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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 21st 2015, 8:50 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Re: Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

Thanks Pollyana for such a quick response. :)

Re. the NHS side of things, I'd happily take my Aussie Medicare and Health Insurance over the NHS while residing in Australia, so that doesn't look...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 21st 2015, 7:43 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Question Re: Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

Guys, thanks for all the responses so far.

In all honesty, I want to go back to the UK as for many reasons, not just friends and family, I'd prefer to be there.

I would, however, like to keep...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 18th 2015, 8:15 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Re: Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

I got it from this page:

Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) and Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100) (http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/309-100.aspx)

I went to the Sponsors tab, and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 18th 2015, 12:23 am
Replies: 22
Views: 4,702
Posted By jimbo14

Re: NICU nurse wanting to start the process but feeling disheartened before I start!

I can see now nerves could blow it for some people, but beyond investigating what the exam would consist of and just going through the basic practice questions for around 30 minutes, I didn't do any...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 17th 2015, 11:55 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Re: Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

No worries. Will do so.

The one drawback of PR vs Citizenship is as the former, you must be inside Australia in order to sponsor a partner. As a Citizen, it looks like you could do it from...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 17th 2015, 11:31 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Thumbs up Re: Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

Guys,

Thanks for sending me down this path because at least I now have some kind of solid Citizenship basis on which to base myself and my partner's decision.

I've carried out the online test...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 17th 2015, 10:25 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,702
Posted By jimbo14

Re: NICU nurse wanting to start the process but feeling disheartened before I start!

That surprises me if they are native English speakers. Is that the case?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 16th 2015, 11:00 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Re: Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

Thanks Pollyana. It could have been the visa my housemate was transitioning from. He was originally granted residency here under a refugee visa.

Unfortunately though, it would still mean another...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 16th 2015, 9:53 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,154
Posted By jimbo14

Re: IELTS. Why is UK BSc not taken into account?

Hey Juckky,

Don't worry, I know what you're going through. Been through it myself. The IELTs test is a test of your overall English language comprehension and communication ability. You don't need...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 16th 2015, 9:40 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,900
Posted By jimbo14

Re: Hello, embarking on the biggest decision of my life

Also, if you end up in Melbourne it's a giant cultural melting pot. I wouldn't honestly worry about racism here. A lot has changed in Australia since the 1970's.

The one thing you should worry...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 16th 2015, 8:32 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Re: Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

Not going to work out Louie unfortunately. I have already extensively discussed this option with my housemate who went through the Citizenship process last year. I entered Australia in November 2010...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 16th 2015, 6:45 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,702
Posted By jimbo14

Re: NICU nurse wanting to start the process but feeling disheartened before I start!

IELTS is easy if you're a native English speaker. I wouldn't worry too much about passing it. :thumbup:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 16th 2015, 11:16 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Thumbs up Re: Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

She's young enough - mid-twenties - but is keen to start a career in accountancy when she graduates this year, and a WHV would be too restrictive. I can't see any potential Australian employer taking...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 16th 2015, 7:02 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Re: Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

Thanks Pollyana. I really appreciate it. I will contact George and ask.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 16th 2015, 12:09 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Re: Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

We'd lived together for around 10 months before I left for Australia - initially as housemates but then we became a little more than good friends.

Unfortunately I would find this difficult to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 15th 2015, 11:05 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,869
Posted By jimbo14

Question Partner Visa Criteria Question - Long Distance Relationship

Hi Guys,

I'm just trying to canvas some opinions from people who have been through the application process for a partner visa. I would really appreciate anybody taking the time to share their...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 11th 2009, 8:38 am
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By jimbo14

Re: Evidence File naming mistake - Help!

Thanks Bermudashorts. :D
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 11th 2009, 8:09 am
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By jimbo14

Question Evidence File naming mistake - Help!

Hi Guys,

I'm currently in the process of uploading my evidence files to my lodged 175 visa application. Unfortunately, after uploading around 20 of my 40 or so files, I realised I've dropped a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 21st 2009, 8:06 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By jimbo14

Thumbs up Re: Certified Copies of Docs Requirement

Thanks for your replies Guys.

Think I'll try and get all doc copies certified, but if I run out of time I'll just submit non-certified coloured copies of the remaining documentation. I've got to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 21st 2009, 9:00 am
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By jimbo14

Question Certified Copies of Docs Requirement

Hi People,

I'm on the verge of starting my online application for a 175 Visa. I'm in the process of preparing the last of my work experience-related documentation.

I'm currently panicking...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 21st 2009, 8:38 am
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By jimbo14

Re: Information to include with 176 Visa Application

It's actually the 175 Visa I'll be applying for.

Thanks very much for all responses. They were most helpful! ;)

Cheers.

James
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 2nd 2009, 7:46 am
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By jimbo14

Question Information to include with 176 Visa Application

Hi Guys,

Hope you're all doing okay. I posted on this forum earlier this year when I was about to undergo an RPL skills assessment with the ACS. I got my result last Saturday. I passed, and was...
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