Expat Forum For Expats, For Moving Overseas And For Jobs Abroad - Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ Have you moved to Australia from another country? Are you thinking about making Australia your new home? Want to meet others like you and discuss property in Australia, sport, socialising, food, cars, insurance, laws, taxes and anything related to Australia? This forum is for Expats now living in Australia. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:37:52 GMT vBulletin 180 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/images/misc/rss.jpg Expat Forum For Expats, For Moving Overseas And For Jobs Abroad - Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ Sydney or Melbourne? http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33421-sydney-melbourne.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:56:31 GMT Hi folks,

I'm on MODL Low Risk and am providing docs within the 28-day period. Researching on "where to go" at this point and your input is much appreciated. Kind of leaning towards Sydney though.

I'm single, have lived in big cities all my life and will be all alone in AUS so maximum flexibility of movement there ;-) In terms of priority I'd prefer to blend into a city with:

1. Higher chance of landing a decent-paying IT job.

2. Largest Chinese community (Mandarin and Cantonese). I'm open to making friends with all races but I figure it's much easier to "bootstrap" with folks of similar cultural background and language?

3. Easy access to higher education, i.e. Masters. A BSc alone ain't enough anymore these days :D

4. Outdoor sports is the rage in both cities, right?

5. Nice spring and autumn climates :D ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia riversandlakes http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33421-sydney-melbourne.html Is my profession demanded? http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33416-my-profession-demanded.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:33:31 GMT Hi, I have over 8 years of total experience in mainly IT-Telcom industry in multinational companies. I am currently working as *_Solution... Hi,

I have over 8 years of total experience in mainly IT-Telcom industry in multinational companies.

I am currently working as Solution Architect (around 2+ years) on Vendor side mainly responsible end to end presales cases around VAS and BSS domains like; SMSC/MMSC, Browsing solutions, SDF, NG-IN applications, Oracle products (Siebel, Financial etc...), Convergent charging/billing and mediation, provisioning and interworking with core network, OSS etc...

The main responsibilities; requirements capturing, analysis and turn them into flexible and cost effective archiecture design covering all aspects from; logical interaction with different protocols, functional details with usecases, solution dimensioning, required HW/SW, possible customization efforts etc... The role also involves alot of interaction with many stake holders like; customer, product line, 3rd parties, development team, delivery team, project manager, pricing, scoping etc...

Previously; I used to work as Enterprise Architect in BSS domain (3+ years) on operator side and mainly responsible for understand business requirements from business stake holders and convering them to high level design, discussing with vendors and to fit the solution.

I kindly request you to help me in positioning my role to correspond to which SOL and MODL for immigration to Australia.

Please also guide the step wise process as I am completely new to apply for immigration and any challenges that I may have to file my application.

Thanks alot in advance for help me out. I'll then ask for any further follow up question if needed. ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia sajamil http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33416-my-profession-demanded.html Moving to Perth WA http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33407-moving-perth-wa.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:03:04 GMT Hi

I've been offered a job in Perth and I would like a little bit of advice before I decided whether to accpet or not.

It'll be me and my wife (and westie) and my wife will be looking for work, however if there's a bit of time until she gets work how much would I need to be earning to keep us in a good quality of life. We're not big spenders but like to go out a few times a month and would be looking to rent a reasonable sized place in a decent area.

Also can anyone suggest which areas are better than others.

Obviously it's a big move and we don't really know anybody so can anybody suggest good ways to meet people. Is there an expat club or the like?

Thanks
Stu ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia StuY http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33407-moving-perth-wa.html Is skill assessment for spouse mandatory? http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33394-skill-assessment-spouse-mandatory.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:46:26 GMT Do I have to pay 2nd instalment - 3510 Australian Dollars ($3510...]]> Is skill assessment for spouse mandatory, when she is not a primary applicant?

Q>Do I have to pay 2nd instalment - 3510 Australian Dollars ($3510 AUD) ?
A>The 2nd installment of the visa application charge only applies to dependents aged 18 years or over with less than functional English, and must be paid before the visa is granted.

My spouse has band 7.5 and Masters Degree, now do I need to carry skill assessment for her?
or the IELTS band n Certificates is sufficient enough in order to refrain from paying 2nd installment?

Also to claim 5 bonus points for spouse, is her assessment needed or meare documents replicating age/education/employment are sufficient ?

Simple question :D ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia Gaurav http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33394-skill-assessment-spouse-mandatory.html Social Security Payment http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33356-social-security-payment.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:52 GMT Hi All As per DIAC there is a 2 years waiting period for newly arrived migrants (skilled migrant) to be eligible for social security payments. ... Hi All

As per DIAC there is a 2 years waiting period for newly arrived migrants (skilled migrant) to be eligible for social security payments.

I wanted to know one thing from the forum members. If a permanent resident arrives in Aus and registers for CRN (Centrelink Reference Number) and then get outside Aus for 6 months and then come back to reside permanently in Aus will he be eligible for social security payments after 2 years from his first date of entry or will it be 2.5 years from his first date of entry considering the 6 months he spent outside.

Thanks for letting me know.

Best Regards

Faisal ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia Faisal http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33356-social-security-payment.html Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answer http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33354-form-1023-notification-incorrect-answer.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:17 GMT Hello Gurus,

I need your guidance, i have mentioned my mother's name in "non-migrant dependent" category in my online application, now CO is asking confirmation, if it is correct then he need PCC and MEDS for non-migrating dependent, if not then he is asking Form 1023 (notification of incorrect answers) to fill and send.
Since my mother is not dependent on me as she is a pensioner, so i will change it to "Other family members category"

if you can pls have a look at it http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1023.pdf

need to know:
@ Sl.# 11 Details of other applicants:
do i need to fill up my wife details again?
do i need to fill up my children (3) details again? if yes, then the space is insufficient, how can i attach additional details?

your valuable inputs are appreciated....
kindly
ali ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia alizulfs http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33354-form-1023-notification-incorrect-answer.html Citizenship application - Spouse Visa http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33347-citizenship-application-spouse-visa.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:51:47 GMT Hi,

We're moving to Queensland Easter 2010.
I'm applying for a Spouse Visa (subclass 309/100).

How long after I get my Visa can I apply for Citizenship?

We have 3 girls, have been waiting for them to grow a bit more to apply to adopt a little guy, then decided to move to Oz and we're only applying after we move and are settled, but some countries (we're thinking about intercountry adoption) require both parents to be Aussie, which I'm not, althought hubby does meet the requirement.

If someone knows anything about timescales for citizenship, I'd be thankful, just wanted to have an idea of the timescales we're looking at.
I'm a bit worried we'll age out before we can apply to become adoptive parents..:(

Thoughts on citizenship timings anyone???:D

Thanks,
Busyte ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia Busyte http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33347-citizenship-application-spouse-visa.html Australian mobile providers http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33339-australian-mobile-providers.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:36:57 GMT Hi everyone,
We recently decided to move to Sydney and there are so many things to think about and arrange, it's dazzling!

For example, what's the best mobile phone provider in Australia for the iPhone? I checked the Apple site and they list 5 providers (Telstra, Vodafone, Optus, Three and Virgin Mobile) Which one would be best?

Thanks in advance! ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia DailyNotations http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33339-australian-mobile-providers.html Which is better 175 Vs 176 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33337-better-175-vs-176-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:03:53 GMT Hii...i have 5 yrs of exp and im sure i vl comes under IT PRofessional-oracle... do i comes under CSL cum MODL ? which is better for me 175 or... Hii...i have 5 yrs of exp and im sure i vl comes under IT PRofessional-oracle...

do i comes under CSL cum MODL ?

which is better for me 175 or 176(state sponsership)

i heard processing time for 176 is faster than 175.

pls suggest me....

thanks, ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia ukv1234 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33337-better-175-vs-176-a.html Nurses in Australia? http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33329-nurses-australia.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:59:49 GMT HI, I live in Los Angeles, California, and thinking about moving to OZ next year. I have been reading many topics, Are nurses doing ok in OZ? I... HI, I live in Los Angeles, California, and thinking about moving to OZ next year.
I have been reading many topics, Are nurses doing ok in OZ? I mean financially cost of living, etc..
thanks a lot for your assistance
joecalifa ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia joecalifa http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33329-nurses-australia.html <![CDATA[PCC & Medical 28 days]]> http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33326-pcc-medical-28-days.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:10:21 GMT Hi, I have to submit PCC and Medicals within 28 days, Just wanna confirm... These are 28 working days or including weekends? How will i know... Hi,

I have to submit PCC and Medicals within 28 days, Just wanna confirm... These are 28 working days or including weekends?

How will i know the deadline of submission, It was requested on 9th Nov 2009... can anyone please calculate 28 days deadline for me?

I am awaiting for PCC, I am expecting it before 28 days but in any case it is delayed, By what time i have to mention the case to CO?

Amit ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia amit.ishwar http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33326-pcc-medical-28-days.html Anyone moving to Perth or Moved? http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33320-anyone-moving-perth-moved.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:14:49 GMT If so, can you tell me what your experience was like and finding work and settling in? Thanks:o If so, can you tell me what your experience was like and finding work and settling in?

Thanks:o ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia Renee Lee http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33320-anyone-moving-perth-moved.html <![CDATA[What's the best ways of coping with the heat?]]> http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33319-whats-best-ways-coping-heat.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:11:23 GMT Here in the limestone coast it was meant to cool down to around 26 degs C but it's already gone past that according to local radio.

Last night was hot and I heard the wind pick up so I thought I'd go into the lounge and open the balcony door - thinking it would have cooled down. The wind was hot! :(

I'm hiding downstairs which is the coolest part of the house since we don't have air con and drinking lots of water.

What other ways do people use to keep cool?

Regards,
Karen ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia kaz101 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33319-whats-best-ways-coping-heat.html It wandered by our house http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33314-wandered-our-house.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:49:31 GMT No I don't have scary pictures of spiders :eek: but my husband did call me to see a lizard wandering along the kerb of our front garden. It was about a foot long (30 cms) and at first glance it was hard to tell which way it was going (when it was stationery).

I don't think I ever saw lizards in the UK at all.

Regards,
Karen
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]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia kaz101 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33314-wandered-our-house.html Sponspring Relative - Subclass 176 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33308-sponspring-relative-subclass-176-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:10:22 GMT Hi Freinds,

I have a question regarding Subclass 176 - for sponsoring relative.

Can I sponsor my brother's wife as primary applicant on 176 application.

My brother is in Marketing & his wife is Accountant with 10+ yrs of experience. She also got good IELTS score. I already got PR & thinking of sponsoring them next year.

So pls advice.

Thanks ]]> Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia eva-usa http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/33308-sponspring-relative-subclass-176-a.html