Robbo

Thank you Leanne.

Hi, I am a secondary applicant on a 489 visa. I moved to Australia and the NT with my wife in August 2014 and we separated October 2015. Being the secondary applicant I am looking for some advice on where I stand. I have spoken with variety of people and have been getting mixed responses. On the 489 I was advised that I need to work for 12 months and remain in a regional area for 2 years. I have worked continuously since moving here and have lived in Darwin the whole time. My wife was working in Real Estate and this was on the skilled occupation list. We have been separated for 10 months now and all is very amicable. My wife is still living in Darwin too. Where does this leave me in terms of my options for PR? I have been told that although we are separated that this doesn't affect my application for PR. Is this true? Do I need to have a job that is on the skilled occupation list even though the original application wasn't based on me? What visa do I apply for if I can go ahead for PR? I have moved my pension over from the UK and sold my house and have nothing there anymore. I didn't foresee that we would separate and am now unsure where to turn. This has left me extremely confused and am seeking further guidance. I would be grateful for any assistance you can offer me. Many thanks, Rob