partnership

Thanks for replying Pom Queen. I am looking to do a masters by research as you can work full time while doing it which makes it a bit more affordable. It would be business/hr/conflict management related. I have looked at the main universities in QLD ie QUT, CQ, University of Queensland, etc as I would be based in Brisbane. Would not rule out a college in another part of Australia if fees were big difference as attendance at college would be limited. Fees vary but probably 22,000 upwards per year for two year masters. I only looked at Brisbane college because they do a two year leadership course - would only be able to work part time though.

Does anyone have any experience or information on this college for international students. Their fees seem quite reasonable compared to some.

A couple of people have mentioned going onshore and then applying and getting a bridging visa. I thought this could only be done for the aged visa?

Thanks everyone for the replies. Have looked online at the area I want to live and could get somewhere nice for 350 pw or if I went basic about 250. Speaking to my son I figure if we said 4000 pm then should be ok so this is in line with gbye grey skys estimates. To be honest it is all conjecture but am trying to look at all my options. Waiting on the proposed new visas in July to see

Jeez I hope you are talking about going out every week on that figure! How does any one manage to be in oz while waiting on a parental visa if that's the case.

Not sure if this is the right forum. If we wanted to live in brisbane whilst waiting on parental visa how much would we need to live on. Rent one or two bed in suburb two people not totally breadline but not too extravagent. I know we can only do the 12 months in 18.

Is there a special arrangement for UK citizens to New Zealand

I know that at my age I cannot get the skilled visa. We have a son and grandchild living in Australia and wish to move there. Looking at my options to move. 1. Wait on son to get pr and then have him sponsor us - understand cost, not sure if he has to have pr for a certain length of time first. Also the contributory visa takes about 2 years so would rather go sooner if possible. 2. 457 sponsored visa - would have to get job first and am unsure how to go about this. Have been on different recruitment sites but get overwhelmed. My degree is in HR. 3. Student visa - there are big costs with this and can't work full time but it would be quicker. Are there any other ways or what would your advice be on the above options? I know that the government is currently looking at family visas so hopefully something will come up.

My question is whether there is any rule that says you can't apply for another visa whilst on a student visa. I am sure that people on student visas may meet australians and apply for the partner visa? My intention would be to use the time to study and spend time with family. At the end it of the course then I would leave unless I had another valid visa to stay.

Maggiemay I was not aware that there is an age cap on student visas. If I was going down this route it would be to study something I really wanted to do so it would be genuine for that purpose. Nemesis I refer to the changes being planned - they are currently undertaking a consultation process and this should come out in July. they are trying to make it a bit easier for families.

Is it possible to go to Australia on a student visa and then apply for the parental contributory visa? The problem with the parent visa is that you can't stay in Australia while it is process without having periods off shore and being unable to work. Will the new proposals due in July help this?

How long do you have to have PR before you can sponsor parents for contributory parental visa? What is the difference between the temporary and permanent parental visas? Do they take same amount of time to process? Could you be on a student visa in Australia and apply for parental visa? In other words is there a way of living in Australia while waiting?

Son is currently in Australia and gandchild due soon. Just wondering if it would be possible for me to go over on a student visa for a couple of years which would enable me to help out. I understand that there are fees involved and would only be able to work 20 hours a week and would probably have to show I have some money but is it doable? Has anyone done this with a view to applying for contributory parent visa later down the line?

How long do you have to go back for the police checks for parental and other visas? I thought it was just ten years but reading some other threads now realise it may be longer. Although I am not at the stage of applying yet will need to do some digging to remember my addresses. Do you also need to provide definitive dates of when you lived where? Gulp!

If you are on a BVA awaiting de facto visa are you entitled to paid paternity leave? Have looked on immigration website and it goes on about residence requirements but still not clear.