[quote=graemeboro;6778]Hello All,

I have been thinking of applying to move to Oz for a while. I visited my Uncle in Brisbane in 04 and really loved the place. I am married and have a step daughter who is 9. My wife is up for the idea but I really worry about leaving my parents (my mother keeps trying to put my off). I know from looking at the immigration site that once approved I can apply for my parents to come out. As they are over 45 they cant apply for the skilled migrants visa like me. Does anyone know how long I would have to be in OZ for them to apply for this?

Also I hope you dont mind me asking some other questions. I am a qualified information security consultant, Ive looked at the jobs boards but most jobs seem to be in Sydney or Melbourne. I really would like to be in Brisbane is there much chance of this?


hi Ya,

what type of visa are you going on,

as for sponsoring your parents you have to be living there for two years I think.

house prices are about £119,779 that was a 3 bed house in Abbey wood Brisbane here is the link to the web site Brisbane - Real estate - Homes for Sale - ourbrisbane.com
im not sure how the mortgages work in Australia some one else will hopefully be able to help with that.



good look with your fact finding mission
Niamh