dgqs

Yup. I am from the Philippines. My employer is moving me to Sydney as a Relationship Manager. Basically, it's just a relocation within the company as I work for a multinational finance company.

My employer applied in May and further docs were submitted on June 22. Here's the complete timeline: Nomination applied: May 5 Immi further info: June 22 Submitted additional info: June 23 Nomination approved: August 30 Visa application: Sept 5 Medical submitted: Sept 20 Visa grant: Sept 21 It took 4 months for everything which is quite normal.

Nomination approval: August 30 Visa application: Sept 5 Medicals submitted: Sept 20 Visa grant: Sept 21 I am flying to Sydney on the 8th of October. I think yours should be released anytime from now. You should coordinate with your employer about what's happening.

Visa granted today guys!! nomination approved: August 30 visa applied: September 5 medicals submitted: September 20 visa grant: September 21 woooo i did not expect it to be so quick! Flying on the 3rd of October! keep waiting guys, all worth it!!

Congrats Suzanne! I got my nomination approved on the 30th and lodged my visa application on Sept 5. HR mentioned that it should only take about a week or 2 but I think it will take a month!!!!

Are you waiting for nomination or visa application approval?

Hey Guys! About the health insurance, did you ask your health insurer to submit/ fill out the "health insurance standard template" https://www.border.gov.au/Bringingyourfamilyorpartners/Documents/hi-template.rtf? Or did you just submit the one that was emailed to you by your insurer?

Great. Thanks for the response. I assume it is the same thing for medicals?

I assume I can only start attaching documents once the online application is submitted? I am trying to attach documents but I can't seem to find the option for it.

Thanks!!!!!!!! I purchased my 457 health insurance from Medibank. They sent me a certificate letter. Is that okay?

Hey Nik, Sorry to bother you again but can you let me know the requirements you submitted? 1. CV 2. Form 80 3. Transcripts, diplomas 4. Health insurance certificate (did you submit the health insurance template?) 5. Health check Anything else I missed?

I will start it tonight. Wooohooo I am so excited!!! Thanks Nik!!!!!!!!!!! ))))

Thanks so much! Can I set up an immi account now? I'm in the office but the documents are at home. Do you think I can just submit the docs tomorrow ?

Do I need to create a new immi account??

I think so!!! Happy for us!! Guys, I need to lodge stage 3. I got the TRN and all. Can some walk me through the process???

Hey Harriet! Congrats! Nomination approved today!!!! May 5- Nomination application June 22- Further info requested August 31 - Nomination approved Will start the visa application later!!

Hi Samson, You are moving to where as a what? Also, isn't the reference part of form 80? What were the requirements you had to submit for stage 3?

Thanks! Yeah I suppose it really takes a lot of time. I feel like if it's finance related, it takes longer than the rest. Not sure but it's just my observation. Did you fill out any forms for stage 3?

Thanks. I am headed to Sydney too as an Account Manager. Mine was lodged on May 5 with additional info submitted on June 22. So far it is still in "progress." I can't believe that it is taking too long. My colleague's application last year only took 3 weeks.

Congrats Kevin! Gosh I'm still waiting for mine!!! Just a few questions: 1. May I know your occupation and where are you headed to? 2. Did they approve of your visa application or is it just for the nomination? 3. What sort of medicals? I thought it was just chest xray? Thanks!

Thanks Marisa. I'd still stick with the these suburbs. I think I will also try Millers Point. My comment is that Sydney rent is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Marisa! I heard about the infamous Kings Cross but Potts Point seems really such a nice area. I am leaning towards Woolloomolloo or Surry Hills - not sure if I am right but Woolloomoolloo seems lovelier than Surry Hills. I think Surry Hills has a hipster vibe which is great but some houses look really old. Reasonable prices though than the rest of all the suburbs I mentioned. All I know is that I need to stay away from Red Fern and Ultimo!

I honestly do not know because HR is currently handles it for me. I do not have the authority to view it. Hey Gavin, Congrats! By the way, what's your occupation? I hope you don't mind me asking

Thanks Bungo! I think I will get sharing since I don't want to get homesick too much and I need to make friends. I'd probably do it 1 yr max. For now, I don't want to exceed $380 per week because I'm still testing the waters. About the suburbs I mentioned, is it better to use bus or train when going to CBD? You think I should get a monthly pass?

Hello All! I'm a 27 yr old single female who is moving to Sydney in a couple of months. I will be working in George Street CBD in Sydney. Initially, the company will provide an apartment (Kent Street) for 1 month but after that, I'll be on my own! Do you have any suggestions where to live? Is flatshare better than living alone? I'm a city girl so I love bars, restaurants, cafes and clubs. I want to minimize my rent expenses as well. Here are the suburbs I am thinking of: Surry Hills Woolloomoollo Darlinghurst Potts Point Elizabeth I want to live to work and all the action but I want to make sure that I won't be living paycheck to paycheck. Also, how are the commutes? Any thoughts would be much appreciated!