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Forum: Australia
Dec 9th 2014, 4:15 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,607
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Currency Transfer GBP-AUD

I just wanted to do a +1 for Ukforex (aka Tranzfers). I've used them consistently since 2005. I had one tiny issue with them very early on (which, in hindsight was probably user error on my part),...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 9th 2014, 4:04 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,410
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Citizenship

I applied around the beginning of June (can't remember exact date), then sat the test on 16 June, got the approval letter on 24 June, and the ceremony was on 23 September. In comparison to others...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 25th 2014, 10:19 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,959
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Need Help Pls Regarding Pending Court Case n Temporary Visa

possibly! It depends how the question is phrased, e.g. "have you ever been charged with an offence?", the answer is yes - you were charged but the charges were dropped.

My theory (not advice!)...
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2014, 4:32 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,260
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Unsure if makes Canada or Australia my home (got Dual PR)

agree with all of the above two posts, but wanted to add a little note about the Canadian weather.

We were visiting family in Canada (Toronto) at the beginning of this, just in time for the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 14th 2014, 3:17 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,959
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Need Help Pls Regarding Pending Court Case n Temporary Visa

Hi Ash,

I quickly want to note that I am a qualified, practising solicitor with experience in Victorian criminal law, HOWEVER the information below is just information and is absolutely NOT...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 22nd 2014, 11:51 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,103
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Skill assessment for 'Social Worker'

Saif, I don't want to hammer home the point, but the answer would almost certainly be 'No'.

Before even worrying about what your previous job descriptions have said, you should be aware that to...
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2014, 10:09 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,220
Posted By YoSemite

Re: What do you need to know before selling a house in Qld.

what bcworld said!!

http://www.legalmart.com.au/calculators/convey_comm_calc_qld.asp
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2014, 10:07 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,220
Posted By YoSemite

Re: What do you need to know before selling a house in Qld.

d) give the agent specific instructions that they are not to reveal to potential buyers its a deceased estate sale.

potential buyers need to make any offer attractive to the seller. There's less...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2014, 10:10 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,786
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Melbourne Suburbs

I'm with ozzieeagle....

When we first arrived in Melbourne we ended up in Coburg. Outstanding and HUGE 3 bed, 2 bath rented house in a very quiet street for $450. The city was 25-40 mins by car in...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2014, 9:14 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,732
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Paralegal/legal secretary in adelaide

That could be difficult in Brisbane. I would have excepted $55-$65k as a base, with the upper of that being at the top tier commercial firms. Crime and family would pay much less.

Again it...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 22nd 2011, 9:17 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By YoSemite

Re: leaving Oz with expired British Passport and returning 3 weeks later

from: http://ukinnewzealand.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/passports/how-to-apply/australia
Forum: Australia
Oct 7th 2010, 7:19 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 4,559
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Singapore Airlines

I was once travelling with elderly relatives making their first trip overseas EVER! We booked at the same time (several months in advance), through the same company, and made special requests to sit...
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2009, 3:51 am
Replies: 40
Views: 4,363
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Legal action possible??

If someone owes you an amount less than $7500, you can start proceedings in Queensland's Minor Debt Court (not Small Claims Tribunal). See:...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 18th 2009, 3:28 am
Replies: 48
Views: 4,172
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Accountant not on CSL (not having 7s in all module of IELTS)

Surely if you've applied for a visa you're in the queue, the CSL only affects the processing priority.

ie. Accountancy is still on the MODL and would be processed as normal. However, those apply...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 14th 2009, 4:13 am
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By YoSemite

Re: inquiry about two years full time study

From the Immigration website:



So, lasting for 104 weeks, it looks like it would be acceptable for the two years study requirement.

However, you might also want to check if the course...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2008, 4:00 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 14,983
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Bond University, It has the highest ........

I'm a student at Bond... in fact I'm sitting in the law library right now....


Open day - there were an equal mix of international and domestic students at open day. I was there showing people...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 29th 2008, 10:33 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 2,237
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Scuba

I qualified in 2002. Currently working on my Rescue Divers qual finished (though its taking a back seat to my degree sadly!).

I'm one of those freaks that doesn't get cold underwater - I'll happy...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 19th 2008, 4:58 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By YoSemite

Re: STUDENT VISA

Just a couple of notes on that...

The return of course fees depends on your insitution, and when you apply. EG if at Southbank Institute of Technology (Brisbane) your fees would usually be...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 19th 2008, 2:38 am
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By YoSemite

Re: STUDENT VISA

If you're an Assessment Level 1 you can also apply on-shore (in Australia).

Both myself and OH did this. Came in to Australia on ETAs and then applied once we got here. Had medicals done then...
Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2008, 3:18 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,522
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Studying in Gold Coast TAFE

I'm with the last two posters...

We also knew how difficult this would all be, at times we've wanted nothing more than to go home. We've spent most of our money, we're having PR application...
Forum: The Update Forum
Mar 12th 2008, 12:26 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,271
Posted By YoSemite

Re: 2 years, one month, and an unspecified number of days!

thanks guys!!

this year I think I'm going to learn to spell and check my posts before posting them!! lol
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 10th 2008, 1:16 am
Replies: 98
Views: 8,953
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Student visa's

bit of both really.

First one we had both decided we would go back and finish off some paperwork and things that we hadn't quite got around to before we left.

Second trip I went on my own and...
Forum: The Update Forum
Mar 9th 2008, 7:18 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,271
Posted By YoSemite

2 years, one month, and an unspecified number of days!

January 19th 2006 - we arrived in Brisbane. March 10th 2008 - we're still here!!!!

So we've now completed over 2 years living in Australia and it's still a bit of a fairytale story.



Not...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 9th 2008, 6:56 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 8,953
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Student visa's

Hey all

there's quite a few people on here doing the student visa TAFE thing, but just thought we'd give the student visa University perspective...

Both myself and the OH have been in Australia...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 8th 2007, 4:41 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 690
Posted By YoSemite

Re: Dependant working on a student visa

i would have said that its only going to be for a dependant who's partner is on Subclass 573 - masters by course work. there are other degree's available under the same visa including the graduate...
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