Jambolina

hi everyone, me and my boyfriend just moved here from Manchester. Is anyone up and running with meeting up? We will be moving to erskineville near Newtown in October and it would be cool to meet some new people. Anyways, thought I would throw myself out there and say hello to the community. Not done this before but figured in a busy Sydney it's kind of what u have to do; get out of your comfort zone to meet people ?

We fly to Oz in September, exciting! I keep hearing a lot of confusing info about the health care system over in Oz. Is medicare the basic cover that is free or does that have a monthly cost for it? I am confused what health cover, covers what exactly.

Hey, I have my 189 visa granted and have to be in Oz by November 2016. I am struggling to find social work jobs on-line, as it appears that 'social workers' are not really referred to as this in Oz. Any ideas of where best to look for jobs and under what job title? People have advised that I prepare a cv/resume in Australian style. Any idea what differs between a UK style cv and an Ozzie one? What's the earliest you would say to apply for a job before emigrating, bearing in mind the waiting time for a police check? Hopefully other social workers will be able to advise, based on their experiences?! Thanks, :cute:

Hi all, I received my EOI invite on 7th Sep 2015, submitted the payment & application on 12th Oct and received my visa grant on Xmas eve- best news ever!!!!!!!!!!! CAPTAIN C, thank you so much for answering my queries along the way, you were priceless :cool: Good luck to you all..................HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HEY EVERYONE, I applied for the 189 visa with my partner. I got invited from the EOI on 7th Sep 2015, submitted my application & paid on the 12th October and I got my visa granted on Xmas Eve......Best Xmas news ever!!!!!!!!!!! :wink: Seems they are able to keep within the predicted 12 week timeframe when it's straight forward. HAPPY NEW YEAR & GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL

Thanks Captain C- forever helpful :-)

It was a valid question, as I actually don't need police checks for Countries that I have lived in, unless for over 12mths....so I wondered whether I still needed to record it. Thankfully many more helpful people below have answered my query- THANK YOU to the community spirit on this forum!

Hi Everyone, anxiously awaiting their 189 visa grant. Can I just ask a simple question as I am close to submitting the remaining evidence. My de facto partner doesn't need to sit an IELTS test does he? Someone has told me different, but I am certain that I read that he can upload a British Passport and/or school certificates/degree to prove competent english. Thanks

Visa 189

Hi everyone, I have just paid the visa fee, via Immi Account. I am now at the stage whereby you need to start uploading your evidence. My queries; 1) Does the Case Officer get allocated any time from payment, or only when you have submitted all of your documents? 2) Does anyone have any ideas how long you wait for a case officer to be allocated (approx)? Thanks :smile:

Hi, As I'm sure your aware, the visa fee is expensive & non refundable if they do not grant you a visa, so I would strongly advise you to contact a Registered Migration agent to see what they think about this. Whilst they can only advise & cannot promise you entry into Oz.... at least it is advice from someone who is used to seeing lots of differing applications. Good luck!

Hi all, On the Immi Account (17 page) document, it asks the questions; Have any of the applicants lived in a country other than the primary applicant's usual country of residence? I lived overseas As a holiday rep in 2004, for 9-10 months. Do I have to declare this? I don't know my address details of where we lived then & it asks for a full address. HELP??

Hey, Thanks for the clarity. I understand now that you have to complete the 17 page document, then at the very end it will allow me to pay. It just asked a yes/no question about whether I have had a medical in the 12mths prior to applying for the visa, so I said no because I haven't yet had one.. It then wouldn't let me move forward from that question?! I'll log in now & try again....but I can't say I have had a medical when I haven't, as that is a lie. Q) Does a CO not get allocated until all your documents are uploaded, or could they be allocated any time from paying the visa fee? Q) I have a partner (de facto), not once has it asked for his details....will it ask for his name within the 17 pages somewhere or only when I have paid? Thanks again!

Hi everyone, My deadline to apply for my 189 visa is 6th Nov 2015. People on this forum said that once I hit the (apply for visa button) from my Skills Select, it would allow me to pay and take me to the next stage. I've done this tonight, which has only taken me to a page to set up an Immi account. It is a 17 page application, with no where in sight to pay, although I now have an Immi account. Q) Do you have to complete and upload all of your documents, before it allows you to pay? Q) It wouldn't let me move past a certain page because it wanted me to upload health info, but I've not had my medical yet. I was informed you can leave this until your CO requests tells you to get it. Thanks Hayley

Hi everyone, We are in the process of submitting our paperwork for our 189 visa application. We have to prove we have been in a relationship for 12mths. We've actually been in a relationship for 6 years, but we don't have a joint tenancy agreement/joint bills or bank accounts. ANY IDEAS? I have asked the council tax to send us a bill, as we are obviously both down as living here in that respect. I've got a letter from my bank re: my credit card. I added my partner as a duplicate card holder years ago, so I am hoping that will be accepted. I'm worried to pay all the money for the visa & them decline us re: lack of de facto proof. Has anyone had this issue before? Thanks