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Any grants people? Really quiet in here...

Thanks CaptainR ! Ive been to Oman several times so can somewhat relate How was the job hunting experience in Sydney?

Amazing stories all! Im looking to move to Adelaide with my wife and baby early next year and preparing myself for the journey Happy to know that many have made Australia their home eventually!

Hello everyone! I thought of starting a discussion with people who migrated from Dubai to Adelaide in the past few years! People who have already applied for their skilled visas and are waiting to migrate are also welcome to join The idea is to connect with folks on topics like: 1) How do you find Adelaide vs Dubai? 2) Looking back did the move work out for you? 3) What are the things about Dubai you still miss dearly? 4) How did you manage landing your first job? 5) Any advice for people who will be migrating soon? I applied for my SA 489 visa along with my wife and baby in Jan 2019 and I’m currently waiting for my grant. Part of us is excited but another part of us is also anxious! Our reason for the move is to hopefully provide a better environment for our baby growing up and of course get PR at some point. We do live comfortably in Dubai but it is starting to get expensive (especially raising a child) and our careers are stagnating. This is what prompted us to consider migration Your contributions will be invaluable to us and I thank you all in advance!! Cheers!

Thanks @Joesline for your detailed post! I’m sure none of us are here to cause unnecessary confusion We are human and mistakes do happen so we can definitely be more forgiving and supportive of each other during this long journey (especially towards new people who’ve joined the forum recently). Since this nerve wracking process does consume a lot of our time and mental bandwidth, at times one can become anxious and seek for help spontaneously. So apologies if I or anyone here went out of context Absolutely no wrong intentions meant. Peace ✌

Sure mate. Just addressed it to make sure, we're all in the clear that's all.

Yes just read it. Applicants will need to stay in regional areas for atleast 3 years(for applications lodged in Nov 2019 and after). Also the soonest one can file for 887 will be Dec 2022.

This is a great problem to have lol hope we all get there soon

Thanks @Jessica Berry that was insightful! Are you a recruitment consultant in Adelaide? Also can you elaborate more on the “cultural fit” part? What is seen as the ideal qualities?

Hi guys, Can anyone help to share the typical salaries offered to ICT project managers and coordinators freshly arriving in Adelaide? I understand it will be different from case to case but a realistic ballpark figure or range would help. Ive got over 11 years exp myself but I’m prepared to start at a lower position if that increases the probability of landing a job. @JetBlast thanks for starting this thread! Cheers!

Hello again Just read an update in another forum, someone received their SA 489 grant after 156 days of lodging (on Oct 25). 5-6 month wait it is then!? Hang in there everyone

Yay thanks! Agreed that alone cannot be relied on. I myself added my case couple of days ago and found only 5 applications in the past year sharing my job code, visa type. Doubt that’s all the cases... So hope the best for everyone soon!

SA 489 visa lodged on Jan 28. 80 points including State nom. 3 applicants (wife and baby). Occupation: ICT project manager. Hoping a grant comes by end of Jun?

Hi guys, I found few posts mentioning wait times of over 130 days now...are things really slowing down? Just wondering if there have been any grants of late! Also, anybody here who can share their job search experience in Adelaide? Would be grateful! Cheers

Hello People! Hope everyone is doing great Thought I'd jump in and share my application status with you all and be part of the madness I lodged my visa application for SA 489 on Jan 28th '19. -Offshore applicant (+wife and baby) -80 points total including state nom -135112 ICT Project Manager I see they closed the "High Points" category on Mar 6th. Does this affect my application in any way? Cheers!