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Aug 19th 2008, 2:04 pm
Replies: 1,147
Views: 67,180
Posted By owenj

Re: March 2008 Applicants

Ok, you've scared me into doing it!

Phoned the department last night to check issues with my 457 visa, advisor said that since the 457 had been granted and all evidence was there he would send an...
Aug 19th 2008, 10:08 am
Replies: 1,147
Views: 67,180
Posted By owenj

Re: March 2008 Applicants

Lodged 175 online application (MODL) 31st March 2008 (no agent)
Lodged 457 online application 20th April 2008 (no agent)
Frontloaded all evidence
Medicals done 8th May 2008
...
Forum: Australia
Aug 18th 2008, 10:50 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By owenj

Re: Moving out whilst waiting for visa

Sounds sensible to live together first if the gf goes with you. It will be far more intense in Australia as you initially probably won't know as many other people. Good idea to get used to living...
Forum: Australia
Aug 18th 2008, 10:35 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,062
Posted By owenj

Re: pingpong???

We spent 18months in Australia and have been back for less than a year. Heading back over in 2 weeks for good! Coming back to the UK helped us confirm that will were happier in Australia and believe...
Forum: Australia
Aug 18th 2008, 10:21 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,035
Posted By owenj

Re: Best Holiday Resort on the Sunshine Coast...?

Mooloolaba is very central to visit all part of the sunshine coast.
You can do whale watching from there also.
Ferrys to fraser are between 3-4 hrs or so drive away depending on where you get on.
...
Forum: Australia
Jun 26th 2008, 12:32 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,700
Posted By owenj

Re: Hayfever

I've had Hayfever for 29 years.
Had 2 Years Hayfever free in Australia.
Back in UK and Hayfever as bad as ever!
Can't wait to get back to Aus and be free from summer snot!
Jun 16th 2008, 7:46 am
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By owenj

Re: Applied for 175 visa and then 457.

You don't need to tell them. The implications of doing so may mean you will not be eligible for Living Away from Home allowance while on your 457.
I think you are not eligible for the allowance if...
May 22nd 2008, 6:50 am
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By owenj

Re: e457 application, attachments, medicals and PCC!

You can use any panel doctor, but the others will transmit the results by paper which will slow things down a little bit.
You should be able to attach documents via this link:...
May 21st 2008, 11:36 am
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By owenj

Re: going on 457 ... how long do you get before having to start work?

Sue,
You should get your 457 within 3 months of application and quite possibly sooner. I don't know the maximum time you can wait before travelling over as I've not had to look into that. As soon as...
May 20th 2008, 10:36 am
Replies: 9
Views: 568
Posted By owenj

Re: AGENT OR NO AGENT

My response in a previous thread:

Re: I Think I need an agent...HELP!

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Mad_Mum,
It's not so hard doing a 175...
May 19th 2008, 5:30 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By owenj

Re: attaching documents!

Try reducing the resolution when you scan the documents down to about 100-150 dpi. Also upload only one or two pages at a time if the file gets too big. You can upload under the same category...
May 18th 2008, 9:45 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,314
Posted By owenj

Re: I Think I need an agent...HELP!

Mad_Mum,
It's not so hard doing a 175 application on your own. We did it online which I think is easier as it automatically helps you fill in the correct parts depending on the answers given. I...
May 18th 2008, 7:44 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,764
Posted By owenj

Re: Going on 457 whilst waiting for 175

to answer both mints and gillyg,

We have applied for a 175 while in the UK in March 2008. We also submitted a 457 from the UK in April 2008.
If we waited until we got to Australia we would still...
May 18th 2008, 10:27 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,764
Posted By owenj

Re: Going on 457 whilst waiting for 175

Mints,
This depends on what PR visa you apply for. Just because you will be physically in Australia on application doesn't make it an onshore visa. We thought this would be the case for us, but...
May 17th 2008, 10:57 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,764
Posted By owenj

Re: Going on 457 whilst waiting for 175

Ben,
We are doing exactly as you plan.
We applied for a 175 in March expecting approx 9-12 months turnaround and in the meantime have applied for a 457 to allow us to get out by september. This has...
Forum: Australia
May 17th 2008, 9:11 am
Replies: 103
Views: 6,503
Posted By owenj

Re: Would you still make/have made the move to Aus if the weather was same as UK?

I believe that the cost of living is still much less than in the UK. This may be variable person to person as it is relative to income. Those who are paid less in Australia than in the UK may not...
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2008, 11:25 am
Replies: 46
Views: 8,773
Posted By owenj

Re: Dentists in Australia

I am a dentist and have experience working in UK and in Australia.

Firstly I would strongly advise against a dental holiday to thailand etc...
Who will follow you up if things go wrong and in my...
Mar 19th 2008, 9:03 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By owenj

Re: POINTS ASSESSMENT - ADVICE?

Thank you for your advice, much appreciated :)
Mar 19th 2008, 7:38 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By owenj

Re: POINTS ASSESSMENT - ADVICE?

Is it possible to attach an explaination to the online form?
I am at the payment page now.

On the past employment page, I had to detail my last 4 years employment, which shows I meet the...
Mar 19th 2008, 7:11 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By owenj

Re: POINTS ASSESSMENT - ADVICE?

Cheers,
Thats what i thought.
My main worry is, i am eligible for specific work experience points, but don't want to get the evidence for it, and my employment history clearly shows I meet the...
Mar 19th 2008, 6:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By owenj

POINTS ASSESSMENT - ADVICE?

In the process of applying for Skilled Subclass 175 visa.

Acheived 130 points so far, all evidence available and ready to send.

Can add another 20 to 25 points plus, quite legitamately, but is...
Nov 6th 2007, 5:55 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By owenj

Re: Baby???

Thanks for that, it helps us.
Managed to work out how to search for similar situation and replies also!
Nov 6th 2007, 5:41 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By owenj

Baby???

My wife and I are going to apply for permanent residency.
We are currently back in the UK.

If she gets pregnant or has a child in the meantime, does anyone know if
that will affect the visa?...
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2006, 1:24 am
Replies: 9
Views: 698
Posted By owenj

Re: Welsh Rugby Fans - Sunshine Coast

Bungle G Bear,
Would love to head down to Sydney to view the rugby, but not possible unfortunately!
Try the ARU website to get hold of tickets:
...
Forum: Australia
Oct 17th 2006, 9:11 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 698
Posted By owenj

Re: Welsh Rugby Fans - Sunshine Coast

Well thank god she is neither of those!
Mooloolaba, so could give Maroochydore RFC a go I suppose.
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