CallumCraigen

Currently on my second working holiday visa and wanting to apply for permanent residency. We have spoken to an immigration lawyer but they quoted us a much larger amount than anticipated, however did get two options for visas - the 189 Skilled visa and doing a visa through my partner who is Australian. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on either of these, mainly whether they think they requires assistance from an immigration lawyer or if it’s possible to just apply myself and have it accepted. If so wanting recommendations of any good/not dodgy immigration lawyers that don’t charge huge amounts (over $3000) on top of the already steep visa application fees. Thanks

Hi pomsinoz, needing some visa advice. I'm in Australia on my second year working visa and have found out my work can't sponsor me for permanent residency. Wondering what options I have as working visa expires in June 2019. I have a partner who is willing to sponsor me but we can't do the defacto visa as we are not able to prove 12 months defacto relationship in time. I've been trying to find out about a student visa but not sure if there are any affordable courses I can do (under 10k) we are also trying for a baby but would not be due before June so wondering what would happen if my partner was pregnant when my visa expires. Any advice welcomed