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  1. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    I wanted to know if I can apply for my brother for a student visa 500 while I'm onshore in Australia. He's currently offshore in Lebanon, but I would like to know if it is possible for me to make his application through ImmiAccount without going through an agency, that way I will be aware of...
  2. Life in Australia
    Hello, In July we got a Global Talent Visa with my fiance, and in December we got jobs in Sydney. Now we are on our way to Australia...moving to Sydney from Europe in a few days! Getting a PR and a job was a challenge, but finding an apartment without local rental history is another. Do you...
  3. USA Expat Forum for Expats Living in the USA
    Hey all, Current wait time for e3 visa appointments seem to be at least 3-4 months in Australia. Based on what I have seen on US high consulate website. Does anyone know otherwise. Has any first time e3 visa applicant applied for the visa outside of Australia ? Is it recommended ?
  4. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi guys, I got my 482 visa granted and I'm supposed to fly Sydney in next week. I noticed there is a requirement to do a rapid antigen test within 24 hours of the arrival. Does anyone know whether it's a self test or an administered test by a health professional? I wasn't able to find enough...
  5. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi all, I'm planning to relocate from India to Sydney in Feb. Can you guys please suggest a good relocation/shipping service that can safely move my stuff over? I have contacted Santa Fe Relocation (SantaFeRelo.com) and iMove (imove.global) and requested quotes. Has anyone used their services...
  6. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Good Morning Expats members. As I stand on cusp of the Citizenship application ( for those who dont know this, this is post you spend 4 years in the Australia). I thought let me write back to you all to keep the motivation going. This Journey began when I was with GENPACT bangalore in 2015. I...
  7. Life in Australia
    Hi Friends, Can anyone recommend trustable second-hand car dealer in Sydney, I'm looking at something for a family type? Also if anyone can get share the experience, with paper works involved to buy a car in Sydney. Regards, s
  8. Life in Australia
    Dear Expats, Would any of you have suggestions for purchasing a property (townhouse, apartment, house) in NSW, particularity close to Sydney CBD. Budget is approx 600k AUD and the main areas of focus are safety and location in terms of closeness to Sydney CBD (within 50 km radius). I know...
  9. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    I will be moving to Sydney with TSS subclass 482 visa. I have 13 years of experience in Java development in India. I am offered a job as Senior Software Engineer. What salary range should I be looking for to start with?
  10. Life in Australia
    I will be moving to Sydney in a couple of months. I would like to estimate my cost of living in Sydney. Could you please help me what should I budget for a cost of living in Sydney for a couple with a kid less than 3 years? We are non-alcoholic and mostly cooking at home with going out for...
  11. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi Guys, Starting this new thread for people moving to Sydney by end of JAN, FEB or MAR 2019. I am planning to move by end of JAN or early FEB 2019. Want to connect and we may help each other out during our thrilling exhilarating Initial stages. Might blossom in to a beautiful friendship in...
  12. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hello All After going through rigorous rounds of interviews and lab environments, i finally accepted my Offer for a job in Sydney and received my 482 Visa last week. I plan to leave India at the end of next month. Now comes the harder part of moving out/in and settling down. Please share your...
  13. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi Friends, What will be the minimum monthly expenditure of living in Sydney? Since I am going for Job search, I don't want to exhaust my savings. Suggest me few areas which do not burn my pockets. I referred few very old threads, discussing the same. Regards, Sandeep
  14. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi all, My family and I were recently granted PR and I wish to land in Aus inJune 2018. I plan to settle initially and then bring my family. I have been thinking about Melbourne and Sydney a lot.. but couldn't finalize it as on date. :fingerscrossed: Can someone kindly advise which will be my...
  15. Life in Australia
    Hi, I hope you all are doing good. I want to ask about public libraries available in Sydney. What is the procedure to become member? And are there any charges associated with membership? TIA
  16. Life in Australia
    Hello Everyone During my Visa process, I got a lot of information from this site. So, I always wanted to give back to this community. So when I completed by validation trip to Sydney yesterday, I thought I should share my experiences with all member which may help someone. So I am writing my...
  17. Articles: Europe
    Berlin, Buenos Aires, London, New York and Paris are the world’s top cultural hotspots for expats but those looking for a healthier lifestyle opt for Sydney, Vancouver and Madrid, a new survey has found. Berlin is named as the world’s culture hotspot with its 700 art galleries and world famous...
  18. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi, I live in Sydney and have a decent 1 year of experience in Marketing. 6 months in India and 6 months in Sydney but I am finding it hard to get a job even though I am a permanent resident. Almost every recruitment agency requires at least 2 years of experience for entry-level jobs too. And...
  19. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi guys, I am currently working and residing in the US on a working visa, H1B. I need to be in the AUS before March 2018 for my PR validation and return back to US after that. My H1B is valid until 2020, but I need to get my passport stamped before I can return to the US. I am planning to make...
  20. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Dear Friends, I got my VISA stamped last year and am looking forward to moving to Sydney in May 2017. I am a data analyst/ business systems analyst (Business Intelligence) by profession currently working in Mumbai, India. I was in Sydney last time for a week , but could not find any...
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