Any tricks 2 immigrating to Aus?
Apr 12th 2004, 2:58 am
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Any tricks 2 immigrating to Aus?
I have many relatives who r Australian, except i am not.
I don't have enough skills points to immigrate, are there any unknown (or known) tricks to getting to live in Aus?
I don't have enough skills points to immigrate, are there any unknown (or known) tricks to getting to live in Aus?
Apr 12th 2004, 4:58 am
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You can enter as a tourist and overstay - judging by the numbers of overstayers it is perfectly possible to do this without detection for many years. I guess you'd have to do cash in hand work or get a false ID, you wouldn't have welfare or health benefits. Punishment is quite mild: enforced deportation and a ban on re-entering Aus for about 3 years.
Not that I'm recommending it.
Not that I'm recommending it.
Apr 12th 2004, 6:41 am
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Previously, the best way was to pay someone to pretend they were your spouse. Now, they check everything to make sure you are telling the truth (and want proof that goes back over one or two years)
There used to be a general amnesty every couple of years. It was a sort of "well done" to those people who successfully evaded the authorities. No more.
You can always get a 12 month visa and hop over to Auckland once a year
Unless you have got a lot of money, it's not worth the hassle. Even if you get a job, you will pay higher tax and as pleasancefamily advises no welfare or health benefits. You will always be looking over your shoulder.
There used to be a general amnesty every couple of years. It was a sort of "well done" to those people who successfully evaded the authorities. No more.
You can always get a 12 month visa and hop over to Auckland once a year
Unless you have got a lot of money, it's not worth the hassle. Even if you get a job, you will pay higher tax and as pleasancefamily advises no welfare or health benefits. You will always be looking over your shoulder.
Apr 12th 2004, 9:35 am
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Re: Any tricks 2 immigrating to Aus?
Originally posted by jgsmoothy
I have many relatives who r Australian, except i am not.
I don't have enough skills points to immigrate, are there any unknown (or known) tricks to getting to live in Aus?
I have many relatives who r Australian, except i am not.
I don't have enough skills points to immigrate, are there any unknown (or known) tricks to getting to live in Aus?
Apr 12th 2004, 10:27 am
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My grand mother, my aunt my cousins etc (my mother was , but she gave it up 4 a Canadian citizenship without getting her duel) as 4 points , i don't know?
Apr 12th 2004, 10:29 am
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Originally posted by anzen12
Previously, the best way was to pay someone to pretend they were your spouse. Now, they check everything to make sure you are telling the truth (and want proof that goes back over one or two years)
There used to be a general amnesty every couple of years. It was a sort of "well done" to those people who successfully evaded the authorities. No more.
You can always get a 12 month visa and hop over to Auckland once a year
Unless you have got a lot of money, it's not worth the hassle. Even if you get a job, you will pay higher tax and as pleasancefamily advises no welfare or health benefits. You will always be looking over your shoulder.
Previously, the best way was to pay someone to pretend they were your spouse. Now, they check everything to make sure you are telling the truth (and want proof that goes back over one or two years)
There used to be a general amnesty every couple of years. It was a sort of "well done" to those people who successfully evaded the authorities. No more.
You can always get a 12 month visa and hop over to Auckland once a year
Unless you have got a lot of money, it's not worth the hassle. Even if you get a job, you will pay higher tax and as pleasancefamily advises no welfare or health benefits. You will always be looking over your shoulder.
Apr 12th 2004, 11:28 am
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what's your occupation, i think aunties and cousins qualify as sponsers.
age 31 = 25pts
english speaking = 20pts
thats 45 already plus occupation, you should be able to emigrate without much problem I'd have thought
age 31 = 25pts
english speaking = 20pts
thats 45 already plus occupation, you should be able to emigrate without much problem I'd have thought
Apr 12th 2004, 12:30 pm
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Originally posted by jgsmoothy
My grand mother, my aunt my cousins etc (my mother was , but she gave it up 4 a Canadian citizenship without getting her duel) as 4 points , i don't know?
My grand mother, my aunt my cousins etc (my mother was , but she gave it up 4 a Canadian citizenship without getting her duel) as 4 points , i don't know?
Have a look at this thread:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=223249
May be what you are looking for
Good luck
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Apr 12th 2004, 12:47 pm
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thanx mate
Apr 12th 2004, 12:57 pm
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Re: Any tricks 2 immigrating to Aus?
You can apply on Visa 139 which isn't point scored however your relative has to live in a designated area (not sydney, perth or brisbane off the top of my head but you'd need to look on immi.gov.au for more info)
Relative can be as distant as cousin.
Good luck
Relative can be as distant as cousin.
Good luck
Apr 12th 2004, 1:15 pm
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i am over 31 yrs old so i can't get a 12 month visa, can i (and still work?)
Apr 12th 2004, 5:09 pm
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We were truly shafted on the points but have gone for skilled - aus sponsered route. The points for sponsership is 15 and the points didn't increase recently under this category so only 110 to get. We are being sponsered by hubby's uncle so if you have uncle / cousin/sister/parent you could try this route....hope it works out.
Lucy.
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Apr 13th 2004, 5:31 am
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Originally posted by lucy.summers
We were truly shafted on the points but have gone for skilled - aus sponsered route. The points for sponsership is 15 and the points didn't increase recently under this category so only 110 to get. We are being sponsered by hubby's uncle so if you have uncle / cousin/sister/parent you could try this route....hope it works out.
Lucy.
We were truly shafted on the points but have gone for skilled - aus sponsered route. The points for sponsership is 15 and the points didn't increase recently under this category so only 110 to get. We are being sponsered by hubby's uncle so if you have uncle / cousin/sister/parent you could try this route....hope it works out.
Lucy.
Apr 13th 2004, 8:47 pm
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There is a bond to pay at some point prior to entry - don't think they request it till visa granted. It is currently about $4000 I think for 2 adults.....BUT....you get it back after 2 years of perm residency. It is to cover any state costs necessary but it is returnable so a nice little bonus 2 years after arrival.
Lucy
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Apr 13th 2004, 11:47 pm
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Originally posted by lucy.summers
There is a bond to pay at some point prior to entry - don't think they request it till visa granted. It is currently about $4000 I think for 2 adults.....BUT....you get it back after 2 years of perm residency. It is to cover any state costs necessary but it is returnable so a nice little bonus 2 years after arrival.
Lucy
There is a bond to pay at some point prior to entry - don't think they request it till visa granted. It is currently about $4000 I think for 2 adults.....BUT....you get it back after 2 years of perm residency. It is to cover any state costs necessary but it is returnable so a nice little bonus 2 years after arrival.
Lucy
