Kial91

I moved here with my Aussie girlfriend in February 2015, came on a working holiday visa and just applied for the partner visa in October 2015. I have heard it takes longer to process applying onshore (12-15 months) but once your on the bridging visa it doesn't really matter how long it takes due to already being allowed to stay in the country. If you have work that is. I was Lucky to find a really good employer who took me on whilst being on WHV. In our application we were quite detailed to be honest, its better to have it all there for them to see instead of them having to contact us for extra information etc.

Oh that doesn't sound to bad. I have looked into electrician apprenticeships but it doesn't really interest me to much, I would only be doing it for the extra money which could be a mistake in the long run, especially after all the training.

Hi guys i am currently living in Australia on a working holiday visa but will soon be applying for my partner visa. At the moment I don't really have any decent work qualifications other than my QLD HR licence so unfortunatly I'm stuck doing removals (not nice when not used to the hot weather). Once I am able to, I was thinking of doing an apprenticeship in painting and decorating or something along side that sort of work. It just seems a long time (4 year apprenticeship) to be on apprentice wage and being 24 I'm not sure how it would work out. I know it's roughly 4 years for any apprenticeship like electrician for example, it seems long for just a painting and decorating although saying that I've never actually done it so don't know fully what it requires. has anyone on here previously completed a painting and decorating apprenticeship or is currently doing one now? If so could you shed some light on the whole process and wages etc as when I look online, I find all sorts of different numbers. also if there are any current painter and decorators who read this. Is it worth getting into? I've been told it's a good idea by some, and others to not waste my time so it's hard to come up with a decision without getting first hand information. any information would be appreciated as I am stuck in a hole here on deciding. cheers

I was planning on being there for 12 months on the first whv then applying for the 2nd but im not sure if your able to apply for partner visa in that time as well? When i go out next week ill try find out some more information about it though

Oh ok well it seems ill probably be in aus when i apply so hopefully it doesnt take too long

Yeah getting some good advice! Cheers for the welcome

yes the 6 month max with each employer is a bit of a problem in a way but I would only be looking for casual work to start off with whilst I settle in etc and as mentioned I won't have the pressure of keeping accommodation as I'll have a place at the in-laws. not sure if this is correct or not but I have been told if you apply for the partner visa whilst in the country its a lot quicker than applying from the UK?

Im definitely going out with an open mind and not expecting to be better of financially etc like a lot of people believe on these forums so I should be Alright. Just have to give it time once I am there and see how it goes i suppose!

It is something we have spoken about often but she does realise it is a test run and if it's not for me then so be it and she is happy with that. Herself and her family out there have convinced me once Im there I won't want to leave so I have high hopes as it is something I really want to do. im off to Brisbane In a weeks time for a short holiday so the deciding starts then!

Sorry yes I mean working holiday visa. Im only going on that visa first instead of the partner visa due to the fact I have not yet been to Australia so would be wise to do it this way instead of paying the thousands of dollars for the partner visa. I have been told I would be able to get work within security whilst being on a working holiday visa so hopefully that is true.

Hi all new to this site but from what I have read already it seems a very helpful forum. I thought I would post my own thread to try and get some advice as I am planning on moving to Brisbane in the near future with my OH. She is an Australian citizen so in a sense it should be a lot easier for me as I will have a place to live whilst settling in etc. my main worry is finding work, I will be going over on a work visa to start with to basically check the place out and see if it is the right decision to make moving there for good ( partner visa is very expensive ) i was just wondering if anyone on this forum knows anything about the security industry in Brisbane as this is the sector I want to get into, I have recently left the Royal Marines and have my UK sia security licence but I am aware I would need to redo all security courses to gain my Australian security licence. Any advice on anything would be appreciated. cheers guys