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Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2015, 2:12 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 29,672
Posted By SOTR

Re: UK Student loan repayment

Thanks for the information all!



Settle down. I signed for the loan when I was 17 y/o - It wasn't something I put much thought into at the time. For me it was just part and parcel of leaving...
Forum: Australia
Aug 18th 2015, 5:10 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 29,672
Posted By SOTR

UK Student loan repayment

Quick question about repayment of UK Student Loans...

I left the UK about 5 years ago, to start a job over here, immediately after graduating from a UK university... anyway, in my haste to get...
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2015, 5:13 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 4,974
Posted By SOTR

Re: British Student Considering Emigration to Oz

The other comments are quite correct, to go down the direct sponsored visa/PR route you'd need a good few years experience, which you won't have for a while. However, if you don't want to wait, then...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 9th 2015, 2:50 am
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By SOTR

Re: Citizenship Documentation

Cheers guys.... followed the relevant links and order myself a new certificate.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 8th 2015, 12:52 am
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By SOTR

Citizenship Documentation

Hi All,

In the process of gathering all my documentation for a citizenship application. However, I've encountered a problem with the 'Evidence of your date of birth, birth name and any changes of...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2014, 12:18 am
Replies: 92
Views: 9,573
Posted By SOTR

Re: Buying a new car in Australia.

On the topic of used cars, could anyone give me a recommendation? I have a budget of around $10-15k. Not looking for anything flash... safety and reliability are the most important factors for me....
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 9th 2014, 9:00 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 433
Posted By SOTR

Driving instructors: Perth SOR

Hi All,

Could anyone recommend a good driving instructor, SOR in the Perth, who services the Victoria Park area?

Also, is there anyone in Perth who does intensive driving courses, over say a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 24th 2013, 5:49 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 893
Posted By SOTR

Re: Partner Visa to PR

Thanks for all the comments guys, I'll pass on some of the suggestions... but as so many have said, it's not looking good!

When i said she moved out recently, it was more like 3 or 4 months ago......
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2013, 5:35 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By SOTR

PR Health insurance

Hi all,

I've recently submitted an application for PR and I'm now on Bridging visa A, while waiting for a decision. However, I have been told that my private insurance plan (which covered me for...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 22nd 2013, 6:27 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 893
Posted By SOTR

Re: Partner Visa to PR

Nope fraid not. She has written to immigration to plead for a reprieve, but I think she's wasting her time. There is some talk her employers may be able to upgrade her status and arrange a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 21st 2013, 7:03 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 893
Posted By SOTR

Partner Visa to PR

Hi all,

A friend of mine has just recently split up with her Australian boyfriend (She is from Sweden). She was on a partner visa, and has been for about 1 year and 10 months. Her boyfriend...
Forum: Australia
Nov 12th 2013, 2:02 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 6,671
Posted By SOTR

Re: Melbourne Interviews, its a funny old game

Laughed when I read this comment! My experience of the Australian job market exactly (however, I haven't found any problem with casual racism). The sentence in bold sums up the market in Perth.
...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 6th 2013, 8:18 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By SOTR

Re: PR 190 visa and redundancy

Yeah, she is aware of the 90 days thing, however the problem is that someone from her work told her that you have to be employed at the time of the visa grant. She had never heard of this before (I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 6th 2013, 6:49 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By SOTR

PR 190 visa and redundancy

Hi all,

Quick question about the mechanics of a 190 visa. My sister currently applying for a 190 PR visa. She has just had a positive skills assessment back and is about to apply to the state...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 6th 2013, 2:15 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,747
Posted By SOTR

Re: Happy EoI Invitation Day! One question...

Does anyone have a link to these reports? Quite interested to read about the distribution of invitations.

Also, is there list of occupations where the ceiling has been reached?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 3rd 2013, 1:37 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By SOTR

Re: Quick 190 PR visa questions

Thanks for that.

I had been told that once I get a bridging visa, my 457 would effectively end... I didn't realise that they run concurrently.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 2nd 2013, 9:51 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By SOTR

Re: Quick 190 PR visa questions

Thanks for the info... that doesn't sound good. Is there a limit on how you'll long you could remain in the pool? Could you stay there, in limbo, for months or even years before a decision is made?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 2nd 2013, 8:33 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By SOTR

Quick 190 PR visa questions

Hi All,

A few of quick questions.

Background: I finally (after about 14 weeks of waiting!) received a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS this morning. My EOI (Western Australia) is...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 31st 2012, 2:43 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,597
Posted By SOTR

Re: Subclass 189 - Expression of interest

What do you mean by favourite state? In live in WA. I wasn't aware I would be eligible for State sponsorship.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 31st 2012, 4:11 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,597
Posted By SOTR

Re: Subclass 189 - Expression of interest

Thanks for that! Yeah, I've just read that I'll need to sit an IELTS test to have points credited! Can't believe that I have to sit a test to prove I can communicate in my own language! :lol: ...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 31st 2012, 3:16 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,597
Posted By SOTR

Subclass 189 - Expression of interest

Hi all,

I'm in the process of filling out the EOI for a subclass 189 on the skillselect website and I have a couple of questions..... I'm intending to nominate as a Chemical Engineer - which is...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 8th 2012, 9:32 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By SOTR

Re: 457 to Permanent resident

Thanks for the reply.

My current occupation isn't specifically on schedule one, however i have a couple of degrees which could probably be broadly placed under one of the categories. My...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 8th 2012, 6:13 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By SOTR

457 to Permanent resident

Hi all,

I'm currently employed under a 457 visa, I've been in my current job for nearly 2 and half years. However, my contract (and obviously sponsorship) runs out next year and I'd very much...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 19th 2012, 4:45 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By SOTR

Re: 457 Quandry - Advice sought!

Okay that's good to know - particularly given that I'd probably have booked my flight for the day after I finished work.

I got this email from HR: My employer pays the Nomination fee of $80 and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 19th 2012, 4:37 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By SOTR

Re: 457 Quandry - Advice sought!

Okay fair enough, was just trying to find out if there was anyway I could avoid paying this fee.

Basically, as i said, the problem occurred, as my 457 was signed, sealed and delivered a good few...
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