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Immigration FAQ (South Africans looking to immigrate)

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We (my husband, myself and 2 sons) have been living in Aussie since January 2000. We still have our daughter, her husband and 2 grand children living in South Africa. We have been citizens for 8 years. What is the easiest way to bring our daughter and her family over? Could you please advise. Thanks.

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What is the 'balance of family' test? I have one child (married with 2 young children) living in Perth WA. I have an older sister (73) and a married sister (66) living in Cape Town. Is that good or bad - I desperately want to join my family in Perth, and have recently spent 7 weeks with them. We long to reunite our family. I am 64 and a well-qualified, active, healthy working single granny.

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I am an Australian citizen, but would like to retain my South African citizenship. How do I go about this?

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I am in Perth on a 457 Visa and have now been here for one year. According to a website I read, my wife and I can use our SA driver's licenses until three months after we apply for permanent residency. However she was stopped by a traffic officer who very rudely told her that he has no idea what the law states, but she had better find out ASAP or she could face steep penalties." What is the correct procedure regarding driver's licences.

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I am looking to return to Australia after living there for 9 years, many of them as a permanent resident. I now have a wife and 2 children whom I would dearly love to introduce to their grandfather (my father) who has been an Australian Citizen since 1983. My permanent visa expired in 2005 and I was wondering if you would have any advice for me as I dearly love Australia and would so love my wife and kids to be a part of this fantastic country.

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My RSA driver's licence expired, but I do have a NZ Drivers Licence. Can I drive in Australia and how do I obtain an Australian drivers licence?

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If I had a job offer in Australia, and in the process of applying for PR, do the following documents have an “Expiry date”:

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I’m a permanent resident of New Zealand [Not a citizen]. How do I apply for permanent residency in Australia?

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I am considering applying for a 165 visa and wondered whether it makes a difference whether I apply in Western Australia or South Australia rather than Queensland. Do you think I have a better chance if I apply for certain areas rather than others?

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How do I get to sponsor my sister to come to South Australia?

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A friend of mine was on a 457 visa. He has just passed away and the rest of the family are going back to SA. Is the employer required to cover the cost of them going back to SA. In general cases do employers have to pay travel costs for the holder of a 457 visa who is returning home?

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Is it true that because of the global crunch the Aus government has stopped issuing temp 457 and temp business visas ?

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Thanks for the info. I would like to know whether you can possibly guide me in the right direction. I am currently 45 years of age, have a trade (Telecommunications); a Diploma and a BComm degree but apparently I am over the threshold age for emmigration to Australia. Is there any hope for someone in my position?

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Hi there, Was just wondering if you had any advice on obtaining a South African police clearance from Australia? Any information regarding couriers or helpful hints

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Hi Is it possible to send money back to SA once working under the 457 visa in Aus? I'm thinking of heading out solo initially and would need to send cash back to keep the home fire burning.

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I need to renew my passport, is it better to go to Dep of Foreign Affairs or mail and where do i get the address?How long will it take. South African passport with perm res. visa.

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What options are available for parents?

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Should a family want to migrate and have an elderly mother or father living with them as a dependent … does this person qualify as a family dependent and fall under the visa as kids do?

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Who can I speak to if I am looking for sponsorship of residency, work opportunities etc.?

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I heard that currently SASTS are in negotiations with the Australian High Commission about extending the eligibility of the Working Holiday visa to include South African passport holders. Do you know if this is true and if so, do you have any feedback on it?

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Can you help with more info on people who have already immigrated and how they are doing?

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Looking for business opportunities, either as employment, JV or investment. Which is the best way of networking with expats and sourcing opportunities?

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Where can you find information like salary/living expense ratio and how are the people in the country etc

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Do you need a working visa before you land in Australia or can you apply for one in Australia

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You have a family and would like to immigrate to Australia, but can't take the risk without securing a job, what to do?

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Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Alternatively, here are links to find answers to your questions.

http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa-enquiries/index.htm
http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/australia/processing-centres/index.htm

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/skilled-occupations/skilled-occupations.htm

http://www.dimia.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/skilled-occupations/occupations-in-demand.htm

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