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Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2011, 11:21 am
Replies: 45
Views: 7,068
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Help! My son is very unsettled.....

I've read through this thread really quickly but have found it interesting as my daughter (who turned 6 in May) is doing exactly the same thing. We are currently in Germany and she was attending a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 15th 2011, 5:14 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,896
Posted By Nickimas

Re: South Australia “Special Conditions Apply” category

We were hoping to apply for SA sponsorship as well and my husbands trade (Chef) also has the same 'Special Conditions Apply'. To be honest having read it I've taken it as being that we are no longer...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 3rd 2011, 11:43 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,259
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Start School at five or hold back a year?

It's always such a difficult decision when it comes to your children I've been having a similar problem myself (although not in Australia we are currently living in Germany). My daugher started...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 3rd 2011, 9:48 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,688
Posted By Nickimas

Re: A 475 question

Thank you Bermudashorts, that's really helpful.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 3rd 2011, 9:09 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,688
Posted By Nickimas

Re: A 475 question

Thank you MoneyPenny, so you get the five years on a 475 in the same way you do on a 176. The only difference being of course that a 475 is a temporary visa which if we are lucky could enable us to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 3rd 2011, 8:31 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,688
Posted By Nickimas

Re: A 475 question

Thank you for this reply Janaka. I'm assuming the 'initial date of entry' is the date we would have to activate our visas by so we can either move to Australia by that date or enter the country on a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 3rd 2011, 10:41 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,688
Posted By Nickimas

A 475 question

If you are approved for a 176 visa I understand that as long as you validate that visa within the specified timescale then your visa is valid for 5 years.

How does this work with the 475 as the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 3rd 2011, 4:34 am
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By Nickimas

Re: from 485 visa to residence?

On the immigration site it says you can apply for PR anytime as long as you can meet the passmark on the points test for General Skilled Migration.

Here's the link hope it helps.
...
Forum: Australia
Jun 27th 2011, 6:17 am
Replies: 24
Views: 9,730
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Qantas or Etihad?

Just been reading through this thread as we are booking a holiday to Australia in the near future. Looking at this it seems that Singapore Airlines is a winner and they fly from Frankfurt (we are...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 14th 2011, 11:53 am
Replies: 66
Views: 10,050
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Christchurch Quake - Kiwgirlinalain. Sad news of her sister.

So sorry to hear about your loss.

I think your speech being a reply to the e-mail she sent you is a lovely idea.

Thoughts are with you x
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 1st 2011, 6:52 am
Replies: 8
Views: 743
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Extension for last date of entry

Is there anyway she could take the exam in Australia?

Not sure who she is doing her Masters with but if the Uni offer a distance learning course then they may be willing for her to take the exam...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 26th 2011, 8:55 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 10,050
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Christchurch Quake - BE member overseas still cannot locate her sister. Details.

Just seen this post, usually float around the forum and never posted before but wanted to say that I'm thinking of you and I hope you have some news about your sister soon.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 26th 2011, 8:49 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,709
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Are Primary teachers still on list?

Thank you for your reply Gems.

I've been told by this by current teachers and some older ones which have taken early retirement. However, it's good to hear something more positive from someone...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 26th 2011, 8:27 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 423
Posted By Nickimas

TRA Skills Assessment

My husband is a chef and we are have been considering a move to Australia for a few years now. Obviously his trade is not on the main sol but it is on the schedule 4 list and having checked WA, SA...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 25th 2011, 1:09 am
Replies: 22
Views: 4,709
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Are Primary teachers still on list?

Hi I haven't posted on here for over a year but have been floating around.

To qualify for pre-primary look at the PGCE you do. You have a choice of two different age groups usually they are either...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 6th 2010, 7:41 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 6,795
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Occupations on the new SOL

I knew it would probably be the case but I'm absolutely gutted :cry_smile:. My husband's trade is no longer on the list.

We had to wait to apply as well until he was nearly finished in the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 24th 2010, 10:52 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,856
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Hello there, I'm new

Hi Pookiedoodle,

I'm quite new on here as well and like you Hubby has now shown an interest in moving to Oz but we are waiting to see what happens with the SOL.

I've sent you a personal message...
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2010, 10:18 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,523
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Somebody please make a decision and let me know

So I'm assuming now that New Zealanders planning a move to Oz are expected to comply to the same emigration rules as say someone from the UK applying ie the points and skills system?

Nicki
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2010, 4:54 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,523
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Somebody please make a decision and let me know

So you could move to New Zealand and easily move to Oz later in life (unless the rules changed).

Nicki
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2010, 4:36 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,523
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Somebody please make a decision and let me know

I know years ago it as easier for someone from New Zealand to move to Australia than it was if you were emigrating from the UK for example. Is this still the case or has that all changed?

Nicki
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2010, 3:20 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,932
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Transfering to Oz Army as a Metalsmith

Marc,

I can't help you with the metalsmiths part but just thought I'd warn you, all lateral transfers are currenly suspended.

My husband is a chef in the Army and is due out middle of next...
Forum: Australia
Feb 13th 2010, 6:37 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,569
Posted By Nickimas

Re: HELP - Perth Accomodation??

Not sure whether you can find anything useful on this link but worth a try:

http://hotels.lonelyplanet.com/australia/perth-r1976905/

I've not used Lonely Planet for quite a few years but I know...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 11th 2010, 9:55 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,477
Posted By Nickimas

Re: We finally got the golden ticket, look out Darwin here we come

Congratulations Mandy that is excellent news... am really excited for you if not a bit jealous LOL.

I noticed you had posted on the 'getting to Australia by the Defence Force' thread. We e-mailed...
Forum: Australia
Feb 11th 2010, 6:47 am
Replies: 57
Views: 6,999
Posted By Nickimas

Re: WDU - Revisited.

Hi,

I've been watching WDU Revisited and enjoyed your episode CalnGary.

Can't believe I'm about to admit this but will give some of you a chuckle.

When I was 20 I visited Oz on a WHV. When...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2010, 1:43 am
Replies: 41
Views: 6,194
Posted By Nickimas

Re: Ok so iv'e weighed up the pros and cons and..

Which thread is the comment about chefs that you mention about? I've had a quick look but can't find it.

My DH is a chef as well with 26 years experience, I'm hoping when they mention that 'cook'...
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