now, just so annoying when I know other case officers have said it's only a matter of pressing a button when your time comes. I Hope its our time this week then! Lets put the champagne on ice just in-case!

congrats on getting your visa. I'm still dead miffed why I can't have my confirmation - mine was sent a whole month before yours! What a waiting game! I must learn some patience! :wink:

Just wondered if anyone has or has had case officer with the initials SV??? I am struggling with her! Keep chasing my visa and she gave me the date of 26th Feb after much persuasion then when I call today she says "that was just an estimate" and that they're really busy and I have to wait. It's been over 6 months now and I want it!!:mad: She is always really short on the phone as well and I think "I paid hundreds for this visa, wouldn't mind a bit of decent customer service" . Anyway, rant over! :wink: just wondered if anyone else had any experience of her?

Ps - Hi Bezza, good luck with your visa, hope all goes well!

We have arrived in Oz and it's raining! Still warmer than Yorkshire though. Good Luck everyone else who is waiting!

congratulations - hope you are having a ball! Never mind the rain hey, it won't last forever!

We have been told ours is to be granted 26th Feb - just a few days under 6 months. Just can't wait to have it in our hands!

Congrats to you all that have got them. I'm still waiting. Was advised end of feb even though I applied 3rd Sept......I phoned last week and she said "end of Feb, just like I told you. Its all been approved, just a matter of pressing the button" and then she said "unless anything changes" whats that meant to mean?!! Tempted to ring in some reason that I have to go like NOW and see if I get it! he he!! :wink:

Big Congrats to everyone who has got visas!! :biggrin: I applied near this time so very excited now! Quick question - how do they notify you and do you get any paperwork etc? Just so I know whether to sit at the post box or check my email 20 times a day!!

Thank you Swifty99!

I definately have an excuse to open a bottle tonight Lol!!

"A" bottle?! I have a whole case waiting for the occasion!! And some Bundaberg rum too!:wink:

I know - they must have people pestering them all the time but its so important to each individual. Good luck with getting in touch, let me know how you get on. Luckily we don't leave until 5th May so plenty time for it to come through, although I wanna go NOW!:biggrin:

Hi Sparticus - my timings were similar to yours. Posted Mid Aug some time, cannot find exact date.....received confirmation email 3 Sept 2010. Asked for health check 22 Sept 2010. It was queried due to family health history and sent to head office in Oz. After some chasing and pestering for the answer to this I received :

"I would like to advise that your medical reports have been cleared and

your visa will be granted at the end of February 2011 as advised before" on 27/10.

She hadn't advised me before but I will let her off, its what I wanted to hear! So if yours was similar timings you could be waiting till than. Had a friend submitted theirs at same time and they were also told end Feb. Hope this settles you!:biggrin: