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What are the key steps to undertake after receiving a subclass 189, 190 or 491 visa grant for offshore applicants?

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1. For 190 and 491: Update Grant Details with State

For example, you can update VIC and NSW details at links below:

2. Book flight tickets

3. Resume preparation

Prepare resume as per Australian standards and alter/tailor your resume as per the keywords in Job description.

4. Opening bank account before 15 days of travel

This can be done post landing also as we need to activate the account after landing. It’s easy with passport and hotel address. It will be active soon and you will receive an ATM card in a week time.

Whichever option you choose, you’ll need to bring some documents to the branch when you first visit, to formally prove your identity before you start using your account.

We recommend you bring along original copies of your:

  • Current passport (original document required)
  • Details of your current Australian visa
  • Tax Identification Number (TIN) for each country of foreign tax residency
  • Student ID or letter of enrolment (students only)

Another option is HSBC Bank, however CommonWealth Bank is one of the big 4 banks in Australia

5. Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

CCS in Australia is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to eligible families to help cover the cost of approved child care services, including long day care, family day care, and outside school hour’s care. The subsidy amount is based on factors such as family income, activity level, and the type of child care service used. It is designed to make child care more affordable for families and encourage workforce participation.

Check out Child Care Subsidy Calculator here.

6. Accommodation

Key online platforms are RealEstate, Gumtree, Flatmates, and most importantly, Facebook groups relevant to your own home country and community.

7. Carry vaccination history for kids

8. Medicare

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/

9. Centrelink

Centrelink delivers income support and other payments to Australians. It is part of Services Australia - an Australian Government department delivering payments and services on behalf of a number of government programs including Medicare and Child Support as well as Centrelink. Check out Centrelink website

10. Money Transfer – you can use HDFC forex or Wise

11. Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

You will need an Australian Tax File Number (TFN) to start working. If you plan to start a business/company, you may also need an Australian Business Number (ABN).

12. Schooling

You can get admission anytime in the Public school relevant to your area postcode. School fees may be free, or a nominal amount (depending on the state)

12. Job Search

  • LinkedIn: Make sure you a complete and professional profile on LinkedIn.
  • Seek.com.au: Seek is the most popular online jobs platform in Australia.
  • Facebook groups to search for entry level jobs.

13. Car purchase

Carsales and Gumtree are good platforms.

For Indians: You can use your Indian license for 3 or 6 months to drive here depends on your moving state. Car can be purchased with your passport and license. If name in passport and license different, you might need IDLV from VFS

14. Dont bring heavy food items, most of the items are available in stores. You may bring Mixer, Pressure cooker, rice cooker + dress, shoes etc. But, alternately, you can buy these items from Kmart Australia.

Jobs Portals

Short Term and Temporary Accomodation

Miscellaneous: CoreLogic Property Data - www.corelogic.com.au

Mobile Phones and Providers:

www.accc.gov.au/consumers/telecommunications-and-internet/choosing-a-mobile-phone-service

Popular Stores:

Major Providers:

Public Transport:

State Specific Resources

Note: We will continue to update this guide over time. If you have any suggestions or contributions, please email them to us info@smartvisaguide.com