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I don't think the list has been updated this week. Check again, it is there...

 

it is only on the CSOL though, which means you need either a state or an employer sponsor if you were to apply now.

Yes, I checked again. Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me. Sorry for the drama.

I can't help much on the geophycist side but think saving as early as possible is definitely a good idea. It's better to have too much than too little. We won't be making our visa application for a couple of years yet (assuming the occupation is still on the SOL) but have started saving already

I am so bummed out. Because of the replies here, I checked the sol and csol list and geophysicist is not on the list. Last week, it was there. How quickly things can change. It is quite an awful feeling. I guess we will be doing the same as you.

We spent about £25k on our move, including visa process, transportation, initial accommodation. We both had jobs to go to as well, but no we did not have moving fees paid, we were trying to compete for jobs with locals whilst we were still living overseas, so demanding relocation allowances was not wise in our situation.

 

Of course it is possible to spend less than we did, although I find when you are a bit older you don't want to stay at the local YHA with a back pack (we were 36 and 40 when we moved).

 

I guess you would need to explore for your specific occupation whether any company would be wiling to assist with relocation, it depends on demand. I thought with the slow down in mining that demand for geophysicists had retreated but I am not sure. @very stormy might know better.

Ok, that is about 30k euros. Well, nobody said living a dream comes cheap. I heard that the demand is slowing down also. We better get moving. On another note, my skill is that of a horse trainer. Nobody is looking for that skill, so my husband is on his own. Thanks for the reply. It helped.

My husband says that before we even consider moving or writing an expression of interest, we should save money. I agree, but I wonder how much is enough. Has anybody had their re-location fees paid by their employer?

My husband is a geophysicist (PHD) with 10+ years experience in his field, 38 years old, with superior english. I am wondering what amount of savings would be needed to meet any of our needs.

Thank you!

If you add it all up...

ielts= 190

vetassess= @ 700

visa(husband, wife, child)= 4,600

misc= 500

that comes to.....@ 6000 euros. In Greece, that is a lot of money. Then add tickets and money for the first few months....whew. Has anybody heard of an employer helping with the fees?

I did a quick check and he is on the CSOL list. I looked at one of the territory lists and it said high availability. Another problem is that he is a Geophysics professor. I don't know if that puts him in another catagory. I did a rough point test and he got a 70. Unfortunately, he turns 40 this year, so that took many points away. Oops! Gosh, I shouldn't say "unfortunately". 40 is not old at all. Young, young, young... Anyway, we do not mind about the 2 year thing. We are ready to find somewhere permanent to live. Thanks so much for your advice. I really appreciate it.

Hello, First of all, my husband and I are not British. I am from the USA and my husband is Greek. This is the most informative forum that I have found so far, so I hope you do not mind that I post. Currently, my husband and I live in Greece. He is a Geophysicist (Phd) and I am a housewife. We have a 16 month old son who has dual citizenship (USA/Greek). We desire to live in Australia, but do not know where to begin. We have looked at online job sites for postions for my husband in Australia. There are some, but after reading a bit on the Australian Visa website, we are confused as to whether my husband should follow the skillselect procedure or continue with his job search. Maybe he should do both?

I also would like any advice on the English test for him and the job assessment. The assessment seems expensive, but seems that it is crucial for the visa. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!!