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Looking for work by ck89
Hi, I'm Kenneth from Malaysia. Graduated from University of South Australia and recently moved to Melbourne (therefore, my network consists of a number of my relatives). I'm currently looking for graduate/entry level/junior job in the finance ...
Sounds like you are somewhat consistently getting calls for interviews. At least you will get practice in doing interviews! If you've only returned back in May, it might just be a little longer to get that job offer. Best of luck! Read More
Looking for work by ck89
Hi, I'm Kenneth from Malaysia. Graduated from University of South Australia and recently moved to Melbourne (therefore, my network consists of a number of my relatives). I'm currently looking for graduate/entry level/junior job in the finance ...
I was just curious, did companies come to your university to recruit before you graduated? I was going to recommend that you should also use your alma mater if they have career placement for alumni too. Here in the US, companies usually start ... Read More
Looking for work by ck89
Hi, I'm Kenneth from Malaysia. Graduated from University of South Australia and recently moved to Melbourne (therefore, my network consists of a number of my relatives). I'm currently looking for graduate/entry level/junior job in the finance ...
At least you are getting interviews every month compared to people not getting any calls. It seems that there might not be a lot of jobs to the number of applicants. So it might be a very competitive market at the moment. I think you will just need ... Read More
Looking for a job by ronaldb1984
I'm Ronald,Filipino Electrical Engineer with 5 years experience in Electrical and Fire Contracting Works in United Arab Emirates. I'm currently on a GSM 175. Any job vacancies you can recommend? I can work as a Site Engineer, Draftsman or Estimator ...
Best recommendation is for you to apply directly for current job postings from online job websites such as mycareer.com.au , seek.com.au , or www.epatengineer.net Another is to join www.linkedin.com for free. It has job postings as well as to ... Read More
Looking for a job by ronaldb1984
I'm Ronald,Filipino Electrical Engineer with 5 years experience in Electrical and Fire Contracting Works in United Arab Emirates. I'm currently on a GSM 175. Any job vacancies you can recommend? I can work as a Site Engineer, Draftsman or Estimator ...
Please review the online job websites I recommended to ronaldb1984 except the expatengineer website. Unfortunately, you will need a working visa in order to work in Australia. Although there are some employers who do provide sponsored visas, these ... Read More
Looking for a job by ronaldb1984
I'm Ronald,Filipino Electrical Engineer with 5 years experience in Electrical and Fire Contracting Works in United Arab Emirates. I'm currently on a GSM 175. Any job vacancies you can recommend? I can work as a Site Engineer, Draftsman or Estimator ...
Best recommendation is for you to apply directly for current job postings from online job websites such as mycareer.com.au , seek.com.au , or www.epatengineer.net Another is to join www.linkedin.com for free. It has job postings as well as to ... Read More
Migrate to Australia
Hi nanablue7, Majority of Australian embassies around the world do not process immigration applications. The website you referred to below is the one has information for all the different types of visas. The application forms can all be done ... Read More
Recruitment Agencies - Telecommunications Engineering
Best thing is to search the online job websites such as mycareer.com.au or seek.com.au Majority of the job postings are handled by an Australian Recruitment agencies. Read More
migration agent for state sponsorship? by slinoa
Hi everyone, I've just registered and find it comforting to get info right from people with the right experience! I'm French, currently pursuing in MBA in Sydney and on the list for state sponsorship in WA, SA and Canberra. I was wondering if you ...
Typo above with auto correct. It should say ...going to school and not going up school. Good luck. Read More
migration agent for state sponsorship? by slinoa
Hi everyone, I've just registered and find it comforting to get info right from people with the right experience! I'm French, currently pursuing in MBA in Sydney and on the list for state sponsorship in WA, SA and Canberra. I was wondering if you ...
Hi Slinoa, I didn't apply for state sponsorship. However, I did apply for the skilled independent visa on my own by following the information in immi.gov.au I think if you are fluent in understanding the English language and your situation isn't ... Read More
Immigration to New Zealand as a South African or as an Australian by sixfootjames
Hello everyone, I have a lot of resources to start the process of moving to New Zealand but I am a little stuck between making the move to Aus or New Zealand? I have two basic questions at the moment: 1. South Africans, why did you choose to move ...
I forgot to mention that once you become a NZ citizen, there is a special visa agreement between NZ and Australia that you would be able to live and work in Australia if you choose. The same goes for Australian citizens wanting to work and live in ... Read More
Process and costs of inviting a Philippino for a holiday in Australia by terrydreamer48
Hi everyone. I have met a wonderful Philippino lady who lives in Manila and wish to invite her to spend a holiday with me here in Australia. Can anyone tell me the process and costs associated with her application to obtain an Australian tourist ...
Hi terrydreamer48, The following link is some information for you to review. It looks like www.via.ph is a website with information of how to apply for an Australian visa from the Philippines. Unfortunately, when you enter this website and choose ... Read More
job in Australia by andriya
I am looking for job in Australia, I am basically Mechanical Engineer, I have done Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, then Post Diploma in Foremenship (maintenance Engineering), Then I have done B.Tech after B.Tech I have done M.Tech from IIT Delhi, ...
Hi Andriya, Please check out seek.com.au , mycareer.com.au , and linkedin.com (professional networking that you will need to join in order to view. it is free). From the internet that I'm not really familiar with is: ... Read More
Need a help and some valuable advice on moving to Australia by nitin.mudaliar
Guys, I am frm India and am planning to settle in Australia with a 5 years PR. I just want a few help on whether is it advisable to go there and do I have any chances of getting a PR visa for Australia. I have a wife and a 3 month old sweet ...
Here is the link I forgot to post above: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/ Read More
Need a help and some valuable advice on moving to Australia by nitin.mudaliar
Guys, I am frm India and am planning to settle in Australia with a 5 years PR. I just want a few help on whether is it advisable to go there and do I have any chances of getting a PR visa for Australia. I have a wife and a 3 month old sweet ...
Hi Nitin, What stumpy had stated above is correct. You do not need an immigration agent to apply for a visa. The requirements that you need to apply for are stated in the website immi.gov.au as stated in the above posting. I applied on my own and ... Read More
Wanting to move to Aussie
Hi Stumpy, I think the one year work and travel visa doesn't have a rural area as a condition. The condition is that they can only work for an employer up to six months. If they continue to work the next 6 months, they will have to find a new ... Read More
Is it difficult to find a job in Melbourne?
Hi qutie143jft, You might want to consider expanding your job search outside of Melbourne and even outside the state of Victoria. One thing I've read in some posts in the internet is that some recruiters are looking for local experience. Have you ... Read More
Work experience
Hello. Please check out immi.gov.au which will provide more information if your wife would be qualified to apply for an Australian visa. Read More
Immigration to New Zealand as a South African or as an Australian by sixfootjames
Hello everyone, I have a lot of resources to start the process of moving to New Zealand but I am a little stuck between making the move to Aus or New Zealand? I have two basic questions at the moment: 1. South Africans, why did you choose to move ...
Hello. I am neither South African or Australian. However, I do have relatives that are NZ citizens that have made the move to Australia. It was mostly for better career opportunities. Australia compared to New Zealand in comparison pays higher in ... Read More
French teacher looking for a teaching job or any job around Melbourne by Joannie79
Hi everyone! My name's Joannie and I am French. I have been living in Canterbury, England for the past 8 years and have finally decided to take that big step that is to say to go to Australia! I am a qualified teacher here, I have my PGCE in ...
Hi Joannie, You might have a better chance of trying to find a job if you look on Australian's online job websites such as seek.com.au or mycareer.com.au In addition, there is also linkedin.com which is a professional networking website that also ... Read More
Single Black American female in Sydney by D.Cstudent
Hey guys, This is really early but I'm thinking about moving to Sydney after I'm done with school in about three years. I'll be 24 by then and have my doctorate in Chiropractic. I want to use my degree there if possible. I was wondering how ...
Hi D.CStudent, Since you are not scheduled to graduate until 3 years from now. I wouldn't get worried too much about how much more expensive the housing is in Australia. It will likely not change in 3 years. I would say don't target getting minimum ... Read More
Moving to Melbourne with wife and children, from Singapore by AhBeng
Guys, need your honest opinion here. I got my Australian PR recently and currently actively looking for an IT job thru seek.com.au Would you call me crazy if I were to move to Melbourne without securing a job first? I mean move the whole family ...
Joshua, That sounds like a good plan. Just make sure everyone has visited Australia to validate the visa. Not sure if you stated this in your previous posts. Read More
Single Black American female in Sydney by D.Cstudent
Hey guys, This is really early but I'm thinking about moving to Sydney after I'm done with school in about three years. I'll be 24 by then and have my doctorate in Chiropractic. I want to use my degree there if possible. I was wondering how ...
Hi D.Cstudent, Please visit immi.gov.au that has more information about the different visas are available to come to Australia. Since it looks like it will be about 3 yrs before you plan to go to Australia, what you see in the website will likely ... Read More
Another 457 visa question by scattydove
Hi all I'm completely new to this website and forum. I have already done quite a bit of research into the 457 visa, but am still unsure as to whether my main question has actually been answered through what I have already read. A bit of ...
Hi Scattydove, If you are coming to Australia on a WHV, you don't really have to say anything to immigration about your desire to seek permanent employment Australia. I don't think they will even ask you because your visa is only valid for the time ... Read More
Applying to move to Australia by LVD
Hi all My husband and I have decided to move to Australia. We wanted to know how long your visa application take from start to finish? We are starting our application on 31/05/12. We are thinking on settling in Melbourne. Any replies would be ...
Hello. He can try to apply for jobs in hopes of being sponsored by an employer. But it is very difficult to be sponsored nowadays unless your husband has a specific experience and skills that a company is looking for. Most likely what will happen ... Read More
Applying to move to Australia by LVD
Hi all My husband and I have decided to move to Australia. We wanted to know how long your visa application take from start to finish? We are starting our application on 31/05/12. We are thinking on settling in Melbourne. Any replies would be ...
Hi LVD, It would be helpful if you state which visa you and your husband applied for. If you or your husband applied for a visa 457 to be sponsored by an employer, I have read this is a lot quicker then say the skilled migration visa of ... Read More
Getting ahead of myself by Itdennis
My wife and I have seriously been talking about a move to Australia and up until this point I have been doing all the researching regarding Visa's, Work, Living, etc... You know, all the essentials. The thing is neither of us have ever traveled over ...
Hi ltdennis, I would suggest you visit the official website immi.gov.au to read more about it. There is a big change to the skilled migration program which will make it more competitive to get one. The new program is called Skilled Select and will ... Read More
Why is it so hard to obtain employer sponsorship? by Franconian
Hi all, I am in Australia on my 2nd Working Holiday Visa and currently full time employed (WHV 6 month limited work restriction, 3 months left). My skills / work experience would almost qualify for an independent visa. However I took some time ...
Franconian, From what you stated, it looks like your employer just doesn't want to sponsor even though they do need long term employees. They probably just want to hire locally without having to get involved with immigration by sponsoring an ... Read More
Why is it so hard to obtain employer sponsorship? by Franconian
Hi all, I am in Australia on my 2nd Working Holiday Visa and currently full time employed (WHV 6 month limited work restriction, 3 months left). My skills / work experience would almost qualify for an independent visa. However I took some time ...
Hi Sutha23, If you have been granted the PR, you would like need to visit Australia to validate it. Yes, you can try to apply from your current location. There are people that have been successful in obtaining a job while being outside of Australia. ... Read More
Why is it so hard to obtain employer sponsorship? by Franconian
Hi all, I am in Australia on my 2nd Working Holiday Visa and currently full time employed (WHV 6 month limited work restriction, 3 months left). My skills / work experience would almost qualify for an independent visa. However I took some time ...
Hi Franconian, I interviewed with an HR rep to see what their recruitment office could offer to help assist in my job hunt. She told me she was from Ireland and was in Australian on a WHV. After a certain time, the company sponsored her. So I'm not ... Read More
Advice needed for Job Hunting in Australia
Hello. Other online job websites are myseek.com.au or indeed.com.au When you look at these job websites, most of them post the recruiting companies. There should be a contact person that has posted the job. Look for job postings aligned to your ... Read More
Singaporean searching for job in Australia by norandy
Hi everyone, I am new in this forum. I am a Singaporean guy looking for work opportunities anywhere in Australia. I was a graduate from the National University of Singapore and have around 2 years plus of work experience. However, I graduated with a ...
Hi Norandy, From part of your response above: Unfortunately,as you mentioned I have not attained a work visa yet because I would prefer to attain a job first before doing so. Just a background that most companies in Australia will likely not ... Read More
Singaporean searching for job in Australia by norandy
Hi everyone, I am new in this forum. I am a Singaporean guy looking for work opportunities anywhere in Australia. I was a graduate from the National University of Singapore and have around 2 years plus of work experience. However, I graduated with a ...
Hi Norandy, I don't know how successful you will be coming to Australia without having an Australian working visa granted to you to apply for jobs. You may want to visit immi.gov.au to determine what visas you may qualify for and what requirements ... Read More
Young Indian woman on PR considering moving to Sydney alone .. by riya_kap
Hi I am a young indian woman from India. I am considering to move to Sydney by May-June' 11.. Looking for some suggestions on job front. I have Australian PR. I have worked for over 9 years in with some reputed MNC's like. For last 5-6 years i ...
Correction on the 5 yr RRV.. It looks like there has been an update since Feb. 2012 in the immi.gov.au website. Therefore, from 15 February 2012 if a permanent visa holder has not lived in Australia for at least two years in the five years prior to ... Read More
Young Indian woman on PR considering moving to Sydney alone .. by riya_kap
Hi I am a young indian woman from India. I am considering to move to Sydney by May-June' 11.. Looking for some suggestions on job front. I have Australian PR. I have worked for over 9 years in with some reputed MNC's like. For last 5-6 years i ...
Hi annierampa, It's a personal decision if you plan to leave your current job. It is only recommended if you have the finances to move to Australia without a job lined up yet. Also, it is difficult to determine if a person will find a job quickly. ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Oz, but want to bring a family member?
Hi Heethy, You might want to check out Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship website immi.gov.au for more information about the different visas. It looks like both of you could qualify for one of the skilled migration visas. ... Read More
Need a little bit of advice please people!!
Hi Clanc86, I think the cancellation of your ex's 457 visa would be void once you are granted the PR visa. But I don't think it will necessarily do it automatically. Just because you still have to have your 457 to be valid. Since you are in ... Read More
Can I make the move on my own??
Hi Natalie, Many people have made the move in their own without knowing anyone. After your visit in April, when would you plan to move to Australia? Have you checked out Australia's Dept of Immigration and Citizenship website immi.gov.com ? The ... Read More
457 Fiance visa
Hi beattybond, Did you type that visa # correctly? Visa 457 is not a fiance visa but a temporary business visa : http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/ Check out the Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website ... Read More
Mechanical Engineer in Brisbane by jego81
Hi everyone! I already posted a topic regarding finding a job in Australia, I am Eduardo from Mexico, and I am thinking about going abroad to Australia with my family (my wife and my little boy) but taking this decision is being really tough, since ...
I have not yet made the move to Australia even though I had been granted a permanent resident visa 175. The main reason is because I still have financial commitments here in US. I did speak to two different HR reps in Sydney and Melbourne regarding ... Read More
Mechanical Engineer in Brisbane by jego81
Hi everyone! I already posted a topic regarding finding a job in Australia, I am Eduardo from Mexico, and I am thinking about going abroad to Australia with my family (my wife and my little boy) but taking this decision is being really tough, since ...
Hi jego81, It looks like you are thinking about moving to Australia. I wanted to let you know that the skilled migration program is changing this coming July 2012. Check the following website: http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/ This ... Read More
Information request
Hi Monica, Check out immi.gov.au It's the official website to provide you information in how to apply for a visa and other pertinent information. Read More
Australia´s life, true or false? by jego81
Hi there! I am thinking on going abroad to Australia with my little family, but as usual, when you are taking a decision like this, many doubts arise, so I would like you to help me to understand the life in Australia, first of all, is it true that ...
Hello. I would say don't assume that you can get a job the same time frame from someone that you may know or have read in this forum or others. Applying for jobs in Australia is competitive as well as in some countries. Just because Australia is ... Read More
How to emigrate in Australia
Hi Seb35, Check out immi.gov.au This is the official website of Australian Govt's Dept. of Immigration and Citizenship . Read More
Australia Visa Sub Class 175 by shivaj
HI , Here are my details: Experience: Working in Hitech City,Hyderbad as Java Developer from 3 years 2 Months IELTS Score: 7 Band in ALL My education is MCA with 83% from my town This is a small company (Present) and after 2 years of trying I ...
Hi Shivaj, I am a little confused what question you need an answer. My first question for you would, did you visit immi.gov.au to obtain more information about how to apply for the Visa 175 and what requirements you need? The requirements have ... Read More
Immigration Consultant in India by jitendragoyal
Hi, I am planning to move to Australia, can any Indian living in Australia, suggest some good immigration consultant here in India. It will be a great help to me if you can share your experience about the immigration process and what should i ...
Hi. Check out immi.gov.au to find out more information about what visas you are qualified to apply for ,etc. In your question about a migration agent, review the link provided by immi.gov.au : ... Read More
457 Visas and Residency by The Engineer
Hi, I'm currently 55 years old and have been offerred a job in Sydney. My prospective employer is going to bring myself and my wife in on a 457 Visa. However, there's a number of issues I can't find answers to yet: 1. Before the 4 years of the ...
I forgot to add that you will need to first become a permanent resident before you can apply for Australian citizenship. Read More
457 Visas and Residency by The Engineer
Hi, I'm currently 55 years old and have been offerred a job in Sydney. My prospective employer is going to bring myself and my wife in on a 457 Visa. However, there's a number of issues I can't find answers to yet: 1. Before the 4 years of the ...
Hello. Check out immi.gov.au as suggested by 2Curlews. It has all the different visas that you can apply for and is updated if the Australian government makes any changes. If your intention is to want to retire in Australia, you definitely should ... Read More
salary range 60 k for melbourne
Hello. I'm not sure if anyone can really tell you specifically if $60k is enough for your family to live in Australia. It depends on a lot of variables like what city, expenses,etc. Check out the following I saw on the internet that can help ... Read More
Malaysian in Perth looking for Job by catwoman2407
Hi everyone, My husband and I just moved from Auckland to Perth last month. Just getting use to the city and all. I am currently looking for a job any temp/contract jobs in administration/HR to get my foot in the door. I have registered with alot ...
Josh, I am currently living in th US. It is not possible for me to move to Australia without a job lined up due to financial obligations herein the US. Trying to apply from abroad. I thought that an Australian citizenship is required to work in NZ? ... Read More
Malaysian in Perth looking for Job by catwoman2407
Hi everyone, My husband and I just moved from Auckland to Perth last month. Just getting use to the city and all. I am currently looking for a job any temp/contract jobs in administration/HR to get my foot in the door. I have registered with alot ...
Hi Josh, I think your wife's advice is what I would follow. I also have a PR and in the engineering field. While I was in Australia visiting to validate my visa last year, I spoke to several HR reps from different recruiting agencies that I had ... Read More
Apply for pr
Hello. Please visit immi.gov.au which is the official Australian Immigration website. According to the website, if you are applying for a student guardian visa, you can't apply for permission to work. ... Read More
relocating
Hello. Check out immi.gov.au website which is Australia's official Immigration website. It has more information about all the different visas that are currently available. Read More
Applying for jobs from New Zealand to work in Australia - im English.. by adammcd85
Hi Guys, I just wanted some opinions on my plan... I have already had my 2 years working holiday visa's for australia, i was due to get sponsored which fell through due to salary. I am going to new Zealand pretty soon, although i'm really ...
Hi Adam, I do not think it's unrealistic to try to get a job from New Zealand. You have to consider many people are trying to apply for a job a lot further away than New Zealand. I know that the Australian working holiday visa is for 1 year. Would ... Read More
visa advice
Hi Emmanuel, Go directly to Australia's official Immigration website at immi.gov.au You can find out all information about the different visas available. It is best to check on this website because at anytime, Australia's Immigration policies may ... Read More
US Ipad in Perth? by AussieTexan
I'm debating on purchasing an Ipad 2 in the US and taking it with me to Perth. What kind of plans are available for non-citizens? Will I be able to use it? Any other recommendations for netbooks, notebooks, etc? Thanks, Brooklynn
Hi Brooklynn, Are you planning to stay in Australia permanently? If not, I would suggest getting the Ipad2 in the US. In briefly looking at the Ipad2 specs from the Apple (US site) compared to the Apple (Australia site), they are the same. Except ... Read More
Relocating to Australia - need advice about medication! by tastemaker
Was just granted a Work and Holiday Visa. I am a college student from the US and am relocating to Melbourne around August for 5-6 months for holiday. despite having gone over information from the TGA/etc, I still have NO idea what to do about ...
Hi Tastemaker, I deleted my previous post and provided the following information that you can use to confirm if you can take the medications that you require and what documentation/permits you need. Embassy of Australia in Washington D.C. - ... Read More
Is it good idea to give up Australian PR for a promising job? by empty
Hi all, I was granted Australian PR two years ago but have not made a move to Australia given the great job in a MNC in Nepal. It's not that I do not value Australian PR that gives wonderful opportunity for quality life and good environment for ...
Hi empty, I would agree with BobinOZ that this difficult decision would have to be made by you. But I know personally that it is a difficult decision especially if where you are currently are located, you are financially stable. What would be your ... Read More
Visa Help by sparkysimon
Hi All, Myself and my wife are looking to move to Perth as soon as possible. Can anyone give us some advice on visa appliations -- such as visa companies, so many to choose from.. I think we're going for the skilled migration visa as I'm an ...
Hi sparkysimon, Have you checked out Australia's Immigration website? Go to at immi.gov.au Here is the direct link for more information about migration agents. http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/migration-agents/ Based on what I've read through this ... Read More
Looking for ranch jobs by bluewhale21
Hello, I am from the USA but am looking to relocate to Australia on a work and holiday visa for 1 year. Am looking for jobs in the farming/ranch industry. I have horse and dairy experience. The visa requires that I have $5000AUD in the bank....that ...
Hi Ray, I am not aware of any organization that assist people to come over to Australia. This may have been more common years back for the country. But since the Australian government has opened up immigration opportunities for skilled workers and ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Queensland from Malaysia. Need advice by hatizal
Hi guys, I am very new to migration between Australia and Malaysia. Btw I am a freelance bookbinder and part time commercial photographer working in Kuala Lumpur. I have long been thinking to work abroad in Australia especially not in the big ...
Hi farooq0520, I think you are confused about the State Migration Plan. Please check out the following link to clarify what the different skilled visas. http://www.workliveplay.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/content.cfm?id=13083 The Skilled ... Read More
moving to Australia by jacob101
Good day to all Aussies.I have a few questions about immigration to Australia.If i were to move to Australia,which are the best places to live as per expenses concerened?how much is the tax for a person working there in a company and if his wife is ...
Hi Jacob101, It's kind of difficult to answer your questions because it's subjective. You might have to do some research to narrow down which cities would be best for you an your wife. From what people have posted and if you've researched enough ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Queensland from Malaysia. Need advice by hatizal
Hi guys, I am very new to migration between Australia and Malaysia. Btw I am a freelance bookbinder and part time commercial photographer working in Kuala Lumpur. I have long been thinking to work abroad in Australia especially not in the big ...
Hi Hatizal, Did you check out the Australia's Immigration website at immi.gov.au ? The direct link to the skilled occupation list is as follows: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/sol/ You have to read carefully which schedule of the SOL you are ... Read More
family thinkink of moving to australia where to start by audreysargent
hi thinking of moving to Australia with partner(carpenter) 2 young kids maybe 2 x older boys yound adults - what is the best visa to apply under hope to go with a 5 year plan just starting to get info together so any help advise would be grateful tks
Hi Audrey, Visit Australia's Official Immigration website at : http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/ You will find information about all the different visas that are currently available to apply for. Since you mentioned that your husband is a ... Read More
Young Indian woman on PR considering moving to Sydney alone .. by riya_kap
Hi I am a young indian woman from India. I am considering to move to Sydney by May-June' 11.. Looking for some suggestions on job front. I have Australian PR. I have worked for over 9 years in with some reputed MNC's like. For last 5-6 years i ...
Since you stated below that you have visited Australia to get your visa validated, you were able to notice how much things were more/less expensive than where you are from? You can probably do some type of estimation of costs you pay where you live ... Read More
Visa application by AHB
Hello Can anyone help. I'm looking to complete my visa application myself instead of paying for someone to do this for me. Does anyone have any tips and advice on this who have been through this process themselves
Hi AHB, Check out the link below to a previous post with a similar question that I gave my comments. However, it was in regards to applying for the permanent resident (PR) visa. If you are applying on your own, make sure you check out immi.gov.au ... Read More
suggestn abt my movin to aus by bilal.awan21
gys m curently in pakistan n want to mve to aus for my masters...kindly respnd on my this decisn...i heard tht cost of livin in australia is very expnsv as cmprd to canada...n m bit scred..to wat u gys sugst me..better to move to aus r canada?
Please read previous question related to expenses pertaining to studying in Australia. https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=42693 According to a website that was referenced from the previous post, you actually have to meet the minimum ... Read More
Young Indian woman on PR considering moving to Sydney alone .. by riya_kap
Hi I am a young indian woman from India. I am considering to move to Sydney by May-June' 11.. Looking for some suggestions on job front. I have Australian PR. I have worked for over 9 years in with some reputed MNC's like. For last 5-6 years i ...
Hi Riya, To answer your question if it's possible to get a job while you are in India.. the answer could be a yes. I think it all depends on your work experience and if a company thinks you have the work experience that they are looking for. I've ... Read More
Between Sydney & Perth by mr_sanghavi
Hello Everyone, Myself Piyush and am from India. I have an offer from Australian company and they have asked me to choose between Sydney & Perth. I need your help as you guys are living there. Thanks Piyush
Hi ex-sydneysider, I'm not sure if you want others to tell you where to live on this one. But I know it's probably a very difficult decision. You stated in your post that you feel work in Sydney is a lot more demanding but you have lots of friends ... Read More
Question re; De facto Partner Visa on a (subclass 820) or (457 visa) by LilaGood
My Fiance has an offer of a [b]'457 visa (4 year) business visa'[/b] through company sponorship and I wanted to check how a [b]'de facto partner visa'[/b] works. Am I correct in saying that I could go to Australia on a [b]'holiday visa'[/b] for say ...
Hello again. I had view the visa 820 that you are referring to. I think if you visit the specific links below, it specifically states what you need to know. In regards to the visa 820, review the look - ... Read More
Question re; De facto Partner Visa on a (subclass 820) or (457 visa) by LilaGood
My Fiance has an offer of a [b]'457 visa (4 year) business visa'[/b] through company sponorship and I wanted to check how a [b]'de facto partner visa'[/b] works. Am I correct in saying that I could go to Australia on a [b]'holiday visa'[/b] for say ...
Hi LilaGood, When you say "holiday visa", are referring to the "working holiday visa"? If yes, you are no longer eligible to get a working holiday visa since you are 32 yrs old. The information on immi.gov.au states the working holiday visa is only ... Read More
Processing a Visa Yourself? by e.paulrobinson
Hey Everyone I have been to a seminar today about emigrating to Australia. I was quoted a price of approx £3.5k to manage and pay for a skilled independent visa. How hard would it be to manage the process myself and not employ someone to take me ...
Hi Paul, I applied for the skilled independent visa on my own. It's not hard but a lot of work getting all the documents compiled. My suggestion is that you apply online to save money on sending the documents to Australia. You will need to at least ... Read More
Please help: "Cheap" travel advice from EU to Australia? by lisbjorn
Hi, we're an expat family living in NL looking for a "cheap" way to travel to Australia in july or august 2011. We're 4, and the usual ticket booking sites suggest roundabout flights for €1.500 per person or more, which is too expensive for ...
I'm glad to hear that you have found an airfare that is suitable for your family. You are asking which sights to visit? Wow there are so many places to see in Australia. I can probably give recommendations of places that I visited in Sydney & ... Read More
how to get the help initially to settle in australia? by sreedevi
hi ,I am working as associate manager in a software company in india and my husband working in USA ,he is also in to IT ..we have applied PR and planning to settle down in australia ...we have2 kids doing pre-school..we dont have known people in ...
Hi Sreedevi, You may want to try to visit the two Australian online job websites that I visit: mycareer.com.au and seek.com.au to find out about job opportunities in Perth. You may also try visiting : ... Read More
Finding a 457 visa work sponsor? by chromer
I am a professional in the energy sector with many years experience. I am trying to find a way to enter the work force in Australia. Any know how I might locate a visa sponsor, prior to employment.
Hello. I believe in order for you to be sponsored under the 457 visa, you will have to be sponsored by an employer. This means you will need a job offer by the employer before that employer can sponsor you. Have you visited Australia's Immigration ... Read More
Employment ops
Hello. From what I have read and researched this is true. Most job postings will specifically state, "security clearance required". If you research of how to get security clearance, that usually states Australian citizenship is required. I believe ... Read More
I'm coming! by InaGuesmer
Hi everybody! It is nice to be here... I will go to Australia-Sydney exactly Newcastle in february. I from Germany and I will leave my life behind me, friends, family, work, etc. I am counseller and life coach, does someone know a place to start ...
Hi InaGuesmer, If you do end up applying for specifying jobs found in mycareer.com.au, seek.com.au, or other online job websites, make sure you include a cover letter stating when you are planning to arrive in Australia. For some reason, majority ... Read More
relocating to australia with husband and kids by sh0278
Hi.we are thinking of relocating to Australia.any advise on where to start would be greatly appreciated ie location, jobs, schools, social life, visas etc.
Hi kpearson, You mentioned in your post.. phraphrasing.. that a job in Australia is not important since your husband works rotational in Iraq. However, I don't know how you as a family could get a visa to be able to live in Australia if your ... Read More
Please help: "Cheap" travel advice from EU to Australia? by lisbjorn
Hi, we're an expat family living in NL looking for a "cheap" way to travel to Australia in july or august 2011. We're 4, and the usual ticket booking sites suggest roundabout flights for €1.500 per person or more, which is too expensive for ...
Hi Lisbeth, I don't think there really is a "cheap" way to get to Australia. It will likely depend how far you are located from Australia. Not yet an expat but I have traveled to Australia on two different occasions, one from the US and another ... Read More
Looking for ranch jobs by bluewhale21
Hello, I am from the USA but am looking to relocate to Australia on a work and holiday visa for 1 year. Am looking for jobs in the farming/ranch industry. I have horse and dairy experience. The visa requires that I have $5000AUD in the bank....that ...
Hi bluewhale21, Have you checked out the Australian Immigration website immi.gov.au to get that information for the financial requirement? That website should provide more information about the different visa opportunities. As having gone through ... Read More
Advice/info on seeking work in Australia?? by rjinjp
Hi I'm considering seeking work in Australia in the long term. I have been teaching English in Japan for three years and am curious about teaching English in Australia. I have just a TEFL qualification and experience but no teaching degree. I heard ...
I forgot to mention in my sentence below that.."if you are under 30 years old.." , you can apply for a working holiday visa. This is the visa that will allow you to live and work in Australia for up to a year if your country is one of the ... Read More
Advice/info on seeking work in Australia?? by rjinjp
Hi I'm considering seeking work in Australia in the long term. I have been teaching English in Japan for three years and am curious about teaching English in Australia. I have just a TEFL qualification and experience but no teaching degree. I heard ...
Hi rjinjp, You may want to first start by visiting Australia's Immigration website at immi.gov.au You can review the different visas that you can apply for if you meet the requirements. Yes, there is a visa that has the points system. However, ... Read More
relocating to australia with husband and kids by sh0278
Hi.we are thinking of relocating to Australia.any advise on where to start would be greatly appreciated ie location, jobs, schools, social life, visas etc.
Hello. Try visiting Australia's Immigration website at immi.gov.au It will have all the information you need to know which type of visa you are eligible to apply for. The Australian government at anytime can change requirements so it is best you ... Read More
18 and wanting to move to Canberra, Australia for a year/permanently by chloemae1
I am currently 17, but I want to move to Australia next September. I will be 18 then. I lived in Australia for a year from 2000-2001 with my parents and ever since I have returned to the UK, I have wanted to go back. I need to ask some questions ...
Dear chloemae1, The simplest visa that you can probably apply for is the working holiday visa when you turn 18 years old. Some people that have posted on this forum state it doesn't take that long to be approved. This will allow you to live and ... Read More
Moving to Melbourne with wife and children, from Singapore by AhBeng
Guys, need your honest opinion here. I got my Australian PR recently and currently actively looking for an IT job thru seek.com.au Would you call me crazy if I were to move to Melbourne without securing a job first? I mean move the whole family ...
I forgot to mention and you probably know that you must enter Australia before a certain day as your official entry. I don't know how that applies to family visas and if your individual entry into Australia can represent your family? What I mean by ... Read More
Moving to Melbourne with wife and children, from Singapore by AhBeng
Guys, need your honest opinion here. I got my Australian PR recently and currently actively looking for an IT job thru seek.com.au Would you call me crazy if I were to move to Melbourne without securing a job first? I mean move the whole family ...
AhBeng, I just arrived in Melbourne coming from Sydney to vacation. This was in addition to the requirement of having to enter Australia as part of the PR visa. I had a meeting with one of the many recruitment agencies to talk about my job ... Read More
Looking for advice on living and working in Sydney
Hi hamiltonj, Check out the Australian job websites seek.com.au and mycareer.com.au as a start for your job search. Also, read the previous posts on this forum from others that are already in Australia on a working holiday visa. Read More
Looking for some advice on how to get started
Hi Truman, Check your email. Read More
Brits contracting in Oz
Hi Nelson, Are you being sponsored by an employer? If you are, then your employer should be able to tell you what type of visa they will sponsor you on. But check out what the following link about the employer sponsored visa options ... Read More
Skilled Migrant Visa and Work Experience...HELP!! by whingingpom
I am a high school teacher (UK qualified) and will have two years teaching experience (in Australia on a working holiday and then an employer sponsored visa) at the end of the year. I qualified in 2008 and so I have taught as much as I possibly can ...
Hi FF, The official website that you should be looking at to obtain correction information about the requirements is http://www.immi.gov.au This is Australian Immigration's official website. Any other websites that you may view are companies that ... Read More
With a student visa can I obtain Financial Aid from a University? by tryingtomakeit
I am trying to come to Sydney for College and am wondering exactly how much this will cost me and if I will be able to survive on my own. I saw that the average cost is about $13,000 per year and supposedly this includes some kind of living ...
What was posted in the website is the minimum amount that you must meet in order to be considered for the student visa. As a student visa holder, the website indicates that you are only allowed to work 20 hours a week. With that said, the Australian ... Read More
With a student visa can I obtain Financial Aid from a University? by tryingtomakeit
I am trying to come to Sydney for College and am wondering exactly how much this will cost me and if I will be able to survive on my own. I saw that the average cost is about $13,000 per year and supposedly this includes some kind of living ...
Hi tryingtomakeit, Check out the following link in regards to meeting the financial requirements to get a student visa in Australia according to the Australian Government's Dept. of Immigration and Citizenship website. ... Read More
Are they really that strict about importing wooden items in?
Hi Zeltingers, Have you checked out the following website? If it doesn't answer your question, there is an email address or phone number for you to email or call to get an answer your question. This is a website directly from the Australian ... Read More
who can help me please? by mbubble
I am a chinese middle age woman just moved to Sydney with tourist visa. Trying to look for a permanent job and wanted to settle down here. Struggling with getting the working visa...can anyone advise me? Sad....
mbubble, Yes, that job posting that I sent to you does require a valid working visa. But that was just an example of the type of jobs that I think you could be qualified for that can utilize the ability of you to speak that language, engineering ... Read More
who can help me please? by mbubble
I am a chinese middle age woman just moved to Sydney with tourist visa. Trying to look for a permanent job and wanted to settle down here. Struggling with getting the working visa...can anyone advise me? Sad....
mbubble, Yes, I think with applying for administration/secretarial positions, I don't know how many companies are willing to sponsor candidates. I think these positions can mostly be filled by working holiday visa holders if they prefer. But since ... Read More
who can help me please? by mbubble
I am a chinese middle age woman just moved to Sydney with tourist visa. Trying to look for a permanent job and wanted to settle down here. Struggling with getting the working visa...can anyone advise me? Sad....
Hi thisissusanli, I have often heard that people with working holiday visas can get jobs that easy after arrival. However, mbubble only has a tourist visa which does not allow her to work in Australia. But with you having a working holiday visa, ... Read More
who can help me please? by mbubble
I am a chinese middle age woman just moved to Sydney with tourist visa. Trying to look for a permanent job and wanted to settle down here. Struggling with getting the working visa...can anyone advise me? Sad....
mbubble, You will have to be patient. Most of the job postings that you see online are likely processed by recruitment agencies that have to select on the candidates that they will need to forward to the companies that hired them to research for ... Read More
who can help me please? by mbubble
I am a chinese middle age woman just moved to Sydney with tourist visa. Trying to look for a permanent job and wanted to settle down here. Struggling with getting the working visa...can anyone advise me? Sad....
No problem Chatbox1024. I think each person that is granted a visa would be responsible to keep informed about the guidelines themselves by looking at immi.gov.au to be updated about any changes. Hi mbubble: What Chatbox1024 stated are the two ... Read More
who can help me please? by mbubble
I am a chinese middle age woman just moved to Sydney with tourist visa. Trying to look for a permanent job and wanted to settle down here. Struggling with getting the working visa...can anyone advise me? Sad....
Hi Chatbox1024, I wanted to comment on what you stated on your post. I myself was granted a skilled migrant visa. People might be confused to your statement that a skilled migrant visa has no expiration date. It actually does after 5 years of the ... Read More
Cost of living -Geelong by mpp
Hi all, my husband is considering a Job in the Geelong area near Melbourne...after doing much search i am still unable to have an information of the current cost of living in geelong(many of the posts in google are older posts).He is looking at a ...
I forgot to mention in my previous post. Your husband may want to ask his potential employer if he can be qualified for the Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA). Check out the following website below. This was recommended to me to check out with ... Read More