Andy2015

Hope you get news soon. My nomination was approved last month and that notice says the approval is valid for 6 months, was yours valid for longer or has it been extended? We did our medicals before the application went in, which was now over a year and a half ago, so hoping they don't need new medicals but just trying to be patient.

Finally got an update from my MA. On Friday last week (11th March) my nomination was approved. So 14 months down, hopefully not too much longer now.

What error message are you seeing?

My organisation is fairly large (around 300 people). And they've put several others through this process over the last 5 years or more. Just trying to sit tight!

Pleased for you. I applied for 186 TRT in December 17 with same occupation. Timings seem to be random.

Hi, Most likely your here now and settled. Hope it's going well. When we arrived we had 3 weeks in temp accommodation and I was working from day 1, somehow we still got into a 12 month rental and the temp place cleaned up with several days to spare. Normally anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks seems about right for getting keys. Also, I don't have pets here, but I'm aware a few suburbs, like Forde, are officially cat containment areas, so cats aren't aloud out in those areas, which would be a bit of a shame for them.

Good luck trying to tie everything up in the UK, we did find that bit all very last minute. I don't envy you, for your journey, by making ours just London to Sydney initially, and then the move the Canberra later. I guess you will need to do London to Scotland, then 2 legs to Sydney? and then on to Canberra. Anything that will help your little ones settle for some sleep on the flight would be a good idea, whilst accepting that they will want to watch an excessive amount of in-flight entertainment tv shows and spend some of the time running up and down the aisles amusing staff and other passengers! We found that our son didn't have great need for the activity books we brought, a couple of things was enough, because the plane was so exciting. At least with the 2 year olds they'll have their own seats (I know there's a cost to that). Think about what you need for different stages; what do we need on the plane, don't put other stuff in hand luggage as you'll need to haul it through at least 3 airports, what will you need when you get there and is it cheap to buy on arrival. Oh and fill out the immigration forms they give you on the plane in good time (when it's light and you're not trying to sleep) rather than have a rush with them when you get to Australia. Are you planning on grocery shopping on arrival day, or can you consider doing an online shop with coles or woolworths in advance to be delivered once you arrive? Andy

Hi, Thanks for the message Quoll. Currently in Sydney, moving down to Canberra next month, so have some things like bank account and oz phone number sorted, but still to sort out car and renting longer term accommodation. Enjoying Australia so far. How's other people's move coming along? Andy

Hi, we're moving to Australia at the end of March this year, planning to settle in Canbera in May. I've got a job with an IT company in the CBD (who I currently work for in UK), so we're looking at sorting the 457 visa now. My wife and I have a 2 year old boy and a daughter wo will be around 9 months when we arrive. Not sure which areas would be good for housing, Weston creek and Woden look like good locations to consider, also appear to be good value housing in Gungahilin. I want to avoid major traffic jams commuting into town if possible. Andy