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    Got my WA Driving License- Transfer from UK DL

    in Aussie Chat

    Posted

    Good on ya!!!

    Is too proofs of address really necessary or just one?

    Did you apply for you TFN before or after you arrived in Australia. If after, how long did it take for them to send it to you?

     

    Thanks

     

    Actually they check the combination of required proofs ..check link:

    http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20669.asp

     

     

    http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_FS_POIExamples.pdf

     

     

    I applied for my TFN online after arriving in Australia...It took 1 week before I got my TFN letter from WA government...:)

     

     

    Cheers

    Got my WA Driving License- Transfer from UK DL

    in Aussie Chat

    Posted

    Thanks very much Mushahid, really helpful :notworthy:

     

    You say about a VEVO printout - is this the grant letter that you receive when the visa is granted?

     

    Are you using your short term rental address as the proof of address? Is this OK until you have a long term rental address?

     

    Thanks Lorraine

     

     

    Hi

     

    Yeah...It is the grant letter they ask if Visa is not evidenced in the passports...:)

    Yes, I used the short term address , the short term address works as well..as long as you have had mail sent to that address and also bank statements are showing the same address...They wont ask or enquire about renting/leasing/owned properties....etc...As far as I know..they would want the address to post the Driving License card to you ....

     

    Cheers

    Got my WA Driving License- Transfer from UK DL

    in Aussie Chat

    Posted

    Hi ,

     

    I got my WA Driving License today . Simple process ,took me 30 minutes to get it .

     

    Documents Needed:

    1. UK Driving License

    2. Passport ( Signature verification)

    3. Visa ( VEVO printout or Visa label)

    4. TFN Letter ( Proof of address)

    5. BANK Card

    6. Bank Statements( Proof of address)

    7. Medicare Card

     

    Fees: Paid 75 Dollar for 1 year WA Driving License ( Actual fee is 37.5 Dollars for a year and $ 150 for 5 years)

     

    Location:

    WA Driving License Office

    Plaistowe Mews

    Troode Street

    West City Train Station

    Talk about travelling!!! Perth- PhD or New York Work ???

    in Aussie Chat

    Posted

    So you are asking us whether you should be wasting the best years of your life doing a PhD in Perth or improving your career (the real way through work rather than study) in the greatest city in the world?

     

    PhD's are a collosal waste of time in my opinion (unless you're going into academia) and doing one in Perth of all places would be a recipe for sending the most sane person over the edge, unless you have an extremely high boredom threshold.

     

    I think you would be mad to opt for the former, but up to you.

     

    Thanks..

    Like you very frank way of putting things as they r...:)..I might go to US for a couple of years and come back to Perth...:)....Lets see how things finalise.:)

     

    ​Cheers

    Talk about travelling!!! Perth- PhD or New York Work ???

    in Aussie Chat

    Posted

    I love NY, but the salary is low and it is just a temporary visa. Do you have a permanent visa for Australia? Maybe you could do the NY thing for a couple of years for the experience and then come back to Perth.

     

    I think it is a NY vs Australia thing, I wouldn't let PHD come into it, if you got onto the course once I guess you could do that again. I also think phd are not that meaningful other than for academics, for the rest it is just for show off really. :laugh:

     

     

    Thanks....

    My Australia Visa is PR ....so I could go to US for couple of years and come back and complete my PhD...Keeping aside salary as Salary is v low...But yeah you r ryt......I could give NY a try for experience...

     

    Cheers

    Nasty Boss - PART 2

    in UK Chat

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    After a stressful two weeks they have finally paid for our flights, even though the company has an account with Emirates they have booked us on the cheapest flight possible, Its a company called "JetAirway". The 1st flight is via Qantas to Singapore, then on two JetAirway planes to Mumbai then London. Never thought Id ever be heading to Mumbai, Total traveling time of 40.5Hours. You cant even check in online with them as the 1st flight is a Qantas plane but the booking reference is a JetAirways number.

     

    Has anybody flown with JetAirways, Also Im bringing my TV back with me and randomly my cats scratch post, well its a shape of a oil barrel covered in carpet and with 2 holes cut in it, Thing is we bought it for $200 and its only 2-3 weeks so were bringing it back with us.

     

    Do you know how easy it is to get these stuff added to your luggage. I would call Jetairways but they don't work weekends.

     

    I am so sorry for your experience .

    I have had similar experience with Horrible bosses...Swore never to work with stupid people again ...Unless the pay package was in Millions !!

    I have flown Jet Airways.They are a pretty decent Airlines and are like a luxury Indian Airliner .

    Good service...overall. Decent Staff...

    Jet Airways has very good safety record.

    Talk about travelling!!! Perth- PhD or New York Work ???

    in Aussie Chat

    Posted

    You could apply for PhD in New York as well, can`t you? 70 - 80 thousand a year isn`t a lot, especially in the Northeast, is your wife gonna be working too? I would think about where I want to be geographically. Job and study opportunities will be found in either place if you seek it IMO. Good luck :wubclub:

     

     

     

    Well..Perth PhD is free...No Fees and there is an option of Funding and teaching...:)

    New York PhD will maybe cost me if I dont find Scholarship or funding...

     

    Wife will probably not work..so its just me...working in NY..

    Lets see.

    Talk about travelling!!! Perth- PhD or New York Work ???

    in Aussie Chat

    Posted

    Its been nearly 3 weeks in Perth...

    Medicare card ( OK)

    Bank Account ( OK)

    TFN ( OK)

    WA Driving License ( X) -Next week maybe!!

     

    The things which happened in 2 weeks after arrival :

     

    1 ) Got offers for PhD from Curtin University- Engineering Departments - Civil and Energy Sciences !!

    This is a chance of a lifetime to become a Doctor- as in PhD degree holder....

     

     

    2 ) I have also got Job Offer from New York -Building & Energy Company . But , Salary is not too great, 70-80 K per year .

    H1B Visa interview at US consulate is in June .

     

    The dilemma:

     

    Do I stay in Perth and complete the PhD and get my Doctorate and settle down in Perth

    OR

    Do I travel to New York and Work in my field , Earn Money and Enjoy!!!!

     

     

    All my friends say New York is the obvious choice as it is the best place on Earth!!!...

    Family and teachers say , Doctorate is a life long achievement...Stay put in Perth !!!

     

    DECISIONS!!! DECISIONS !!! DECISIONS!!!!

     

    Need sane advice only!!!!

    Day 8 - Perth Updates : Medicare & BUPA

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    Hi All

     

    Shifted to the new place near Karawara , Curtin University . Lovely place .

    Got Medicare enrolled and registered , a slip with Medicare Number was given . Medicare Cards will be posted in 3 weeks .

    Found out that Medicare covers partial payments of Doctors bill . Doesn't cover Ambulance costs which could be over 800 dollars . Specialist costs will be covered partially . Not very good this Medicare .

    Went to BUPA Australia and will be taking full cover Health Insurance from them , which I know will be Useful in Perth and Western Australia, considering the high rates for everything in WA.

    Received Debit Card - chip and pin from NAB .

    Weather :

    Temperature today was ok at 34 deg C compared to 40 deg C Yesterday.

     

    Address:

     

    MEDICARE HEAD OFFICE- PERTH CBD ( BUPA office is just 2 doors away)

    81 St Georges Terrace

    Perth WA

    Perth Updates- Day 6

    in Aussie Chat

    Posted

    Mushahid are you sure that $750 is for the whole month? I saw the Oasis website and the prices are around 300 per night?

     

    Thanks for the update!

     

    I found a good deal , originally it was 600 per week , I got it discounted ...Lucky me!!!

     

    I found gumtree and stayz.com helpful.

     

    Cheers

    Perth Updates- Day 6

    in Aussie Chat

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    All the best for your move .

    Regarding the questions , I am still finding out, but as best as I can Answer , here goes :

     

    1) In which area of Perth most Asians (indians or pakistanis) live?

    Bentley , Karawara, Northbridge ,and areas near the Universities, you will be able to find students from Asia and all over . Bustling and safe areas are the ones near Universities.

    2) Will I be able to secure a home for my family within a month time of arrival (on rent for one year)?

    Housing Real Estate is by Viewing and appointments . Lots of people come to view and you have to be lucky to get a house . Some times references and contacts help.

    3) Initially I will be traveling alone and planning to bring my family after one month and during that time I have to secure the home, manage the bank account, Phone etc etc. one month is enough for that??

    Yes. I guess 1 month should be enough to get all basic things done . Housing - Cannot be sure. Could be less than a week or more than a month , depends on where you look .

    4) When i am alone will I be able to get some budget accomodation for around one month and where? recommend any place

    Book before you land in Perth . Search Gumtree or Stayz.com. Maybe you will find good deals for a week or two weeks - short term .

    5) Which areas are more safe to rasie a family with 2 kids? How is kewdale area?

    Bentley ,kararwara , Bayswater , Joondalup, Fremantle , Subiaco - Areas near Universities are safe and have lot of students wandering all the time . Prettty active places.

     

    Just anwer what ever you know as it will help

     

    Anybody who is already in Perth now can help and I will appreciate that...

     

     

    Regards

     

    Fari

    Perth Updates- Day 6

    in Aussie Chat

    Posted

    Hi All

     

    Day 6 in Perth

     

    Still relaxing at this resort in Swan Valley with lovely golf courses all around . Lots of vineyards as this is the wine tasting capital . Been to the central business district and other places around Perth .

     

    Took my wife to Midlands Cinemas and watched movie -THE HOST . Nice to be inside and in the cool AC , as weather was Very warm and around 35 Deg C with Sun beating down mercilessly.

    After movie ate Pizza at Dominos = $ 11 . All eateries close at 9:30 pm.

     

    Still driving around in my Elantra from BUDGET Rent a Car . Tomorrow I return the car and start to try out the Public Transport .

    Unleaded Petrol is $ 1.47 . Found this to be expensive , friends in NZ say , Petrol costs $ 2.15 in Auckland.

    Found a New house near Curtin University , Belmont ( Karawara) . Lovely area and nice malls nearby .

     

     

    UPDATES:

    Got my Bank Card and Account Opened at ANB - 239 Murray Street, Perth CBD .

     

    Medicare and TFN Accounts to be opened soon .

    Australian Driving License - Require 5 ID Proofs.

    a. Passport , b. Credit Card/ ATM Card , c. Utility Bills , d. House Agreement , e. UK DL

     

    Currently I can drive for about 3 months on my UK Driving License .

     

    Total Costs Incurred ( Budget Mode - Economy )

     

    1. Rent for a Month : $ 750 / -

    2. Rent A Car: $ 500 /-

    3. Food: $ 200 + increasing ( Doner Kebab is $ 10!!-UK Costs about 5 Pounds Max in Paddington)( Indian Restaurants - meals start from $ 20)

    4. Petrol costs so far : $ 100 ( We have to return the Rent a Car with Petrol Tank Full )

    5. Medicines : $ 40 ( Hayfever ,Itch and Rash Creams , Panadols Etc ) - Weather , Insects and Pollen create problems for sensitive skin

     

    TOTAL : $ 1590/- in 6 Days

     

    Addresses I Needed for Navigation:

     

    1. DIAC : 386 Wellington Street, West Perth

    2. ANB Bank: 239 Murray Street, Perth CBD

     

     

    Cheers

    MS

    Landed at Perth and Visa activated : April 2

    in Aussie Chat

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    EK 422 : Emirates - DXB-PER

     

    April 2 :

     

    After the long 11 hour flight from Dubai -Emirates, but very smooth and comfortable journey , landed at Perth International Airport with my wife around 1 30 pm. Immigration cleared in 5 minutes and Entry stamped in passports . Though a Few basic questions were asked about items we had declared and my passport was kind of slow to scan through the swipe machine due to old page. But later it scanned the data and got the Entry cleared.

     

    Filled yellow declaration cards , collected Baggage and declared a few items like medicines, got baggage checked and all cleared.

    Budget Rent a Car was waiting for me outside the Airport, Collected 2 Vodafone prepaid SIM cards ,and had a nice capuccino and off I drove to the Vines Guest House in the Elantra from Budget.

     

    Landing at 1 30 pm

    Immigration cleared 1 45 pm

    Baggage collected 2 pm

    Budget Rent a Car 2 15 pm----------- $ 500 with excess damage covered

    Vodafaone 2 30 pm---------------------$ 40 Pre paid with 40 credit

    Capuccino 2 35 pm----------------------$ 16 Water bottles included

     

    Had Mc Donalds at Ellenbrook --Dinner

     

     

    Now I am resting in my room .

     

    Good Night

    Residency through student visa!

    in Visa Chat

    Posted

    To be honest , Rules change suddenly and so does the policy on Immigration. So, the study option is a bit risky.

    Get an Agent and since you have a bachelors..I Presume......get some other option sorted out which will make your pathway easier and economical . Trust me with a good agent, your life will be made easier...processing, documentation , updating on changing rules and requirements of state governments ,sols etc etc etc

     

    Cheers

    MS

    anyone moving in april 13?

    in Western Australia

    Posted

    Hi

     

    I am a Controls BMS Engineer ( Electro Mechanical -HAVC) , I will be flying to Perth April 2 with my wife ..Emirates..From Dubai..

    Looking for accomodation and have found a few good places on airbnb.com

    Just need to finalise in these couple of weeks ...

     

    If anyone has some info on accomodation and short term rent.....plz share...:)..Much Appreciated..

     

     

    Cheers

    MS

    Don't come without a job, Australia is not working!!!!!

    in Aussie Chat

    Posted

    To anyone coming to Australia without a job, don't come delay your migration. Australia is not working every state is down, I've applied for over 200 jobs, you don't get a call, you don't get a email you get nothing it all goes straight in the bin.

     

    we've been here 8 months, spent $35,000 dollars and running at a loss of $1500 a month.

     

    i would advise anyone coming here without a job, DON'T, wait till the last minute before you activate your visa, there isn't any work here, were in Brisbane, government cuts cuts cuts and believe me, it's far far worse than anything in the UK.

     

    im a senior project manager, worked on the Olympics can't get a thing, lucky the wife has a job otherwise we would gone back at Xmas.

     

    believe me guys, stay where you are Austarlia is not working for thousands of expats, many going back.

     

    Hey..Thanks...I hope many will heed...many will seek....many will experience........I m flyin to Perth in about 4 weeks.....

    I m a Projects Manager worked for many BMS projects....London , MEast - Dubai...If I don't find a good job.....I will try and complete my PhD....at UWA..:)..

    Better Doctor than an Engineer....:)

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