Australian Visas – Processing could be delayed to 2011
Thu, 25/06/09 – 6:02 | 4 Comments

The Australian Immigration and Citizenship department have started issuing letters to visa applicants who have applied for Australian Residency under certain visa classes.
The letter confirms that priority will be given to applicants who are applying …

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Amendments to Australian Student Visa announced
Monday, 28 Apr, 2008 – 4:27 | One Comment
Amendments to Australian Student Visa announced

From time to time the Australian Department of Immigration make amendments and Legislation Changes which make obtaining an Australia Visa easier or indeed a litttle harder.
On the 26th of April a number of minor changes …

Opening an Australian Bank account from the UK
Monday, 21 Apr, 2008 – 14:14 | 8 Comments
Opening an Australian Bank account from the UK

How can you open an Australian bank account from outside Australia?’ is one of the more common questions asked on our forums
It makes sense that you have some Australian cash waiting for you once you …

IELTS Preparation Video – Useful Stuff
Sunday, 20 Apr, 2008 – 8:32 | One Comment
IELTS Preparation Video – Useful Stuff

Not so long ago I wrote a post which gave an overview of the IELTS Exam.
IELTS or the International English Language Testing System measures a persons ability to communicate in English across all four language …

Australia to become a Republic
Sunday, 20 Apr, 2008 – 3:26 | No Comment
Australia to become a Republic

Australia is to become a Republic according to news released following the Australia PMs visit to the UK.
Kevin Rudd, in his first official visit to Britain since becoming Prime Minister in November, said: “Once a …

What is a better Lifestyle?
Thursday, 17 Apr, 2008 – 12:33 | 5 Comments
What is a better Lifestyle?

I think it’s pretty safe to say that as your reading this you’re considering a move (or have already made the move) Down Under.
When we moved to Australia one of the main things that drove …

Construction Workers needed in Victoria
Wednesday, 16 Apr, 2008 – 2:00 | One Comment
Construction Workers needed in Victoria

According to a survey undertaken by the Master Builders Association, the Australian State of Victoria needs 40,000 new construction workers in the next five years.
The MBA says skilled workers are needed in order to solve …

Australian 457 visa program to be reviewed
Monday, 14 Apr, 2008 – 10:16 | No Comment
Australian 457 visa program to be reviewed

The 457 Temporary Skilled Migrant Visa is in the news today, with the federal government commissioning a review following accusations that foreign workers are being exploited.
Industrial relations commissioner Barbara Deegan will head a working party …

UK Nurses heading to Australia
Sunday, 13 Apr, 2008 – 3:16 | One Comment
UK Nurses heading to Australia

When our baby girl was born in Australia I was quite surprised by the number of english nurses and midwives working in our hospital.
Sure I expected to meet quite a few English staff as there …

Is it Autumn Already?
Thursday, 10 Apr, 2008 – 9:26 | No Comment
Is it Autumn Already?

Autumn in Australia and the second time we’ve experienced the autumn season since moving here
I really have no idea where the time has gone. I can’t believe that we’ve got back around to autumn so …

Fresh New design for Getting Down Under
Sunday, 6 Apr, 2008 – 15:35 | 5 Comments
Fresh New design for Getting Down Under

Hi Everyone! It’s been well over two years since Getting Down Under went live and I thought it was about time that I started to make some radical changes to the look of our site.
Some …

UK Applicants – Police Clearance Certificates
Tuesday, 1 Apr, 2008 – 1:41 | One Comment
UK Applicants – Police Clearance Certificates

For Australian Visa Applicants applying from the UK, it’s worth noting that Police certificates are now being issued by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO).
This covers applicants who have lived or currently reside in …

Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of April 2008
Tuesday, 1 Apr, 2008 – 1:21 | No Comment
Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of April 2008

Well, we’re into April so let’s look at the current Australian Visa Processing timelines for April 2008.
To discuss this post, please use the appropriate thread in our forums here
PROCESSING AND ALLOCATION INFORMATION – For …

Electronic Travel Authority System (ETAS) – changes from 21 April 2008
Tuesday, 1 Apr, 2008 – 1:01 | One Comment

If your thinking of going out to Australia on a Rekkie or similar prior to getting your Australian Perminant residency visa, then it may be useful for you to know about some changes that are …

Contributory Parent Visa Applications – The Need for a Settled Sponsor
Tuesday, 1 Apr, 2008 – 0:19 | One Comment
Contributory Parent Visa Applications – The Need for a Settled Sponsor

I came across a great article written by Alan Collett at Go Matilda which covers the Contributing Parent Visa Application and the need for a Settled Sponsor.
Certain visa applications; most notably applications for parent visas and …

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