Thanks so much for all the advice. Firstly we were kept waiting 5 years because of the changes, , hairdressing was put to the bottom of the list, thete were no sponsorship in nsw either . couldn't get in with a brother there either, so we sat and waited.alot has changed in 5 years and seems alot happier in the UK. But having paid so much money and time it seems a waste not to keep our options open. It would be lovely if I can get a holiday not just a quick validation as it will cost £6000 Plus. One month extra that was all I wanted. We are both now over 40 so can't even reapply either. This does sound like mission impossible after such a long wait .Thanks again for all your help guys.x