Residence Visa now or once I arrive
Nov 2nd 2006, 9:45 am
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Residence Visa now or once I arrive
I am planning with my wife and two children to move to Adelaide by next August. I have found work with a friend but am yet to start my Visa application whilst my property is unsold here.
Is it unadvisabele to "turn up" and then apply for a residence Visa. We want to get there asap so that the kids can settle quickly as that is the reason for this question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James
Is it unadvisabele to "turn up" and then apply for a residence Visa. We want to get there asap so that the kids can settle quickly as that is the reason for this question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James
Nov 2nd 2006, 9:50 am
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Re: Residence Visa now or once I arrive
Originally Posted by jcpearce
I am planning with my wife and two children to move to Adelaide by next August. I have found work with a friend but am yet to start my Visa application whilst my property is unsold here.
Is it unadvisabele to "turn up" and then apply for a residence Visa. We want to get there asap so that the kids can settle quickly as that is the reason for this question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James
Is it unadvisabele to "turn up" and then apply for a residence Visa. We want to get there asap so that the kids can settle quickly as that is the reason for this question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James
Start now though, as overall it takes about a year.
Graham
Nov 2nd 2006, 9:52 am
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Re: Residence Visa now or once I arrive
Originally Posted by jcpearce
I am planning with my wife and two children to move to Adelaide by next August. I have found work with a friend but am yet to start my Visa application whilst my property is unsold here.
Is it unadvisabele to "turn up" and then apply for a residence Visa. We want to get there asap so that the kids can settle quickly as that is the reason for this question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James
Is it unadvisabele to "turn up" and then apply for a residence Visa. We want to get there asap so that the kids can settle quickly as that is the reason for this question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James
Speak to a migration agent for the pros and cons of this strategy just in case you blow it for yourself in the future.
Nov 2nd 2006, 11:27 am
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Re: Residence Visa now or once I arrive
Originally Posted by jcpearce
I am planning with my wife and two children to move to Adelaide by next August. I have found work with a friend but am yet to start my Visa application whilst my property is unsold here.
Is it unadvisabele to "turn up" and then apply for a residence Visa. We want to get there asap so that the kids can settle quickly as that is the reason for this question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James
Is it unadvisabele to "turn up" and then apply for a residence Visa. We want to get there asap so that the kids can settle quickly as that is the reason for this question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James
You wouldn't get let on the plane without a visa, and if you turn up on a tourist visa with intentions of settling here they would just send you straight back on the next plane out of here.
Nov 2nd 2006, 11:05 pm
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Re: Residence Visa now or once I arrive
Name of the game is "Research"!
Nov 6th 2006, 8:38 am
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Re: Residence Visa now or once I arrive
Originally Posted by Max&Ozzy
You do need a visa of some sort to stay and work. So if you're able to get the points for a residence visa then you might as well, as it gets you and your family over there.
Start now though, as overall it takes about a year.
Graham
Start now though, as overall it takes about a year.
Graham
Thanks for advice, we are planning to get a work Visa but are looking at ways to get there sooner and obviously legally. I think the message was posted slightly out of context. I really needed to know if we can get there to work and then apply for residence once we are settled. I am have started dealing with a relocation agent but I am of the opinion he is not being as open as we would like. I may try and contact an alternative agent back in the UK.
Nov 6th 2006, 8:39 am
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Re: Residence Visa now or once I arrive
Originally Posted by busterboy
I wouldn't advise it all!
Speak to a migration agent for the pros and cons of this strategy just in case you blow it for yourself in the future.
Speak to a migration agent for the pros and cons of this strategy just in case you blow it for yourself in the future.
Thanks
Nov 6th 2006, 8:43 am
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Re: Residence Visa now or once I arrive
Originally Posted by Wendy
You wouldn't get let on the plane without a visa, and if you turn up on a tourist visa with intentions of settling here they would just send you straight back on the next plane out of here.
We are looking at work visas but I think my message was posted with incorrect wording. We are currentlt in Yugoslavia and am finding it difficuult to get any information from this region. We have spoken to an agent but he isnt as open as we would like. I am in the process of contacting agents else where for residence visa. Any advice would be grateful.
Nov 6th 2006, 8:53 am
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Re: Residence Visa now or once I arrive
Originally Posted by jcpearce
Thanks
We are looking at work visas but I think my message was posted with incorrect wording. We are currentlt in Yugoslavia and am finding it difficuult to get any information from this region. We have spoken to an agent but he isnt as open as we would like. I am in the process of contacting agents else where for residence visa. Any advice would be grateful.
We are looking at work visas but I think my message was posted with incorrect wording. We are currentlt in Yugoslavia and am finding it difficuult to get any information from this region. We have spoken to an agent but he isnt as open as we would like. I am in the process of contacting agents else where for residence visa. Any advice would be grateful.
I did wonder after I'd replied if we'd read your post wrong.
You're best option would be to contact a migration agent who can give you proper advice. There are a few who post on here, so a bit more info would be helpful such as what you do for a living?
