Anyone Migrating to Australia?
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noscon, big CONGRATS! U must be so happy yet lost at the same time, r u? I'm like that. Anyway, how long was ur waiting time? Yeah....gotten mine feb this yr, & this trip to Mel was for my 1st landing. Ooohh....u r in IT...so m I. M still checking out whether Perth or Mel suits us, and if things go well, planned to be there by end 08. How abt u?
foggy
oh great! someone in IT like me... can u let me know what aspect u are doing? I'm doing application development.
i did my PR application last yr.. i will be following my hubby who might be working or further his studies... we r also thinking of mel or perth or any place that offers him a position. he intend to go in 2008 too. we need to do our first landing by mar 08
oh great! someone in IT like me... can u let me know what aspect u are doing? I'm doing application development.
i did my PR application last yr.. i will be following my hubby who might be working or further his studies... we r also thinking of mel or perth or any place that offers him a position. he intend to go in 2008 too. we need to do our first landing by mar 08
viv, I don't think u ve to worry about not getting jobs in Banking or Finance. Mel has grown a great deal, but u may have to work in the city. I believe u may have to do the same if u were to b in Sydney.
Other wise, it's not a bad idea to be the finance controller at home too.
Other wise, it's not a bad idea to be the finance controller at home too.
foggy
I think IT infrastructure shd be no problem in finding job... i thk application w be very low pay one
pls keep each other informed since we both in the same line n w b gg to aust next yr
DA.T
thanks. I submitted my application very long time ago like mid last yr. so it took us about 1 yr. I submitted via an agency. If you like to do it via agency I can recommend you mine as it is very professional n no hidden costs but there others who did it by themselves.
I think IT infrastructure shd be no problem in finding job... i thk application w be very low pay one
DA.T
thanks. I submitted my application very long time ago like mid last yr. so it took us about 1 yr. I submitted via an agency. If you like to do it via agency I can recommend you mine as it is very professional n no hidden costs but there others who did it by themselves.
DA.T, I waited for a yr before I got mine.
noscon, sure will let u know. As for the job opportunity..it's a matter of 'i see u good, n u see mine better' Basically, i think we both lack confidence. On the other hand...i really wish to be able to do something on my own ultimately. Still trying to figure out what's good there.
noscon, sure will let u know. As for the job opportunity..it's a matter of 'i see u good, n u see mine better' Basically, i think we both lack confidence. On the other hand...i really wish to be able to do something on my own ultimately. Still trying to figure out what's good there.
Escondido
GLen Wanverly is abt 35-40 minutes train ride to city. You can check it out from here http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/line/view/25
Hope the info helps.
Cheers
GLen Wanverly is abt 35-40 minutes train ride to city. You can check it out from here http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/line/view/25
Hope the info helps.
Cheers
I'm going for Skill Migration. At the stage of preparing my CDR report. Anyone out there care to help as i'm at a loss what to do. I need samples. I engage a agent thinking he would help but they just refuse to give additional one. When i call & leave messages, he does not retuen calls.
Hi,
I am going to submit my application soon. I'm not going through an agent. There are a few things I am not sure. I went to a lawyer to certify my certs and not to a notary public. Wonder whether this may be a problem. I have an IT degree from Singapore and I'm qualified for Occupation in Demand.
Can I check whether I need to go for the IELTS test although my degree is in English? Do I submit my application directly to DIMA in Australia or via the embassy here?
How much did it cost in all?
Thank you.
aureus
I am going to submit my application soon. I'm not going through an agent. There are a few things I am not sure. I went to a lawyer to certify my certs and not to a notary public. Wonder whether this may be a problem. I have an IT degree from Singapore and I'm qualified for Occupation in Demand.
Can I check whether I need to go for the IELTS test although my degree is in English? Do I submit my application directly to DIMA in Australia or via the embassy here?
How much did it cost in all?
Thank you.
aureus
honey_pooh
New Member
dear all, really appreciate all the threads and advice given by all...
I am going to file for my migration soon too. Hubby is the primary and me as spouse and dependants as my mother-in-law. Most of my docs already certify and and now pending for my sponser to sent us the related docs. we are applying under skilled migration-sponsored category.
Anybody also apply this category? if yes, any advices for me??(TIA!!!)
I am going to file for my migration soon too. Hubby is the primary and me as spouse and dependants as my mother-in-law. Most of my docs already certify and and now pending for my sponser to sent us the related docs. we are applying under skilled migration-sponsored category.
Anybody also apply this category? if yes, any advices for me??(TIA!!!)
honey_pooh
New Member
is there any main applicant who does not need to go for IELTS test?? How about their spouse??
I am quite worried abt the test too..
I am quite worried abt the test too..
aureus
not that i know of. r u talking abt english? i did not get extra points for that.
jessl
i might have a copy of a book with some practices for ielts.
honey pooh
i was worried too. mainly for the speaking test when u have to speak to an angmo for abt 15mins. the rest like listening, writing and reading tests shd be ok for you....
not that i know of. r u talking abt english? i did not get extra points for that.
jessl
i might have a copy of a book with some practices for ielts.
honey pooh
i was worried too. mainly for the speaking test when u have to speak to an angmo for abt 15mins. the rest like listening, writing and reading tests shd be ok for you....
honey_pooh
New Member
Could anyone advice me on the application charges for skilled migration under australia sponsored?
It is stated that the first instalment is A$2060.(which i believe that we need to pay this during our submition of our application) My hubby is the main applicant and we are including my mother-in-law as dependant..
Stated in the form that the 2nd instalment is A$2860(any dependants). So hubby need to pay how much in total then? How much do we need to pay for me as spouse and my mother-in-law as dependants?
Please kindly help. TIA!!!
It is stated that the first instalment is A$2060.(which i believe that we need to pay this during our submition of our application) My hubby is the main applicant and we are including my mother-in-law as dependant..
Stated in the form that the 2nd instalment is A$2860(any dependants). So hubby need to pay how much in total then? How much do we need to pay for me as spouse and my mother-in-law as dependants?
Please kindly help. TIA!!!
Hi there!! I read with interest of all your communication (and find some of them really complicating ha ha). Anyway, I am looking at relocating to Australia-possibly to Sydney and had zero idea where to start?! can anyone give some pointers???!!! You can reply thru this forum or PM me or chat: [email protected]. Thank you in advance!!!!! cheers, eve
Hi Jann,
Welcome to the forum! From SO's experience, he first checked online at the immi.gov.au web then went down to the australian embassy to get the booklet (for application). His collegue kindly helped him with how to fill up the booklet and what documents to attach. Next we went and got his qualifications, NS ORD slip, proof of employment photocopied and certified true copies by a lawyer.
He also applied for his ILETS examination.
After submitting, you'll be assigned a Case officer and will need to proceed to get police clearance as well as do your medical checkup..
Hope that helps!
Welcome to the forum! From SO's experience, he first checked online at the immi.gov.au web then went down to the australian embassy to get the booklet (for application). His collegue kindly helped him with how to fill up the booklet and what documents to attach. Next we went and got his qualifications, NS ORD slip, proof of employment photocopied and certified true copies by a lawyer.
He also applied for his ILETS examination.
After submitting, you'll be assigned a Case officer and will need to proceed to get police clearance as well as do your medical checkup..
Hope that helps!
For those who want IELTS exam material, you may wish to try these two forums:
http://www.aippg.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=6
http://www.rxpgonline.com/ielts.html
http://www.aippg.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=6
http://www.rxpgonline.com/ielts.html
simplyserene
New Member
Hi hi. I was thinking to apply under the Skilled Migration section as well. Can I know how long and how much it takes to get the PR?
Last year I was told by the immigration agent that I can apply next yr. The most irritating thing I feel is that they keep making it more and more difficult each yr...
Last year I was told by the immigration agent that I can apply next yr. The most irritating thing I feel is that they keep making it more and more difficult each yr...
honey_pooh
New Member
ya, i have the same question as aureus_cu.
Just submitted our application, not sure what i am suppose to expect from immi side. Will they informed us when they rx our application. Or they will contact us only when assign Case officer to us. I assume that we will need to wait for 6 - 12 months before they contact us.
Just submitted our application, not sure what i am suppose to expect from immi side. Will they informed us when they rx our application. Or they will contact us only when assign Case officer to us. I assume that we will need to wait for 6 - 12 months before they contact us.
aureus cu,
my husband got an acknoledgement letter in Jan for our Dec application, so i think you would prob receive acknowledgement letter in 1-2 mths after lodgement.
And in April (so, abt 3mths after acknowledgement letter), we receive letter requesting our health checks and no-criminal certificate.
Hope this info helps in any way.
my husband got an acknoledgement letter in Jan for our Dec application, so i think you would prob receive acknowledgement letter in 1-2 mths after lodgement.
And in April (so, abt 3mths after acknowledgement letter), we receive letter requesting our health checks and no-criminal certificate.
Hope this info helps in any way.
Oh ya,
I wanted to ask those who just got their PR granted recently. Did you guys receive a pre-grant letter before the final PR grant letter?
We just got our pre-grant letter a few days ago but i'm not sure what we're expected to do with the pre-grant. Or if we're going to get our PR granted soon.
I wanted to ask those who just got their PR granted recently. Did you guys receive a pre-grant letter before the final PR grant letter?
We just got our pre-grant letter a few days ago but i'm not sure what we're expected to do with the pre-grant. Or if we're going to get our PR granted soon.
hehehe.. i'm actually getting excited about moving there.
btw, when i was trying to google for comparison of living std in SG and OZ, i found a blog of somebody (Asian - Indonesian) who moved/lived in Melbourne (http://willwen.blogspot.com/). I found his blog a good read to know about living in Melbourne from an migrant's point of view. He discussed about comparison of Sg and Melb, tax, housing, work-life, etc.
Snoozy,
are you going to apply for the PR soon?
I think they changed the points slightly, so you may need to read through the changes before applying.
btw, when i was trying to google for comparison of living std in SG and OZ, i found a blog of somebody (Asian - Indonesian) who moved/lived in Melbourne (http://willwen.blogspot.com/). I found his blog a good read to know about living in Melbourne from an migrant's point of view. He discussed about comparison of Sg and Melb, tax, housing, work-life, etc.
Snoozy,
are you going to apply for the PR soon?
I think they changed the points slightly, so you may need to read through the changes before applying.
I need some advices from those who apply the spouse visa. From what I know that we have to do a police check , can anyone tell me where can I do that and how long does the report valid? Hw long does one person have to wait to get the report? Another thing is, we have to get our family to write something to show our r/s .. can anyone teach me how to write that..?
Thanks in advance for the help
Thanks in advance for the help
lavender_garden
New Member
Hi snoozy
I'm pretty lazy to read all msg from top to bottom...
in short.. are you migrating to Australia? Melbourne if i'm not wrong? So you are marrying a australian as well? Then i can give you a penny of my advice cos i just went thru all the application of spousal visa myself and am currently waiting for their reply. It should be on the way soon.
First..go visit this site.. http://www.australia.org.sg/
inside the web site , under migration, under family visa, there is one for spousal visa and if i still remeber clearly it's call the spousal temporary visa 309... U have to print it all out and fill it all in, and yr partner will also have to print out some forms... errrr.. i forgot what's the form call...
As for the section in the form regrading family or close friend write up, u got to get people from his side to write story abt two of you, such as how long they know u, how they find you , how and what they think abt yr relationship with yr partner and is it a real relationship and not marry for convienence etc etc...and also u got to provide prove of yr relationship like photo which u two take together, phone bills, emails etc etc .. anything that can prove that yr relationship is continuing...
After getting all the forms ready, u will have to subimt to Australia high commission embassy at Napier Road..they will look thru and then tell you what else u need and will then give you some forms. one of the form is for you to go to Police Cantoment complex(Police HQ), 2nd level with money and photos and go apply for police clearance... that is to show u have no criminal backgound. They will also give you forms for medical check up.
Basically it's like that... i may have forgotten certain details, thus feel free to drop me email if you have any quiry
[email protected]
Good Luck
von
I'm pretty lazy to read all msg from top to bottom...
First..go visit this site.. http://www.australia.org.sg/
inside the web site , under migration, under family visa, there is one for spousal visa and if i still remeber clearly it's call the spousal temporary visa 309... U have to print it all out and fill it all in, and yr partner will also have to print out some forms... errrr.. i forgot what's the form call...
As for the section in the form regrading family or close friend write up, u got to get people from his side to write story abt two of you, such as how long they know u, how they find you , how and what they think abt yr relationship with yr partner and is it a real relationship and not marry for convienence etc etc...and also u got to provide prove of yr relationship like photo which u two take together, phone bills, emails etc etc .. anything that can prove that yr relationship is continuing...
After getting all the forms ready, u will have to subimt to Australia high commission embassy at Napier Road..they will look thru and then tell you what else u need and will then give you some forms. one of the form is for you to go to Police Cantoment complex(Police HQ), 2nd level with money and photos and go apply for police clearance... that is to show u have no criminal backgound. They will also give you forms for medical check up.
Basically it's like that... i may have forgotten certain details, thus feel free to drop me email if you have any quiry
[email protected]
Good Luck
von
