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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Jan 16th 2011, 8:08 am

Replies: 16

Which route into Australia?

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Posted By Bedlam

Re: Which route into Australia?

Lots of food for thought! I agree that lots of people do kid themselves with 'fast-tracked' trade courses though. Not necessarily used as a tool for immigration, but even in general. I didn't...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Jan 16th 2011, 7:20 am

Replies: 16

Which route into Australia?

Views: 1,893

Posted By Bedlam

Re: Which route into Australia?

:embarrassed_smile:

I suppose, but I don't want to come across as though I'm looking for an easy ride - I know there's no such thing and I'm willing to put in all the time and effort. I guess I'm...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Jan 16th 2011, 6:25 am

Replies: 16

Which route into Australia?

Views: 1,893

Posted By Bedlam

Re: Which route into Australia?

Okay I have worded that wrongly - not an example of an easy route (I know there isn't an easy route) but a few anecdotal stories from any tradesmen who are on here and have moved to Oz.

My...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Jan 16th 2011, 5:08 am

Replies: 16

Which route into Australia?

Views: 1,893

Posted By Bedlam

Re: Which route into Australia?

Thanks! I already knew the 6 months per employer limit on a working holiday visa, but didn't know you had to complete 3 month regional work to qualify for a second.

SOL is for skilled visas -...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Jan 15th 2011, 10:35 pm

Replies: 16

Which route into Australia?

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Posted By Bedlam

Re: Which route into Australia?

Sorry, I know there isn't an "easy" option (if only), I just meant of the options available, which is the easiest (but not guaranteed) relatively speaking.

About the working visa, I have pondered...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Jan 15th 2011, 10:19 pm

Replies: 16

Which route into Australia?

Views: 1,893

Posted By Bedlam

Which route into Australia?

I know this may sound like a desperate question, but amongst the many entry routes into Australia; which is relatively the easiest?

I have family and friends in Oz and after spending almost 10...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Oct 8th 2010, 5:12 am

Replies: 13

Resident Return Visa (Help)

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Posted By Bedlam

Re: Resident Return Visa (Help)

Thank you, shot off an email to Ian and passed on his phone number to my friend who is going to phone him on Monday to set the ball in motion.

Since arriving here she has visited Oz regularly on...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Oct 7th 2010, 3:27 am

Replies: 13

Resident Return Visa (Help)

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Posted By Bedlam

Re: Resident Return Visa (Help)

Thanks so much for the recommendation, is Ian Harrop around on this site or do I just google his name for a phone number/website?

She's just feeling really low at the moment and wants to get back...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Oct 7th 2010, 1:48 am

Replies: 13

Resident Return Visa (Help)

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Posted By Bedlam

Re: Resident Return Visa (Help)

Quick question.

Is there any way of getting in contact with DIAC other than their ridiculously priced phone service? She tried phoning to get evidence of her last visa but after 10 minutes of...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Oct 4th 2010, 11:43 am

Replies: 4

Australian citizenship by descent

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Posted By Bedlam

Re: Australian citizenship by descent

I'm assuming the children weren't born there and the parent wasn't an Austrlian citizen when the child was born, in that case I'm sure it takes 4 years to apply for citizenship.

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Oct 4th 2010, 9:47 am

Replies: 13

Resident Return Visa (Help)

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Posted By Bedlam

Re: Resident Return Visa (Help)

She's so silly! She intends to return for good now because her first grandchild is due in December so the 4 year residency won't be an issue, depending on whether she's granted an RRV, but things...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Oct 4th 2010, 9:30 am

Replies: 13

Resident Return Visa (Help)

Views: 1,292

Posted By Bedlam

Re: Resident Return Visa (Help)

She did have property there until 2005, joint in her and her ex husbands name, but after he filed for divorce it had to be sold to sort out the settlement so no, not anymore.

I'll have to advise...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Oct 4th 2010, 8:56 am

Replies: 13

Resident Return Visa (Help)

Views: 1,292

Posted By Bedlam

Re: Resident Return Visa (Help)

Yep, I've quizzed her on citizenship status too but she said "she didn't want to give up any British rights" but I don't know the ins and outs of it or whether dual citizenship applies. I think I'll...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Oct 4th 2010, 8:27 am

Replies: 13

Resident Return Visa (Help)

Views: 1,292

Posted By Bedlam

Re: Resident Return Visa (Help)

Thanks for the reply.

Unfortunately she has no written records of her previous passport/visa number so I guess she'll have to contact Austrlia House and make some enquiries regarding providing...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Oct 4th 2010, 3:45 am

Replies: 13

Resident Return Visa (Help)

Views: 1,292

Posted By Bedlam

Resident Return Visa (Help)

Hi, I was referred to this site by another member for some advice regarding an RRV. (have emailed Australia House multiple times but they are absolutely useless in helping)

A friend of mine...

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