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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 5th 2009, 5:12 am
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By Seachanger

495 to 887 to Citizen

For those people who are on the SIR 495/475 immigration path I thought it might be helpful to post my experiences. I was granted a 495 visa in 2005 (which I validated with a holiday) and moved here...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 26th 2009, 4:04 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,429
Posted By Seachanger

Re: citizenship long wait

I also submitted my application in person in Brisbane and was approved there and then, with the letter following 3 days later, so it seems that applying in person is the fastest route.

I would...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2009, 4:47 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,069
Posted By Seachanger

Re: Passport potential crisis!

Like the OP I am eligible to apply for citizenship in December so thought I would book an appointment to sit the test in the next month or so because I had heard that there were long delays. A...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 27th 2009, 2:30 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,022
Posted By Seachanger

Citizenship Test - transition to the new test

I tried to book my citizenship test today and I was told that the only place in QLD with available appointments was Cairns. I was looking for an appointment in Brisbane, which is booked out to the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 23rd 2009, 3:11 am
Replies: 1,144
Views: 243,903
Posted By Seachanger

Re: 887 Visa Applicants

Congratulations on your PR! It's a great feeling isn't it? And you're now free of all those conditions attached to the previous visa.

Next step - citizenship.....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 5th 2009, 4:45 am
Replies: 1,144
Views: 243,903
Posted By Seachanger

Re: 887 Visa Applicants

I was not asked for medicals before my 887 was granted, but other people who post on this forum were asked for medicals. However, they contacted their case officer and queried the request on the...
Forum: Australia
May 3rd 2009, 11:09 am
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By Seachanger

Re: Re mortgage UK property and bring the money to Oz.... Anyone??

I can't offer you any really useful advice, but I've been looking into this recently as I would like to release some of the equity in my house in the UK. However, I've discovered that there is very...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 28th 2009, 1:44 am
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By Seachanger

Buy-to-let mortgages in the UK

I was just looking for a bit of advice on buy-to-let mortgages in the UK.

I would like to remortgage my house in the UK which is currently let out on a corporate let. After speaking to a couple...
Forum: Australia
Apr 5th 2009, 12:16 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,692
Posted By Seachanger

Re: Travel restrictions on 475 visa

My understanding is that 475 visa holders are not permitted to live and work where they want. The conditions on the visa require the visa holder and secondary applicants to live and work in a...
Forum: Australia
Apr 4th 2009, 2:05 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,692
Posted By Seachanger

Re: Travel restrictions on 475 visa

Don't worry about making trips to non-regional areas - the restrictions on the visa are that you are not permitted to live, work or study anywhere other than one of the specified regional areas. You...
Forum: Australia
Mar 31st 2009, 6:47 am
Replies: 17
Views: 8,927
Posted By Seachanger

Re: ON A 457 VISA, Which Private Health Cover Provider to use ? Costs?

I came on a 495 visa so was not entitled to anything other than reciprocal cover under Medicare. I purchased visitors cover from Medibank which was simple to put in place and seemed the most...
Forum: The Update Forum
Mar 21st 2009, 7:09 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,438
Posted By Seachanger

Re: Adelaide to Sydney a new stage begins

I just wanted to wish you luck with your new start in Sydney.

Having also come to Oz down the 495 route I know how difficult it is to decide whether to move to a non-regional area once you've...
Forum: Australia
Mar 18th 2009, 9:59 am
Replies: 37
Views: 3,112
Posted By Seachanger

Re: Free Delivery for M & S Fans

It expired at midnight (UK time) on 17 March.
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 18th 2009, 9:45 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,562
Posted By Seachanger

Re: We Got Permenant Visa Today

I took the passports in to the nearest DIAC office for the new labels (I was too impatient to send them in the post) and it took all of 10 minutes including waiting time!

A list of offices can...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 15th 2009, 12:45 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,562
Posted By Seachanger

Re: We Got Permenant Visa Today

Congratulations Coffeebean. Finally getting PR is a great feeling isn't it?

How long did your application take? My 495 to 887 took just under 3 months, but it looks like yours might have taken...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2009, 10:17 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,000
Posted By Seachanger

Re: Sydney Hotels

I would also recommend using Wotif to get a good deal and if you're not fussy about where you stay you could try one of their mystery deals.

I've stayed in a few hotels in Sydney (some several...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 9th 2009, 6:28 am
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By Seachanger

Re: 495(SIR) to PR 887.

I see you've read my post on the other thread about 887 applications.

I found the on-line application process very straight forward. It took a bit of time to gather together all the supporting...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 9th 2009, 1:30 am
Replies: 6
Views: 713
Posted By Seachanger

Re: Advice needed for 887 online application

I hope your PR grant is equally speedy!

I notice on another thread you were asking about passport photos; I uploaded photos we took on our normal camera that I resized to passport size.

I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 8th 2009, 3:58 am
Replies: 6
Views: 713
Posted By Seachanger

Re: Advice needed for 887 online application

I applied for the 887 online last year and I was granted PR about 10 weeks later.

The evidence I submitted was as follows:

1. Evidence of work in a regional area for 12 months
I just scanned...
Forum: Australia
Dec 13th 2008, 9:30 am
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By Seachanger

Re: 475ers in Oz - your experiences?

Only you can know what is the right decision for you, but I thought I'd tell you about my experience.

I came on a 495 visa (the old Skilled Independent Regional visa and predecessor of the 475)...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 23rd 2008, 7:17 am
Replies: 9
Views: 5,831
Posted By Seachanger

Re: 887 Visa granted

Hi

If you have been resident here in Oz for 2 years (i.e. your home is here even if you have travelled overseas) I don't think your trips overseas will make any difference. I applied for PR on...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 6th 2008, 10:15 am
Replies: 9
Views: 5,831
Posted By Seachanger

Re: 887 Visa granted

I've not logged on for a while as I've been away, so congratulations Gravyman.

I also thought I had better let people know about another 887 visa grant - mine! I applied online and uploaded all...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 27th 2008, 9:44 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,198
Posted By Seachanger

Re: i ve got it!

Congratulations.

It is great to see that DIAC are processing February applications which gives the rest of us hope that the wait time might be reducing.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 30th 2008, 12:12 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By Seachanger

Re: skilled regional visa sub class 495

Yes, you do have to make a new application once you have met the conditions that will allow you to apply for a PR visa. I've applied for an 887 visa and as part of the application I had to provide...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 16th 2008, 1:33 am
Replies: 61
Views: 7,198
Posted By Seachanger

Re: Skilled Regional 887 (for SIR 2nd stagers)

Thanks BB. I'll get my police check applications sent off today so that I can scan them and send them to DIAC when they're back. And at least I will have them in progress if I get asked for them...
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