Werneroeder

Can someone please explain how the transfer works?

Am I still on the Terms and Conditions of the original Visa?

Is it only the sponsor change, and the job title stays the same?

How long would this process take?

Thanks.

I can't wait. Everything is booked and paid for, so now it's only the wait for next Saturday.

Thanks,

I ended up calling them and sorting it. I will be over in 12 days time, and then it's just a matter of finding an address to live so we can get the membership cards.

As far as mine was concerned it was the employer. They built a business case, with deadlines and that was all submitted by the MA, and in my case priority and approval came very swiftly.

Went on to priority 31/08/2017, visa granted 01/09/2017.

Today.

I am in the priority queue as well as I was supposed to start my contract on the 4th September. No updates have been given on how "fast" the priority queue progresses, but we can keep each other up to date, if you like.

Hi,

has anyone used the services of Migration Services International, and what is your feedback from your experience?

On 15/08/2017 at 18:54, evets said:

This may work, taken from the website as had to email them yesterday. Still pending a  reply!

info@bupa.com.au

Hi,

did you get a reply from that email address?

1 minute ago, JR1988 said:

Im not with HSBC but might be worth opening an account while im here if its free to transfer

Ive read that most of the banks in oz charge a "account keeping fee" of a few $ a month, are there any that dont charge?

Ive come across Transferwise which looks like a decent way of transfering money and has some good reviews, anyone here used them?

https://transferwise.com/gb/send-money/send-money-to-australia

First Direct is free too, but that's probably because they are part of HSBC.

2 hours ago, Werneroeder said:

Hello,

does anyone have an email address for BUPA Australia, as I need to update my payment, but they only have a telephone number and I can't get hold of the office because of the time difference?

Thanks, I will give that a go. The visa is taking a bit longer so the payment of the medical insurance has lapsed...

We are with HSBC, and you can open an account in Australia and link it to your UK HSBC account and money transfers are free.

Hello,

does anyone have an email address for BUPA Australia, as I need to update my payment, but they only have a telephone number and I can't get hold of the office because of the time difference?