Dreadfaery Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hi guys. My husband already has his skills assessment and we are looking to apply for the Visa in the next 12 months. I know that to validate it you have to visit within 12 months but am I right in thinking that you then have 5 years to actually move there? We are due a baby any day now so wouldn't really be in a position to actually relocate for a couple of years at least. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 That is correct. Though be aware that the 12 months to make the first visit is not from date of grant but date of police or medical check, which ever is earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welljock Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The 5 years start from the date of the grant not 5 years from validation which is how your post reads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 As above but not sure why having a baby would delay you for years. Many people migrate with babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadfaery Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks for everyone's confirmation.. I was sure that's what the deal was but just wanted to check. And it's our choice to delay it. If we're going to be moving half way around the world we want to give the families a little bit of time with their grandchild before we whisk them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNinja Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 49 minutes ago, rammygirl said: As above but not sure why having a baby would delay you for years. Many people migrate with babies. We moved with a 3 month old. With regards to spending time with the grandchild, it would be harder to take the latter away once they are older and have made attachments. Edited January 25, 2018 by DukeNinja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Do check how long your skills assessment is valid for if you are delaying applying for the visa and also be aware that occupations can be removed from the lists at any time. If you're in a position to apply now then I wouldn't delay. We've seen on the forum how people have been effected by the 457 visa changes for example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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