Melmur13

1 minute ago, Phoenix16 said:

I think you have a tough decision to make.  It’s nice to come out on a WHV to ‘try before you buy’ but the rules are ever changing and quite frankly it’s getting tougher to get a visa, even with the most sought after professions. We came on a 457 a few years ago with rose tinted glasses and were fortunate to become PR within 12 months we were extremely lucky, that simply would not happen now.  I think if you come on your WHV and fall in live you may face severe disappointment about your ability to remain, however, if you get the PR visa, you are certainly more attractive to employers yet you can still ‘try beforehand you buy (the house, the dream, the lifestyle)’, it gives you complete security and gives you total control of your choices and wishes for your future.  I am no expert, but I have seen how much visa rules have changed, even obtaining citizenship, it is completely different now and much more difficult than it was when we arrived here which was really only 7 years ago, so much has changed since then and so very quickly, you really cannot be complacent these days, I do wish you all the best xx

Thanks Phoenix16 - I definitely agree, being on this forum has opened our eyes and I think it may have knocked our rose tinted glasses off! I have been reading constantly and see with the changing visa requirements that we could potentially get to the end of our WHV, love it and need to leave as no doubt the requirements will be completely different again. Tonight we will be having a big conversation. As you say I do not want to make any mistakes. Thanks for your help!

xx

3 minutes ago, Samson said:

It's pretty tough in WA at the moment especially for tradies, for work it could easily take 6-8 months to find employment. If you arrive on a WHV then maybe settle in one of the bigger cities and travel to other places you may like to settle if PR works out for you. 

Someone above said if you have some $$$ now, then it would be a better plan to start a more Permanent visa now, because Australia can very quickly eat up your savings ;-)

Good Luck with your adventure. 

6-8 months, wow! If he struggles to find work for that length of time , we will have a problem ! As well as the ever changing visa conditions defo sooner rather than later to get the permanent route on the go.

Thanks again

14 minutes ago, ramot said:

My daughter came on a WHV age 30, 7 years ago, she was well qualified and experienced, but her skills weren't on the list. She started a good job soon after arriving, and then a 457visa. She met someone almost as soon as she arrived, so they applied for a partner visa, has PR and  should get her citizenship shortly. Yes still together and a genuine relationship.

Although it might be more difficult now, a surprising number of people she knows also came on a WHV, found good jobs and were sponsored or applied for PR here. It seems if you are older, have good qualifications and have the needed work skills, rather than fresh out of Uni you certainly used to have a good chance of staying. I have been surprised how many of her UK friends came the WHV route.

I certainly didn't know that it was illegal to come here on a WHV with the intent to stay permanently, are they quizzed by immigration on arrival? Lots might come and hope it works out, My daughter came because we lived here and she wanted to spend a year in the same country as us and her brother. She certainly knew it might only be for a year, but also knew it was her best chance. The last thing she was looking for was a relationship, that was unexpected.

Good luck with your plans

 

Thanks for your response ramot.

I am glad it all worked out for your daughter and that she is happy and loving it! I am 26 and my partner is 27, the qualifications I have is my dental nurse qualification but I have been working within a housing association for the past 2 years progressing into various different roles within the organisation, my partner been doing his trade for the past 6 years. Yeah I couldn't believe how many people have went over there on a WHV and stayed, it's just took us a bit longer to get to this point.

Thanks again

8 minutes ago, VERYSTORMY said:

The main problem I see is that on a WHV he can only work for one employer for six months. To get a license to work as a plumber will include working as a trade assistant for about a year. Not many employers would be willing to employ someone who isn't licensed and won't get a license while working for them. At the time he will need to do TAFE courses. These are expensive at the best of times, but on a temp visa with international fees, eyewateringly so. 

 

Thanks for your response. I will take this back to my partner we know that you can apply for the provisional plumbing license while working under a licensed plumber while completing the GAP training, so that was our plan of action. I am glad I started this topic!

Thanks for advice

3 minutes ago, ali said:

I'm not sure how common it is to be honest - and I don't blame you wanting to try before you buy because it's a lot of money to part with if you're not sure.  I think the visa landscape has changed so much over the last few years that if you're eligible now to get a PR visa (and can afford it), I'd certainly be thinking about it now or be ready to submit if you find you're liking it after a few months.

Thanks Ali. I was actually just thinking that, I hope that soon after arriving, I am loving it and we are ready to submit an application. We have spent our time saving the last few years as this was something we always wanted to try. Our long term plan would be Oz if it all works out, I see from reading other peoples experiences the application process can vary timing wise, getting accepted etc so the sooner the better! Here's hoping. Research for me!

No I understand,  I totally get what you are saying hence why I am asking all of these questions. Ok that is fair enough, I will definitely be doing much more research and making sure in the end up we make the right decisions, last thing I want to do is jeopardise any application in the future. My partner's plan was to do these exams so he could do plumbing work here and there so he is not under the same employer over the 6 month period and to earn a decent wage. I will definitely deal with the renting when I arrive and book into somewhere like you say.

I do appreciate the words of advice!

Evidently I don't, I wasn't in Australia for the full year.

applications for 2nd year holiday visa can be applied for on or off shore

Thanks for your reply Ali,

I am very much a worrier which doesn't help things, Ok I will keep this in mind.I just felt I had to try and see if I can live and sustain it before committing? May seem unreasonable! To be honest, ideally he would do plumbing but we are open to everything, I will likely do my dental nursing.

Is that quite uncommon to apply for a working holiday visa, then be placed on a bridging visa while apply for a permanent visa (all going well obviously)?

Because I did not want to go through the full visa process until I had tried to live and work there prior? We were actually advised this was a good idea before applying for a permanent visa.

As I said .... I'm relatively new to it.   

Hey everyone,

Just looking for any advice ...... I'm still as clueless as my first post in 2014! some things never change

My partner and I have been granted our 2nd year working holiday visas. My partner is currently waiting for a date to complete his Vetassess skills assessment within the next month as he is a plumber and gas engineer and looking to do that type of work once we have arrived in Oz and completed appropriate tests/training. As much as my partner would love to just book a flight and arrive, I would much rather a plan! So looking for advice on renting and what to do when we arrive as we do not know anyone, would it be best to book a hotel and look at properties? What is the job opportunities like for his profession within WA and also Brisbane? any advice regarding the GAP training for his trade on arrival in Oz?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks

Melissa

Thanks everyone! I did look on the skills list and noticed dental positions, only one not being there is dental nursing! I'm currently on the http://www.immi.gov.au website! Il print 189 + 190 visas and have a read through!

I hope this gets a little bit more understanding lol!

Thanks

mel

Hi there! New to all this and to be honest I'm so clueless about it all :err: basically I'm 22 and my boyfriend is 23, I'm a qualified dental nurse and he is a qualified plumber and we would love to emigrate to Oz! Is it a good idea to get a immigration lawyer to start the process for us? I don't even know where to begin! Suggestions would be much appreciated

thanks

melissa

Hi there! New to all this and to be honest I'm so clueless about it all :err: Basically I'm 22 and my boyfriend is 23, I'm a qualified dental nurse and he is a qualified plumber and we would love to emigrate to Oz! Is it a good idea to get a immigration lawyer to start the process for us? I don't even know where to begin! Suggestions would be much appreciated

Thanks

Melissa