First time on the forum
 

Hi there I have just replied to someone on the forum and always wondered where everyone got those little funny faces :) now I know.

We are hoping to emigrate early next year to Adelaide on a business skills visa (which is now only temporary for 4 years).

We both run businesses over here and have two kiddies aged 13 and 8.

We have been told that the business skills visa only take around 6 months:scared: - I really like the scarry face.

Anyone got any advise on the business visa?
Anyone got thoughts on Adelaide.

Hubby has always wanted to emigrate since we met 16 years ago but its taken me until now to start looking, and I like what I see.

Would like to hear any views.

Welcome to the madhouse :)

Cant help on the Business Visa question, but for general adelaide questions would suggest you try the AdelaideBrits website
http://s2.invisionfree.com/Adelaidebrits/

This is a website set up by an Adelaide based BritishExpats member (PodgyPossum) specially to answer adelaide related questions.

Dont abandon us here on BritishExpats though. :lecture:






PP, you're going to have to start paying me commission for all these recommendations ;)

thanks for the reply - ive been reading the forum for several weeks now but have only just plucked up the courage to post a question. please be gentle:eek:

Thanks for the adelaide info.

debbie+jason

Hi Debbie

Welcome to the forum!

You've taken to it like a duck to water.

Funny faces no capitals!

everyone is really helpful on here and it's good to have new

posters!

Are your kids happy about the Oz move???

NiKki x

Ahhh, if you've been lurking for a few weeks, then you'll be starting to realise just how addictive this site can be !!!!


Typical statements in our house include

"Yes Dear, of course I'll be delighted to make you a cup of coffee, I just need to check BE first - It'll only take a minute"

"Yes Dear, I know I'm late for that appointment but I just need to have a quick look at expats website - I'll only be a second."

and so on.



An hour later you'll realise you're still on here "checking" things :D

Re: First time on the forum
 

Hi Debbie and Jason

Can't help with any info on Adelaide as we are off to Perth but we have got a business visa and it does come through quickly. Once the application was in, it came through in about 11/12 weeks:eek: :eek: !!

Good luck with your application.

Sam:)

Welcome to you both!!

This place is a mine of information on almost any subject!!! We have found it especially helpful and the people on here are great!!

Cheers

Sam&Andy

i know its adictive as im supposed to be having meetings with other executive captains of industry to sell my company - but instead on im this forum:D

Welcome !

Go have your captains meetings - we will all be here when you get back, sad addictive people that we are.

Oh and Good Luck with selling your company. Make sure you squeeze those captains for everything you can get :D

The kids are sooo positive about the move. we have a daily vote "how many out of 10 are you today about moving to oz" the kids havnt gone below 9. I think the thought of the sunshine and the promise of a boat might have something to do with it!

debbie & jason

Re: First time on the forum
 

Hi newbies,

Just think, in a few days you'll be as mad as a hatter like the rest of us !!
:eek: :eek:

Its certainly addictive this site but just remember that what one may think is crap others may think is great. Also take some of it with a pinch of salt !!

Good luck with setting up the businesses and the rest of the process.

Best wishes

Warren (aka Mr. Banana !!) & Jill
Perth 2004.....Twice !!:D :cool: :scared:

Welcome

I wish my girls were as positive. 9 year old can't wait, keeps telling everyone which is a bit of a problem because we haven't told my mother yet - oh god I see a row brewing.

11 year old goes from "I am not going, you do what you like, I'm staying here", to "why are we going, why doesn't anyone ask me" - we have - to "I suppose I will like it" to "where are we going to live" back to "over my dead body" - it is exhausting - This only takes 5 mins LOL.

My friends daughter was exactly the same as your 11 year old - but then they were told they couldn't get their visas. The 11 year old was the most disapointed of the whole family
:( i think young teen girls just like to be the oposite to their parents.

Good luck
debbie & jason

Just wanted to say Welcome to the Forum. And good luck in your visa application.:)

Re: First time on the forum
 

Hello Debbie.

Business skills visas - where to start? As you might know a business skills visa application can be without sponsorship from a State Government, or sponsored (which is a must for those aged over 45, and optional for those aged under 45 - there are lesser requirements for the State sponsored business skills visas which is why those aged under 45 might look at a State sponsorship: if you are aged under 45 have a look at the requirements for permanent residency as this can sometimes make the effort of securing a State sponsorship worthwhile).

There is still a permanent visa available under the business skills program - the Business Talent visa, subclass number 132. It has fairly tough criteria though.

There are also issues such as business structure and local regulations (employment law, taxation, etc) to consider, and which probably ought to form the basis of a business plan/proposal (a necessity if you are seeking State sponsorship, and prudent business planning in any event).

There are some further details about business skills visas here:
http://www.gomatilda.com/visas/busin..._migration.cfm
http://www.immi.gov.au/migration/business/index.htm

If you would like to discuss your visa options please feel able to contact us:
http://www.gomatilda.com/contact.cfm
(I would call the Southampton office and ask for John Sylvester at first instance).

Hope this helps for starters ...

Also, business skills processing has been fairly quick of late, because the number of applicants under the business skills program hasn't been as high as anticipated since the 1 March 2003 changes - we are seeing business skills visa grants through in 3 to 4 months (we had one State Sponsored Senior Exec visa through within two months, though this was a front end loaded application).

Best regards.

good luck :D

I wish to give you a frosty reception to the forum "hello, good evening and welcome" :)

Mairi - Adelaide expats was started by Andy. PP is just the big arm of the law over there. :D