Originally Posted by Bengyboo

Craig n Sarah

Don't take my advice as gospel the way I did it may have been completely wrong, but I can share my application aggro'.

Still not sure about the document order, I ended up putting the sections in a folder back to front e.g. section 8 on top down to section 1 (form 80 I think) in last. The check list from the website was a bit confusing.

We also ended up putting copies of absolutely everything in, covered all section required on the checklist, property valuations etc (cost £400 from proper surveyor not estate agent). Together with copy of business plan, accounts etc. But I have read a couple of posts where people don't put all of this in the application??

In the end the Fed-ex pack weighed 2.1Kg!!

I would recommend going for state sponsorship, I have gone with WA after our travels there last year. They were great, very helpful, they let me know when they received it and I had approval back in 3 weeks, including post time!!

It makes the turnover target easier, but $200k turnover shouldn't be too difficult. I know how to run businesses, turnover is easy, profit is difficult. I believe even if you have 3-4 years of cash "burn" making no profit, you will be able to meet the targets. (Sell your service at cost if you have to).

Onto noseyness: WA, thinking of starting a horse related business, with my partner and 2 children, a complete change as my background is running a security consultancy.

What about yourselves what stage are you at and what are your plans?

A friend said to me recently "What's the worst that can happen? You come back." She is right.

Originally Posted by Bengyboo

Craig n Sarah




It makes the turnover target easier, but $200k turnover shouldn't be too difficult. I know how to run businesses, turnover is easy, profit is difficult. I believe even if you have 3-4 years of cash "burn" making no profit, you will be able to meet the targets. (Sell your service at cost if you have to).


A friend said to me recently "What's the worst that can happen? You come back." She is right.

Originally Posted by Rogue Trader

Hey B...
Well, the cheek of it...!!!

Got a good feeling about everything right now... we reckon it's all gonna fall into place beautifully from here on in...!!!!

Like you said in a post earlier today, between us we'll all figure out the way forward - it's a great thread you started... Sarah reckons we could all set up as migration agents when we get there (and at five grand a pop the turnover requirement will be pretty easy...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Craig.

Originally Posted by Bengyboo

.....property valuations etc (cost £400 from proper surveyor not estate agent)......
.....$200k turnover shouldn't be too difficult. I know how to run businesses, turnover is easy, profit is difficult......

Originally Posted by PJ & B

.....a little bit of help from my buddies craig and sarah(THANKS GUYS)......

Originally Posted by Helium Kid

PR is the ultimate goal and I'm prepared to concentrate purely on turnover and minimum profit if that's what it takes to meet the criteria.

Originally Posted by PJ & B

read on another thread that it would be ok to apply for police checks again if you were not ready to go when they were due to expire

Originally Posted by Rogue Trader

Hi B-Boo

Thanks for reply. Were you advised that an estate agent's valuation would not be sufficient, or was it your choice to use a surveyor..??

It's good to see I'm not the only one with nothing better to do on a Friday night than obsess over our new life down-under...!!!!!!!!!

Craig.

Originally Posted by PJ & B

Hi Craig,

In answer to your question about valuation on your property, on going through the check list today it reads:'Evidence of value ie; valuation certificate by an accredited property valuer, valuations by real estate agents who are not accredited property valuers are generally not acceptable'. Thats another few hundred quid to add to the list.

B

Originally Posted by Bengyboo

Yes we saw it on the checklist, we used a local firm. To give other 163'ers an idea of cost it was £1 per £1k of house value, not bad for 1/2hrs visit!

But if that is enough to prove £250k of assets then fair enough.

Originally Posted by Pasha

Here's a silly little question directed to all the "163'ers" out there!!! With all of us having to sell our current businesses, homes, and many other substantial assets in order to go and begin life anew in Australia - has anyone ever fantasized momentarily of all the money you would save, and how much further ahead you would be (financially) if you just stayed in your current country, and perhaps just changed life around there, starting a new business, etc.

Originally Posted by Bengyboo

Yes we saw it on the checklist, we used a local firm. To give other 163'ers an idea of cost it was £1 per £1k of house value, not bad for 1/2hrs visit!

But if that is enough to prove £250k of assets then fair enough.

Originally Posted by PJ & B

...how did you present the documentation? Did you put it in a folder, loose or use a ring binder? Did you use any staples or paperclips? We know we have to use flags where indicated and number everything, just need to be sure how to present it, as there is so much paperwork to send off.

Originally Posted by Rogue Trader

Good question, B. We're almost at the 'presentation' stage and would like to reiterate your question to everyone who has sent in their 163 visa application; also, anyone who has used an agent - how did your agent present the documentation?

And to any migration agents reading this, please tell us - how do the 'Perth Business Skills Processing Centre' like to receive the documentation...????????


Well B, between us we should get some idea of what they expect. Maybe we'll stall till you send yours in, then if it all gets returned to you with a note saying "could do better" we'll know to try a different approach...!!!!!! LOL. [for anyone who's not familiar with abbreviations, LOL = "laughing out loud"!!!]

Craig.

Originally Posted by Rogue Trader

Good question, B. We're almost at the 'presentation' stage
...!!!!!! LOL. [for anyone who's not familiar with abbreviations, LOL = "laughing out loud"!!!]

Craig.