steveyp

If you heat it you'll use it.... and thats not me saying that for my own selfish ends!
Ours gets used daily, a sharp contrast to the freezing pool in our old rental that never did.

steveyp

STOP PRESS!!!!!!!!!!!

GUESS WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!




WE ARE NO LONGER ON A 163


PR was granted today, that's right we made it.... first of the 163ers.
It can work... It does happen.... all of you 163ers and potential 163ers out there take heart.
It has been a really long journey but ultimately worth it.
Steve

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julesandco

Fan-blooming-tastic!!!

Now get on the phone the Centerlink

Congratulations!!!

Jules x

The Vallies

Well done Steve - thats fab news!!!

Nicola

steveyp

Thanks! but no dole for 2 years for new residents!
Citizenship next step, 12 months to go.
Steve

julesandco

Aren't we entitled to any child care allowance then once we're PR???

Gulp. Was counting on that

Jules x

steveyp

I didnt know it existed here... like the UK one you mean?
Cheers
Steve

julesandco

Yeah. It's means tested and you can get quite a considerable amount off of childcare costs (maybe your kids are too old for this to be a worry), but we are paying $50 per day for our youngest in daycare - this can go down to like $12 AND you can get tax relief on this too.

No wonder all the kids are shoved in there regardless of whichever lurgy they have. If I could offload my 4 year old from 8.30 - 5.30 for $12, I'd be laughing!

Oh well. Didn't come here for handouts..... must keep repeating through gritted teeth

Jules x

BM615

Congratulations Steve

We are jusr starting to put our application together since our 2 years is up on 26th October. Let's hope ours goes as well.

bryan & joyce

steveyp

Good luck Bryan,
The SBDC sponsorship took ages and I had to put a different accounting period into DIMIA than I used for the SBDC.
The accounts must be full and no more than 3 months old when you file with DIMIA...
If you need an advice with the application give me a shout.... now that I am an old hand!
Cheers
Steve

Boogie65

Hiya Steve

That's really good news - you must be stoked!

We still have a way to go, but our 2nd year starts in December so we want to make sure we get everything right from then on - that's the year that really counts right? It's 2 full years trading figures and at least 8 BAS - is that right?

Anyway, congrats again.

Best wishes

Chrissy

Boogie65

Good luck with that Bryan & Joyce - I bet you can't wait to get the application in.

Best wishes

Chrissy

midlife crisis

Congratulations Steve!! Well done, what a relief for you all!!

We are very jealous... it must be great being a permanent resident. Something we can only dream of as we haven't even started a business yet!

Best wishes

Sheila

steveyp

Thanks for everyones kind words.....

Chrissy,

For your sponsors you need 8 BAS statements and a P&L and balance sheet.
DIMIA require 8 BAS and the accounts for the previous 12 months, these should be under 3 months old at the time of filing. I.e it you only have to do the turnover criteria in the 12 months prior to filing, it does not matter how you perform in the previous year.
You must have the $200k + gst turnover but you can have EITHER the one employee or assets of $75k in the business. Although we had both it was less work to prove the assets.
If you know you will be going down the employee route make sure every employee is a PR or citizen and get their passport photocopied and witnessed and get a wages book and get them to sign for their hours.
My advise is keep everything, they wanted me to evidence my 'management' of my business, I did this through signed orders, supplier testimonial, email transcripts etc. try to get invoices to the business bare your name too.
The main thing to remember is that if you do everything right and meet the criteria the system is exceptionally fair.

We must all have a 163 meet up this year, Sundays in Kings Park are good for me!

Steve

Boogie65

Hi Steve

Thanks for the advice - it's very sound I'm sure. Out of interest, hasn't the criteria changed slightly in that they may possibly waive the turnover criteria if "exceptional circumstances" (see below):

Annual turnover
Your main business (or two main businesses together), had a turnover of at least $200,000 in the 12 months immediately before you apply.
See: Definitions

"This may not apply if you meet all of the following conditions:

you met at least two of the three requirements above (Net Business Assets, Net personal and business assets, Provided employment)
the appropriate State/Territory authority has determined there are exceptional circumstances
both your business and residence is located in a designated regional or low growth area" (which ours is at the moment!)

What they would consider "exceptional circumstances" is the mystery, and how far away from the turnover would they allow you to be is the question too! Once we know what we've done for this first year and can see where we stand, I might ask the people in Brisbane. But for now, we'll continue to work our butts off everyday to make sure we meet as many criteria as we possibly can!

Thanks again

Chrissy