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Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2007, 9:44 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By nickos12

Re: Do you have to pay for primary education?

Hi,

There is a levy in public education that you have to pay every year.Each school sets their own.
My two girls are in primary and I have to pay $250 each. This covers books, stationary etc....
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2007, 12:53 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,315
Posted By nickos12

Re: UK banks which are best to access from Aus

I stil use my Lloyds TSB account regularly (as my pension is paid in there)
purchases attract a 1 GBP charge and cashpoint withdrawals are on a scale from 1 GBP to a maximim of 5GBP for $1200.

I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 17th 2007, 12:42 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,246
Posted By nickos12

Re: Got my Visa today but one small issue

HI,
Ours are handwritten as well, That being your name and when the visa expires, all other numbers on the visa label are computerized. I have been assured that there will be no problems as your...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 2nd 2007, 6:32 am
Replies: 1
Views: 641
Posted By nickos12

Getting visa put in passport computer says NO

Hi all,

SIR TO PR saga continues
We were granted our 137 STNI (on shore visa) on Monday, so today I went into the city to get the visas put in our passports. Queue up, get number, wait and then...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 31st 2007, 1:54 am
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By nickos12

Re: SIR TO PR

Hi,
Thanks JAJ, Yes I read up on all the new info and its great that they are allowing us to use the time we have spent as temporary towards our 4 years.
we will be eligable to apply for...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 30th 2007, 9:35 am
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By nickos12

Re: SIR TO PR

Hi,
Our application was received on 13th March and acknowledged on 20th April
A case officer was assigned on 6 June

Liz
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 30th 2007, 7:18 am
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By nickos12

SIR TO PR

HI,

Just got the email to say that as of TODAY we have been granted PR.

The second stage application took 4.5 months

So after nearly 2.5 Years the journey is now complete and we are well...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 21st 2007, 2:33 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By nickos12

Re: How much longer!!

HI,
we did our investment back on 10th Dec 04, recieved the bond certificate on 23rd DEC. we still hadnt heard anything 6 weeks later(even allowing for xmas) so I emailed the CO. I was shocked at...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 19th 2007, 8:19 am
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By nickos12

Re: SIR Priority

yes


liz
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 18th 2007, 2:03 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By nickos12

Re: SIR Priority

HI,
you get priority so they can get u through and here( probably govt figures)
But be prepared to wait for the second stage (at present6+ months) althoughn this might change!!

Liz
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 18th 2007, 1:33 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By nickos12

Re: SIR 495 to STNI 137

HI,
As long as your FIRST inventment is yor main home/ dwelling. You are able then to buy an investment/additional property to rent out as long as it is a new build. we got FIRB approval when we...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 15th 2007, 5:01 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By nickos12

Re: SIR 495 to STNI 137

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Problems i am facing as a SIR 495 visa holder are

1- I waited for two years so that i can buy the property and get the first home buyers grant. it looks like that it...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 14th 2007, 12:19 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By nickos12

Re: SIR 495 to STNI 137

hi,
Why r u so desperate?
we bought a house within 3 days of landing and got a credit card, since we have also been able to secure an investment property etc.
What bank are you with? we have...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 14th 2007, 5:36 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By nickos12

Re: SIR 495 to STNI 137

HI,
we applied on 12th March for our on shore 137 STNI and are still waiting!!!
we have been told it could take between 6-9 months or even longer which is a real bummer. we just thought it would...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 3rd 2007, 5:20 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By nickos12

Re: Sir Visa - Stage 2 ?

Zareen,

Yes you can take employment in any skilled job that is on the SOL. But are you qualified and likely to get a job as a hairdresser or chef? If this was the case you would have come in on...
Forum: Australia
Jul 2nd 2007, 1:41 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,430
Posted By nickos12

Re: Adelaide Hills etc

Hi
If you are looking for a good rugby club about 20 mins from Blackwood
have a look here
http://onkas.rugbynet.com.au/

Liz
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 2nd 2007, 12:42 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By nickos12

Re: Sir Visa - Stage 2 ?

Zareen,
Are you in Australia yet? or are you just in the process of appyling for a 495 visa?

Liz
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 30th 2007, 10:27 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By nickos12

Re: Sir Visa - Stage 2 ?

Zareen,
As Part of the conditions you have to prove that you have worked in an job that is on the SOL. with letters from employers outling the 5 main duties that you undertake/took.

The job that...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 13th 2007, 10:29 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By nickos12

Re: Sir Visa - Stage 2 ?

HI,
No News as yet.

Sunnyside. You have to provide all documents relating to work for the Primary applicant. when you apply for PR. The primary applicant for the PR stage doesn't have to be the...
Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2007, 1:25 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,394
Posted By nickos12

Re: Keeping a UK Bank Account

hi,
we kept all our LLoyds TSB UK accounts open and transferred them to OZ address. No probs. we deal on line with most things but if I have to ring have a dedicated number for overseas customer....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 6th 2007, 6:41 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By nickos12

Re: Sir Visa - Stage 2 ?

Hi,

Yes you can buy an investment property once you have your own dwelling.
The stipulation is that it needs to be a new build and you still are required to fill in the forms for the FIRB...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 5th 2007, 1:07 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By nickos12

Smile Re: Sir Visa - Stage 2 ?

hi yvonne,
I can only speak from our point of view. we were determined to make this work and Sold our house when we got the sponsorship so we were ready to make the move as soon as we had the visa....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 5th 2007, 9:52 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By nickos12

Re: Sir Visa - Stage 2 ?

HI,
Medicals are not required for second stage SIR to PR.
Only AFPs are needed

Liz
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 2nd 2007, 6:04 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By nickos12

Re: Sir Visa - Stage 2 ?

Hi,
Yes we now have a case officer.
still waiting patiently.

Liz
Forum: Australia
May 24th 2007, 11:55 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By nickos12

Re: FRIB question

Hi,
Not that I am aware of we bought a house within 3 days of arrival (our dwelling) and then we had a house built 12 months later as an investment property.

Nick
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