OMG! ... here we go!
Dec 22nd 2005, 2:35 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Paul2004
You don't know how much I needed this ...
Well we're on a mission now!
Yesterday we accepted an offer on the house, and now the fun begins! ...
Not too sure who knows our plans, so will give a brief rundown.
We want to go give Australia a go and have looked into for prob 2 years. Done the Reconnaissance trip (never know how to spell that bloody 'reccy', 'reccie' word and this came up ...lol). Now unfortunately London Cabbies aint in demand over there ...
and I don't have bundles of dosh to stuff into brown envelopes, so our ONLY route into the country is to study!Now this I've looked into to the best of my ability, and there is pretty much one occupation that stands out as 'the best chance of success' so myself and partner will both be studying it for upto 2 years when we arrive.
What is it?
Well, I considered motor Mechanic, Carpenter, Plumber, (most trades) as I have a 'basic' understanding of most, BUT!! ... I broke both my arms 2 years ago and they're pinned together etc, and still give me trouble. I was advised to be very 'cautious' of what line of work I do in the future, as they're basically crap and the slightest bit of work and I suffer.
Anyway, so Paul is gonna be the next Vidal Sassoon! ...
Now can everyone please pick themselves up and read the rest ...
Without boring you, if you study in Oz for 2 years, Cert III qualification or higher, can 'keep' yourselves, and with 'most' trades you will also need work experience too! Then you can apply for PR after.
(I better throw this bit in)
'Study to PR' is VERY risky. If criteria changes along the line, and we cannot meet it, then we will simply be turfed out of the country once the Student Visa expires! As I say, it's a VERY risky gamble, but all 4 of us have discussed this loads, and the kids both know and understand the task ahead, but we ALL want to give it a shot! ... and we will!
The way we see it, the absolute worst case scenario is we simply have to leave. We will not get thrown into prison, or be fed to the Kangaroo's ... we will just have to go. Ok, it WILL be a massive prob as we'll obv be all settled and stuff, but we'll be returning to the UK to gain whatever it is we're missing for the application and once obtained we'll be trying to get back asap.
We WILL have 2 years in Oz, and to be honest we've all left our hearts there and need to go back to reclaim em. It's gonna be a good 2 years of our lives if nothing else!
Anyway, Student Visa's don't take long to obtain, and we're hoping to be out in Oz hopefully for March / April.
Can't bloody wait I say!
Please wish me luck!
Dec 22nd 2005, 4:16 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by carolinegorka
Great news Paul 
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Originally Posted by glittababe
Wow! Paul we accepted an offer on our house too and had the confirmation letter yesterday. I love our house and it was all very real seeing it in black and white. After 10mths on the market, loads of time wasters and 35k under the original valuation its finally under offer! Don't know whether to laugh or cry, mixed emotions as we've been through a lot in this house!
Altho I've cursed this house over the last few months, we too did / do love this house really. We put EVERYTHING into it over the last 5 years and I've personally done so much to it, but even the other half has spent hours with me carrying the remains of walls we've knocked down out to skip on the front drive! I think we worked out we've had about 15 skips on our drive over the last 5 years, that's how much we've done to the place! NOTHING is original but the actual walls of the thing. New roof, new plastering all over, new rendering on exterior, new windows, new kitchen, oh as I say EVERYTHING is new now!
I thought when it came to selling it would fly, but it took prob 3 months, and we too have accepted just under £40k from original valuation, but the agent has admitted that was prob a tad too high. I think we only had 5 viewings in the end, and we KNOW that's not a lot these days, but it HAS been murderous for me as I'm just an impatient fekker and JUST WANT TO GO NOW!!!
Anyway, fingers crossed it all gets tied up smoothly in the New Year and away we go! ...
To the land of milk & honey where the streets are paved with gold! ...
...... ahhhh!! ...... to me they are! ...
Dec 22nd 2005, 4:27 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by donna
sister in law has applied on student visa,they apparently taking longer to make decisions,her went in the end of sept and she is still waiting she has also been told that she needs to prove that she has 50 grand.I dont mean to piss on your parade and her case maybe different?
good luck
donna
good luck
donna
I had to prove some funds, but not that much!! Thank god!!!
Dec 22nd 2005, 4:34 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Paul2004
I must admit I'm a tad rusty, but the DIMIA website still wants to see monies, altho maybe as we're bringing two kids ?!?
Dec 22nd 2005, 5:12 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
WOW man
congrats and good luck
cheers Lace xxxx
see ya over there
congrats and good luck
cheers Lace xxxx
see ya over there
Dec 22nd 2005, 5:36 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Welshie
If you are doing a degree course and are assessment level 1 you just have to 'declare' that you have the funds now and not 'prove' it which means you just sign a declaration on the visa application.
If we was applying after the sale then we'd have it, but we're trying to borrow the money just for the visa application, then repay, so we can GET the visa's before we complete as prev stated.
We've got about £30k lined up, but need to sort out the rest still .... hint hint! ...
Dec 22nd 2005, 5:46 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by lacey21
see ya over there
Hope so! ...
Dec 22nd 2005, 6:46 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Paul2004
need to sort out the rest still .... hint hint! ...
Dec 22nd 2005, 6:47 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Ransi
Cheeky b'stard...
Naaah, we'll find it somehow ...
Dec 22nd 2005, 6:54 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Paul2004
As if! ...
Naaah, we'll find it somehow ...
Naaah, we'll find it somehow ...
Dec 22nd 2005, 6:56 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Ransi
good pay in renting out your body these days?
Speechless!
Dec 22nd 2005, 6:58 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Paul2004
Speechless!
Dec 22nd 2005, 7:01 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Ransi
you would be...it would knock the stuffing out of you...pmsl...
... roflGotta run, ole Joss Stone calls!
Dec 22nd 2005, 7:03 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Paul2004
Oh I dunno ... ... rofl
Gotta run, ole Joss Stone calls!
... roflGotta run, ole Joss Stone calls!
Dec 22nd 2005, 7:10 am
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Re: OMG! ... here we go!
Originally Posted by Paul2004
Yeah we're only doin Cert III, plus we have the kids so I'm sure we'll need to show £50,062 I think It works out! ... :scared:
If we was applying after the sale then we'd have it, but we're trying to borrow the money just for the visa application, then repay, so we can GET the visa's before we complete as prev stated.
We've got about £30k lined up, but need to sort out the rest still .... hint hint! ...
If we was applying after the sale then we'd have it, but we're trying to borrow the money just for the visa application, then repay, so we can GET the visa's before we complete as prev stated.
We've got about £30k lined up, but need to sort out the rest still .... hint hint! ...
Good luck
