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Visa Granted – Happiness, Success

May 8, 2009 Australia

While there are many hoops to jump through when applying for a visa for Australia how many of us actually know what the process entails and how long will it take?
There is a very informative post on the expat form entitled “I’ve been granted” which covers the whole process of applying for a visa for [...]

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Buying a house in Australia is not easy!

March 12, 2009 Australia

When moving abroad one of the first issues you need to consider is obviously where are you going to live. This may sound like a fairly simple procedure but unless you do your homework and know exactly what you want, how the system works in your new homeland and all costs associated with property [...]

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Job prospects during the Australian recession

March 11, 2009 Australia

There is a post on the expat forum entitled “Australia job recession news” which offers a very interesting and informative read for anybody looking to move to Australia in the short to medium term. While there is no country in the world which has escaped the impact of the ongoing worldwide recession there are a [...]

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7 months after emigrating to Australia is it working?

February 17, 2009 Australia

For those who believe that emigrating to a new country and a new life is a bed of roses, they should read this particular post which was instigated by an Irish lady who moved from the UK to Australia only seven months ago and now wants to return home. The thread brings into play a [...]

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Bricklayers in demand in Australia!

January 12, 2009 Australia

Who would have thought such a simple question about someone in the UK, who has a trade as a bricklayer, wanting to move to Australia would prompt so much interest and so much information. The subject of Australia appears on a regular basis on the Expat Forum and this particular thread is dominated by talk [...]

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Is the Australian immigration process fair?

December 19, 2008 Australia

While many governments around the world which have talked about and introduced skills led immigration policies there can be few as rigid and as stringent as that seen in Australia. The skilled migration program has caused controversy and appreciation across the world in equal measures but is it fair?

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Is Australia as prosperous as many people would have you believe?

December 19, 2008 Australia

These sun, sea and sand of Australia has attracted literally millions of people to apply for visas over the last few years but is Australia really as prosperous as many would have you believe?

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Life In Oz With No NHS

September 7, 2008 Australia

Ever wondered hope you would cope in an emergency in a foreign land? Remember there is no NHS outside of the UK!
While this post is a little tongue in cheek in places it does bring home the need to adapt to your environment and also to learn how the accident and emergency system works, wherever [...]

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Moving to Australia – Paperwork, Paperwork and More Paperwork

September 7, 2008 Australia

While there are many process which in theory should be very simple and very quick, it seems that gaining your Australian visa may not be as simple as many would have your believe. This thread covers the process by which you apply for your Australian visa to move there permanently and brings up a [...]

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A list of things to do when you arrive

September 6, 2008 Australia

While this thread is based on a move to Australia the basic principles are the same for any area of the world. To say the list is extensive is an under statement and if you ever find a more helpful thread on any forum you are doing very well!
Some of the areas covered in [...]

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Emigrating? Leave Nothing To Chance With This List

September 6, 2008 Australia

As far as advice about emigrating you can get that any where on the internet but a list of things to do before and after emigrating, you will not beat this massive list which covers everything that you will ever need to know!
While the number of people emigrating to the likes of Australia from the [...]

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