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Handy, we are in exactly the same position as you, our 2 years runs out in Jan so need to look at what other deals are out there. Any chance you could let me know who you have contacted to quote? Many thanks

There are some really valuable comments on this post thanks for the useful insight to those that are working in Oz. My CV is 3 pages as that is what I've read is the Aussie style norm (3-4 pages) but it sounds like I should try and reduce it to two and make it very succinct which I'm sure will help when there are typically 100 applicants for the jobs I'm applying for. Thanks all.

Hi Carmel, I too would be interested in this, although I'm not in Oz yet I will be soon and have not had much success with my job applications. A good proven aussie CV would be a huge help. Cheers

Adam, are these vacancies still available? I've previously worked as a consultant in this line of work and may be interested if so. I already have a visa sorted. Thanks, Damon

Hi All, My now wife and I were granted PR visas (176) last year, we were engaged at the time and have subsequently got married. This means that my wifes surname has changed and she has had to get a new passport. We're planning our validation trip for March. I'd like to have her visa linked to her new passport, the UK embassy say send the electronic documents to the vias processing centre. The documents from DIAC website however say I need to send certified copies of the new passport. Does anyone know if a scanned copy would be ok just like during the eVisa application process where we just had to upload electronic versions without certification. Has anyone else done this and if so how? Advice appreciated, thanks.

Dig23, have you seen the article on PIO which gives a pre departure checklist? http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/content/8-emigrating-checklist-departure.html We're in the same boat as you, probably heading out to aus Aug/Sep next year. Feels like a ages away but I bet it flies. Good luck...

Congratulations Illuminati - its a good feeling isn't it?! Best of luck with your future move.

Godd work Hoff - worthy of a sticky? I think so.

Congrats fella!

We used the Spire clinic in Manchester - cant fault their service, plenty of free parking and have Saturday appointments too. We paid £260 per person if I remeber correctly.

Depends how you've applied, if online it's an e-visa and no need for a stamp in the passport. You can check it on the VEVO pages, although I've had a problem with the VEVO system despite being granted visas.

If I were you I'd wait until requested as you may have a long wait and as you say the documents have a validity period. The medicals are quite pricey so I wouldn't chance messing it up. You could apply for the PCC certificates from the UK as these are pretty cheap and may take a while to process and send to Aus. Just my £0.02...

Hi All, after being granted 176 visas last week I put our TRN number and passport details into the DIAC VEVO site to check our entitlements as this is the system used by employers to check if you're allowed to work in Oz. As the main applicant my visa details came up no problem, but the secondary applicant (my fiance) came up with an error. We've defo been granted visas, but I hope this will not cause issues later down the line.. Anyone else have this problem?

Congrats 2AussieBoys, awesome feeling isn't it?! Enjoy that bottle of bubbly...

Thanks Jars, yes super stoked! Cue a big babalas tomorrow.....!! Good luck and hope yours all goes to plan. Ps - how long did your SA birth certificate take? Just found out I need a new one with an apostille stamp on it before I can get married in a few months time! SA High Commission website is saying 6 months which is a no-go. Found these guys who will do it in less than 3 weeks... http://www.safasttrack.com/, but they charge ££££'s for the privilege. Doesn't look like I have a choice though.