Guest Guest100417 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I know its a bit of an old thread but me and the wife have booked an appointment at sta travel to look for flights for our activation trip at the end of the year. Just enrolled for my last 2 degree top up modules as I'm a psych nurse (think it'll be easier to secure a job without have 'restrictions' put in place) then we're pretty much good to go!! Oh yeah and look for a tenant for our house probably this time next year. BOOOOOM, can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedbutterrified Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Sent all VISA paperwork to our MA for getting our 457, checked and OKd at his end. Just need to provide proof of travel insurance - not sure why? Also rented a storage unit to shuffle the junk from our house into to get it out of the way, so when the shippers come, our house is decluttered. Handing in my notice at work today and aiming to fly out of the uk in the last week of April. Its all getting very scary now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frano Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Sold some more house stuff over the weekend so I dont have hoards of useless clutter to bring over with me !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronansmyth Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I have had a bit of a milestone - my 100 visa was granted in mid-December and I validated it on a trip to Melbourne at New Year. Last week my and the missus booked our flights for the move. We will be doing 4 months traveling in Southeast Asia whilst our stuff is en route. It is still an age away, but it really feels like progress is being made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iscashe Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Received LOD/positive skills assessment today from ANMAC - next stop visa lodging!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Instructed an Estate Agent today to put our house on the market later this month. Just want to finish off a couple of DIY jobs the next couple of weekends and sort out a little more of the clutter before the viewings start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I've made a timeline. Probably a terrible idea because it all seems so far away, but it's nice to break the whole process down a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalla Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've checked my online application again this morning, twice, just in case it's on there that we are in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthomas010 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Went to work to earn the pennies that are going to pay for the move. Went to the gym to get the body in order that I can enjoy the beach unwrapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas valent Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Applied for my ANZ bank account for next month when i arrive and looked up lots of fun stuff on getting my TFN and medicare arranged. So i guess it's a case of more "what I've done to get myself settled on arrival" than getting myself there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Prepped for first ever telephone interview. Worried I won't get job but nervous about what it will mean if I do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedbutterrified Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Woke up to an email from the migration agent to let me know our 457 visa application has been lodged. Shipping company came to survey our stuff on monday, it seems we are using 90% of a 20ft container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veevee93 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 In oz atm been looking at houses, job opportunities etc. I don't want to go home only been here 14 days and it feels like where i belong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Woke up to an email from the migration agent to let me know our 457 visa application has been lodged. Shipping company came to survey our stuff on monday, it seems we are using 90% of a 20ft container. If you have not already planned to @excitedbutterrified recommend that you call in two other companies for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Our house open day today. All ready for the rush starting at 11am. Apparently we have 12 fixed appointments so going to be an interesting day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Took the speaking part of my IELTS today Phew!! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lequire Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Well we've moved into the tiniest apartment ever, so we better be moving this year! We finally got the IELTS results back and my boyfriend got full marks! So we will be lodging the 189 Visa with 75 points, but first we need to submit the ACS Assessment. We are also trying to choose a pet relocation company right now per our vet's request. All I can say is that there are some shady companies out there that are already trying to nickel and dime us, I HATE THAT! But I think we have found a good one out of Austin, TX...its petrelocation.com for anyone curious even though I know you are all from the UK. Also wrote a few entries on our blog, hopefully more content to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedbutterrified Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Woke up to news that our visas have been granted. Also flights have been booked by my new employer. Getting closer now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronansmyth Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 We have booked our flights. We have the 100 Partner Visa and I validated it on a trip in January. We've now booked our one-way flights tpo Bangkok (to spend 4 months travelling through there while our possessions are shipped). On a related note, these flights will be our first ever in Business Class - and we did that on airmiles! We have had a BA credit card for the last year and have done all our groceries etc on it (and paid that off immediately). Doing that got us the miles to do the flight for free (just paying taxes). Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy2577 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Skills assessment done and passed, IELTS done 3 days ago just waiting for results,business sold,cars up for sale, myself and my dogs are just waiting to go now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Invitation to apply received today Now the scary part begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Working on my portfolio so I can get a job in Sydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M005 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Skills assessment received overnight, so just submitted my EOI - unfortunately missed out on today's selection around, so fingers crossed for the 10th April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Passed my IELTS:jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tothemoon Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I've given up my rented home of 14.5yrs and moved back in with my mom [emoji15] I am now looking for a room to rent nearer to work to allow me to save ready for the move and paying all the visa costs. ( still 2 yrs off for me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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