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No, what he means is, it will cost you about $60,000 and the waiting time for a decision is at least 5 years. There is a cheaper one, but the waiting time is about 30 years. There are temporary visas which you could apply for, but they do not let you stay permanently.

I'm afraid there is NO quick way for you to move to Australia permanently. Most countries do not want to allow older relatives to migrate, because they have only a few years of working life left, and will then be a burden to the taxpayer in health care, pensions etc. So the government makes it difficult. Australia is more generous than some countries, but it is still not easy, and there are waiting lists of many years.

If you are not moving for another three or four years, then I wouldn't even bother asking questions, because the rules are changing so fast. However, the one thing you can know for sure - it will get more and more and more difficult, because community attitudes to immigration are hardening, and the government is responding to that. Many occupations have already been slashed from the lists already and temp visas are more restrictive. I know @WRussell offers a free initial consultation and he's got a good reputation. But in your shoes, I wouldn't consult him until you're ready to commit to the move. I don't think it's possible, in the current situation, for any agent to advise what you should study or what experience you should get to be eligible in four years' time.

When you move to Australia on a temporary visa, that's all it is - temporary. With the most basic temp visa, that's it - you are not allowed to stay, under any circumstances, and you'll have to go home. There is another type of temp visa, which allows you to apply for a permanent visa at the end - but note, it only allows you to apply for PR, it's not a given. People talk about a "transition" to PR which gives the impression it's easy, but it's not. You still have to jump through the same hoops as if you were applying for PR from the UK - qualifications, age, experience, etc. Many people fail to get the permanent visa, often because the rules change during the 2 to 4 years of the temp visa, (their job is taken off the list or they can't meet the new criteria). That's why we always tell people, if you are coming on a temp visa, always plan on the basis that it's temporary, and if you do manage to get permanency at the end, regard it as a bonus. If you really want to move permanently to Australia then it's always safer to apply now, because they are raising the bar every year, making it harder and harder to get in.

I assume, when they say that, they're trying to suggest it's cheaper in Australia. That was true 20 years ago, but it's not now! You can work out your budget fairly easily, because you can safely assume the day-to-day cost of living in Australia is the same as the UK. If you try to break it down, you'll find some things are dearer and some are cheaper, but it balances out. It's housing and childcare that you need to research carefully, because they will vary according to your needs and preferences. I agree with Jon the Hat, I'd say if you want a comparable home to what you have now, you're looking at $800 a week. People will point out cheaper houses in cheaper suburbs, and it's true they exist - but do you want to live in a tired house in a bogan (chav) suburb? I suggest thinking about why you're thinking of moving to Australia. A lot of people seem to think that Australia offers a more laidback lifestyle with less stress. Some parts of the country yes, but Sydney is not one of them. The corporate culture is the same (if not worse) than London. The Big 4 expect their senior staff to work long hours. I used to work 45 - 50 hours a week, (before I decided no bonus, however big, was worth it!) Add a long commute to that, and consider whether it's better than what you have now.

I think your best approach would be to write/email/phone possible employers first. Government departments are limited in what they're allowed to do (just like in the UK). If a department has approval to hire from overseas, then they're likely to consider an application from you while you're still in the UK. If they don't have approval to hire from overseas, then turning up on their doorstep won't help.

When you apply for the 190 visa, you make a promise to live and work in the nominating state for two years. If you stay in Melbourne, you are breaking that promise. In the past, the states have usually taken no action against people who break that promise, but that is changing. We've had reports of people having their 190 visa cancelled because they failed to live in their nominated state. It's up to you whether you're prepared to take the risk of losing your visa.

I see a pattern in your posts. It looks as though you don't qualify for a permanent visa and you are desperately looking for ways round the rules. If there is ANY way for you to get a visa for Australia right now, then a good migration agent will be able to tell you. They are working with those rules every single day and they know them inside-out. Some of the agents on these forums will give you a free initial consultation. Book one. If they tell you there's a way for you to migrate, save up your money and hire them to get you in. If they say there's no way, then it's time to accept it and get on with your life. It's silly to think you can find a solution the experts haven't thought of.

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Regulations often have vague language, it's the minister or the courts who interpret what the term was intended to mean. Once a case has been heard, that sets a precedent for future cases. And it sounds like some kind of determination has been made, because states are cancelling visas as we speak. That's not fearmongering, it's fact.

When you are granted the 190 visa, it's on the condition that you MUST work in the nominated state for the required period of time. By accepting the visa, you are accepting that condition. If you activate the visa knowing you have no intention of working in that state, then you have accepted under false pretenses, which has the same effect as "making a false statement". So, it would be very easy for them to justify cancellation if someone gets a 190 visa then goes straight to another state on arrival - their actions demonstrate that they obtained the 190 visa under false pretences. It would be less clear-cut if someone arrived, stayed in their nominated state for a few weeks, then claimed they had to move to get a job - I guess it would come down to proving they made a serious effort to find work before giving up. Then of course, Immigration could also use evidence from social media and forums like this, where people often post about moving to Australia to be with family in, say, Queensland, so they apply for a 190 for SA because it's all that's available... As for children who are Australian citizens - that's not Immigration's problem. There are thousands of examples of people who got deported even though they have children born in Australia. Having Australian children gives you no right to remain in the country. Ditto your obligations.

Yes, water is an odd one. Generall, if you're renting a house, you may pay the whole water bill. If you're in a unit, you will pay just the usage. However a lot of unit blocks are not individually metered and therefore the water usage charges are apportioned according to the size of the unit.

You've got to remember that sometimes, if you can't find the needle in the haystack, it's because there isn't one. Most countries make it difficult or impossible for parents to join migrant children. If you were Australians in the UK, it would be impossible to bring your parents to join you, unless they were too ill to care for themselves. Australia is more lenient. There are a few visas for aged parents, but it sounds like your parents are too young to qualify - and besides, the waiting time is several years, so your children would be at school before they got approved! It's true that for some visas (not all), they could arrive on a tourist visa, apply for the visa, and then stay on a bridging visa. However, it's not easy living on a bridging visa, and they need to understand the downsides before they embark on that course. As others have said, your best bet is to consult a registered migration agent to understand all the complexities. Most reputable agents will give you an initial consultation free of charge. I agree that your best bet would be the 600 visa which will let them visit for extended periods, but they wouldn't be able to work.

MLC charge ridiculous fees. Ring Australian Super or Hostplus and ask to transfer to them. It’s easy and their fees are much lower. With either of them, your super will keep on growing over the years and will be a nice nest egg on retirement. Then email them after you leave the country and instruct them to cancel all insurance because you’re no longer resident

If you are going to Central NSW then that's wise. I remember when we arrived (in country Victoria) we were completely stranded until we could get to a car dealership, because public transport is so limited outside the big cities. The choice wasn't great - second-hand cars in the country are more likely to have had a rough life, driving on dirt roads etc. I would say your best bet is to head out along Parramatta Road in Sydney and buy a second-hand car for cash - you'll have lots of choice! The area is nicknamed "Auto Alley" for good reason. The dealerships start around Five Dock, where the Great North Road joins Parramatta Road, and continue for a good distance.

That sums it up in a nutshell. I suggest you stop trying to list all the things you don't like about Australia to justify the move. You're not an outdoorsy person so you find the lifestyle in Perth doesn't suit you, and you've realised that for you, the most important thing is for your children to grow up with their extended family. That's more than enough reason to move. Keep your criticisms to yourself while you're in Oz, as it will only invite people to get upset and argue with you and you don't need conflict. Honestly, the best thing for you to do is, don't go wasting money on a trip home. Why waste money on a return trip, when you know you don't want to come back? You mention your husband hopes you'll find something you enjoy. Does that mean he's not keen to go back - is that why you're thinking of delaying?

Yes, but that's for people who applied in 2015 when the queue was shorter. New people, joining the queue now, will have a very much longer wait (unless things change).

According to the document I linked to, Koreans are not eligible for the PBS

As an international student, you are required to take out health insurance. This article explains: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/studying-in-australia/how-to-study-in-australia/student-visas/overseas-student-health-cover Looking at the health insurance policies, they all seem to exclude pre-existing conditions for the first twelve months, so you would have to pay the full cost of your medication for the first year. In Australia, it's $1269 per cartridge, plus the syringe. Even after the twelve months are up, you will probably find there's an annual limit to how much the health insurance will pay for medicines so that's worth checking.

Looking at domain.com.au, there are a lot of new build properties advertised at around $260K. That will certainly not include everything, of course. https://www.domain.com.au/lot-1842-arlington-street-mount-barker-sa-5251-2013542924 The question you need to ask is, what is included in that price? The ONLY person who can answer that is the builder, so I suggest you contact them and ask: https://rivergumhomes.com.au/

If you're being transferred for work, ask your company whether you can get a novated lease. That's where the company takes over the lease of the vehicle and it can reduce your tax. Just be conscious of the length of the contract compared to how long you will be in Australia! The Shire is more reasonably priced than Manly. Have you looked into the visas for your two children?

Yes, that’s the idea. Australia isn’t a new country desperate for immigrants any more. Unemployment in Australia is about the same as the UK. They want skilled experienced people not raw graduates

I do know that you can only hold one visa at a time. If you get granted a new visa, your old visa becomes void. But that's not your situation - if your student visa is refused then I don't see why your eVisitor visa would be invalidated.

International students in Australia fall into two categories. One, they are students with rich parents, who can afford to pay board and living expenses as well as the high international fees. Two, they are ordinary people who are desperate to migrate to Australia and think (wrongly) that if they come on a student visa, they will magically find some other way to stay after their course finishes. And you are right, they do usually end up working cash-in-hand to make ends meet, living in a grotty share house. At the end of their course they usually have to go home, broke, or stay illegally.