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We were successfully granted a 163 visa. Is it possible for my husband to do contract work on the 163 visa for the first 6-12 months until we are established and have a good idea of how the situation/contacts are, or is he simply restricted to having to open up a business and set-up from scratch day one? I'm aware that spouse and family members are entitled to obtain work, but does this also apply to the primary applicant? Thanks.

Hi We have been luckily granted the 163 business owner's visa. My husband will initially need to get a contract job to tide us over financially. Is it possible that the company he goes to work for could sponsor him or is the only route to permanent residency the 892 business visa after 4 years? It is just that we are struggling to sell the house in UK and one of the terms of the permanent 892 visa is the transfer of assets to Australia. It would be a lot easier for us to rent the house. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing that, it's useful to know what to expect. Do you mind me asking how much you had to pay and whether the children are cheaper? Also which hospital did you go to? Hope you don't have to wait too long for visa now, good luck Caroline

Hi we are applying for the temporary business visa 163 which states we are not entitled to medicare until we apply for permanent visa after 4 years. What would this cost us in terms of doctor visits and precriptions etc? My husband has tablets for high blood pressure and my daughter has just been diagnosed with coeliac disease so would need possible 6 monthly blood tests. As we are from Uk there is some recipricoal agreement with medicare but I don't really understand what this means. Any ideas?? Thank you!!

Hi My daughter will be 4 in March and eligible (I think) for WA Kindergarten 4 mornings a week. Does this start as soon as she turns 4 or will she start at the beginning of term. Does anyone know the term dates for WA? Thanks

Hi if you are on facebook there is a group on there called perth Pommie princesses and there are loads of young girls in Perth or on there way there that would love to meet with you. You have to request to join it but it is really good for meeting people. Good luck!