Guest Little Miss Sunshine Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi, I have just registered with the site and thought i would come and say hello ) My boyfriend and i are currently still in England but he has just had his perminant residency visa granted last week and were moving over to Perth in September. Im hoping that i will be able to find out lots of information via the forum as there is so much we have got to do and learn about between now and then and other people's experiences will be a help too! Hope to hear from you all soon Kat x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lornarees1 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 hiya , any ideas which area you be heading ? we are nor been here since dec lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Miss Sunshine Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi Lorna, Were going to be staying in Butler. How have you found it since moving over? Were still in shock that the visa has arrived! were hoping to be booking the flights this week but we have got sooo much to do between now and september!! Looking forward to it though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi Kat and welcome to Perth Poms- you'll find us a friendly bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Miss Sunshine Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks Ali, ive only been on here for a very short time and i love it already! i have read lots of posts and alot of it is filling in gaps for me and my boyfriend. So glad i joined! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lornarees1 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 we are in banksia grove at the mo , don't know where we will go once our lease is up we love it even tho my hubby is fifo his shift pattern is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Miss Sunshine Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 sorry still getting the hang of this Lorna, what is fifo? have you got long left on your lease? is there alot of choice of house in australia if you want to lease or buy? Were hoping to eventually buy a house if all works out well in the future once were settled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackboots Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi Kat , welcome to PP .. FIFO ... means fly in fly out its a term used thats shortened for peeps who usually fly away to their jobs, here in oz or other countries and back home again :ssign18: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lornarees1 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 thanx jackboots:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samlee337 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi Kat, we are new on here too. Its great how much you can learn from reading others posts. Im finding it very helpful, although id like it if the OH did a bit of research ! Puh but who am i kidding What made you decided on moving to Butler? Im curious as we're heading NOR but still not sure on exact location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pb1 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 im new to this too but been here for 5 years, if i can help i will what trade are you in pete x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pb1 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 we live in butler can we help you at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samlee337 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 You could help me pb1 what kind of place is Butler? We're a family of 3 with our daughter only being 18mths old so we'll be looking at somewhere that has things going on for me and her to do plus shops, cafes etc but more importantly work for my OH who is a builder. Could Butler offer what we are looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RachSouth Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hello! You'll love it here - I have just had the BEST day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Miss Sunshine Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks Jackboots! i think my OH will be a fifo when we arrive in September lol Kat ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Miss Sunshine Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi Kat, we are new on here too. Its great how much you can learn from reading others posts. Im finding it very helpful, although id like it if the OH did a bit of research ! Puh but who am i kidding What made you decided on moving to Butler? Im curious as we're heading NOR but still not sure on exact location Hi Samlee, Ive really enjoyed looking and reading at peoples posts, even if it doesnt actually apply to me its always good to have awareness of other things! You never know what might crop up lol Were moving to butler as my OH's brother already lives there with his gf. Sorry what does NOR mean? im trying to find where all the abbreviations are....still getting my head around them haha! Are you already in Perth? Kat ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Miss Sunshine Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 we live in butler can we help you at all Hi pb1, I have been to Butler in 2010 and found it to be lovely. I love the lifestyle and the trends that seem to be there, cafe's, bars, restuarants, and the harbours! How do you find living there? have you been there long? Kat ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samlee337 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Sorry what does NOR mean? It means north of the river dont worry there are so many abbreviations used on here, i dont know half of them! ha. So you are not alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveOz Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Well done, You must be over the moon! Hope you get the advice you are looking for and Good luck for your move in September. How long did it take for you and your O/H to get your visa? We are looking in to moving to Oz but have no idea how long it will take or how much it will cost. Any advice would be gratefully received LO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Miss Sunshine Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Well done, You must be over the moon! Hope you get the advice you are looking for and Good luck for your move in September. How long did it take for you and your O/H to get your visa? We are looking in to moving to Oz but have no idea how long it will take or how much it will cost. Any advice would be gratefully received LO Hi LoveO (great name btw)! We are deffinately over the moon, but still in shock! its took us 4 years from the point of beginning to think about it to actually nearly taking the leap! The only reason we begun to think about moving was my OH brother already lives out there with his gf and her family and they have been there for 6 years now. After a holiday to see them in 2010 my OH applied last April and has just had his visa granted last week so a whole year more or less. The hardest part we found was the TRA form (Trades Recognition Australia) you have to fill this in before applying for a visa. My OH has applied for a GSM (General Skilled Migration Visa) which gives him pernament residency. He's a gas fitter so his occupation is in demand. The TRA we found extremely difficult as we had no help or support with it, it was just a guessing game. Long story short, the TRA form came back unsuccessful a few weeks later due to not having enough evidence to meet requiremnts of what the form was asking. In the end we decided to go with an agent, and thats the best advice i can give you! We paid him intially £500 to go through all of our paper work for the TRA and he found all the bits that we had left out and told us were we had gone wrong. It also cost us to send the TRA form off ($300 i think) but second go was free. It did take alot of the stess away using an agent becuase they know everything to do with visas and paperwork inside and out! lol We just made the visa application cut off date by 1 day..skin of our teeth to say the least, as the rules and regs change every 1st July (keep that in mind). We have found the actually visa process straight forward and once we heard from the processing officer its been all systems go! Its the TRA that was the hardest part for us. The visa itself for my OH has cost us £1500 then my OH had to pay for a medical ($300) and 2 Police checks! Im going on a working holiday visa which is costing us another £400 and ive also had to to have a police check dne too (£60)! it is very expensive, not to mention all of the additional cost once visas arrive of shipping costs, flights etc I think it is deffinalty worth all the cost and im not even there yet lol! What occupations have you both got? I dnt really know alot about other visas but i have been told that there are loads of different kinds, but i think it all depends on your occupations and you family circumstances as to which visa best suits you. If you can go on a hoiliday there too it does go well when your applying for a visa. If you want my agents name and details i can PM you? If you can go with an agent i would everytime unless you know someone who can help you. Hope this is helpful. If you want any more info giv me a shout:biggrin: This forum is brilliant and everyone is so helpful and other peoples experiences will also help you too. Good Luck! Kat ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Miss Sunshine Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Ahhh i heard that many times before samlee, i should of known lol! I couldnt think what it meant...my OH said it means 'near or around:biglaugh: didnt think it meant that hahah! The abbreviations i cnt get my head around, but i will in time i hope! Kat ) Sorry what does NOR mean? It means north of the river dont worry there are so many abbreviations used on here, i dont know half of them! ha. So you are not alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveOz Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hi Kat Your so helpful! Thank you so much for all the advice My Husband is a solid plaster, but can put his hand to any thing. I'm a full time house wife with two young kids. I have a degree in Reflexology, but haven't worked since passing the exam due to having my youngest. My Husband and I are both in our 30's. I have experience with horses, but nothing on paper,I was brought up with horses and used to horse sit for friends plus had my own horse before having the kids. I'm a keen photographer by hobby, when I get the time. The idea of an out side life style is very tempting. OZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pb1 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 hi kittykat we moved here 2 years ago, we built our house over a period of 6 months, love it here, good friends and area close to the beach and not to far from freo and perth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gav Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Ellenbrook is a nice suburb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ally Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hi, yup this is a great site for help and advice, everyone is really friendly. I'm looking forward to meeting some of you when we get to Oz. Good luck with everything. Ally xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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