who applying 457 thread
Aug 3rd 2007, 10:08 pm
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Re: who applying 457 thread
Welcome to the best place on the web. I started on here about 6 weeks ago, now its like an old friend.
Yes at first its a very hard decision, but now we are in to the process there's no way I'm going back. Although I'm doing an intra-company transfer from our UK office to Sydney office (I work for a Japanese company), its like Oz office have nicked me.
Actually, we had a director over from Japan this week, and he almost begged me to stop at the UK office. No Way!
All I want now is my 457 - it seams to be taking about 8 weeks at the moment though some are quicker and some are much longer.
Yes at first its a very hard decision, but now we are in to the process there's no way I'm going back. Although I'm doing an intra-company transfer from our UK office to Sydney office (I work for a Japanese company), its like Oz office have nicked me.
Actually, we had a director over from Japan this week, and he almost begged me to stop at the UK office. No Way!
All I want now is my 457 - it seams to be taking about 8 weeks at the moment though some are quicker and some are much longer.
I'm going to work for a company who've taken a couple of guys from my place in UK over the last couple of years, so I'm reasonably confident things'll work out ok.
I'm getting relocation, free apartment until I find somewhere to live, medical etc, but its still...
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Aug 3rd 2007, 10:47 pm
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Re: who applying 457 thread
Yep, know you're right, but the temp visa, lose your job, 28 days thing really worries me.
I'm going to work for a company who've taken a couple of guys from my place in UK over the last couple of years, so I'm reasonably confident things'll work out ok.
I'm getting relocation, free apartment until I find somewhere to live, medical etc, but its still...
I'm going to work for a company who've taken a couple of guys from my place in UK over the last couple of years, so I'm reasonably confident things'll work out ok.
I'm getting relocation, free apartment until I find somewhere to live, medical etc, but its still...
were are you going??? and welcome to the thread.
Aug 3rd 2007, 10:52 pm
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Re: who applying 457 thread
Welcome to the best place on the web. I started on here about 6 weeks ago, now its like an old friend.
Yes at first its a very hard decision, but now we are in to the process there's no way I'm going back. Although I'm doing an intra-company transfer from our UK office to Sydney office (I work for a Japanese company), its like Oz office have nicked me.
Actually, we had a director over from Japan this week, and he almost begged me to stop at the UK office. No Way!
All I want now is my 457 - it seams to be taking about 8 weeks at the moment though some are quicker and some are much longer.
Yes at first its a very hard decision, but now we are in to the process there's no way I'm going back. Although I'm doing an intra-company transfer from our UK office to Sydney office (I work for a Japanese company), its like Oz office have nicked me.
Actually, we had a director over from Japan this week, and he almost begged me to stop at the UK office. No Way!
All I want now is my 457 - it seams to be taking about 8 weeks at the moment though some are quicker and some are much longer.
Aug 4th 2007, 9:40 am
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Re: who applying 457 thread
Tried to delete my search history but then she asked what I was on and I couldnt lie 
. She does know we're going but I dont like rubbing her nose in it :unsure.Anyway, been reading the thread, hi, to all the new 457'ers
. Just checked 'my status' and it says "being processed further" . Got meds on monday, so I'll let you know how it goes. Hope we dont get refused on my weight after all the food I've eaten this week
Tiff, any more news on husbands job yet?
Aug 4th 2007, 9:45 am
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Thats where I've just been for a week, had a great time but only able to visit BE a few times (on my mums laptop), didn't want to upset her too much Tried to delete my search history but then she asked what I was on and I couldnt lie . She does know we're going but I dont like rubbing her nose in it :unsure.
Anyway, been reading the thread, hi, to all the new 457'ers. Just checked 'my status' and it says "being processed further" .
Got meds on monday, so I'll let you know how it goes. Hope we dont get refused on my weight after all the food I've eaten this week
Tiff, any more news on husbands job yet?
Tried to delete my search history but then she asked what I was on and I couldnt lie . She does know we're going but I dont like rubbing her nose in it :unsure.Anyway, been reading the thread, hi, to all the new 457'ers
. Just checked 'my status' and it says "being processed further" . Got meds on monday, so I'll let you know how it goes. Hope we dont get refused on my weight after all the food I've eaten this week
Tiff, any more news on husbands job yet?
hi j
wanting for company to put in visa should be next week!
been given
$20,000 more for job
full relocation package
flights 20ft container etc house for 3 months a relocation expert in perth
will do fully perm visa after 2 yrs if we want!!!
all good things come to those that wait some one once said to me oh that was you!!!!
and i have waited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
want us in perth end of october !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love tiff
Aug 4th 2007, 9:47 am
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Re: who applying 457 thread
We went for meds on 15 may we've been here for a week!
Good luck!
Carmel
Good luck!
Carmel
Aug 4th 2007, 9:51 am
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Aug 4th 2007, 10:13 am
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Re: who applying 457 thread
We were catapulted here! There was no year timeline! We loosley discussed it in January'07 , seriously considered it in february '07 went on holiday for the latter part of April '07 and decided to book ourt meds upon our return, got the meds for middle of may, visa was acepted, in the meantime the house was on the market and it all came out in the wash!
Was very quick for us, we were lucky we know!
What about yourselves?
Carmel
Was very quick for us, we were lucky we know!
What about yourselves?
Carmel
Aug 4th 2007, 10:17 am
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We were catapulted here! There was no year timeline! We loosley discussed it in January'07 , seriously considered it in february '07 went on holiday for the latter part of April '07 and decided to book ourt meds upon our return, got the meds for middle of may, visa was acepted, in the meantime the house was on the market and it all came out in the wash!
Was very quick for us, we were lucky we know!
What about yourselves?
Carmel
Was very quick for us, we were lucky we know!
What about yourselves?
Carmel
Aug 4th 2007, 10:25 am
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how are you enjoying oz??
how long did it take u to get visa and then go??
we are going to be doing it in 3 weeks madness!!!
how long did it take u to get visa and then go??
we are going to be doing it in 3 weeks madness!!!
Aug 4th 2007, 10:39 am
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Re: who applying 457 thread
Just got a rental and a suitable school and pre school for the boys.
We have spent the last 7 days in the car for 9 hours a day to find the above but it has paid off! Spent a small fotune on toys to overcompensate for the boys being stuck in the car They're only 5 and 4 (next week!) but we can breathe a sigh of relief now!
Just got to buy a car now and register with medicare / medibank etc so making headway!
Think visa came on about 6 june (not too sure
) We sent our stuff about 4 weeks later?
Good luck with the 3 week turn around! Anything is possible!
Carmel
x
We have spent the last 7 days in the car for 9 hours a day to find the above but it has paid off! Spent a small fotune on toys to overcompensate for the boys being stuck in the car They're only 5 and 4 (next week!) but we can breathe a sigh of relief now!
Just got to buy a car now and register with medicare / medibank etc so making headway!
Think visa came on about 6 june (not too sure
) We sent our stuff about 4 weeks later? Good luck with the 3 week turn around! Anything is possible!
Carmel
x
Aug 4th 2007, 10:50 am
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Just got a rental and a suitable school and pre school for the boys.
We have spent the last 7 days in the car for 9 hours a day to find the above but it has paid off! Spent a small fotune on toys to overcompensate for the boys being stuck in the car They're only 5 and 4 (next week!) but we can breathe a sigh of relief now!
Just got to buy a car now and register with medicare / medibank etc so making headway!
Think visa came on about 6 june (not too sure) We sent our stuff about 4 weeks later?
Good luck with the 3 week turn around! Anything is possible!
Carmel
x
We have spent the last 7 days in the car for 9 hours a day to find the above but it has paid off! Spent a small fotune on toys to overcompensate for the boys being stuck in the car They're only 5 and 4 (next week!) but we can breathe a sigh of relief now!
Just got to buy a car now and register with medicare / medibank etc so making headway!
Think visa came on about 6 june (not too sure
) We sent our stuff about 4 weeks later? Good luck with the 3 week turn around! Anything is possible!
Carmel
x
whats the pre school like??? our oldest will be 4 when we get out to oz???
what days do they do etc???
Aug 4th 2007, 9:12 pm
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Re: who applying 457 thread
Heading to the Sunshine Coast. Where are you of to??
I have had medicals done and x rays at the end of June requested to do so by the recruitment agency, so just hope it all gets tied up once I apply for visa.
Bye for now
May
Aug 4th 2007, 11:08 pm
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Re: who applying 457 thread
Cheers Hitchcock
Going to work for a company based in Artarmon, Sydney.
Can't afford to buy a house anywhere near there, but hoping to get something about 45 mins away for a reasonable price.
The speed of this 457 thing is terrifying, 6 - 8 weeks the company lawyer reckons, but I've got to give 3 months notice from my current job, which gives me a little more breathing space.
Still its not a lot of time to sell up and move the family is it, must admit I'm having a few "moments" when I consider chickening out.....must hold my nerve
David
Going to work for a company based in Artarmon, Sydney.
Can't afford to buy a house anywhere near there, but hoping to get something about 45 mins away for a reasonable price.
The speed of this 457 thing is terrifying, 6 - 8 weeks the company lawyer reckons, but I've got to give 3 months notice from my current job, which gives me a little more breathing space.
Still its not a lot of time to sell up and move the family is it, must admit I'm having a few "moments" when I consider chickening out.....must hold my nerve
David
