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#29 How to move to Australia - Your step-by-sep guide
Description
"Try to approach it from a position of opportunities and be creative — think about ways you can make yourself eligible if you aren’t currently eligible for a visa."
Thinking about moving to Australia, but don’t know where to start? This episode is your practical roadmap to help you go from “can I move?” to “I’ve got my visa!” It’s a comprehensive overview of the key stages you’ll need to work through if you want to make your dream life in Australia a reality.
In this solo episode, Karen shares the six essential steps involved in planning your move to Australia. From figuring out if you're eligible, to understanding the emotional and financial decisions involved, to finally receiving your visa, this episode walks you through what to expect and how to get started.
In the episode, we cover:
- Why the first question isn’t should I move, but can I move to Australia?
- Where to find reliable visa information (and why you shouldn’t rely on outdated websites or Facebook groups for important visa advice).
- Why using a migration agent can save you stress, time and, potentially, money.
- What goes into the decision-making process (and why it took me five years!).
- How to start budgeting and understanding the true costs of a move.
- The different stages of the visa process, including skills assessments, English tests and EOIs.
- What happens after you receive your visa grant.
- How to stay organised and avoid feeling overwhelmed by the admin involved.
Additional Resources
- Find migration agents in the Move to Australia Directory
- Get the Ultimate Emigration Checklist Bundle
- Blog post about the costs of moving to Australia
- Blog post about the steps involved in moving to Australia
- Podcast episode 2: The decision-making process
- Free Move to Australia Facebook Community
- Home Affairs visa options
You can find the full show notes and AI transcript over at SmartStepstoAustralia.com/episode-29
Find out more about TorFX and find the details of their $100 credit offer for New Life in Australia listeners at https://directory.smartstepstoaustralia.com/places/torfx/
Get your Ultimate Emigration Checklist Bundle at MovetoAustraliaToolkit.com.