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My boyfriend and I are both mid twenties and from the UK. We have just applied for our 417 visa but get the feeling we may want to stay in Aus longer than a year. Like many people we are not the biggest fans of the farm work but even if we were we’ve had an extensive look and it seems pretty hard to come by. Therefore, my question is, is it possible to be sponsored in construction (my boyfriend’s occupation) and if so would he be able to keep me here with him (de facto)? I am a teacher at home, an occupation which is also on the skilled jobs list but it’s unlikely that I will teach in Aus as all my quals, certificates and registrations have to be Australian which is a lengthy process starting from scratch. My second question is: would I be able to gain sponsorship in any other job? Or can you only be sponsored if your job is on the skilled list? Ay any additional information about sponsorship etc. Would be really appreciated. We just want the opportunity to extend our time in Aus but at the moment we’re unsure how! Thanks, Sarah and Josh