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Thanks, banana. I have an appointment with an immigration agent this Saturday actually. I have been reading the site everyday for a month now. I was just looking for some moral support on this as I have been thinking about it non-stop.

do we need to pay also too much if apply by ourselves? i saw yesterday more than AUD 2000 is it true? You can find the visa fees at http://www.immi.gov.au. All the fees that agents charge is exluding the admin fees you have to pay the aussie govt. It really isn't hard to see why she would rather be...

Has the requirement dropped back to 100 points? I remember a few years ago it went up to 120? 125? Nonetheless, if you're a total newbie to Australian immigration, then a local migration agent is probably your best bet. Otherwise do it yourself or shop around (as in off shore). It is 100 for Skille...

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Anyway I called up Yes Migration and I agree that they are very nice. See how it goes!

Thanks for sharing. Wow she applied before September of last year and only got a reply now? That's very long! The 2 years relevant work experience is giving me a headache too. But I'll definitely call up Yes Migration to see what they think. I called one other one and they said I should go down to t...

I was reading up on the visa for skilled workers and was wondering if any one has applied for any of these before? http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/visa-options-outside.htm I understand that we have to get our degree accessed at SkillAssess to determine if it is recognized un...

Wow! It sounds like a nightmare there. I don't mind waits though, as long as I don't go through the same mental torture each time. I am scarred for life. Next time I fly, I'll make sure to give enough allowance for the connecting flight.

I thought maybe places with more Asians coming in and out would be easier. Might try LAX next time.

Any advise on which West Coast airport to fly through to have it better? :p They (immigration) told me not to even try to fly through San Francisco because they are meaner. I am thinking they are lying!

Hhaha sorry. I just had to rant. I am mentally scarred for life.

You guys are so funny. :p

Everytime I go into the country for months at a time, they see a need to interrogate me like a criminal. Is there a trick to minimize this?

I'm sure anyone can leave when their contract is up. Singapore will not force people to stay.

Thank you for your input. Since public transportation in Singapore is good, we can probably do without a car. I would also be happy with a 4 room HDB flat. Our (future) kids will go to public school in Singapore (I do not mind at all). I have been shopping online a lot and noticed that after shippin...

Thank you, taxico! I will be doing a lot of reading up the next few days.

I was browsing this blog and it talked about the cost of living in Singapore in 2007 and 2008: http://spadhye.blogspot.com/search/label/cost%20of%20living%20in%20singapore However, I was curious if anyone did a comparison between a midsize town in the US and Singapore? Maybe someone with experience ...