hi all, the wife wants us to move to austrailia from england badly, she would qualify under the points system but the problem i have is when i was a kid (19 yrs) i got into trouble with the law (stole a car) . although this was 17 yrs ago would it stop me from being able to emmigrate to austrailia?
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I don't think so. You should go... Australia is my dream land. I hope some day I'll be able to go there too.
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mate you have to be an aussie citizen
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Contact the Australian embassy and ask them. Also your father can sponsor you as an immigrant why do you want to live in australia, its not because we beat you at cricket is it? lol. but in reality hope ypu make it, we will make you welcome
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1). " I can't find a source to tell me how long before I can return"\nThere isn't one.  It's ENTIRELY up to the UK to decide WHEN and IF.\n2). "I can't find out how much immigrations thinks I need in my bank account."\nAgain, there is NO set amount.  It's up to customs agents in the UK to decide that too.\n\n"I just want to make sure all my ducks are in a row before I return to England which I fully intend to do".\n\nYou VOLUNTEERED FAR TOO MUCH INFORMATION.  Be wary of Customs & Immigration agents everywhere; any innocent remark can get their Spidey Senses tingling,  The lesson you should take away from this experience is next time DON'T TALK SO MUCH.  You want to see the Tower of London.  FULL STOP SHUT UP.
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To answer the question at hand first, the reason you find it difficult is that you are “FOLLOWING” the laws in place.  If you want to properly live in the UK, better have a good education, large nest egg of money and a job offer that will employee you or a company that will sponsor you. Just like anyone else trying to get into another country, and I have been to many. \n\n\nNow for a little education for FarmTruck, gailforce_wind, and tegidfoel It is difficult to see any points of view from any of your answers. \n\nTegidfoel, needs to read more about history, and not only the “tilted” view of American secondary school books.  Have you tried reading above a 5th grade level?  Now for your comment on Technology in the US, for the most part the US is in par with the major countries, yet as far as implementing much of this, the US is about 3 to 7 years behind most of the Asian rim and European countries (examples: auto engines, cell phones, TVs, most electronics and you can find we are falling behind in computers now).  China even has the safest nuclear reactor that should scare you. Hell even Canada, just might be a little farther ahead in some areas…  So when was the last time you were out of your city limits? \n\nI have lived and worked in 17 nations. \n\nReason one not to move to the UK, the cost will eat you alive. (I have lived in London, Belfast, Edinburgh, Uckfeild and Leeds off and on between 1982 to 2000, it is hard to save money) Now that is an agreement not to live there, not because you say so, sounds so very uneducated, be clear about your option and try to find a balance with you emotions.  \n\nFarmtruck is just angry about something, go get therapy.  \n\nGailforce wind – find a back bone and look for something more substantial to read other than some one like farmtruck
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All you have to do is look the US to see where  Australia will be in 10 to 15 yrs . Stick to your guns girl . No body can raise your kids like you .
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just try this\nhttp://www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm...\nhttp://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/index.ht...
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Sounds like Australians have themselves a decent set of immigration laws that are actually enforced. You sound like someone who didn't get his way so you thought that you might try to cast aspersions on the Australians for "stealing" land. And lastly...Why dint you remove the locks from your house or apartment doors so anyone can just walk in?
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Good question.  I am English and I live in Australia, and have done since emigrating three years ago.  They are on about a similar system here in Australia, min requirements is to know what it means to live here, the values, cultures etc.  I think this is good, I have embraced the culture here and become a citizen, two years min and a joining fee.  In the UK, it would be too little too late I fear, the damage to UK has already been done, partly my reason for leaving.  I am not against different cultures, I am against those people that refuse to contribute to society and bludge off the government.   A lot of immigrants do work, so you must respect that fact.\nAs a minimum, I think you should be able to speak English. \n\nPS The Ozzies are sweating over the Ashes!!! COME ON ENGLAND!
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You probably are aware of the point system they have for evaluating potential immigrants (you have to reach a certain minimum point level and you are given points for your education, languages you speak etc). But I would suggest making a quick search on the Internet to find out what immigration lawyers are out there in Canada, pay a few dollars and have a telephone appointment to consult your case (some would even give free consultations if you would hire them for your case after the consultation)
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Your country, music, food, and people.  To the rest of the world Austrailia is a once in a life time experience.  That's is what I'd want to learn about there at 16 or 60. The girl is very lucky indeed to have such a wonderful place to exchage too. I envy her...
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Hello, I live in Australia. If you go to the website "Department of Foreign Affairs" that is listed below you will find the information you need. When you go to the website click on the section that says "About Australia" and there is lots of information about immigration. \nGood luck i hope it works for you!
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You should go to the Egiptian Embassy in Australia and they can help you. They probably even have names of attorneys that can help you.
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At least you are going about it "legally" and - BONUS - you speak their language!!  Bravo to you!!  Sorry, I can't answer your question, but just wanted to congratulate you on immigrating to a country "legally."  Too bad everyone can't be like you, as then we wouldn't be having these raving rants in this forum.
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Its too complicated to go into on this kind of site.  Get a recommended family lawyer.  They will advise you of your rights, and what your partner can and cannot do.  Contesting a divorce, is the other party saying they do not want to divorce you, seeking residency or custody of the children is another thing.  Rest assured, the courts do not like to see children used as pawns in a marital dispute, so make sure you put their needs first at all times.  This is after all what the courts will do.  If your partner is from overseas, I would have my children made wards of courts, whatever happens.  That way it becomes illegal to remove them from the uk without the court's permission.  This will apply to you or anyone else, even if you want to take them on holiday, or to France for the day even, but it does mean it reduces the chance of your partner abducting your children abroad, whether they get custody, residency or not.
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I would contact Customs and Excise and see how you go about gaining a licence to import them. They will advise you of the legal side too.
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1) Where are you travelling from - Abroad or just outside London\n2) Was the offence in the UK or abroad\n\nWithout knowing this we can't answer properly but, unless there are still outstanding warrants out on you, you should be fine.\n\nOf course if the crimes were in the UK and there are still warrants out they will let you in, and escort you to the nearest police station