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    1. General Discussion on Immigration

      For all general discussion specifically related to immigration. Post in this thread if you looking for various opinions and advice.

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    2. Questions on Immigration

      For asking a question specifically on immigrating to Australia. Post here if you are looking for an exact answer to a specific question.

      Ask a question here and get an answer. Note that answers are not in Chronological order but the post that best answers the question appears at top of the thread. 

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    3. Discussion specifically on applying for visas

      For specifically discussing everything regarding applying for a visa!  Post in this thread if you looking for various opinions and advice.

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    4. Questions related to applying for a visa

      For asking a question specifically on the visa application process.  Post here if you lare ooking for an exact answer to a specific question.

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    5. Discussion on LSD Trips & Arrivals

      For discussing Look, See & Decide trips and those needs for when you arrive.

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    6. Settling In

      Now that we've arrived, what do we need to know?

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    7. Coffee Clubs

      For our immigrants-in-waiting to get together and share triumphs and frustrations.

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    8. Schools & Education

      ... because it's for our kids that we came here, right?

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    9. Going Back?

      yes, there are some of us who "verlang" too much, and return home ...

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    3. Events

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    4. Communities

      Want to share ideas with the folks in your home town? This is where it's at. If you don't find your city or town here, drop us a line in Technical -> Forum Help and we'll consider adding it :)

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    5. Money!

      .. makes-the-world-go-round-the-world-go-round, anything you'd care to ask or share about personal finances, taxes, retirement, or any other money matters

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    10. Spiritual Life

      Emigration is not always easy. Share your spiritual support here.

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    11. Lost-n-Found

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  4. Employment

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      What's it like to work in Australia? Want to share good ideas and tips?

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  6. Technical

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  • 5 Most Recent Posts

    • frosty
      Moving to Adelaide (from JHB)

      By frosty · Posted

      They usually do. Good luck with the move. Adelaide is a great city.👍
    • AndreSpook
      Moving to Adelaide (from JHB)

      By AndreSpook · Posted

      Yes, Adelaide airport.    Okay cool, thank you. We are pretty chilled about it - I am sure things will work out as they should and we will end up exactly where we are meant to be.   Cheers.
    • frosty
      Moving to Adelaide (from JHB)

      By frosty · Posted

      I'm assuming by airport you are referring to Adelaide International and not Parafield? You could look around West Beach, Henley Beach and possibly Westlakes. Those are the only areas I can really comment on as I have not looked into any other areas near the beach and airport. Its difficult to comment on the weekly rent as everyone has different needs, some will say $400 is doable, others may tell you that it is unrealistic to get a decent place near the beach for that amount. I would suggest you take a look on realestate.com.au to compare your price range with what is available. As mentioned rentals here differ quite a bit to SA. In SA we are use to calling up an agent, telling them what we want, they then take you to inspect the places and if you are happy you sign a contract and get the place you want. Here each rental has a designated viewing date/time (usually just a 15 min window on a certain day) where all interested tenants can come look through the house. You are then required to submit an application which includes a whole bunch on documents with regards to financials etc. These applications are then all sent to the owner who basically gets to pick who they want as the tenant. Keeping in mind that sometimes someone will offer a higher rent than what is initially asked, or terms which are more favorable to the owner. So as many people may tell you, finding a place can sometimes take longer than what you were hoping for if you are not prepared for all of this. Like us you may end up sending in applications for a few places and only getting approved for one of them. 
    • Rossen
      Are there any options for someone who cannot afford the Visa application fee?

      By Rossen · Posted

      I'll assume that you are talking about the 189 visa which I believe is the most expensive. If you cant afford the visa application fee then you might not be able to afford the rest of the immigration process. I mean the when we immigrated in 2018 the visa application fee cost us if I remember correctly around R65k, the rest of the immigration process including plane tickets, shipping container and then setting ourselves up here cost in the region of another R100k minimum. Mind you that was for a family of three.   You could look at trying to get sponsorship where some companies will pay for your visa and relocation costs but this is quite a challenging route and the relocation costs might not be a given. There's also the short term temporary visas which have pathways to permanent residence but thats not the best option for all as there's always the chance that you could lose your job and would have to then go back to RSA.    Also with a finance degree you might bot be able to meet the points requirements as a lot of the finance fields have a high points requirement.   You mentioned that you want to relocate to a very specific region of AU... the way most people do this is either by getting a sponsored visa and then going where the company that's sponsoring them is located or by getting a 189/190 visa and going wherever they find work.    Having said all that I'd actually recommend that you speak to an immigration agent. There's a few on this forum and from my experience it wont cost you a cent to have a conversation and evaluate your options.
    • ChrisH
      Discussion I had with someone who got their visa 2 years ago

      By ChrisH · Posted

      https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table I don't see how 105 points are even achievable for a 189, you would have had to study in Australia, have years of local work experience, be married to somebody that gives you a 10 points boost...    

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      LaurenL  »  SD_MOA

      Hi.
       
      I hope you dont mind me messaging you direct? I have noticed people always get the best answers/advice from you.
       
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      If all goes well and according to plan and we are fortunate to move over, I need to convert my trade.
       
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    • rich1203

      rich1203  »  SD_MOA

      Hi there SD_MOA 
       
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