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Forum: Australia
Yesterday, 10:29 am
Replies: 4
Views: 147
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Visa query for return to UK

If you have been in Australia for 2 years in the last 5, then a 5 year RRV is issued.

My son went straight from initial visa to citizenship.

I needed to travel around that time so applied for...
Forum: Australia
Yesterday, 9:09 am
Replies: 4
Views: 147
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Visa query for return to UK

Yes, apply for another RRV.

Yes. if it were me, I'd wait until it's approved before booking flights.

Yes, if you leave without an RRV, and for some reason it is not granted, you will not be...
Forum: The Barbie
Yesterday, 3:10 am
Replies: 10
Views: 289
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: ANZAC Day

Mate, that's one weird dictionary you own - and a poor understanding on your part. Just about everyman and his dog would take the term to mean a happy / enjoyable event.

'Mercenary' - primarily...
Forum: Australia
Apr 24th 2024, 11:59 am
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: New here with some questions..

Points test info is here - https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table

Being English born from UK meets minimum criteria - i.e. Competent...
Forum: Australia
Apr 24th 2024, 11:45 am
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: New here with some questions..

If your OH is 40, age points are 15.

English ability points requires a test (and equivalent of IELTS 8.0 or better in all tests)

With 15 points for qualification, 15 for experience, and 15 for...
Forum: Australia
Apr 24th 2024, 11:35 am
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: New here with some questions..

Does your husband have suitable qualifications for the occupation to meet the skills assessment?

I haven't checked, but with 75 points or more, QLD looks like it is possible. How did you get to 80...
Forum: Australia
Apr 24th 2024, 11:00 am
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: New here with some questions..

For visas available, 190 is probably the best as it is a permanent visa.

Issue being, not all states will sponsor your husbands occupation and those that do can be competitive, have additional...
Forum: Australia
Apr 24th 2024, 10:25 am
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: New here with some questions..

Because a 190 visa requires state sponsorship.

If you have enough points to be invited for 189, it can be a better option.

Points from December here -...
Forum: Australia
Apr 24th 2024, 8:33 am
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: New here with some questions..

Hi there and welcome :)

I would start with checking if your husbands occupation is on the skills list, and if he can pass the skills assessment.

That an agent suggested the 190 visa makes me...
Forum: Spain
Apr 20th 2024, 9:59 am
Replies: 52
Views: 2,973
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Is my residency certificate still valid?

I'm guessing from this that you believe you are a permanent resident of Spain - and nothing anyone says is going to change your mind.

You just need a good lawyer to persuade the Spanish...
Forum: Spain
Apr 20th 2024, 9:06 am
Replies: 52
Views: 2,973
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Is my residency certificate still valid?

But you weren't legally resident at the time of the withdrawal agreement.

It looks like you lost it during a period where you still had free movement.
Forum: Spain
Apr 20th 2024, 7:32 am
Replies: 52
Views: 2,973
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Is my residency certificate still valid?

You said earlier on that you had left Spain over 10 years ago. Were you absent for more than two years before Brexit?
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 17th 2024, 8:24 am
Replies: 433
Views: 48,912
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Shrimps On The Barbie

I meant pundits - sorry if that was not obvious
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 17th 2024, 8:12 am
Replies: 1
Views: 183
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Baby born after 491 visa grant

I think this is what you need - https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/subsequent-entrant

The problem may be that you haven't...
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2024, 11:18 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Sydney attacks

The attacker has been identified - a 40 year old male from Queensland.

In addition to the attacker, who was shot by a police officer, 5 women and 1 man have lost their lives - including the baby's...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 12th 2024, 8:03 am
Replies: 433
Views: 48,912
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Shrimps On The Barbie

Not sure there are many left around these parts - and even less that will click on a DM UK link
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 10th 2024, 8:08 am
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: What are our options?

Has your husband already received a positive assessment from Engineers Australia?

A 482 is a temporary visa and generally you would need to be under 45 to transition to a permanent visa.

A...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 5th 2024, 10:10 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Which cities in UK is the best for meeting Indians?

Not sure how you are moving to UK, but there will be people of Indian heritage in most towns and cities.

Where will you be working / studying?
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2024, 11:11 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: PR Visa Agency or Do It Yourself ( Brisbane )

A lot of costs you can find yourself.

Visa pricing is giving on the immi website. For a skilled independent 189 visa, current cost for the 4 of you is around $9.3k ($4640 for you, $2320 for your...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2024, 7:13 am
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: ACS Skilled Employment Deduction

Any experience used to deem you skilled cannot be counted as skilled experience - and only skilled experience counts for points.

Check ACS FAQ and Summary of Criteria -...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2024, 9:09 am
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: ACS Skilled Employment Deduction

If you require 8 years experience to be deemed skilled, and you have 10, then 2 years would count for points - provided that those 8 years are accepted.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 26th 2024, 9:01 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,169
Posted By old.sparkles

Bridge Collapse Baltimore

Francis Scott Key Bridge has collapsed after it was struck by cargo ship :(

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/mar/26/baltimore-bridge-collapse-ship-collision-francis-scott-key-updates
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2024, 9:08 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,456
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Wife changed her mind

I fully understood that and it wasn't meant to be a slight - sorry if it came across that way.

Those of you who moved to Australia and returned to UK can probably offer the best advice I would...
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2024, 7:32 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,456
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Wife changed her mind

Most of those who replied are not in Australia.

Have you been to Australia before?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 23rd 2024, 9:52 am
Replies: 13
Views: 818
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Citizenship character requirement/time elapsed

I just rechecked my own timings - I got the letter confirming I was approved 1 month after the test. This is a few years ago now and was straight forward, so don't know how that compares now. And it...
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