Immigration process?

Question

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.

Answer 1

*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.

Answer 2

Hello, it is very normal to be feeling the way you do. It is a big decision to emmigrate and leave ones home for a new place. What I suggest is that you sit down and write up all the pros and cons on your decision to emmigrate. We need more skilled nurses and there is plenty of work available here in Australia. I met my husband who was from the UK and he emmigrated in 2001 he has never been homesick and loves it here very much. However everyone is different, and it will take some time for you and your family to settle. You have to remember that if you do not like it here you can always go back to the UK. I think you will love it here, I live in Adelaide which is in South Australia. I don't know where you are thinking to settle but here in Adelaide it is not as busy as Sydney or Melbourne. Our weather is lovely and it gets very hot here in summer. So don't feel bad when you feel excited one day and nervous and unsure the next it is normal. Good luck with your decisions and stay well. I will be thinking of you.

Answer 3

Of course it's normal to be up and down with such a life changing decision! Man, I recently set up my own company ... I will never regret it now, I know, but I was in tears some nights wondering how stupid I could be.

Australian bureaucracy can be like any other ... obnoxious, demanding, frustrating .. but do remember that like the US, a lot of people would rather live here than elsewhere in the world! They are sifting through thousands of applications a day.

And why wouldn't someone be comfortable here. We have one of the most relaxing ways of life imaginable. We don't do wars as a general rule. The crime rate is low, the education system is one of the best in the world, the climate is generally superb. Our unemployment rate is now very low.

I think the biggest thing though is that Australia is the most tolerant country I've come across. Yep, we foul up sometimes but generally you will be accepted wherever you come from and whatever you do.

There is constant work available for anyone in the medical profession. We just can't retain people in nursing. Young kids want to train for the IT industry and earn the mega-bucks.

If you'd like any more advice as things get closer, feel free to email me. I'm based near Canberra.

Answer 4

It is normal to be excited. You are also wise not to expect too much when applying as Australian immigration policies are complex. You are wise too to go to Australia and give your kids a better chance in life. Good luck.

Answer 5

If you don`t like it come back. Its as easy as that.
Can`t you take some immigrants with you by the way?