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Forum: Australia
May 21st 2010, 4:32 am
Replies: 110
Views: 18,114
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Our Australian adventure is over…. And so early!!

To the orginal poster, I'm really sorry things haven't worked out for you and I do feel for you.

No matter how you feel about the UK before you move over (and you do become very disillusioned...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2009, 3:38 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,503
Posted By Georgina H

Re: when family back home become ill..

We were only in Australia 9 or 10 weeks when my husband got the call to say his brother was very ill (he had cystic fibrosis but that had been under control when we left). We didn't book flights...
Forum: Australia
May 28th 2009, 4:23 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Having a baby whilst on a 457 visa

We have a PR application that went in in February and so we now have full access to Medicare - surely this would affect things?
Forum: Australia
May 28th 2009, 2:38 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By Georgina H

Having a baby whilst on a 457 visa

My husband and I have been in Australia for just over a year on a 457 visa, it's his visa and I am a dependant. We are thinking of starting a family and I was wondering where would we stand in terms...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 17th 2009, 4:34 am
Replies: 7
Views: 8,151
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Moving To Portsmouth - Where to live

My parents in law live on Hayling Island, which is lovely and they love it, loads to do. We're from Manchester and I always view visiting my in laws as a bit of a holiday as its so nice in and around...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 5th 2009, 2:48 am
Replies: 3
Views: 373
Posted By Georgina H

Re: General Manager- Are there any out there??

My husband is a general manager. We are about to apply for the skilled PR (think its the 175) visa, we are already in Perth and have been for almost a year on a sponsored 457 visa, we came on that...
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2008, 2:56 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,654
Posted By Georgina H

Re: The dreaded homesickness...

I feel exactly the same at the moment. We have been here for almost 10 months and I feel like we are having a fake christmas like we are pretending its December when it really isn't!

This is the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 16th 2008, 4:31 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,302
Posted By Georgina H

Re: E457 FINALISED HOW MUCH LONGER?

I wouldn't book your flights until you have your visa. Everyone's wait time is different because everyone's case is different. When we applied last year some people were two weeks after meds...
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2008, 9:13 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,592
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Surviving on $68500 PA in Perth Could We??

Exactly. Also remember that there is no absolute guarentee that you will get the PR anyway.

To the original poster - please think over this very carefully and maybe do some more research into...
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2008, 4:38 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,592
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Surviving on $68500 PA in Perth Could We??

I really hate to appear negative on this but in my opinion there is no way you, your partner and 3 children can live on this salary. In summertime it might be easier for you because a lot of...
Forum: Australia
Sep 4th 2008, 4:42 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,119
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Urgent help needed on Perth

Perth is a beautiful city, which like anywhere in the world, is not for everyone.

We have been living here for 6 months and we absolutely love it, we are young couple with no children and we have...
Forum: The Update Forum
May 31st 2008, 1:52 am
Replies: 86
Views: 15,183
Posted By Georgina H

Re: NOT EVEN 3 MONTHS IN AND SO HOMESICK

So sorry for how you are feeling at the moment and in a lot of ways it mirrors my current feelings.

My husband and I arrived here in february and for the first 10 weeks we busied ourselves in...
Forum: Australia
May 31st 2008, 1:26 am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,877
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Salary in Perth

Not trying to make you feel negative about it all but until your OH gets a job you will need to really watch what you spend. One tip I can give you is to not buy fruit and veg from the supermarkets,...
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2008, 12:26 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 5,877
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Salary in Perth

As Ian has said, its very, very expensive here. We have found it hard, I also get annoyed because the clothes are not only expensive, but no where near as good quality and not as much choice, the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 15th 2008, 11:24 am
Replies: 3,753
Views: 220,932
Posted By Georgina H

Re: who applying 457 thread

Hi BrynJill,

Please don't be disheartened, it can sometimes take a while. Its also very frustrating when people who have waited less time get their visas before you, but we have ALL been there. We...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 19th 2008, 9:26 am
Replies: 3,753
Views: 220,932
Posted By Georgina H

Re: who applying 457 thread

Yay - so glad you are finally on your way!

We will deffo have to meet up for a barbie, drown away all the stress we have endured

Tracy/Jason - so pleased that you are sorted and are going to be...
Forum: Australia
Mar 18th 2008, 11:17 am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,328
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Frozen Pensions

Have added mine too!

I was paying into a public/government pension in the UK and its looking like I may have to give up the ghost on transferring it as I was told by my employer that the inland...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 13th 2008, 11:37 am
Replies: 3,753
Views: 220,932
Posted By Georgina H

Re: who applying 457 thread

Can't believe that we have been here a month on tuesday!! That has flown. We are loving it here, I have a really good new job, its interesting, different to what I was doing before, better money and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 20th 2008, 11:42 pm
Replies: 3,753
Views: 220,932
Posted By Georgina H

Re: who applying 457 thread

It is very competitive with long term rentals but we have managed to secure one!! Its a three bed, two bath house in Manning which is about ten mins from the city. We went to view it on Tuesday...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 19th 2008, 4:32 am
Replies: 3,753
Views: 220,932
Posted By Georgina H

Re: who applying 457 thread

Hello All,

We are here! Arrived in Perth yesterday afternoon. The weather is beautiful with a lovely breeze. Have activated our bank accounts today and are now desperately searching for a long...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 3rd 2008, 7:38 am
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By Georgina H

Re: sponsored visa - employers requirements

Where my husband is going to work there are only 3 employees, one of which is the owner who is also British and is only in the country at the office a couple of weeks a year. We have a 457 visa and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 2nd 2008, 12:47 pm
Replies: 3,753
Views: 220,932
Posted By Georgina H

Re: who applying 457 thread

Hi Tracy,

Its weird, during the process you pinpoint one bit and focus on it and then don't expect that other things might take longer. We were certain at the beginning that the hardest bit would...
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2008, 12:51 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,744
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Where are you planning on going and why?

I think its known as remote because its quite a distance from the rest of Oz. The nearest big city is Adelaide and thats 1500 miles away. Its nearer to Singapore than it is to Sydney. Although Perth...
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2008, 12:44 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By Georgina H

Re: Student loan; do I need to get rid of it?

I made an arrangement to pay a bit off mine each month by direct debit as I don't have a job to go to in Perth when we arrive. They were very helpful, which was surprising! As long as you let them...
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2008, 12:12 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,227
Posted By Georgina H

Re: New to Perth

That would be really good:D

We're so excited about arriving!
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