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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 2nd 2014, 3:06 am
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By katietops01

Re: Medical??

457 you still need a chest x-ray, but not blood test, as far as I can remember
Forum: The Update Forum
Aug 18th 2014, 5:29 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,245
Posted By katietops01

Re: Just moved to Labrador

Welcome to BE and Australia. I hope the jetlag has calmed down and that you weren't too alarmed by the weekend weather - the most rainfall in a day for 15 years, apparently.

You've moved to a...
Forum: Australia
Aug 6th 2014, 4:31 am
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By katietops01

Re: Hello and first post

What state are you in, and what type of work do you do? If you are in construction, you can hit them with a BCIPA claim - more info here: Home (http://www.bcipa.qld.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx) . This is...
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2011, 2:30 am
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By katietops01

Re: Need quick anwser to shipping my cat

I think the quick answer is that there is no cheap way, unfortunately. If you search the forum for 'bringing my cat' you should find some up-to-date costs. We brought 2 cats 5 years ago and it was...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 28th 2011, 1:11 am
Replies: 6
Views: 535
Posted By katietops01

Re: Citizenship application thingy

Sorry, forgot to answer the second bit. You can get the immigration department to send you a booklet that you read for the test. To be honest, the test is really easy and just common sense - its...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 28th 2011, 1:08 am
Replies: 6
Views: 535
Posted By katietops01

Re: Citizenship application thingy

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/citizenshipwizard/

This should be the one. Have a drink for me :beer:
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2011, 10:30 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 4,986
Posted By katietops01

Re: Are you still where you emigrated too?

We moved to GC 4 1/2 years ago, to the place we had seen on our recce (Helensvale) and are still here. Became citizen's on Wednesday, so they're not getting rid of us now!

Why Helensvale? ...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 13th 2010, 11:48 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,040
Posted By katietops01

Re: Catholic Church and Funerals...

I want "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" as the coffin disappears through the wall. But then again, I don't subscribe to any cult of the imaginary friend, so I guess I can do what I want.
Forum: Australia
Sep 13th 2010, 10:58 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,284
Posted By katietops01

Re: Bringing Our Cat

We paid about $1200 four years ago for two cats, but looking at the website here: http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/cat-dogs/accom/govt-stations it looks like the costs have gone up and you will pay just...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 13th 2010, 6:06 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,199
Posted By katietops01

Re: VETASSESS Question

You only need a skills assessment for a 457 if you are applying from certain countries for certain trades, see here:...
Forum: Australia
Sep 12th 2010, 8:17 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,614
Posted By katietops01

Re: Best linen and real feather pillows in Brisbane area?

try http://purezone.com.au/ . I go to the one at Harbour Town on the Gold Coast. There is also a David Jones outlet there that has good sheets and towels.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 10th 2010, 2:18 am
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By katietops01

Re: Citizenship for spouse living abroad ?

My friends are in a slightly different situation, in that he is resident in Australia, but spends about 50% of his time working offshore. Therefore, he can prove substantial ties to Australia for an...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 10th 2010, 12:36 am
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By katietops01

Re: Citizenship for spouse living abroad ?

Definitely. Same happened to friends of mine - he works offshore so hasn't clocked up required amount of time for citizenship, but wife and son are both now citizens.
Forum: Australia
Sep 2nd 2010, 10:44 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,169
Posted By katietops01

Re: Bring or buy a bed

I agree totally. We brought two UK doubles with us, and they are not the same size as either an Australian double or queen-size. Fortunately, my mum has just visited and I got her to bring me some...
Forum: Australia
Sep 2nd 2010, 1:52 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,489
Posted By katietops01

Re: IELTS - pure curiosity

That'll be me - please excuse the terrible photo, but I just couldn't resist!!! :p
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2010, 10:34 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By katietops01

Re: Dress Maker Gold Coast?

Can I have her details too, please?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 26th 2010, 3:41 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By katietops01

Re: I didn't know, do you?????

Also, you are not a citizen until you have had the ceremony. Passing the test and filling in the paperwork is not enough, so you will definitely have to go to the ceremony.
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 23rd 2010, 6:50 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,047
Posted By katietops01

Re: Tax Return Help!

I've done my own up until this year (I found it quite easy, and the etax system very user-friendly), when I decided to try out getting someone else to do it. All I can say is don't use HR Block - I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 20th 2010, 5:12 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,197
Posted By katietops01

Re: Employer Sponsorship

You will need separate checks from all countries that you have spent 12 months or more in in the last 10 years. The UK details are also on the website.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 20th 2010, 5:00 am
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By katietops01

Re: Taking Spouse along or wait for her to join later???

In Australian culture, it would not be usual for spouses to live in separate countries. Explaining and justifying to immigration why your wife is listed as a non-migrating dependent would be...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 20th 2010, 4:49 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,197
Posted By katietops01

Re: Employer Sponsorship

Can't help with your first question, but you will need both australian federal police and your home country's police clearance. The AFP clearance takes about a month. There is a link on...
Forum: Australia
Aug 5th 2010, 4:36 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,017
Posted By katietops01

Re: Longer Length Trousers

Try Veronica Maine - Pricey but they seem to be very long. I am 29" inside leg and had to cut off at least 5" when I bought from there.
Forum: Australia
Jul 30th 2010, 2:02 am
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By katietops01

Re: HR Jobs

have a look on www.seek.com.au. Just put in HR and Brisbane and a lot of jobs came up (>1000), so looks like you might be okay.
Forum: Australia
Jul 30th 2010, 1:57 am
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By katietops01

Re: Commute from Gold Coast??

I work in construction, so do 8 to 5, office based. Most sites start at 7, but don't tend to work too late because it gets dark early. In the Summer, its light by 4:30, so there's not much point...
Forum: Australia
Jul 29th 2010, 6:28 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,166
Posted By katietops01

Re: Before signing on the dotted line...

Superannuation - your pension paid into a fund of your choice. It is compulsory for your employer to pay 9%, which you may top up if you so wish. You need to be clear on whether your salary...
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