Have you recently moved to australia?
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April 17th, 2010
I’m 24 and currently have no real ties to England and would very much like to explore the world out there before age and responsibilities that inherently come with age make it more difficult to do so. I would like to go somewhere where the weather is better the attitudes are a bit more relaxed. I have considered a few places and have found myself drawn to Australia.
I would like to move there and not just for a holiday.. i was wondering what steps i should take next to make the move. Should i seek professional assistance to make it easier on myself or is the process something that one could deal with alone with a bit of patience and work?
Anyone who has made the move recently and could walk me through the process that they followed would be great. As would any other information that you feel is important
I have a friend who can help with accomadations and employment, atleast in the short term so the move wouldn’t be to pressing financially.
I have a degree in Computer Science which at the moment is only collecting dust due to the hard hit computer industry which seems to have eliminated all but a handful of jobs. I am employed but not in my chosen profession and have been for over a year.
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Just go out there. See if you like it. If you like it stay.
I know that Australia is very stirct about who they will grant permanent residency status to now, even from England. A friend’s son moved there and loves it but he had to jump through hoops to get residency status. Investigate the procedure before you go.
No, I have lived here all my life. What is it about Australia that you like? I’m not sure what steps you should take, but your embassy should be able to guide you through it no worries.
@janbb If you are that desperate to come over here, just jump on a boat from Indonesia. Our current government will give you luxury residency on one of our pristine islands for 3–5 years of ‘processing’, then you can come ashore with contacts for accommodation, employment, and everything else you need to enjoy a lazy life over here. Don’t bother about doing it the legitimate way, just head on over and call the navy hotline once you’re in our waters!
Did a bit more research and found the visa which i think fits me well..
Skilled – Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476) it lasts for 18 months and there are no restrictions placed on work, travel or anything else with the visa. I have checked through their checklist and appear to meet all the criteria so i can’t see any reason why i shouldn’t be able to get it.
@Kade13 IN that case, why not give it a try? My friend’s son absolutley loves it over there.
@FireMadeFlesh – hehehe, I tell people that all the time. When I moved here in 1998 I came in legtimately with good health, money in the bank and a partner to live with. But it cost me a fortune for an immigration agent and an unbelievable amount of red tape to gain permanent residency and eventual dual citizenship. If I had it to do all over again, I would do it your way for sure!!!
@rooeytoo I reckon, I wouldn’t mind a government funded trip to Christmas Island.
Hey, I am from Australia. Definitely come over and see what you think. I recommend a working holiday visa first for a year. That way you can really see what you think without too much red tape. My husband did that – he is Irish. He loves it here but misses home sometimes especially his friends and the football, winter Christmas and a few things he wouldn’t have thought of. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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