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We moved from WA back to the UK last year with our little dog. I would strongly recommend using a specialist pet shipping company as it is complex and lots can happen. For example two days before ours was supposed to fly the airline suddenly announced suspension of all pet flights. But luckily our shippers were able to sort it out and get him on another flight the same day. We used Dogtainers who were excellent. They sent emails with photos during the day and he arrived safe and well. The cost will depend on the size of the crate which depends on the size of the pet. Our little one is a chihuahua and cost just short of $3000 including the rabies jab. But we didn't book till last minute and you may be able to get cheaper by arranging with more time.

Thanks Rossy and merry Christmas to you and your family

Merry Christmas to you Ali and to all our members and visitors.

Sounds like you will have a relaxing one Rossy. Mine shouldn't too stressful as I will get most of it done Christmas Eve. Then we tend to spread out the eating during the day - starter about 2pm, main about 3:30 and puds about 6pm. My wife will complain again about the size of the turkey - bought a 6kg one.

Sounds yummy Ali. I think we are having prawn cocktail for start - it's a bit of a tradition. Though thinking about poshing it up a bit by including lobster as the supermarkets all have them very cheap at the moment. Desert will be Christmas pudding.

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you Camila

Well, the turkey is bought. Having a Rolly Polly (breed) free range. Stuffing made and in the freezer - I make a sausage meat one in advance. Special gravy made and in the freezer which I will add to the turkey juices. Red cabbage made - cooked in cider with spice and apples. Will make sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts, roast spuds, glazed carrots and pigs in blankets. What are you making?

Sadly, not a lot you can do, though it is illegal for you to have had to pay the costs for nomination. You can report them to immigration, but I am not sure you would get money back. Likewise, the agent should not have charged you for this and you can report them to MARA. With regards finding another sponsor, it is a case of applying for jobs from web sites such as seek.com.au and hoping for the best. However, I am not sure how long you will have. Once the department are aware the sponsorship isn't happening your bridging visa will be cancelled. I am guessing you were on a WHV? Has it got any time left on it? Or are you eligible for a second year?

first, rent. Is at least $100 too low per week You have missed buying cars. Factor in that second hand hold there value a lot more. For example, I sold a Hyundai Getz with a few issues for 3k last year. Mobile phones. temp accommodation You will leach cash in the first few months. internet. health insurance for a family may be a fair bit higher in order to qualify for tax purposes I would allow a LOT more for school - you have allowed maybe per child per term.

what ever you do, do not apply for a visitor visa as this may cancel his pr visa. I am afraid there isn't a lot he can do other than wait, though it might be worth the small fee to get an opinion from a good agent. Search fro New Life Down Under on here and see what Camila thinks.

You could look at the skilled occupation lists to see if your occupation is on there, but I don't recall anything similar to what you do. Even if it were, it wouldn't save a huge amount. Visa fees are less - just under $4k, but add on skills assessment and ILETS and it soon adds up. You should note that the visa fees are the drop in the ocean in the overall costs.

Hi and welcome. The first thing are visas. Your kids should be dual citizens, so just need to get their oz passports. You will need a spouse visa. Fairly simple application. Though expensive and will take 12 to 18 months from date of application to process. as for jobs it is hard to say as at the moment Perth is in an economic downturn. but shouldn't be by you move. However, you would not be eligible to work in the oz civil service until a citizen which you can not apply for until you have lived in oz for 4 years.

You should also be aware that with 60 points you may have a long wait for an invitation as in the last couple of months no 60 point applications were invited.

it depends on your occupations. Some are easier than others to find.

As mentioned, it is only a moral and not a legal obligation. But, if it was regarded that you never had any intent to live in the sponsoring state, it can be regarded as visa fraud and visas cancelled, though I have never actually heard of it being done. Be aware though that NT routinely refuse 190 requests and instead offer a 489. So, you would need to be happy with this and what it entails.

Wood is generally fine. I have been through customs with wooden carvings from Africa in my suit case, declared them and they have a quick look and pass through. Wicker can be brought in, but you have to agree to fumigation which is expensive.

The system has been set with the new rules, so unless you qualify under the new rules it won't. Also, it is too late to avoid the crush as the department haven't been processing applications under either set of rules for months now.

It is generally considered an easier test.

Arrange for mail to be redirected. I would have it sent to a relatives and then sent in bulk to you. Once in Oz apply for Medicare and tax file numbers.

Hello and welcome to the forum.

Had Sunday lunch. Roast free range herb fed chicken from a Cumbria small holding. Braised rainbow chard, fresh broad beans, roast potatoes in duck fat and home made sage and onion stuffing. Had a snooze while watching the Dam Busters and now looking forward to apple and bramble crumble. A pretty perfect Sunday

Sorry to hear that. Did you ever have a company offering to sponsor? Your stratergy though was very risky Moderators 45 4,669 posts Report post (IP: 194.168.186.230) Posted January 27 Sorry if you feel I am being negative, but I am trying to help you understand that you have chosen a very high risk strategy and that you are using a company who would be illegal in Australia. But, I will not comment further.

I really would not get too certain on suburbs yet. I also recommend - strongly - that you book holiday accommodation for arrival and look around. Each area can give a different feel to what you think. For example we thought we had a very particular area, but on visiting, it was the one we liked least. In fact, I think had we moved there we would have been on a plane home in a month.

It will vary by dog. If you call one of the pet shippers such as Pet Air they will provide you a detailed quote.

Hi and welcome to the forum Cant help with childcare. Do, do some research about jobs. Perth has never been a great hub for IT - many of the companies based there have their IT functions over east and it is an economic downturn at the moment in Perth. With housing, I would recommend you look at temporary accommodation for 2 to 4 weeks at first as this will give you time to visit areas as they can feel very different in reality and areas you might not think are right at the moment can feel right when you visit. I wouldn't worry too much about finding a place with dogs as it is a bit of a renters market at the moment. Once you are there, you can meet agents and many will have properties advertised as no pets, but in reality will accept them if pushed. Though it does depend on how many you have and there are council rules on how many you can have in certain areas I have never heard of being able to claim VAT back because you are emigrating. But Oz does have rules on new items being taxed when imported. There are a number of options for shipping. Even you haven't got much, then you can get a shared container. Pets are expensive. One of the most recommended on the forum is Pet Air and they are the only one ran by vets. It is important to start the process for pets as soon as possible as there are hoops to be jumped through.