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Sharonp53, I really appriciate for your long reply. When I started this topic, I really wanna know true opinion from you guys. Your response is not rude at all. Thank you for your honest. I guess maybe all immigrants to Australia hate Hanson, but it seems that a lot of local aussies hate her too. It shows that she only represent a small group of people. Mild racism is actually normal in all countries. This is a country with speech freedom. I can accept that and try to live with that as long as they don't hurt us physically. According to what you've said, the most important thing for all immigrants from Asia or other part of the world is adaptation to life in Australia. I know some immis live in their own little world and refuse to embrace the life in Australia. Perhaps they are new here. They may have their own reasons. If a person is very shy and can't speak good English, he will have to cut off any connection to the society. However, what really matters is ATTITUDE. When he awares that he has some problems but refuse to learn or try to make it better, his attitude is bad and everyone would hate a person like him. The most important thing is what's inside, not his color. We can't change a person so quickly. We have to give them time. For me, since I choose to move here, I must do whatever I need to adapt to life here and respect everything here. Otherwise I don't need to move at all. About the other point, I kind of know that many Australians don't like Chinese businesses because they bought too many farms and houses. As far as I know, I admit those companies are really rich as hell, but this time they actually are scapegoats. Recently a lot of Chinese businesses quit Australia market due to the insanely high taxes, but the price is still going up really fast. They invest because they like Australia. Actually most Chinese really like Australia and regard it as one of the most fascinating countries in the world. That's one of my reasons to move here and I like Australia since I was young. That's why I feel bad when I know many aussies are against China. Thanks for your advice about thinking carefully. I've been thinking for a long time and made decision to move here one year ago. Now I have great confidence in myself and my family adapting well. We Chinese are also direct people, much directer than Japanese and Taiwanese. When I get my PR, I'll regard myself as a new Australian. I'm an outgoing guy and willing to make friends everywhere. People would like me. Thanks again mate. Sorry about my poor English writing skill. Hope you have a nice day.

Well, you know most Chinese people actually like white person at first sight. No discrimination in China at all. We like anyone who can speak English fluently. Also white people are taller and more handsome. It's hard for us to hate them unless they do horrible stuff.

Mate,　I think moving back is a great idea for you right now. Cross fingers and hope you can finally get PR. Bad thing should not happen to good people.

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Global visa and citizenship processing times will be available online for the first time from 14 March. http://www.border.gov.au/News/Pages/global-visa-and-citizenship-processing-times.aspx

Sorry they didn't tell me mate. They are so exciting right now and can't get in touch with them........

Great news. Two of my 187 friends get granted today. Both HR,DE. nom 4/16. nom approved & visa lodged 11/16. visa granted today. nom & visa lodged 7/16. Doc requested 2/17. visa granted today. Why are they still working on Saturday?

Thanks Petals for your sharing. Discrimination is inevitable all over the world even in my own country, but I'm not the first one moving here. Also I'm sure most people are nice which gives me confidence. Life should be great as long as racists don't attack us physically. We'll try our best to adapt here and make peace with everyone.

Thanks for your reply, mate. Your life perhaps is even harder than mine. At least most Chinese people are not religious which means we'll have less problems here. The reason why I decide to move is that my whole family can't stand the heavy pollution, toxic fog/haze , food problems , terrible education system in China, etc. Other than those bad aspects, China is actually a great country and the food there is awesome. In my opinion, I hope my daughter can have a happy childhood so I choose to move here. I know I have to give up something to get something else. That's the cost and risk I have to take. I'll never regret making that decision and try my best to embrace life in Oz and regard myself as a new Aussie. Maybe your motivation to move is quite similar to mine. Now I am not afraid anymore cause I know people will treat me good as I treat them good. Australia is a great country with mixed races. Best wishes for you and your family.

When did you lodge your nom and visa?

Sorry mate. Those are two different conversation..which may lead to confusion.

:ssign7:Thanks man. I prepare to sell my apartment in Shanghai and bring all the money here which can make a great start. Looking foward to live here!

The big difference between Australia and China is social welfare system. Oz do much better than China. In China, we have to work very very hard and earn a lot of money to have a good life since government won't give us any benefit or caring. So we have to save money in case we get some terrible disease or sth. But when I travelled to Oz last year, I found many local people can live a really good life without saving lots of money. I saw some locals in Gold Coast bought a little boat and drove on the river which was so cool. Lower pressure makes life easier. Actually I am confused and don't know how much money I should bring here to live.