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Forum: Australia
Apr 20th 2005, 7:25 am
Replies: 14
Views: 690
Posted By stotty

Re: STNI visa

STNI is OK really. At least it gets you into Oz! Adelaide's pretty good for a city - very spacious, open and not too hassled. Nice climate too. Certainly a good place to stay for two years! I don't...
Forum: Australia
Mar 29th 2005, 8:03 am
Replies: 44
Views: 3,123
Posted By stotty

Re: Victoria......or......South Australia.?

I got an STNI visa a while ago - for similar reasons (lost points on age). You only have to stay in the sponsoring state for two years and then, as you say, you can go wherever you like. When I spoke...
Forum: Australia
Mar 29th 2005, 7:51 am
Replies: 32
Views: 1,628
Posted By stotty

Re: Laser eye Treatment ????

I had my eyes lasered four years ago and I've had no problems at all. Didn't hurt AT ALL (went for the LASIK as opposed to the PRK option), had both eyes done at the same time, no pain or discomfort...
Forum: Australia
May 25th 2004, 9:47 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,596
Posted By stotty

I'm in electronics too. Had a look around South...

I'm in electronics too. Had a look around South Oz last year and it seems to have pretty good electronics-based opportunities. Quite a lot of defence-related work and a lot of spin-offs from smaller...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 19th 2004, 2:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By stotty

Re: STNI Query.

Cheers paulf. What if I didn't actually go to South Oz until AFTER I'd done my studying in Sydney? Would it be possible to stay in Sydney for a year first and then go on to South Oz to do my two year...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 19th 2004, 11:49 am
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By stotty

STNI Query.

Hi everyone,

Thought I'd try this question here since it didn't get any replies in the Oz/NZ Lifestyle forum:

Does anyone out there know if, having got an STNI visa (South Oz), I'd be allowed...
Forum: Australia
May 19th 2004, 7:20 am
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By stotty

Hi, The process for STNI is the same as for...

Hi,

The process for STNI is the same as for a skilled independent except that, once approved for nomination, the process happens quicker (approx 5 months from application to visa in my case). So...
Forum: Australia
May 19th 2004, 7:13 am
Replies: 0
Views: 474
Posted By stotty

STNI Query.

Hi everyone,

Does anyone out there know if, having got an STNI visa (South Oz), I'd be allowed to study and/or work in any of the other states for a year or two before going to South Oz?

I...
Forum: Australia
Apr 1st 2004, 9:25 am
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By stotty

Cheers BP - nice one:)

Cheers BP - nice one:)
Forum: Australia
Apr 1st 2004, 9:14 am
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By stotty

I've heard of rips but never had any first-hand...

I've heard of rips but never had any first-hand experience (fortunately I guess!) - what are they? What causes them? Why are they so dangerous?
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2004, 3:20 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,353
Posted By stotty

I got my visa 10 months ago - couldn't wait then,...

I got my visa 10 months ago - couldn't wait then, when I got it, wasn't so sure (still in good old UK!). Definitely a bit :scared: when the reality of what I was going to do sank in. Up until getting...
Forum: Australia
Dec 10th 2003, 7:01 am
Replies: 58
Views: 3,533
Posted By stotty

Dear Bruce, Yellow Submarine? Yellow Brick...

Dear Bruce,

Yellow Submarine? Yellow Brick Road? Or do you mean the group Yello?

Your musical knowledge is about as relevant and up-to-date as your contribution to this thread.

Best wishes...
Forum: Australia
Dec 9th 2003, 9:36 am
Replies: 58
Views: 3,533
Posted By stotty

I know what you mean about the cold feet! Since...

I know what you mean about the cold feet! Since gettting my visa I've been up and down emotionally and at the moment have gone right off the idea. Even had a (2nd) trip out to validate my visa and...
Forum: Australia
Dec 8th 2003, 7:05 am
Replies: 5
Views: 629
Posted By stotty

Hiya, Like the others have said, skilled...

Hiya,

Like the others have said, skilled independent = no geographical restrictions on where you can work/live, but visa application process takes approx. 6 - 12 months. STNI = restricted to...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2003, 7:19 am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,266
Posted By stotty

When they were released part of the conditions of...

When they were released part of the conditions of release was that they were never to have any contact with each other again, so I doubt that they've both been put in the same place.

Just out of...
Forum: Australia
Nov 10th 2003, 12:53 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By stotty

Hi Noodle, You're probably right - the more...

Hi Noodle,

You're probably right - the more good stuff that happens here, the less incentive I have to uproot! I think I'll give the music career a shot here before I go anywhere :)

Sounds...
Forum: Australia
Nov 10th 2003, 7:47 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By stotty

I must admit I've asked myself these questions a...

I must admit I've asked myself these questions a lot since getting my visa. The answer at the moment is "I'm not sure anymore, don't think it's worth it!"

I have a pretty good standard of living...
Forum: Australia
Nov 5th 2003, 6:46 am
Replies: 51
Views: 3,473
Posted By stotty

Ian Harrop & Associates - £900 (plus visa fees,...

Ian Harrop & Associates - £900 (plus visa fees, meds, etc.) in two stages. Did a good job - especially when the pass mark for the points test changed mid-way through my application! Came up with a...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2003, 11:15 am
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By stotty

Hiya, I was in Adelaide in July and sorted...

Hiya,

I was in Adelaide in July and sorted all my accommodation off wotif.com (maybe .com.au?, not sure). Pretty good for late deals with some good bargains. Hope this helps :)
Forum: Australia
Nov 3rd 2003, 7:47 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,842
Posted By stotty

OK, I know I'm risking an attack from certain...

OK, I know I'm risking an attack from certain quarters for being negative (realistic?) but here goes anyway! After visiting twice (last time to validate visa) I've gone from "Wow, best place on...
Forum: Australia
Oct 16th 2003, 3:09 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,212
Posted By stotty

Hi Noodle :) I can identify with a lot of...

Hi Noodle :)

I can identify with a lot of what you're going through - "It's not too bad here, will I be able to have the same standard of house if I come back?, will I be able to get a job?", the...
Forum: Australia
Oct 15th 2003, 6:45 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,419
Posted By stotty

Hiya :) I used an agent (registered) and...

Hiya :)

I used an agent (registered) and was generally pretty pleased with the results. Took a lot of the hassle out of the whole process, from skills assessment right through to getting the...
Forum: Australia
Oct 14th 2003, 11:55 am
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By stotty

Hiya :) Have a look search through the...

Hiya :)

Have a look search through the older posts on the forum. I'm sure I've seen posts like this before. You might have to jump through a few administrative hoops but if it's only a case of...
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2003, 8:27 am
Replies: 49
Views: 2,596
Posted By stotty

So who's jealous of who then? Sounds like sis is...

So who's jealous of who then? Sounds like sis is the jealous one. Bet she'd secretly love to swap lives! Enjoying life, making friends and having a good time is what it's all about - and it's quite...
Forum: Australia
Oct 9th 2003, 12:37 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 2,375
Posted By stotty

Had what - Marmite, Vegemite or poo? :D Either...

Had what - Marmite, Vegemite or poo? :D
Either way, spoils good Weetabix :)
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