Dexi80

We would love to meet up! New to this....can you pm me?

Hi No it has no conditions attached to it.

Hi All Thank you v much for your input. Yes I can see that the 3month visitor then onto bridging visa is the way to go. We wouldnt have managed to fork out the hefty cost of the 820/801 in that timeline though, it took us over 3 months to secure steady work, accommodation and suitable schooling. Looks like a long wait till i can return to work but on plus side Ive been accepted to do some volunteer work. As I understand it there is no longer going to be the proposed rule changes expected in July but Im going to get my application in pronto nonetheless. Thank you for taking the time to reply ☺ and for the luck ?

Hi! We are a also a Scottish/Australian couple in mid 30's - mid 40's. We have been in Melbourne (South Yarra) for 4 months now. I just saw your post and wondering if you got others interested in perhaps meeting up? Would be great to get people together to discuss the various trails and tribulations of moving/expat life. And maybe force down a few shandies at the same time

Hi All I just found this thread and its just what im looking into, maybe you can give me some advice ☺ I moved over from Scotland in February this year after my husband was made redundant, we didnt have a lot of time to wait about so i came over on a 1 year visitor visa (husband & children Australian citizens) Plan was to apply for partner/spouse 820 visa and wait for it while here rather than sit it out waiting in the uk. I find the many visa's all a bit mind boggling so my question is this: Does the 801/820 sound the most suitable visa for our situation? There are parent visa's that may be less costly? Children are 15 & 16 and have citizenship through husband. The 820 is so costly but may be the best path to perm stay. Also i have read it can take upto 17 months? Can you work while waiting? Would love to hear from others that have or are doing this and what i should expect in terms of interviews/paperwork/reports etc and there costs! Any advice ?