Immigration process?
I am going through the immigration process to emigrate to Australia on a skilled visa with a view of obtaining perminent residency in 4 years. We are using an immigration company to help as it is mind boggling all the paper work.
What I want to know is, is it normal to be excited about and eger one day and to feel slight reservations and nervous the next day. I seem to be up and down but know it is the right decision. It will give our two sons a better chance in life too. We are both nurses and will both want jobs. Sometimes i worry that we may not make friends. We are all friendly people and respect we are going to be in Australia and will do things Aussie style.
Thanks for the positive comments. I really appreciate it as today has been a bit of a downer X
We are thinking of Western Australia or maybe Queensland.
*laughs* It’s normal. I got the same way when I applied for my citizenship, went on my first trip alone, got married, had my first kid etc. I knew I had done everything right and yet I’d still stress out about the possibility of something I hadn’t done or had done, the smallest thing could set me off and make me wonder if I should throw my hat in too.
The thing is once you get settled try to go about some normal habits, church, maybe if you like line dancing, take the kids to soccor clubs etc. You make friends easily if you have something in common. Your kids will also make friends from people they met at school and want to hang out with them. You might make good friends with some of your kid’s friend’s parents. Australians are fairly easy going so you’ll probably fit in fine.
More nurses are always wanted in Australia. You’ll easily get the visas.
Brisbane eh? Well.. if you like the heat. We got over 40 degrees in the summer of 05-06 so goodness knows what it’s like in the summer there. I suggest you invest in an air conditioner if you want to live in Brisbane (I hear it can be a bit pricey especially if you’re on the Gold Coast).
Western Australia is nice.. really laid back. Although city people find it a little strange that the shops aren’t open on Sundays.
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