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  1. Robin’s Emigrating
    That’s great! We had a quote from PSS too and are just waiting on an equivalent quote from John Masons. Do you know what happens if you don’t arrive within 6 months of your shipment? We’re planning to arrive a couple of weeks before it does, so that it’s ready when we get out of quarantine, although obviously as you say it’s all predicated on flights still running.
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    @AliGWe had the same concern but ended up submitting both in parallel (with the kids citizenship listed as ‘other’ in my 309/100 application). Visa was approved so didn’t seem to cause any issues.
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    Yes that correct. While you can’t do a 309 visa for your kids (that’s for spouses only), you can technically do a visa application for them instead of applying for citizenship. I can’t remember the number for the visa, but it’s out there. However there’s little point in doing so as they’ve a direct claim to citizenship from your wife, so easier to apply directly for citizenship and then an Australian passport. Typically the 309 will take longer than the citizenship anyway.
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    That's super helpful. Thank you!
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    Thanks. Here's another quick question...what happens is their citizenship is approved but we haven't had enough time to get their Passports? Could they travel on their British passports and show some type of certification of their citizenship, or would we have to wait until their passport has arrived? My understanding from reading the government website is that visas cannot be issued to Australian citizens for use in overseas passports. As such am wondering if we could show some type of citizenship proof, or would have to rush getting a passport through.
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    Thanks Laura. I assume that our daughters would still be able to enter Australia, even with the current travel restrictions and using their British passports, on the grounds that they're dependents of an Australian Citizen (my wife) and an Australian Permanent Resident (myself)?
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    Anyone have any updates on the latest citizenship by descent timelines? We applied for ours for our daughters around 2 months ago (we’re based in the UK) but no response yet. Have heard it can take around 3 months, and its within the 75% timeline of 5 months on the website, however am hoping we can get it within the next months or two or it will start causing us a headache with our move plans. Anything anyone can share about recent experiences would be really appreciated. Alternatively, if you think we could still migrate prior to the citizenships arrival, then let me know how this would work. Note that they both have UK passports, just waiting on the Aussie citizenships and passports
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    Hey All - We plan to live in Melbourne when we move to Australia (likely around Mid to late May) however are dreading the Quarantine experience with a 3 year-old and 1 year-old! Some friends in Australia have mentioned that there are differences between the quarantine facilitates in VIC versus NSW, and we're wondering which of them is likely to give us the best experience for our little ones. There was also some mention of there being apartments available in NSW, which would be way better for kids, versus hotels in VIC. Any guidance or thoughts folks could provide would be really appreciated. Thanks!
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    Thanks @Iron Chef. That's really helpful. One final question; are we likely to encounter issues with insurance and/or eventually selling the car on account of it being an import? The versions in the UK are slightly differently named to those in Australia (e.g. ours is a 'Sport' which I believe translates to a 'Grand Touring' in local terms).
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    Hey Folks! Any advice/guidance on best shipping/removals companies for the move to Australia? We've moved overseas and back before to the States, however it was on an expatriate assignment to the whole business was managed by my company. I believe it was with a company called Allied International. Any guidance or pointers warmly received! Moving from near Southampton to Melbourne.
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    Hey Iron Chef! So good of you to help folks out with this support. I suspect our car is on the lower end of valuations that folks are posting, and perhaps more in the category B or C area, but thought it worth asking your thoughts. Details added below. Anything you can advise would be really appreciated. If it's a yes, then any links or pointers toward how to get things moving with the process would be really appreciated. - year of manufacture 2015 - make, model & variant Mazda CX-5 2.2d (175bhp) Sport Nav AWD 5d Auto 2015/15 - body type (coupe, convertible, etc) SUV - engine size & fuel type 2.2 Diesel - transmission Automatic - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) AWD - mileage 120K KM - any special features, options or modification Navigation, Leather Seats, Reversing Camera, All Round Parking Sensors - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £8000-9000 - Australian RedBook value $24600-27500 (Unsure if my car translates to a 'Grand Touring' or an 'Akera' in Australian terminology. If an 'Akera then it's $26-$29K. - which Australian state/city Melbourne - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) Approx $25000-26000 (although a lot of variability)
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    Hey Folks. Submitted two citizenship by descent applications on December 8th for our two daughters. Does anyone have the latest on timeline for these to complete? I know we're still well within the 75% and 90% processing timelines, however trying to get a feel for folks recent experiences. Thanks!
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    Folks. Can anyone remind me how long the UK police certificates are considered valid for with the Australian authorities? Initially thought it was 6 months, but the website says 1 year for Australian police checks, so wondering if the UK is the same. If they are I will get ours now!
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    Thanks @vongole83. Sounds you applied from the role from the UK - wasn’t sure how common it was for companies to accept folks that weren’t yet on Australian soil. Reassuring to hear that was possible for you Did you interview virtually over Zoom, and also did you already have a visa/right to work there or were you seeking sponsorship as part of your application?
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    Thanks folks for all the replies. A couple more questions: 1. A few areas in the process talk about the need to 'Certify' documents. including passports and birth certificates. My Birth Certificate already has the line 'I xxx person certify that...' as part of the official document. Do you know if a further certification is still required and, if so, how we would obtain that here in the UK? 2. For 888 Forms we've got 4 folks in Australia that will fill out on our behalf. I understand both these forms and their passports (surprisingly, given they're Oz citizens) also need to be certified. Is that your understanding? Also, once the form and passport are certified, do they just need to scan and send digital copies to us to upload? Thanks again for all the wisdom!
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    Thanks @martymarty5436425! Much appreciated. One other question. We've been pursuing the police checks and when we click on the small (i) information link in the uploads section for character evidence it provides the below description. The second section was expected and makes clear that my wife (Australian) and I (British) will need to get police background checks for the UK and US (as we lived overseas for a while). However the first section appears to suggest needing to get a background check for every country I've ever visited! Assume this isn't right? All visa applicants are required to provide a penal clearance certificate or police check from each country visited, if: they are 17 years of age or older; and they lived or travelled outside Australia since turning 16 years of age; and the total time spent outside Australia added up to 12 months or more; or they are requested to do so by the Department. All visa applicants (and Family Sponsors) are required to provide a penal clearance certificate or police check from each country visited in the last 10 years, if: they lived or travelled outside Australia since the age of 16 years or over; and the time spent in any one country was more than 12 months cumulatively.
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    Thanks @bicek. There is a category in our uploads section called 'Photos-Other'. The description for it is "Provide a recent photograph of the visa applicant (other than a passport photograph)." so am assuming I will just pick something recent from social media.
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    Another question. The upload section appears to list the same forms in multiple sections (e.g. birth certificate, utilities accounts). Am I right in assuming you only have to upload the file in one of them? Is it also correct that my wife, as an Australian citizen, also has to fill out a Form 80 and overseas police checks from our time living in the UK and the States? Finally, for the ‘photograph - other’ should this just be a regular photo of you (e.g. something you might have on a social media account)?
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    Hi folks. Just got Stage 1 of my 309/100 visa submitted and have been perusing the required documents list. I was surprised to see Form 80 as appears to be mostly the same as information provided on the electronic application. Is this required again? I’ve been abroad a lot over the last 10 years which was quite a job to fill out. Can you overflow onto the final page if you run out of space?
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    Another quick question. We’re applying for both our kids citizenships and my 309/100 visa in parallel and have been presented with a question in my visa application about whether our kids are Australian Citizens. Should I mark them as “Australian Citizens” on the grounds that they will be by the time my application is processed, or mark as something like “Other”?
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    @AlmatThank you! I will PM you my email address. Really appreciate it. For clarity, there’s a section in the application where you provide the names of ‘Supporting Witnesses’. Should these be the same folks as those that fill out the 888 forms? It seems to ask for details of 2 supporting witnesses, but I see that you can add more.
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    Love some help from the gurus here on Pomsinoz. We’re nearing completion of Stage 1 of my 309/100 but have a few questions: 1. We’ve provided names of two Supporting Witnesses from our marriage. One is my Best Man (British) and the other is one of her bridesmaids (Australian) as her maid of honour was my sister and I assume you cannot use family members. I’m told we’re required to submit 888 forms to validate once we reach the ‘upload’ stage. Should these be from the same two people, or others/more? Also, should we prioritise two Australian citizens as supporting witnesses, or is one Brit and one Australian ok? 2. We’ve separately been requesting our daughters citizenships, however that process works differently as you’re able to upload documents prior to submitting so already have a good feel for what is needed. Are there any good/trusted resources you can recommend that walks through the required documents to be uploaded? I’m sure guidance is provided once we get there in the process, just trying to get a head start. 3. I keep hearing people talk about ‘front loaded’. Does this mean they’ve completed all uploads and medicals/police checks before the case officer picks it up? Thank you!
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    Do any of you know how to apply for siblings in parallel for citizenship and get the discount? I’ve created, and nearly finished, my first child’s overseas application and it has asked for some sibling details, but it’s not clear if both siblings will get their citizenship through this first application, or if I have to create a separate one. Do I need to create a second application immediately afterward for my second child, mark it as ‘The second family member applying for the sibling discount’ and then it will automatically charge the discounted amount?
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    Interesting. So looks like the visa is granted for 12 months, with a max ‘stay period’ of 3 months. So a bridging visa would start at the end of the ‘Stay Period’?
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    Thanks. I think that’s the kicker there; can’t go onto the bridging visa, and thus start work, until the visitor visa expires which I believe is 6 months in. Don’t think we can afford for me to be out of work for 6 months. Does anyone know of any options for arriving and moving onto a bridging visa more quickly? Otherwise we may have to stick with a 309/100 offshore application and work in the UK until it’s granted. Either that or pursue sponsorship I guess. From looking on the government website my career (IT Project Manager) does appear to fall into one the wanted categories for sponsorship visas.
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