I received the below email from Becker helicopters. Problem was I followed the given instructions regarding visa. I quote: Simply apply yourself and your spouse a "tourist visa" or "visitor's visa"
which is valid for three months. Upon arriving at the school we will organise the paperwork for you and your spouse to remain in Australia on a study visa. This visa is valid of 12 months. The forms here at the school will include info for your spouse.
On arrival in Australia I found out a student visa had to be applied for offshore. 6wk waiting list. I then realised the calibre of the school I was applying to and went to another. Needless to say I was psssdoff.
Don't be naive. Visit Australian immigration
www.immi.gov.au
From : Becker Helicopters <
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Sent : 10 October 2002 04:33:53
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Subject : Becker Helicopters
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Great to talk to you this morning. Here's some info about what we were
discussing which I hope will help.
VISAS
Simply apply yourself and your spouse a "tourist visa" or "visitor's visa"
which is valid for three months. Upon arriving at the school we will
organise the paperwork for you and your spouse to remain in Australia on a
study visa. This visa is valid of 12 months. The forms here at the school
will include info for your spouse.
REAL ESTATE
You will need to budget about AUD $240-$350 per week for a two bedroom
accommodation. I suggest logging onto the Professionals website (Realtor)
for other helpful info on rental properties. The address is
www.professionals.com.au/maroochydore When you arrive here we are happy to
set you up in a temporary in accommodation at a local motel, located close
to the school. Once here you'll have the opportunity to visit the real
estate agents and hopefully by the time you arrive we may have some listings
for you to see. Let us know more of your accommodation requirements closer
to the time.
FOOD AND LIVING EXPENSES
Generally, food costs is a little less than in England. Milk is approx AUD
$2-3 for 2 litres of milk. Bread is approx AUD $1.90-$2.30 a loaf. If
you're looking for a car, a resonable car will set you back about $5-6,000.
Depending on the condition. On top there is registration and insurance.
Approx AUD $500. But please email us closer to the time you will be
arriving about car prices. As well, there is usually someone here at the
school who wants to sell their vehicle.
Well I hope I've been able to help you with some of the information. Please
don't hesitate to email any questions. If I can't answer I'll get someone
here who can.
All the best.
Regards
Maraina Waaka
BUSINESS MANAGER