samtavis

Thanks everyone. We'll speak to a migration agent and look through everything properly. Listening to your comments it seems a student visa may not be the best option for us after all. We're happy in the UK but we're such an outdoors family that a lifestyle similar to my husband's childhood in SA is what we're looking for. Maybe SA is a better option to move to rather than Australia!

Thank you, think we may just do that & look seriously at our options.

Hi everyone, my husband (South African) and I (British) have been married and living in England for the past 11 years. We've always spoken about the possibility of moving to Australia. I've been twice before and absolutely fell in love with the country. We now have two children (aged 5 and 9) and truly believe that Australia will give them a better life. My husband is currently studying an Engineering degree via Open University (he's 2 years into a 6 year course). I'm looking at the option of him getting a Student Visa (with myself and our children as his dependants). I do know it's expensive, but after his two full-time years of studying in Australia (plus possible work experience of up to 40hrs per fortnight) it could mean that by the time he finishes his course we may have enough to points to apply for a Skilled Working Visa (as he would have studied in Australia & have previous work experience in the county too). Has anybody come in via this route? What are the pros/cons? He's aged 36 and I'm 33 so if we wait for him to finish his degree in this country and then find a job as an engineer and build up the experience our kids will be fully grown! Any advice would be much appreciated Thanks.