MTPockets

No my entire application was paper based - started it (slowly) end of 06 before they had the online option

Scuba Steve

What occupation do you do?

MTPockets

Well the nominated occupation was 'financial investment adviser' - via NSW STNI scheme. Not exactly what I do (or did - interest rate trading) but close enough to meet the criteria

Scuba Steve

What info did you have to submit? Just post secondary quals and birth cert etc? Sorry for all the queations!

MTPockets

No that's cool. Birth cert, passport bio page copy, post-secondary certificates and transcripts. I also included relevant industry exam qualifications to back up the application for that particular occupation.

Also a cv and work references for past 5 years that tied in with the official description for the nominated occupation, although thinking about it they were for NSW sponsorship assessment rather than vetassess (who also assessed occupation in addition to vetassess in my case), but prob not necessary in yours.

Scuba Steve

Thanks a lot mate.

Scuba Steve

Flying into Sydney 22nd Feb if anyone's about? Will be there a month

pacey

nah mate can't be arsed. busy.

Scuba Steve

Oh....ok. I'll just...um...cancel the flights then. Only £800, no biggie.

Looking forward to Oz

How are all the loners doing? Made any friends?

ponyrama

Yeh where is everyone? I'm having a whale of a time (tempted to say shark but sooo not funny) surfing, drinking, eating, soaking up the sun (occasionally - very mixed weather indeed for this time of year).

Alas it will all come to an end at weekend - cos I have to go out west and start work on Monday! I have been a lady of leisure for 11 weeks and I think I rather like it! Hence now looking for eligible millionaire to keep me!

pompeyblonde

Im doing good! the prospect of relocating to Sydney and "starting all over again" is daunting...... but also very exciting. I have my second interview Thursday (done the formal bit over the phone) fingers crossed....

Its weird though, I feel more jittery about the state move than I did about the initial move to Oz, maybe because I know how tough it can be at first? but also because I do have a few very good friends here now...and am settled in work...but hey I came here on my own so I know I can do it again!

I know its going to be easier in some ways, as there are far more loners in Sydney and just far more and far more diverse people......

I think 2009 is going to feel like the year I really make it!

Good luck to all the brave loners!

sharonm5

HI all!! long time no chat...Still here in Sydney, work is seriously busy at the moment, so sorry I have been so quiet! Any questions fire away!

docgp

hey you guys!

Just to give every one an update! i am still alive!

WA is a cracking place to live, plenty to do and work is getting better now i have had a huge pay rise after getting my electrical licence!.

The weather is crazy at the moment, around the high 30s!. sounds good but when your working in it all day it does tire you out, but nothing a cold beer cant sort out at the end of the day!

I have been asked to leave the country by immigration as a decision is going to be made on my visa, so i leave for NZ for three weeks tommorow, so hope fully the next time i speak i will be a resident! everyone have your fingers crossed for me!!

ok, off to go pack my bags now! much love to all,

doc a roo. xx

pony we are getting loads of shark attacks here to!

sunflower7

Good to hear your still with us docgp All sounds good, I'll be joining you in sunny Perth in 5 weeks Good luck with the residency.