Emigrating to Perth

[kaz101]

Originally Posted by SGKG102

I seem to be having a problem with my thread. Every time Ronscot submits a post it automatically goes through my thread together with any responses that Ronscot receives. I am unsure as to why this is happening and thought may be you could shed some light on it.

Sorry I don't understand what you mean. Ronnie replied to the thread and people have replied to him....

Originally Posted by SGKG102

Just thought I would let you know we are going to an expo today in London quite exciting but feeling quite nervous at the same time as we don't know what to expect. I will let you know how it goes.

Good luck and ask lots of questions

Regards,
Karen

[SGKG102]

Hi Kaz,

What I mean is that the responses that you have posted to Ronscot have shown on my thread. I did not think that this happened as surely they are for Ronnie only? Also I keep getting a message telling me my cookes have been switched off whatever that means?

The expo was a load of rubbish. There was no seminar and no prospective employers there. Just agency posters advertising jobs. We were told that the seminar and all the other people like financial advisers etc will be there tomorrow. Can't understand why we had to reserve seats there were none? However there was a lady from immigration who told us that I can apply for a Permanent Spouse Visa straight away and apparently they are turning them around in 10 days? I am not sure how correct this is? I have also been told that my BTEC certificate is recognised as a qualification in Austrlia so that is good news. The lady said that I would be able to obtain employment straight away no problem. It all sounds a bit to good to be true really luckily though Steve is going to the Australia House interview next week and he will be able to find out more from the horses mouth.

Regards

Karen & Steve

[kaz101]

Hi Karen,

Originally Posted by SGKG102

What I mean is that the responses that you have posted to Ronscot have shown on my thread. I did not think that this happened as surely they are for Ronnie only?

All threads are public. So Ronnie asked a question on this thread, and I replied so that everyone can see the question and the answer. Only Private Messages are private - everything else is public. I hope that answers your question - if not let me know.

Originally Posted by SGKG102

Also I keep getting a message telling me my cookes have been switched off whatever that means?

Cookies are small bits of information that are placed on your PC by some websites. They can contain your userid & password and other info that the website track. Whether you allow them or not is down to the settings you have on your browser (such as Internet Explorer and Firefox). It just means thet the website can't place the cookie on your PC.

Originally Posted by SGKG102

The expo was a load of rubbish. There was no seminar and no prospective employers there. Just agency posters advertising jobs. We were told that the seminar and all the other people like financial advisers etc will be there tomorrow. Can't understand why we had to reserve seats there were none?

That's not good. The ones we've been to have been brilliant on all days - since we usually went on a friday to avoid the crowds.

Originally Posted by SGKG102

However there was a lady from immigration who told us that I can apply for a Permanent Spouse Visa straight away and apparently they are turning them around in 10 days? I am not sure how correct this is? I have also been told that my BTEC certificate is recognised as a qualification in Austrlia so that is good news. The lady said that I would be able to obtain employment straight away no problem. It all sounds a bit to good to be true really luckily though Steve is going to the Australia House interview next week and he will be able to find out more from the horses mouth.

I don't know about that info, but as you say Steve can confirm it.
Sometimes things do start going your way though

Regards,
Karen

[SGKG102]

Hi Kaz,

I kind of know what you mean about the thread.

I was wondering whether anyone would be able to tell us about Sponsorship by Steve. The form on the website assumes that he is living in Australia. He does not live in Australia and has not since he was little, a baby. Does anybody know what we need to do in this scinario? I realise that it is one of the questions that can be asked at the expo next Saturday at Australia House but me being the impatient type would like to find out before then if possible.

Also I was wondering about medicals. How do I go about obtaing these? Do I have to wait for directions from Australia House giving me certain doctors etc to visit?

I know you probably won't be able to answer these questions but may be there is someone who could.

Cheers

Karen

[jabba]

Originally Posted by SGKG102

Hi Karen,

Thanks for your response. I think that you are right we really need to get in touch with an agent to help us on our way. It doesnt really sound very hopeful for us at the present even though Steve is an Australian citizen. May be this will just turn out to be a pipe dream as it all seems rather longwinded and complicated to me. We will have to have a rethink on our plans. Thanks again for your response.

Karen

hey Karen my friend Tasha born in Oz and has dual citizenship for uk and Oz doesn't need anything in the way of a visa to return to Oz to live she is returning end of may and plans to stay permanatly maybe Steve can do the same without a job as long as you move somewhere where he can get work, check it out at immi.gov

[jabba]

Also you definatly have to wait until they tell you where and when to get medicals there is a list of panel doctors on the website i gave you so you can phone them to get an idea of costs etc, generally the kids need full medicals but if neither u or steve plan to work in school or hospitals u may just need chest xrays and blood tests

[SGKG102]

Hi Jabba nice to hear from you

Thanks for your response. Can you tell me how Steve would go about sponsoring me as his Spouse when we go ot to Australia as he will not have proof of income etc? We know that he can go without having any employment would they accept the fact that we are going with the equity when we sell our house which won't be a fortune? It would be my intention to seek employment when the kids are settled in school etc.

With regard to the medicals. Will Steve and my daughter, who we are applying for citizenship for, require medicals as they are both Oz citizens? I would have thought that they will being as they have lived in the uk all their lives! Also what about police checks?

Soz you probably don't know the answers to these questions but I thought I would ask

Regards

Karen

[jabba]

Originally Posted by SGKG102

Hi Jabba nice to hear from you

Thanks for your response. Can you tell me how Steve would go about sponsoring me as his Spouse when we go ot to Australia as he will not have proof of income etc? We know that he can go without having any employment would they accept the fact that we are going with the equity when we sell our house which won't be a fortune? It would be my intention to seek employment when the kids are settled in school etc.

With regard to the medicals. Will Steve and my daughter, who we are applying for citizenship for, require medicals as they are both Oz citizens? I would have thought that they will being as they have lived in the uk all their lives! Also what about police checks?

Soz you probably don't know the answers to these questions but I thought I would ask

Regards

Karen

Hey Karen
Police checks u can do they r avaable speak to your local police station, My friend Tasha doesn't have any equity and is taking her hubby I will ask her how as he is British and doesn't have his own visa, I needed full medicals so did my kids age 14 & 15 also HIV screening for all over 16's planning to stay in Oz Hubby just needed chest xray no bloods, I don't know about Steve but can he not get a firm job offer b4 u go?? Depends on his skills I suppose but immi.gov is a really good site to check all these issues out
Hope this helps a little
Sorry not an expert as going myself on a sponsored 4 yrs visa cheers Jacqui

[SGKG102]

Hi Jacqui,

That is cool it is good to know that there is someone who is experiencing the same as us. I will look forward very much to receiving the info from your friend Tasha. I already have the police check forms for me and Steve but did not realise I would need them for the kids. They are £35 each from Hampshire Constabulary and I don't even get a staff discount.

Steve is going to Australia House on Saturday where hopefully he will have some luck on the job front. If not we have found some companies that we are going to send his CV to mind you thought we will need to have a clearer picture as to when we would be able to go before he could apply for any jobs as it could take months for everything to go through and a prospective employer could not be expected to wait indefinitely.

The medicals sound intence not looking forward to that part.

Where in Oz are you locating for your job.

I look forward to receiving your response.

Kind Regards

Karen

[jabba]

Originally Posted by SGKG102

Hi Jacqui,

That is cool it is good to know that there is someone who is experiencing the same as us. I will look forward very much to receiving the info from your friend Tasha. I already have the police check forms for me and Steve but did not realise I would need them for the kids. They are £35 each from Hampshire Constabulary and I don't even get a staff discount.

Steve is going to Australia House on Saturday where hopefully he will have some luck on the job front. If not we have found some companies that we are going to send his CV to mind you thought we will need to have a clearer picture as to when we would be able to go before he could apply for any jobs as it could take months for everything to go through and a prospective employer could not be expected to wait indefinitely.

The medicals sound intence not looking forward to that part.

Where in Oz are you locating for your job.

I look forward to receiving your response.

Kind Regards

Karen

Karen
I think we misunderstood each other the kids don't need crb checks just you and steve.
They will need medicals if going to school, anyone over 16 going to school or working with kids needs blood tests too.
I am moving to Epping or Lalor unsure exactlt til I get there as I need school and work within easy commuting distance
Waiting for final confirmation of my sponsored visa so fingers crossed.
I am surprised if Steve doesn't have any family in Oz who would be able to support you?? That would help with your application
Jacqui