American in Australia
Jan 27th 2005, 7:35 pm
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American in Australia
Hi Everyone,
My husband (American) and I (Aust. Citizen) are thinking of moving back to Australia - we're currently living in the U.S.
I was just wondering, what are the Aussie sentiments about Americans? With everything going on at the moment, I just want to prepare my husband and myself because I am expecting that attitudes may not be positive towards Americans, though I may be wrong.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
My husband (American) and I (Aust. Citizen) are thinking of moving back to Australia - we're currently living in the U.S.
I was just wondering, what are the Aussie sentiments about Americans? With everything going on at the moment, I just want to prepare my husband and myself because I am expecting that attitudes may not be positive towards Americans, though I may be wrong.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Jan 27th 2005, 7:56 pm
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Re: American in Australia
Originally Posted by Username1979
Hi Everyone,
My husband (American) and I (Aust. Citizen) are thinking of moving back to Australia - we're currently living in the U.S.
I was just wondering, what are the Aussie sentiments about Americans? With everything going on at the moment, I just want to prepare my husband and myself because I am expecting that attitudes may not be positive towards Americans, though I may be wrong.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
My husband (American) and I (Aust. Citizen) are thinking of moving back to Australia - we're currently living in the U.S.
I was just wondering, what are the Aussie sentiments about Americans? With everything going on at the moment, I just want to prepare my husband and myself because I am expecting that attitudes may not be positive towards Americans, though I may be wrong.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
I personally think that it doesn't matter what nationality you are the Aussies will have something to say about it, whether good or bad but that's part of being in Australia.
Don't worry about it and go with the flow.
Jan 27th 2005, 8:16 pm
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Re: American in Australia
There will always be some people with negative opinions who love to generalize about Americans, Poms, New Zealanders etc etc. You should just ignore such people.
I think it'll be down to what your husband is like as a person!
I think it'll be down to what your husband is like as a person!
Jan 27th 2005, 9:07 pm
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Re: American in Australia
Originally Posted by Username1979
Hi Everyone,
My husband (American) and I (Aust. Citizen) are thinking of moving back to Australia - we're currently living in the U.S.
I was just wondering, what are the Aussie sentiments about Americans? With everything going on at the moment, I just want to prepare my husband and myself because I am expecting that attitudes may not be positive towards Americans, though I may be wrong.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
My husband (American) and I (Aust. Citizen) are thinking of moving back to Australia - we're currently living in the U.S.
I was just wondering, what are the Aussie sentiments about Americans? With everything going on at the moment, I just want to prepare my husband and myself because I am expecting that attitudes may not be positive towards Americans, though I may be wrong.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Jan 27th 2005, 9:34 pm
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Re: American in Australia
Originally Posted by Username1979
Hi Everyone,
My husband (American) and I (Aust. Citizen) are thinking of moving back to Australia - we're currently living in the U.S.
My husband (American) and I (Aust. Citizen) are thinking of moving back to Australia - we're currently living in the U.S.
Jeremy
Jan 27th 2005, 9:57 pm
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Re: American in Australia
He's just a yank, and most wont give a shit
Jan 27th 2005, 11:25 pm
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Re: American in Australia
That was my charming husbands way of saying that most people don't care WHAT you are, just WHO you are.
I haven't had any issues since moving here (Almost a year now!!) but I get asked frequently if I'm American (I'm Canadian )
I shouldn't be an issue unless you make it one.
Siren
I haven't had any issues since moving here (Almost a year now!!) but I get asked frequently if I'm American (I'm Canadian
)I shouldn't be an issue unless you make it one.
Siren
Jan 27th 2005, 11:52 pm
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Re: American in Australia
Thanks for your thoughts everyone.
I know he'll be okay he's got a good attitude about everything, I guess I just want him to have a good moving experience. And yes I do agree its up to the person.
In regards to waiting to become a dual, thats another thing we're thinking of doing so I guess we will start the process a few months before I become eligible for U.S. citizenship.
Cheers and thanks again.
I know he'll be okay he's got a good attitude about everything, I guess I just want him to have a good moving experience. And yes I do agree its up to the person.
In regards to waiting to become a dual, thats another thing we're thinking of doing so I guess we will start the process a few months before I become eligible for U.S. citizenship.
Cheers and thanks again.
Jan 28th 2005, 12:25 am
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Re: American in Australia
Originally Posted by Username1979
In regards to waiting to become a dual, thats another thing we're thinking of doing so I guess we will start the process a few months before I become eligible for U.S. citizenship.
Cheers and thanks again.
Cheers and thanks again.
Don't forget the processing time for US citizenship. I believe you can file up to 90 days before you reach the residence requirement but you should check this on a US forum. Also - it's usually best not to cut things too fine.
Another point to consider is how close you are to the threshold for being a 'long term relationship' - this is explained in the Partner Migration Booklet and it means he will get a PR visa straight away. It is assessed at time of *application* for the visa.
If he gets a visa and you are not ready to make the move proper, the visa can be validated with a holiday in Australia before the 'first entry date'.
Jeremy
Jan 28th 2005, 7:11 am
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Re: American in Australia
Originally Posted by Lathlain
What does a seppo mean?
I'm lost.
Jan 28th 2005, 7:44 am
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Re: American in Australia
Originally Posted by Lathlain
What does a seppo mean?
Jan 28th 2005, 10:34 am
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Re: American in Australia
Originally Posted by Lathlain
What does a seppo mean?
Paul J
Jan 30th 2005, 5:02 pm
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Re: American in Australia
Originally Posted by Siren
That was my charming husbands way of saying that most people don't care WHAT you are, just WHO you are.
I haven't had any issues since moving here (Almost a year now!!) but I get asked frequently if I'm American (I'm Canadian )
I shouldn't be an issue unless you make it one.
Siren
I haven't had any issues since moving here (Almost a year now!!) but I get asked frequently if I'm American (I'm Canadian
)I shouldn't be an issue unless you make it one.
Siren
Siren - My husband's Canadian too, I'm Irish/British. We're planning on making the move sometime next year (just got our visas) and we were wondering if he'd have a hard time because of his accent.....it's reassuring to hear you haven't had a problem....
........but maybe your voice isn't as loud as his??!
Thanks
