Immigration Forum / Australia and NZ / March 2004

I am a holder of a 457 business visa to July 2007 but have noticed
my passport expires early in 2006.
Does anyone know if the visa is
still valid in an expired passport or will it have to be renewed in

I have seen mentioned on quite a few threads the words "June Madness"
Could someone please tell me what this is? I could take a very
UNeducated guess, but when I try this, I talk myself into believing the
the wonderful people at DIMIA will process my application (Nov 2003). Is

my guess would be a few questions and your visa would be granted.
good luck.

We are currently trying to get references for husband (partner in a
building firm)  He has decided to apply as bricklayer (although he can
do the whole lot, so to speak!) Trouble is as he's been self-employed
it's v hard to get references. We have managed to get 3 which cover the

         I need some honest advice from you because of the
following.
I have failed the skills assessement due to not finding my
job type for one.

Does being overweight have any bearing on the outcome of any medicals?
If so I suppose that as it'll take a while from application date to
meds request I've got time to get into shape?

Does receipt of the request to lodge the AUD$100K bond mean that I'm going
to get my PR visa?
Tia.

I would like to thank you all those who have given me valuable
information and advice.  I found that the information given by them and
the other people in this forum are very useful for me to determine
activities that I should do during the stages of the application.  

Folks,
Last night I filled out the visa form for a skilled independent
application. My wife being a beauty scored 125 points, so we make the
grade on that score. She is the main applicant being a midwife.

My case officer has advised me she will request assurance bond (visa
139) as soon as she received oz police checks (i have been told by oz
they are on their way!). however my aunty who is my sponsor and assurer
is just off on her holidays and won't be around for a good few weeks.

HI everyone Does you know what happens when this occurs? I am worried
about it and wondered if anyone had any knowledge or experience of this
situation .I have epilepsy so I guess thats why they sent it on but
surely that shoulldn't be a problem should it ?What do you all think?? I

After surgery last year (at age 35!!) I now have to take HRT. I pay for
prescriptions (approx ??6 for 2 months supply). The stuff I use is a
gel, rubbed onto leg....
Any opinions as to whetehr I would be classed

Just starting to look at the skills assessment form and work out
what we need to get together, and who we need to contact. Should we put
my hubbys Uni degree in Graphic Design under the heading Vocational
training, strictly speaking it isn't I suppose, and it doesn't relate

This may sound a bit obvious, but I wanna be on the safe side.
Will be making my initial entry (post grant) to Aus in a couple of weeks.
Just wanna confirm that the piece of sticker on my passport is sufficient to
get me through immigration? No need for ETA or whatever.