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Forum: Australia
Sep 9th 2003, 2:29 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By smiths2

Re: Removals man quote

I agree don't bother paying for the insurance. Unless you have a "total loss" you won't get much back. I.e. you won't get the sum insured. I paid over £900 for insurance through Robinsons. I have...
Forum: Australia
Sep 9th 2003, 2:07 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,053
Posted By smiths2

I agree. I did the whole thing myself. It took...

I agree. I did the whole thing myself. It took several months to get the references, validated and to fill in the application form. The form was 100 pages long too, to link to the CBOK etc.

DIMIA...
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2003, 12:37 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,978
Posted By smiths2

Re: I"m sure you can sswap

Statistically less than 2% of jobs are offered to successful candidates after being posted on the internet. Yes, there are loads of phantom jobs from recruiters who just want your details on their...
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2003, 2:23 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,978
Posted By smiths2

Oh and Brisbane is much nicer until the summer...

Oh and Brisbane is much nicer until the summer...
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2003, 2:11 am
Replies: 96
Views: 5,640
Posted By smiths2

Re: Over-crowding in England going to get much worse

I'm not sure the population has grown significantly since the 1970's. It was 58 million when I left school in 1977. Most of the population boom was after the war, hence, baby boomers of the 50's and...
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2003, 2:03 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,978
Posted By smiths2

It's not what everyone thinks it is before they...

It's not what everyone thinks it is before they get here.

Tip: Don't come over here unless you are a nurse, plumber or an electrician.

One thing I like about it is $448 per fortnight from the...
Forum: Australia
Jul 6th 2003, 6:47 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,978
Posted By smiths2

A few things to get straight... 1. Food is...

A few things to get straight...

1. Food is only cheaper if you eat out
2. House prices have rocketed and if you compare prices with Sydney then it is cheaper BUT unemployment is higher.
3. ...
Forum: Australia
Mar 10th 2003, 8:05 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,606
Posted By smiths2

Yes, it may be harsh, but smart people (and not...

Yes, it may be harsh, but smart people (and not so smart) realise that discoveries are used by politicians. Not all of science is for the greater good and smart people should know that when they...
Forum: Australia
Mar 10th 2003, 5:20 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,606
Posted By smiths2

Yes, there are increasing numbers of new...

Yes, there are increasing numbers of new developments. So much so that the existing housing in the cities is becoming derelict and unused. Plus as with Australia, cities in the UK had become...
Forum: Australia
Mar 9th 2003, 8:57 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,606
Posted By smiths2

Hmmm. Interesting you link population to increase...

Hmmm. Interesting you link population to increase in crime etc. In fact, the population in the UK has not significantly increased in 25 years. It is still around 60 million, it was 56 million in the...
Forum: Australia
Mar 9th 2003, 8:12 am
Replies: 13
Views: 763
Posted By smiths2

Hi I have heard from a local that St. Kilda is...

Hi
I have heard from a local that St. Kilda is the "red light" district.
So I'm not sure it could be recommended.

Cheers

Steve
Forum: Australia
Mar 8th 2003, 3:00 am
Replies: 72
Views: 3,680
Posted By smiths2

Re: where are you heading

Melbourne 12/5/2003 :)
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2003, 9:47 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By smiths2

Re: went AHC today

Ha, arrived Paddington 8:15, got tube to Temple 8:50, got to AHC 9:00, got seen 9:20, all done and dusted, had breakfast, back at Paddington by 11:00, home by 11:45! ;)
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2003, 8:20 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 460
Posted By smiths2

Re: advice please

Your visa should be called a "Permanent Residency" visa. If it is, you are entitled to leave and enter Australia for 5 years since the day it was "granted" (not validated which would be later).
...
Forum: Australia
Feb 11th 2003, 2:34 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By smiths2

I asked the same thing this morning with the...

I asked the same thing this morning with the Migrant Banking Services in London (Commonwealth Bank of Australia).

As long as you are earning in Oz the history you get there would normally be...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 5th 2003, 9:11 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By smiths2

Re: Degree

With regard to competencies here is an extract from the ACS page...

<Extract>
Employer references Applicants should attach employer references to their application. These should be on company...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2003, 5:15 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 747
Posted By smiths2

Talking Re: What to take ... and what to leave.

I agree with others who say take everything you can. (Inlcuding TVs/VCRs/DVDs, you can get most DVDs chipped or software updated for less than £30). TV - Buy an Aussie VCR and use the tuner from...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2003, 5:05 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By smiths2

Re: Hire Car in Adelaide

I would go with Nova (it's an online broker). I have used them in Oz and Spain about 5 times. The rates are reasonable and it's usually a good discount on Budget or Alamo or some other main car hire...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 4th 2003, 5:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 821
Posted By smiths2

Re: Alan Collett

Hi please my reply. I went through this in December 2002 and I was told the same by DIMIA. If in doubt, send it out!

Cheers

Steve
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 4th 2003, 2:55 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By smiths2

Re: Degree

Another worrying factor that it was 4 years experience required just before October 2002! So proving 7 years or more will be very difficult given that UK companies will not give detailed references...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2003, 10:38 am
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By smiths2

Thanks Mandy. Sounds like sound advice. :) ...

Thanks Mandy. Sounds like sound advice. :)

Cheers

Steve
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 4th 2003, 10:37 am
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By smiths2

Don't worry it's a standard letter. It covers...

Don't worry it's a standard letter. It covers people who don't lodge their visa app before applying for STNI.

:)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 4th 2003, 10:34 am
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By smiths2

Re: Melbourne 2003

Also going to Melbourne in May. Houses are still very much cheaper than in the South East of England. Mortgage? WHat's that? :)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 4th 2003, 10:30 am
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By smiths2

Re: Medicals

Not sure why you are waiting so long. Mine took 1 month although I went through the State sponsored route.

Are you sure they have received it at DIMIA? Things get lost, Ihad to send photos twice...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 4th 2003, 10:28 am
Replies: 6
Views: 541
Posted By smiths2

Re: Got STNI from Victoria SMU !!!!

The SMU will advice DIMIA of the change in visa subclass.
Mine took 8 months (got it 12/12/2002).
I applied for STNI about 1 month after DIMIA application (in April 2002). I then heard that IT was...
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