Guest Lucy Furness Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Our 475 regional state sponsored visa was granted yesterday after 13 months of hard graft and headaches! But instead of the whoop whoops and celebrations I'd anticipated, I feel kind of flat! Huh! Now I'm thinking about the expenses, have no idea which regional part of WA is good for us, not got jobs lined up etc. I think maybe the chase was far more exciting for me!! There's just so much to do now, like selling our house and getting organised, but I honestly thought I'd be on cloud nine by now..... Is it just me who feels this way after getting so far? :skeptical: Cold feet right now is seriously NOT an option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamjar Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 :em3600: No its not just you, we spent ages going through the process, when it came through I was jumping up and down and my OH was like you - very flat. Over the past 2 months as the different things have start to fall into place and more detailed research has been done. She is now jumping up and down - she is more excited than I am now. I am sure you will pick up - give it a little time. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJB Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The outlook has changed dramatically for those considering a move to OZ in the past few years. The global financial collapse has hurt the UK more so than Australia. What was once seen as an exciting move is now a financial risk. The exchange rate, the cost of moving, the cost of short term accommodation/house rentals and the cost of cars has taken the shine of being an expat in OZ. Make sure you sit down and figure out your financial costs to cover the time before receiving the first paycheck. Believe it or not, your concerns are similar too many others thinking of going right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitingawhile Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 It may just be delayed reaction at the enormity of it - to be honest sitting back taking stock and planning your move will be a good thing, finances have always been an issue, for those of us not born with the proverbial silverspoon, employment rates in Oz are good and you now have time to do your research and you can start applying for jobs straight away-it is better to go over knowing you have one and this may decide whereabouts you live and give you a date to work to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 When it sinks in and it's time to leave the uk, you will be hyper, believe me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest emmaandbilly Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Im very new to this, but we thought hubby would need to have a job before we even started on the visa!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIandVAinWA Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Our 475 regional state sponsored visa was granted yesterday after 13 months of hard graft and headaches!But instead of the whoop whoops and celebrations I'd anticipated, I feel kind of flat! Huh! Now I'm thinking about the expenses, have no idea which regional part of WA is good for us, not got jobs lined up etc. I think maybe the chase was far more exciting for me!! There's just so much to do now, like selling our house and getting organised, but I honestly thought I'd be on cloud nine by now..... Is it just me who feels this way after getting so far? :skeptical: Cold feet right now is seriously NOT an option! Congratulations !!!! Lucky you! But why 13 months? I saw in "475 visa timeline" thread your Lodge date= 17 Jan 2012, isn't it ? Maybe since the skill assestment ? good luck with the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauna Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Our 475 regional state sponsored visa was granted yesterday after 13 months of hard graft and headaches!But instead of the whoop whoops and celebrations I'd anticipated, I feel kind of flat! Huh! Now I'm thinking about the expenses, have no idea which regional part of WA is good for us, not got jobs lined up etc. I think maybe the chase was far more exciting for me!! There's just so much to do now, like selling our house and getting organised, but I honestly thought I'd be on cloud nine by now..... Is it just me who feels this way after getting so far? :skeptical: Cold feet right now is seriously NOT an option! Hey, we should hear this week to about or regional visas, i think once we actually get the visas i will be feeling just like you, the excitment has kinda gone this past 2 weeks for me! We have opted for Mandurah. How long have you got to validate yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozindublin Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yeah, I think I'll feel a bit like you, so much work to do once the visa is granted! think I'll start clearing out the house over the summer so I won't feel so glum about the yucky jobs! and feeling under pressure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Great news Congratulations on finally getting your visa Millie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesia Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Im very new to this, but we thought hubby would need to have a job before we even started on the visa!! it's a Regional Sponsored Visa- 475- look up on the DIAC website http://www.immi.gov.au for all the info you'll need :em3600: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I think most will feel like this some time or other, there is many different factors as to why, the enormity of what you might do, the stress of everything, the thoughts of leaving everyone and everything behind, its only natural, most times i am up, but every so often i feel a bit down over it all. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lucy Furness Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Crikey! So it's not just me then!!! I do think the excitement of the chase was half the buzz for me, and now the chase is over I'm lost! There really is so much to consider now that it's real. If we can't sell the house it'll be even harder. I'm just focussing on selling my dog grooming business now and luckily have some interest so far, which will at least create an Australia fund in case we can't sell the house in time. I want to go sooner rather than later, but funds just won't allow it, and it's INCREDIBLY expensive out there. Even looking at health insurance and bonds for rent are scary. Of course we looked at all this when applying, but never paid it much attention as it was still a dream! I'm so relieved to hear I'm not alone. Actually, my husband just came home and told me he feels the same! Phew! I think I need a good night out (now I've passed my medicals lol) to get it out of my system, and CELEBRATE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tandcmum Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 it seems to be a normal feeling for many. The process of getting a visa is long and hard but almost never seems real but when you finally get that grant letter it kind of hits you that you are actually moving to the other side of the world. For me i was very excited on initially getting the visa but after a few days i found myself quite moody and almost couldn't be bothered to organise anything, when we eventually set a date and booked the flights the excitement kicked back in again congrats on getting your visa and all the best with your move x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&T Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Maybe you're still in a state of shock!!???? :shocked: Congratulations to you, all the hard work has paid off! Give yourself time to breathe and plan your life out! All the best :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Our 475 regional state sponsored visa was granted yesterday after 13 months of hard graft and headaches!But instead of the whoop whoops and celebrations I'd anticipated, I feel kind of flat! Huh! Now I'm thinking about the expenses, have no idea which regional part of WA is good for us, not got jobs lined up etc. I think maybe the chase was far more exciting for me!! There's just so much to do now, like selling our house and getting organised, but I honestly thought I'd be on cloud nine by now..... Is it just me who feels this way after getting so far? :skeptical: Cold feet right now is seriously NOT an option! I was soooo happy when our visa came through but then had a few months where we had sold our house and lived with the in-laws until we emigrated, where I sort of got over the excitement. It started for real again about 4 weeks before we came out. Quitting work, saying goodbye to people and then more and more excited as we got to the day we flew out. Couldn't wait then, was on cloud nine from getting to the airport in Manchester. Still on it now 20 years down the track. Living the dream:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dono Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Haha, I had the same thing. Then again, we got our letter at 2:00 in the morning (after weeks of not sleeping) so I was stuffed and needed to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malkitek Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hi, dont worry I remember feeling exactly the same, I got the email in the middle of the night in the loo and nearly never woke my hubbie up! I was sooooo excited about the state sponsorship we got but visa- blah. It came later though and have now been here six months and loving it! Give yourself time, is big news! cheers gill x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Takes a long time to sink in. Didn't sink in with me till the taxi left for the airport ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest emmaandbilly Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Our 475 regional state sponsored visa was granted yesterday after 13 months of hard graft and headaches!But instead of the whoop whoops and celebrations I'd anticipated, I feel kind of flat! Huh! Now I'm thinking about the expenses, have no idea which regional part of WA is good for us, not got jobs lined up etc. I think maybe the chase was far more exciting for me!! There's just so much to do now, like selling our house and getting organised, but I honestly thought I'd be on cloud nine by now..... Is it just me who feels this way after getting so far? :skeptical: Cold feet right now is seriously NOT an option! hi were really new to website, can you apply for the 475 visa without a job, i was on the immi website today and it looked like you had to have a job before you could even start , thanks emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest emmaandbilly Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 it's a Regional Sponsored Visa- 475- look up on the DIAC website www.immi.gov.au for all the info you'll need :em3600: is that for skilled workers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhampa Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 the same time there is a high, a low is just around the corner.... much better to be content... or "flat" as you call it well done and good luck ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lucy Furness Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 hi were really new to website, can you apply for the 475 visa without a job, i was on the immi website today and it looked like you had to have a job before you could even start , thanks emma Hi Emma No, we don't have a job lined up! The 475 is state sponsored and we have to agree to live in a regional area (it gave us the points we needed) for 2 years before applying for permanent residency. Honestly, it's all so complicated! Maybe you're mixing up the 475 state sponsored with the 457 employer sponsored? Sooooo many get these mixed up which confuses the issue even more! The 475 RSS (regional state sponsored) is ok if you are trying to gain extra points like us. We needed the extra 5 to get in or we'd be doomed! Good luck with your adventures! It's sure to be worth it in the end?!! We're no closer to getting there even with our visa in place as we can't sell the house after all that! Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartertucker Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Takes a long time to sink in. Didn't sink in with me till the taxi left for the airport ! ^^ This is just what happened to me ~ Spent almost the whole time madly texting my good friends & sister, whilst crying! :cry: ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Congrats on getting your visa, I do agree with others, it may be that its all so real now & you are a little shocked? Good luck :cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Our 475 regional state sponsored visa was granted yesterday after 13 months of hard graft and headaches!But instead of the whoop whoops and celebrations I'd anticipated, I feel kind of flat! Huh! Now I'm thinking about the expenses, have no idea which regional part of WA is good for us, not got jobs lined up etc. I think maybe the chase was far more exciting for me!! There's just so much to do now, like selling our house and getting organised, but I honestly thought I'd be on cloud nine by now..... Is it just me who feels this way after getting so far? :skeptical: Cold feet right now is seriously NOT an option! I wasn't particularly excited about visa grant day either. It was just oh right it is here then, does that mean we are going. I didn't get excited about moving over or anything, I wasn't dreading it either, just was never whoot whooting. I never had rose tinted, didn't think I was moving to paradise or anything like that. The upside of missing out on the euphoria that some people will experience, is that everything has exceeded my expectations. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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