After two years of yes lets go to maybe to no, were going to take the plunge !! So were at the starting line,were looking for a check list from prices of visas to the moving into house,if anyone can help thanks. We are a family of four with a dog,been over to oz few times and think its a great place to live. well here we go !!

You need to start by finding out if you're eligible for a visa

Visa Wizard

yes visas all good, done quite a bit of homework,just wanted to make sure cover everything and thought the best way would be a check list. maybe things people didnt take into account when moving over

Right here is a good place to start your check list.... There have been several during the years.... Things to do before you leave.... Things to do whe. You arrive.... Use the search facility

How far along the visa process are you? When are you planning on getting here? and where are you coming to?

Don't know until you try as they say if you don't like it then you can return.

Carol

Have a look at some of the info on the links in this thread - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345774

thanks for that,that thread was just what we were looking for.Not sure where in oz looking to move,not that straight forward.have two children who live in newcastle nsw but was told that as a bricklayer couldnt live in nsw for 2 years as they have an abundance of bricklayers.So looking at melbourne or brisbane.is this true?

Which visa are you hoping to get?

think we need to pay an agent !! getting dizzy with it already. anyone know a good agent they have used. plob a link on this site somewhere ! cant get a 715,only 110 points and cant find bricklayers on the list for 716 in any states help need some advice to get the ball rolling. Maybe get a visa though kids (twins) aged 10 who are oz citzs. i dont know. like i said any advice would be great,

Do you mean a 175 and 176?

Can't help with any of your questions regarding a visa as you have children who are citizens, you may be better off asking on the immigration forum.

Are you aware that the points test is changing later this year? If so, will you qualify then?

New points test criteria

yes,175 or 176.

We used the agents Go Matilda, they did great and came very highly recommended.

Best of luck with the move - if you don't try you'll never know! We're in NZ for a year and all going well we will probably try to stay longer.