Lisa81

29 minutes ago, ali said:

@Lisa81 I've changed the typo for you in the title 

Thanks Ali 

13 hours ago, Marisawright said:

Tulip hasn't said anything different because there isn't anything different to say.  There aren't many people who look at only one section of the forum so you're not likely to get different answers here.

I know it's really hard to believe there's no easy way to get your own flesh and blood to come and live with you but it's a fact.  You're not going to find a magical way out of it. 

WRussell answered your post.  He's a well-known, reputable agent. He suggested it could be done but that you need to move very fast - so I would be taking his advice and ringing his agency right now.  

I appreciate there may be nothing more for her to say but she doesn’t need to repeat herself constantly. 

I have found Wrussel extremely helpful thank you 

36 minutes ago, ali said:

The forum can be a little confusing because we have sub-sections.  If it's the same question,  you only need to post it in n one section of the forum e.g. visa chat/family visa etc.  

Oh ok, thanks Ali

18 hours ago, JetBlast said:

It says: "at the time my 17 year old son"

It doesn't say he is 17 now.

 

I can understand why Lisa81 opened a new topic. Much of the old one was "you should have done XYZ at the time". Not useful for her now.

Exactly Jetblast!

Thank you! 

14 hours ago, Tulip1 said:

And I've given you some, seek the help of a professional agent.  Almost everyone has given you the same advice, have you spoken to any agents yet?  You have had a great many responses, including one from a well regarded agent.  Non have come up with the response you wanted, of course you wanted someone to suggest a way to get your son a permanent visa. I understand that but you must have realised many responses down the line there doesn't appear to be one.  I am quite sure that you,  as someone who had themselves gone through the process of obtaining a visa a few years ago. would have checked this out on the immigration website prior to posting on here.  Having not found a suitable visa for your son you've asked for any suggestions/advice. Perfectly reasonable but you've had that advice and it's been to seek professional help. 

Once again tulip I’m not sure you have interpreted the post right, I was merely seeking advice, not ongoing replies from yourself repeating the same things. I have read the other replies for myself which have been very helpful and have in fact given me the answers I was looking for, especially from wrussel and others who have given useful advice which I have taken.

13 hours ago, Marisawright said:

Tulip hasn't said anything different because there isn't anything different to say.  There aren't many people who look at only one section of the forum so you're not likely to get different answers here.

I know it's really hard to believe there's no easy way to get your own flesh and blood to come and live with you but it's a fact.  You're not going to find a magical way out of it. 

WRussell answered your post.  He's a well-known, reputable agent. He suggested it could be done but that you need to move very fast - so I would be taking his advice and ringing his agency right now.  

Someone suggested i post here too so I did, I have found some people’s replies very helpful and informative which was all I was looking for, especially wrussels which is why I will obviously be consulting an agent like himself.

2 hours ago, Tulip1 said:

The title clearly says

'My 17 year old wants to join us here'

there was plenty of good advice on the previous post, most of which said unlikely but contact a migrant agent. Yes there was some "you should have done this and that" but that's because that would have ensured this problem didn't occur. If that helps others going through the visa process then all good.  I agree it's no good to the OP but this is a public form looking to help as many people as possible. People kindly use their time to respond and most said not looking good, consult an agent. If I was the OP I'd be doing just that, not asking the same question on the same forum.  The son is a working adult that hasn't lived with the OP for the last two years, he is not dependant on her and he has no skills to apply for a visa himself.  I'm not sure what else can be said. If anyone can suggest ways around it then it's a migrant agent.  

Once again Tulip I apologise for making a typo!

my son is 19 now.

Thanks for your ongoing replies however you haven’t said anything different from your first reply. I was simply seeking advice.

7 hours ago, Tulip1 said:

Isn't this the same post as you've put in the visa section?  I am confident the answers will be the same and as most have said, you need to get the help of a migrant agent to see if you have any options.  As most said, there doesn't appear to be any route unless you can prove he is dependant on you which from what you've said you can't. An agent will be able to confirm this or hopefully suggest something else 

Yes it is the same post, someone suggested I post in here..... wasn’t aware that was a problem???

People have suggested various routes.

5 hours ago, SineadK said:

What visa did you come over on? My parents are planning to do the same. 

Thank you.

its good to hear a positive outcome. I know it will take time but you’re right there’s always hope in some shape or form.

i won’t be giving up!

On 06/10/2018 at 11:03, Marisawright said:

There are rules but basically, a company can't sponsor someone unless they've proved they can't get a local candidate, so obviously it's got to be a skilled job - if anyone can do it, they can find someone locally.  

It's so easy in hindsight, if you'd included him in your original application he could have visited to validate his visa, then he'd have had five years to make up his mind.  Too late now, unfortunately.   

It's a very difficult one because to get any kind of skilled visa, he needs a qualification AND a few years' experience in his chosen trade - so realistically, he's got four or five years till he can apply, and it's always possible the rules will change, and the trade he's chosen might have different requirements or be off the list altogether.

Thinking aloud, I wonder if one strategy would be for him to come to Australia to do his study, in which case he could get a student visa.  You would need to check the fees as they're often very expensive for an international student.  When his course is complete, he would still be young enough to get a Working Holiday Visa, which would enable him to stay in Australia for two years (if he does the regional work), which might give him enough work experience to get sponsorship or apply for PR.   It might not work out but at least he'd get a qualification and he'd have four or five years with you.  

I'd be consulting an agent.

Thanks for your advice

I’ll definitely be consultant agent to look at all the options 

Thank you so much Wussel  and Marisa for your advice. This is really helpful.

Tulip Thanks for your reply however i was mainly looking for advice on where to go from here from others who may have more knowledge or have been through a similar situation, not to be repeatedly reminded of what I should have done and as you say “mistakes” I made.

I have outlined the basics of the situation and have not gone into detail as to to why simply “insisting” was not an option.

Do you need to have a skilled trade for sponsorship? Has anyone had any experience with sponsorship visas? Either from family or employer?

In May 3016 I was granted 189 visa and moved to Victoria with my 15 year old son and partner. Sadly at the  time my 17 year old son didn’t want to be included in the visa process and chose to stay with his dad in England. We painfully made the move while he stayed in UK with his dad. Now after being here for 2 years my son has been out twice on holiday and has decided that he wished he made the move with us. He left school early and has been casual working for 2 years. I was hoping to try and get him a year working visa but what would be the options for him to move permanently without a skilled trade? 

Any ideas???