Blinkyblimey1973

Thanks for the reality check. I've lived in Australia for three years & I weren't that far from completing my residency visa. Unfortunately there is nothing for me in the uk. All of my trade qualifications have expired & I have no family there to fall back on. If I go back I'll be homeless & unemployed. I've made Australia my home in every way. I will literally get of the plane & have nowhere to go with no options open to me.

It's not a stupid question at all. It's been suggested to me not to notify my immigration agent or the Ozzie government of what's happened. As you say it's not exactly legit but there's a chance it could just slip under the radar. Whatever I do from here on in is literally throwing the dice. Marriage route is risky,keeping quiet much the same & perspective employers that I've spoken to are reluctant to pay a pretty tidy sum to pick up the remaining time left on my 457 knowing that I'll not be able to stay in a little under 18 months. Can I ask how long ago you did your permanent residency?

I'm a aware that a marriage alone will not convince immigration to let me stay. My ex & I are prepared to give it another try in order to keep the family together. It's a bizarre situation that I'm in. Our son lives with both me & his mum,I'm financially responsible for him & my ex. By sending me back to the UK serves no purpose other than to damage our son & his mum.

My understanding of the spousal visa route is that immigration want to see solid evidence of a long term relationship. We were a couple/family for over three years & we've been separated for eight months. My ex has offered to marry me in the event I can't find another sponsor. Do you have any insight into the marriage route?

The Ozzie government have really tightened up the rules for people in my situation. But the one thing that I'm sure of is that I'll not lay down & just let this happen

In regards to recouping monies owed to be by company I was told that I'll have to claim it through a government scheme. But after looking into this it transpires that I'm not eligible.

Unfortunately we separated a few months ago.

I'm kind of clutching at straws out of desperation. But I'm hoping that someone may have some sort of insight to my situation. I came to Australia on a 457 visa working in construction,at two years the company that I were employed by nominated me for permanent residency. Unfortunately the firm went under yesterday. I've got 18 months left on my 457 & my son is Australian. Could anyone please offer advice. Thanks in advance.