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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 8th 2010, 7:46 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 8,006
Posted By cartmeover

Re: July 2010 Visa Applicants

After two years on my 457 my ENS 856 application goes in this month....
Let the games begin and the very best of luck everyone :fingerscrossed:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 8th 2010, 7:25 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 521
Posted By cartmeover

Over 45???

Here we go...
I've just done a two year stint on a 457 and I've finally got my Aussie employers go ahead for perm resident sponsorship. It's going to be a tricky one 'cause I'm over 45 but we're...
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2008, 7:31 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,336
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Sydney CBD Thursday Evening Drinks 05/06/08 - All welcome

Sorry can't make it.... have waited 'till very last min in the hope my man-flu would clear up in time but sadly not - still not all bad...Donna lost her voice :rofl:
Have a guddun.
Forum: Australia
May 28th 2008, 3:13 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,316
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Sydney CBD Thursday Evening Drinks 29/05/08 - All welcome

Vix....If still not sure where your Karma's at....check out http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Karma.....
Forum: Australia
May 27th 2008, 9:57 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,316
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Sydney CBD Thursday Evening Drinks 29/05/08 - All welcome

PM'd KVR just 5 minutess ago with me number...as moh not coming out to play (working late) I'll be there nice & early
Forum: Australia
May 26th 2008, 9:02 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,316
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Sydney CBD Thursday Evening Drinks 29/05/08 - All welcome

Hmmmm..... chance to try another tasty steak with me beer - count me in. Although most of the steak I was served last week ended up stuck to the bottom of my shoe (don't ask) - had a heck of a job...
Forum: Australia
Feb 20th 2008, 11:58 am
Replies: 366
Views: 58,955
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Australian Dollar - exchange rate?!

Thanks Niki, passed mine at Glamorgan many many moons ago but got into IT in the the late eighty's so personally I've forgotten the lot. :)
Forum: Australia
Feb 20th 2008, 11:33 am
Replies: 366
Views: 58,955
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Australian Dollar - exchange rate?!

I'm sorry Niki/Luke I was being flippant....
Alan Greenspan famously said that he hadn't seen a forecast methodology for exchange rates that outperformed a coin toss," So when someone asked, 'Is the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 20th 2008, 11:18 am
Replies: 366
Views: 58,955
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Australian Dollar - exchange rate?!

So basically whilst the Australian economy booms and strong growth in the commodities shows no sign of let up, and the AUD will trading well on Sterling -the place to be is OZ, so I'll exchange now...
Forum: Australia
Feb 20th 2008, 10:58 am
Replies: 366
Views: 58,955
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Australian Dollar - exchange rate?!

Ermm "If you're exchanging, well, you know what drives exchange rates so you know what its likely to do in the future......."
Its all a mystery to me....Go up or down??? don't say both, got 25k to...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2008, 3:21 am
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Any IT bods out there in Sydney??

Cheers buddy, I've looked at these and have just started zipping off my CV. there does appear to bit quite a lot out there, especially in Sydney. I also met with some firms - (IBM, Fujitsu) and some...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2008, 12:11 am
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By cartmeover

Question Any IT bods out there in Sydney??

I'm heading over to Sydney in April (4yr 457 approved, flights booked and we're ready to go). I'm fortunate in that my wife is the one being sponsored by her current company to set up new offices in...
Forum: Australia
Jan 15th 2008, 5:46 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,235
Posted By cartmeover

Question Re: IT opportunities

I'm heading over to Sydney in April (4yr 457 approved, flights booked and we're ready to go). I'm fortunate in that my wife is the one being sponsored by her current company to set up new offices in...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 15th 2008, 4:44 am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,197
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Breast exam in Medical ?

The med for a 457 visa is just a chest xray mainly looking for signs of TB. I was in and out in less than 10 mins - but guess more involved for perm resi
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 15th 2008, 1:03 am
Replies: 3,753
Views: 252,343
Posted By cartmeover

Re: who applying 457 thread

My passport came back without a pink sticker and an explanation that they now have a new electronic system that prints out the visa details on departure based on your passport number
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 15th 2008, 12:59 am
Replies: 3,753
Views: 252,343
Posted By cartmeover

Re: who applying 457 thread

We started back in August. My OH is going out there to setup a new OZ branch for her company but they had to register the company, submit business plans, apply to sponsor before we could submit our...
Forum: Australia
Jan 15th 2008, 12:30 am
Replies: 6
Views: 775
Posted By cartmeover

Re: IT Jobs

Drop Steve Grace a line (contact via http://www.fprecruit.com.au) he's an expat and has a "Service Desk Officer" role. Contract but view to extend to perm....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 14th 2008, 11:56 pm
Replies: 3,753
Views: 252,343
Posted By cartmeover

Thumbs up Re: who applying 457 thread

YES!!! 457 Approved at last. Apparently they don't stamp your passport anymore, it's all done electronically during departures check in - so still a bit nervous something can go wrong.

Flights...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 14th 2007, 2:06 am
Replies: 3,753
Views: 252,343
Posted By cartmeover

Re: who applying 457 thread

Folks quick update from my last post 25th Aug (yeh I know been a while - but I do catch up on progress on the "who's applying thread" most nights).

We're still waiting for the immigration lawyer...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 25th 2007, 7:50 am
Replies: 3,753
Views: 252,343
Posted By cartmeover

Smile Re: who applying 457 thread

Hi Guys,

aother newby, just starting application process.. Have just sent all forms to my agent, my boss is opening up a new business in Sydney and wants me over there to assist... Supposed to be...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 24th 2007, 9:27 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Family Preference v Investor v Work???

Looks like a dead bird (wo'nt fly as you put it). There is a convoluted way via the E2 route but its absolutely full an if's, but's and may be's and not a realistic option as you guys have already...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 21st 2007, 8:35 am
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Family Preference v Investor v Work???

Response from My mums lawyer fyi

"Unfortunately, transferring the business to your name does not qualify
for E-2 investor visa. The law requires you to actually purchase the
business, even if...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 21st 2007, 2:04 am
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By cartmeover

Re: Family Preference v Investor v Work???

Thanks, the waiting game seems like the only real option.

I have spoken with a lawyer in London who suggested Option 3 as a possible but my parents are coming over on a "last visit" next month...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 21st 2007, 1:08 am
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By cartmeover

Unhappy Family Preference v Investor v Work???

My family (parents and 3 sisters) all made the move to Florida 20 years ago. I stayed in the UK preferring to marry a local girl. Now 20 years on I have since remarried and my wife and I want to join...
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