Leighbee98

We are not there yet either but... 1. New adventure (ive spent 40 years this way up, I fancy 40 years the other way up) 2. My birthday is in January and im fed up with it being cold dark and wet 3. Ability to use the outside more 4. More space 5. Experience living and working in another country before im too old 6. I have just read through and seen breakfast is available at breakfast time rather than mid morning!!! wow what a revelation... I need this

This is difficult to answer as there are no published stats on the subject, unless you can find someone in the exact same position how can share their experience with you. All I can say is that we have been waiting for an invite on a 190 NSW since August 2018 as Accountant General, 80 points and 10 years experience and superior English (it is our language after all ) A registered migration agent might be able to advise if they have clients (with the same criteria) who have been successful (if they can share that information). I wish you luck.

Like that song. "Im still waiting la la la la" 75 point + 5 SS total 80. Eoi went in end of August 18....nothing. There are loads of accountants applying so hugely competitive however as @Raul Senise once posted there is a lack of experienced accountants. Im not hopeful on the 190 now, luckily we may have found a sponsor (and a flipping good one at that).

Great to read Paul... It almost sounds silly but like you we sat here in the UK looking out the window at the rain (going on and on) and the cold going on and on watching these great places on TV. It was also that day that my aunt in Perth posted on Facebook how she loves living in Oz (for the last 30 years), so we started the mission that day. We are still waiting on our 190 nomination but there might be an exciting twist that could help us on our visa way very shortly. Exciting times ahead. Where are you living Paul?

I would suggest seeking the advice of an accountant who has specialist knowledge of both the UK and Australian tax systems. Fortunately there is such a man on here @Alan Collett Highly recommended

We have been waiting since August 31st 2018. Really depends on your points and how many accountants the are sponsoring

Thanks folks its our last full day in Oz tomorrow (we’re back in Brisbane and ticking of the ideas above so thank you) we are so sad to leave Oz we have loved it more than we ever imagined. funny things we noticed 1. No one beeps their horn 2. I couldn’t by beers in a supermarket (the assistant looked at me funny when I asked where’s the beer) 3. People let me walk first (pushing a push chair with my 2 year old) 4. Business folks have a chat with us in the hotel lifts 5. Oz steak is so cheap 6. Oz beer is so expensive 7. Oz petrol is so cheap 8. Oz haircuts are exactly the same 9. Days out are bigger better and cheaper ( you don’t feel ripped off) 10. You seem to get so much more for your council tax in Oz than you do in the Uk (street beach, city hopper river boat, parks, bbqs and tables, police presence) what and excellent time we have had over the last five weeks

Hello folks we have been in Oz now visiting for a week we are currently in Brisbane cbd and wondered what you suggested for a day out? we have been to Bribie Island today and Australia zoo yesterday (loved both days) any suggestions? (We have a Car and a two year old (eeeek)) thanks folks

Alan Collett go Matilda is based in Melbourne highly recommended

Applied 31st August 80 points accountant.... still waiting.

We applied at the end of August with 75 points nothing yet (didn't expect anything this year) critical information... accountant. Have you looked at a 489 visa? I hear there may be more scope for the 489 to be granted over the 190.

As I sit here looking out on a cold, wet grey day in the UK... the urge to migrate is stirred up again. We are waiting patiently. We will be there in Feb to see for ourselves... bring it on!!!!

It's a massive pain and with the weather in Cairns I thought it would be too hot as I'm not in to riding in tshirt and shorts, but would love to get another at some point. I understand that, I will only ride with full leather... It was 32 degrees here on my last ride!!! it was one sweaty stinky experience!!

Oh no... did you look into taking it with you (shipping)? Id love to take mine but im not sure it will be worth it.