Questions I Can’t Answer…..
But Can Give a Little Help With
Here’s a list of questions that I can’t answer, whether they are asked in the comments or by a Contact Me submission. I also provide links to pages that will help you with those questions. Please take the time to read them……
Getting a Visa.
I want to move to Australia, how do I get a visa and which is the best visa for me? And how can I calculate my points total? Read more here about getting a visa.
Would I Qualify?
I am (your age here) years old, a qualified (your skill here) with (your number here) years of experience and I have a diploma/degree/NVQ (your qualifications here). What are my chances of qualifying for a (any kind of) visa for Australia? Read more here about chances of qualifying for an Australian visa.
Nurses and Medical Professionals
I have heard Australia has a shortage of nurses, can you help me get a job sponsorship as I am a nurse? Read more here about how to get a job as a nurse in Australia.
Getting a Jobs or a Sponsor.
I am a (your skill here) and I wondered if it was possible/could you help me/what do I need to do to get a job sponsorship? Read more about jobs & sponsorships here.
Migration Agents.
Can you recommend a MARA registered migration agent? Read more here about MARA registered migration agents.
Questions About Visas.
I currently have/will be getting a (any kind of Australian visa) and I just wanted to know what would happen if (your specific question here)? Read more here about specific questions regarding Australian visas.
Which City?
Which do you think is the best city in Australia to live in? Go here to read the BobinOz quick guide to choosing a city in Australia.
Which Suburb?
I am going to be moving to Brisbane (or any other city in Australia) and wondered what would be a good suburb to choose to live in? Read more here about choosing a suburb in an Australian city.
How Much Money Will I Need?
I am moving to Australia and I wondered what would be a good salary to allow me and my family live a reasonably comfortable lifestyle? Read more here about calculating your comfortable family income.
Housing.
I am hoping to move to (any town/city in Australia) and wondered what the cost of a reasonable house would be close to (whatever you want to be close to)? Read more here about the cost of buying or renting houses in Australia.
Cost of Stuff.
What is the cost of cars/furniture/private medical insurance/food/anything in Australia? Read more here about the cost of living in Australia.
If, after reading the relevant page about what you want to know, you still have a question, please ask it in the comments area on that page. I, personally, will not be able to answer you, but somebody else just might.
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Please email me if you have a few minutes, my boyfriend and I are in the “idea” stage of moving to australia, we have a long way to go but I want to get the ball rolling so that when we are finally ready it can be an easy move. You seem like you enjoy sharing your story and useful information so id love to ask some questions. I like your site and really appreciate it, it is just quite a bit for someone who has never really left her home country.
If you would be better off asking any questions you have directly on this website as a comment. That way, if I can’t answer it maybe someone else will. Try and pick a page relevant to the question you want to ask. But please do be aware of the questions I can’t answer which are all listed above.
Glad you like my site, by the way. Cheers!
Hi Bob. How ya doin? good to speak to you again. Since we last spoke, I have been granted my 176 visa and am making fervant plans for my arrival to oz. There is a sick feeling in the bottom of my stomach at the mo which I dismiss as the unknown natural. I also have a bad taste in my mouth as I enchanged currency a smidge prematurely and achieved 1.3 dollars to the pound only to find 2 weeks later it had risen to 1.6:( gutted!:( but onwards and upwards…..
I’m fortunate that I can buy finance free out there but only just…. and I have children and am worried if I rent then i’m going to be priced out! so, I’m taking the plunge and doing what you guys did; I’m buying before arrival without seeing the property. It’s a brick and iron roofed property, no pool sadly but it is located just off the river and pickings are slim in my price bracket!!! I have been advised the neighbours are aborigines in rental accomodation and are known to yike!? i know you will have sound and practical advise for me; what should I be aware of in this unkno
wn game I’ve embarked on? kindest regards, linda:)
Well Linda, unfortunately yike is not Australian slang for joining the neighbourhood watch scheme. But it is slang for fighting or arguing violently. Doesn’t sound good, does it?
I can’t advise you one way or the other, because nobody knows what will happen. But I can tell you (as at October 2011) we are not in a rapidly rising house prices market, house prices are at best, slow. So I don’t think you’d get priced out by going into rented for six months or maybe even a year. But as I say, I don’t know, nobody does.
All that aside, congratulations and welcome to Australia sometime soon. I hope it goes really well.
Cheers
Bob
Hi Bob,
I am working in Melbourne since Jun2005 with a 457 visa. Now I would like to apply for PR. But my employer doesn’t support to go for ENS 121(PR ). If I go my own for 175 or 176 am not getting satisfying points? Could you please let me know is there any other way to get PR?
Couple of years back I read in immigration department website sying that “ If you stay in Australia for 8yr or 10 yr you will will be eligible to get PR” Exept if you are a diplomat? Is this correct?
Thanks & Regards,
Harish
Have you read the list of questions I can’t answer? It’s on this page.
Hey Bob,
This site has been a Godsend–I’ve imagined moving to Australia (from Santa Cruz, California). I’m a teacher and news has it the N.T. needs teachers. I’ve been dreaming of giving it a go, studying the aboriginal outback areas, and found myself looking forward to rugged living and giving my heart to the children of the outback. I’ve put in 15 years as a professional teacher in California, and I wanted to retire at age 55 to then make the move. Your site helped me understand I will *not* be able to get a visa to work. Sad, but thanks so much for your comprehensive site that helped me find this out and stop my outback fantasy. Before I completely throw in the towel, I wanted to make sure I understand:
If I am 55 years old, it appears I can only get an Investor Visa…it appears I’m too old:-( for a work visa. Is this true? Am I too old to get a temporary visa to work in oz?
Hi dauna Lin
Thanks for the kind words about my website, I’m glad you have found it useful. But I must say that I am not a MARA registered agent and therefore I don’t know anything for sure. Also the rules change regularly depending upon what the Australian government requires for the workforce.
Maybe you could tell me what you read here that made you believe your dream was over, because my understanding is that the upper age limit can often be overlooked if it is for someone who has a skill for which there is a severe shortage. By choosing to work in the outback you also increase your chances of success, as most people want to live in one of the major cities.
So, don’t let me end your dream, check it out for yourself with someone who really does know. I suggest you start by watching my video on this page…
Visas
And then playing around with the Visa Wizard yourself.
Cheers
Bob
I’m thinking about going to Oz to study in the UWA in Perth, but I’m doubtful about my life expectancy there (haha), no, seriously, as a student I’m aloud to work 30 hours a week (I think) so, solving the problem of paying the school, will I be able to survive with a half time job? I need data about food, transportation and other basic things such as water and electricity prices.
How about this then The Cost of Living in Australia of Everything
Hi Bob
First of all just want to say kudos to you blog site. its ver helful and very informative.
My wife and I are in the process of moving to Sydney, and we currently live in Los Angeles CA.
Just wanted to get some advice from you in terms of
1. shipping our stuff there
2. cost we have to save up for
3. should we buy stuff here and ship them there with us before we move (electoronics, kitchen stuff, clothes ect ect.
your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Ricky
Hi Ricky
I’ve got a post somewhere about what to bring with you, it’s under the link in the main navigation menu called “Moving to Australia”. But you have to remember it’s different for you, coming from America. Here in Australia we are on 240 V, the US is 120 V.
So you’ll either have to by lots of transformers, or leave your electrical goods behind and buy new when you get here. White goods aren’t that cheap here either.
But if I were you, I’d bring almost everything else. The cost of shipping will certainly be less than the cost of buying it all again.
I wouldn’t buy anything especially to bring here though, you are supposed to declare to customs everything you’ve bought within the last 12 months. Not really worth it.
thanks for the prompt reply Bod=).
would you know any moving companies? and would you have a ball park figure on how much ill be spending to move a 1 bedroom apartment stuff?
thanks so much Bob!! and Congratulations on your Australian citizenship!!
Well, I use Pickfords, they did a great job. Cost me about £6000 for a 40 foot container, they do do them 20 foot long as well. But you can book parts of a container and share them with other people if you are not going to fill one.
So maybe you can get it down as low as £2000? I’m guessing of course.
I met a woman about 3 years ago, been there twice, I have a well rounded resume. How come I can find help for people under the age of 45 but not over. You should see my resume. I currently work 50 – 60 hours a week at my full-time job and 20 at my weekend job. But I have no clue where to find help with finding a sponsor. I install fire, security, access control, cctv, electrical, weld, tower climb, and much more. I have at least 5 letters of recommendation. But I can’t seem to find help. All want is to move there be married and be happy that’s all. Any ideas. Don’t know where else to go. Could use some help. Thank you
I have no idea why they don’t like us old blokes, you’d have to ask the government. But, in case you didn’t know, as things stand at the moment the upper age limit is 50, it’s no longer 45.
Does that help you?
HELP NEEDED!!!
Bob would just to thank your fantastic wife for her services whilst our dog has been in quarantine, he has been well looked after by the DOG WALKS TEAM
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My Dog comes out of quarantine on Friday, and i am shocked to find out that i can’t take him on buses or trains. I was wondering if anyone (or you or Mrs BOB) knew of any Dog friendly pubs on the Gold Coast we could take our dog or any where nice to go with him. Thank you
Hi Hayley
I mentioned you to Mrs BobinOz, she said Guinness was a good boy, it was a pleasure to look after him.
As for dog friendly pubs, we don’t really know, our dog was a bit too old to go out drinking by the time we got here. Karen will see what she can find out and send you an email.
Anyone else know about dog friendly pubs on the Gold Coast?
Hi Bob, could you ask Mrs Bob in Oz to re-send the website i can’t find it again. For the dog friendly places, pubs etc.
I have had a word, if she can find it she will send it again.
I was delighted to find a page that was helpful. My family and I want to move to Australia and I am looking for a variety of ways to do and any help I can get. I know that is a very general statement but any help on that road would be great. Ta very much.
Yes, way too general. But the only place to start is here…
Visas
hi bob.. i have completed electrical enginerring from india..Now i wish to move in aurstraila on work permit visa.. could plz suggest how can i come there and find a job for me
Sure…..
Visas and Getting a Job or a Sponsorship
Hi Bob, good work on your website, it is really informative and helpful. I have used it each time questions pop up.
I am on the 457 visa, and have been sponsored by my employer and will be over in Perth in March, yipee!!
Me and wife are thinking of starting a family when we become settled and feel the time is right, and was wondering, as a migrant is there any entitlement to financial support whilst the wife is on maternity leave, as in maternity pay, whilst i’m working full time at all? Thanks Bob
Hi Geoff
Australia is usually pretty supportive towards new parents, but I’m not sure whether you need to be a permanent resident to qualify rather than on a sponsorship.
You’ll need to find out from Centrelink, I suggest doing a search for them and having a little look around.
Hello Bob!!! (and everybody else!!)
I am going to keep this short and sweet! I am planning on living in auz, my partner is auzzie and we have been together for 3 years and lived together for 2. His is back home after 18 months here and i will be flying over on the 28th Dec to join him. I will be going on a 3 month tourist visa as i have used my working holiday visa already. We are planning on going to work and travel in NZ in march for roughly 6 months..we both have jobs we can go to over there (we work in promo for for a UK based company which are also in NZ and Auz).
My question is, should i apply for the defacto visa in australia within the 2 months i am there or wait and lodge it from NZ in june/july when we have more money? Does anybody know how easy it is to get a medical and police check in both countries? Does anybody think i will get questioned at the airport entering the country with limited funds on tourist visa? Lastly.. could i work in aus once i have lodged the defacto or do i need to wait until its been granted? Oh..sorry…one more…should i just get a cash in hand job and sort everything out in sydney in those 2 months then i can just relax when we go to NZ (I have to go to NZ then because my best friend is coming over for 5 weeks and we are all traveling together!!) AAArrrggghhhhhh.HELP! I am only 27 and this so much stress…just have to keep looking at the big picture :0)
All questions I can’t answer, which is why I wrote this page called “questions I can’t answer”.
But maybe somebody else can help? Anybody?
HI BOB,
I AM TEPPALA PURUSHOTTAM FROM NEW ZEALAND I AM HOLDING HERE PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA I AM THE INDIAN.
I WISH TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA I AM THE WELDER/BOILERMAKER HOW CAN I GET WORK VISA IN AUSTRALIA PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE VISA PROCESS.
THANK YOU.
CHEERS,
TEPPALA.
I have answered you elsewhere, there really is no need to ask the same question twice. And turn the caps off!
Hi bob Ya it’s funny thinking of getting divorced because I m the one who support her literally in everything regardless she cares is just the money,she doesn’t listen to me at all all she wants to do is fun nothing else just getting worse n lot of other stuffs…thanks for ur advise though..!!
A wife that doesn’t listen? Oh dear oh dear. Good luck mate, hope it works out.
Hi Bob!
I am Ricardo from Argentina, I posted here a couple of times.
Last week my wife and me had the medical examinations for the VISA 175 Skilled Independent. If the exams go fine we will be to Australia by the second half of 2012 we think August more or less.
Currently, as the day is getting closer we are hopefully moving there and I will need to get a new job (I’m a software developer). I am a bit concerned about the rumor that many employeers in Australia ask for a local experience and they don’t care about overseas experiences in third world countries.
I thought that you can help me to answer where this is true or not; and if possible, how can the do to demonstrate them I’m a hard-working person.
Thanks A LOT in advance for your time!!!
Kind regards,
Ricardo from Buenos Aires
That’s not something I can help you with directly, I have no experience of it. I have had people comment elsewhere on this blog that it is harder for foreigners to find work here than it is for Australians, but then I’ve also had an employer post somewhere that he’d rather employ foreigners because he thinks they work harder.
So I suspect there is no hard and fast rule. I hope everything goes well for you and hopefully we will see you here next year, with a job
hi bob im looking to move to Australia i have been working as a tattooist in Britain for the past 3 years and would like to move to Australia the sad thing is that this is the only skill i have and all i have qualification wise is from college of art which i did for three years i love Australia and really want to make a new life for myself but im not sure if tattooing is a needed skill in Australia if i opened my own business in Australia would that help as well ?
I think there is some kind of business visa that might get you in if you start your own business. But that business will have to employ Australians, not sure how many. There will be other criteria though, so I think you would need to talk over your options with a registered MARA migration agent.
I am not qualified to help you, but I have someone who is qualified joining me on this website very soon to help with questions like this. The service wont be free, but it will be extremely reasonable. Watch this space.
hi bob thanks i will keep that in mind i was thinking that would be a option as well if i got a business loan from the bank over here and then went to Australia and opened the tattoo shop and showed that i have the money and business plan to do it and then like you said employ Australians and then pay back the loan to the bank once the business is blooming do you think this is a valued way of getting into Australia thanks
You would probably need to ask that question to a MARA registered migration agent to get a worthwhile answer, I would only be guessing. There are something like 130 different types of visa to get into Australia, I think the trick is in choosing the right one. That’s what MARA agents are trained to do.
Hi Bob! Thanks a lot for your answer!
I am really looking forward to be working there someday this year
Kind regards,
Ricardo
Thanks Ricardo!
Hi Bob,
I would like to ask how rigorous is the points test system?
because i haven’t finished my Bachelour degree but have already 5 years experience in accounting. I done it i got 60 poins when it says we need 65. I really want to apply to move as a skilled worker, but i’m afraid to pay a lot of money for the application and then they reject me for 5 points…
As I understand it, if you do not have enough points, you cannot apply. If you need 65 points, 60 isn’t enough. No MARA registered migration agent should take your money and apply on your behalf if you only have 60 points.
That’s the way I think it works, but I am not a MARA agent.
Hey!!!
I know I have a long post but please read, I need some advice.
Im Quincy Coyle, If you read the title you know what I am and what I wanna do. Let me tell you a story………..
Im 24 years old, from Nashville,TN in the United States of Suck and Ive been told by everyone thats been to Aussieland that Brisbane is the land of milk and honey and I wanna taste.
Like I said Im a singer/songwriter/bassist/storyteller/crowd pleaser/level 16 Bard. My sound is Queens of the Stone Age (can you believe that Ive never met an American before who has heard of QOTSA and when they hear it they say it is garbage, those are fighting words) meets the Vines with storys bout women, partying, and videogames thrown in every whichaway.
I have been told by several talent scouts that my musical styling just isnt what America is looking for and they ALL FOUR told me the same thing.
The Aussies would like it………but its not American music…….
I play a show or two a week round Nashville but if youre I dont do country music. I do rocknroll baby!!!!
I had the idea to go to Austrailia when I saw that the unemployment rate was less than 4% as opposed to Nashville’s 14% just to find work because there is no work to be had here of any kind. Just yesterday I stood in line for 11 hours behind hundreds of people to be interviewed for a minimum wage job 130 miles from home and the interviewer only had 1 position to fill. Land of opportunity…………yeah right!!!!!
This is VERY common. It must be easier for a hardworking, intelligent, charismatic American with military experience(I know thats a never happened before, notice that I at least make an effort to use proper spelling and grammer) to find a job, any job. But Alas. there are none…….
I played a show last week at a Nashville rock venue called, “The Muse” and there were several people visiting from Brisbane that flipped the hell out when I played and I have never before seen that kind of response here in the states. They told me that I need jump on the next plane to play there that there are venues and people who listen to my styling of music.
They all told me that I play music that Aussies would love to listen to.
Alright there universe………..I can take a hint…………….
They made it sound pretty damned good!!!! You do too!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve been looking ’round the net at Austrailia and it really does look like the rumors have said.
When I say that I’m a hard working musician, what I mean is that I rehearse bout 6-8 hours a day, and that is rehearsing, not sitting on the internet looking at cat videos holding an instrument like some of my friends.
I’m wanting some feedback from people that live round the greater area that know a little bout the music scene. I dont actually know what kind of advice I’m looking for but if its what I’m thinking I wanna come and find the first paying job I can find, work like a madman to get money to get geared up properly(I have plenty of gear here,but I saw shipping and its cheaper to just sell my gear here in Nashville and buy all new gear when I get there), put together a band or join an existing one, rehearse like a crazy psychopath, get good and tight, and rock Brisbane to the ground.
I am currently looking at my financial options and at travel/work visas to come, because even just looking at Gumtree classified ads it looks easier to get a job there by far.
I won’t show any of my music because I havent copyrighted it and have had several issues with people trying to steal my music and have had several violent altercations over this already.
What I’m looking for is any kind of advice or feedback. Any at all would be greatly appreciated, contemplated, and seriously considered.
I am a musician with a SERIOUS attitiude toward this happening and your incredibly valuable feedback might help me make this happen faster. I might be able to make it out before summer is in full swing(or whatever the climate,like I said I’m in America) for show season.
Thank you for reading and I look forward to hearing you soon
Quincy “The Boss” Coyle
P.S. Nice site by the way, I’ve been surfing it for days. Hopefully I’ll be actually surfing soon………………..
Hi Quincy, or shall I call you The Boss
Glad you have been enjoying my site.
Here’s the thing, you might be a reincarnation of Jimi Hendrix, but, unfortunately, just like everybody else you will need a visa to enter Australia and work. The last time I looked, “Rock God” wasn’t on the skilled occupations list, hehe!
You can read more about how to get a visa on my page all about Visas. I’m no expert in the visa field, but I’m thinking you might like to apply for a Working Holiday Visa, that’ll get you over here for 12 months, allow you to work and also give you a great opportunity to see if you like this country and if this country like your music.
Good luck mate!
Hello Bob, Its my dream to live in Australia and start a new life. I currently have an associates degree in business administration and am working on finishing my Bachelors Degree which i believe would be Management based. I work as a professional photographer and manage a Mobil(Petrol) Station for 5 years now. The process get into Australia looks daunting and very confusing, But I am determined.
I was raised in America Since the age of 2 and have Citizenship to Poland Im in perfect health. I am 21 years old Fluent in English of course, also Polish and a minor in Italian.
I know you get many messages of people asking you to give them a simple answer on how to get their visa and such.
I would like advice, Advice on my educational journey, what contacts to develop. Im already saving every precious dollar for this. but any help would be priceless
It is very hard for me to find a MARA agent in america let alone expensive, as you said, america is expensive for Americans.
I’m not sure I can help you Peter, but I will be putting up a page featuring a MARA registered agent who may be able to help you. As soon as the page is up, I’ll make a comment here to let you know where it is.
It won’t be a free service, but it will represent extremely good value. Hopefully, we can make your dream come true.
Hi Peter
It’s all done, take a look at my page offering a Visa Assessment Service. I think it is just what you need. Cheers!
Bob
Hi Bob,
I’ve been reading your blog for a while and am quite excited about the idea of possibly moving to Australia. I’m a Canadian, currently 26.5 yrs old, with 2 university degrees. I don’t have much work experience in my field yet (8 months), but I do have a job, and my field is on the list of qualified skills, so I think I have a good shot. I do have a couple questions that I hope you might be able to help with:
For one, I was unsure if it’s a better idea to wait a few years to do this, to get a few more years experience and to pay off student loans / save some money up – or would it be easier to try and do it sooner, and use the working holiday visa route?
I just graduated, so I don’t really have any savings and I have a bit of debt.
I have 3.5 years before I’m too old for the working holiday visa, so I’d have to start the process quite soon in order to use that method. Otherwise I could wait, and try to get a skilled workers visa in my later 20s or early 30s.
My second question, which may or may not be covered on here, but I didn’t see it in any of the posts – what happens if you have a qualified skill, but you are married to someone who does not ?
My boyfriend is already over the age of 30, and does not have a qualified skill. If I were to go there as either a skilled worker or a holiday working visa, and bring him as a spouse (by the time we go, we will be married), would he be able to apply for jobs even though he is not on the list, or would this be a problem ?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated !
Cheers,
K
Australia loves people with degrees, so with two under your belt, yes you do have a good shot. But you are also right in as much as they do like a bit of work experience, usually 2 to 4 years.
Now, I don’t know this the sure, but I suspect it to be the case. If you were to get a WHV, I’m not sure you’re husband, as he will be by then, would qualify with you. He may have to apply for his own visa which could be a problem.
But (and this one I am sure about) if you were to qualify for permanent residency through your skill, then your husband will automatically qualify with you and he would be able to apply for work.
That’s what I think, but I must stress I am not qualified, so there are no guarantees I’m correct. But if I am right, I imagine that helps you decide which way to go.
Good luck K!
Great thanks so much for the insight – I guess in that case it’s probably best to work for a few years and try to get over there as a skilled worker. I think its probably better that way anyway, because if I have a chance to save up some money first it will probably go a lot smoother.
Thanks again and best wishes
That’s what I would probably do. It takes a long time to get the visa sorted anyway, so maybe get a years worth of work experience under your belt and then apply.
Cheers
Bob
Hi bob…
How r u..?
My situation is like this..
I live in India with my mom.My dad died few years ago.I got big bro who lives in Australia and he holds Australian citizenship.He is engineer by profession.My age is 18 years.My bro has applied PR for me and mom since January ,2011.When he applied,my age was below 18 but it’s been so long since he applied and now I am going to be 19 in few months.
I wanted to know all the procedure,estimated time,success rate and any other info which could help me.
I would be very thankful if u could respond ASAP..
thnx
Hi Sam
Sorry, but these are questions I cannot possibly answer, wish I could. If you want me to put you in touch with someone who might be able to help you, let me know, but it will not be a free service.
It will be excellent value though.
Cheers
Bob
Hi Bob..
Thnx for soo quick response..
Yeah..it would be great if u could provide me that service even if it is paid…
Tc..
Sam.
Here’s the page –
Visa Assessment Service
Hi Bob, I’m an American graduate student doing research on beer pricing and I would like to know where you did your research for the “Cost of Living in Australia: Alcohol. This Week: Beer” beer post. If you wouldn’t mind emailing me back I would be very appreciative.
Thanks,
S.
Try this page – http://www.boozle.com.au
Hi Bob,
I am a Mechanical engineer, I have three years experience in Oil and Gas field and my qualifications are recognized from Engineering Australia . My brother is Australian Citizen .
How can my brother help me to immigrate ?. My IELTS ( 6.5 L , 6.5 R , 6.5 S , 6 W )
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience and thank you in advance.
Thanks,
Ahmed
It’s not your brother who you need help from, it’s a MARA registered migration agent. Have you checked out my Visa Assessment Service? It’s not free but it sounds exactly what you need at this stage.
Hi Bob..
I am 18 n I am going for medical check up for Australian PR visa next week.I don’t live in Australia.
I’ve got a tattoo on my arm last year.Do u think it may pose any problem in medical check up or granting me visa..?
Thanks..
Tom
No, your tattoo to will not present any problems, nothing to worry about there. Good luck Tom!
Hi Bob, I’m currently studying at university to become a teacher. I’m currently discussing a future in Oz. What you do believe what be the easiest way to this? Also, how what I go about my fiancee moving with me, who is a qualified care assistant?
I hope Oz is treating you well.
Cheers,
Ross T.
My understanding is that if you both have good qualifications, especially a degree, some work experience (somewhere between two and four years) and both of your skills are on the desired list, then I think all you need to do is apply for permanent residency on a skilled visa.
That’s what I do, but if you want a more specific answer, check out my Visa Assessment Service.
Good luck! (and yes, Australia is treating me well
)
help me please my parents are australian citizens, my brother is on a bridging visa waiting on p.r, i am the only one left but cant get to stay with my family until my brother has p.r then i can apply for last remaining relative but in the meantime i have to go back to the u.k with my son on our own!! any suggestions (can you email me asap if you have any suggestions time running out) thanks,
It may be worth having a look at my Visa Assessment Service, if there is a quicker way in for you, my MARA migration expert will be able to find it.
Hi Bob
I have wanted to move to Australia since visiting family over there almost 6 years ago! I have a 6yr old son who will obviously be coming with me and a partner of 3 yrs who is not keen on moving down under, I unfortunatley am not skilled in anything listed on the Skills Occupational List (I have studied Beauty therapy and currently coming to the end of a Theatrical and Media makeup course) but my boyfriend is (bricklayer). We have discussed the idea of me moving down under without him but I don’t see how this is possible
he wants me to ‘follow my heart’ and understands that this is something I’ve wanted since before we even met, as far as I can tell the only way I can do it is if I retrain in something listed on the SOL but this could take years. If I was to persuade him to come with me to at least experience it, could me and my son be on his visa? I think I read somewhere we would have to prove we are in a relationship and living together? but then if this did happen and he didn’t like it and wanted to come back to the UK, could me and my son stay out there? Confused 
But any advice or a finger pointing in the right direction would be great. Thankyou
Yes, this sort of question confuses me too
Theoretically, you could come here on your partners visa if he qualifies, as long as you can prove you are living together like a married couple. But here’s where it gets confusing for me too, because I’m just not qualified to answer this sort of thing.
If you are all here on some kind of temporary visa, and your partner wants to go home, I’m pretty sure you all go home. If you are here on some kind of permanent visa, and your partner wants to go home, I’m not sure, but maybe you would have to go home too.
If you both live here on a permanent visa for more than four years, and apply for citizenship and then get it, and he wants to go home, you don’t have to. Oh, unless he wants to fight for custody of the child.
See, it is confusing, and I don’t even know if I’m right about all of this either. What you need is an expert who does know, and they are called MARA registered migration agents. Check out my Visa Assessment Service if you are serious about taking this further, it may be what you need.
Cheers
Bob
G,day Bob,
How are ya I speant 4 years at springvale school melbourne victoria as a kid and loved the place but had to move back to england because of family problems with my parents I have always wanted to move back I am now 44 I have an nvq2 in automotive glazing 20 years experience and i know i would get a job in aus but I cannot find my occupation on any visa assesment my fiancee is a store manager but its me that wants to qualify for the visa do you think you could help in any way ?
Thank you
Rob n Clare
Hi Rob
Well, I can’t help you, I’m not qualified, but perhaps my MARA agent can. If you’re serious about trying to move here, I suggest you take a look at my Visa Assessment Service.
If there is a way in for you, I’m sure my man will find it. Good luck!
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Rosa
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thanks Rosa!
Hi bob..
My bro applied under visa subclass 143 for me n mom.
N today I had my medical check up as the case officer asked to submit medical and PCC in 28 days..
It would be of great help if u could tell me estimated time for processing of my visa from today..
Thnx..
Btw quite helpful website of urs..