Karlos

Well regardless, I don't have a couple grand anyway. My relatives over there were trying to convince me that for people from the EU the process is very easy. As always I was sceptical and as always it turned out I was essentially right. How strange that people call me a pessimist.

Basically the only immigration options are through the skill visas? Well unless one is a neurosurgeon or a rich magnate...

Well if I have to specify... Slovakia.

Hi everyone! New here and, as can be expected, completely lost in options. I want to move to Australia. My life in a nutshell: - I have a vast family there (both immigrants and 'natives') who could probably provide sponsorship/assistance Myself: - 36 yo, single, no kids - EU citizen - have worked as a freelancer for about 10 yrs in IT (QA, support, project management etc., no programming), also as an editor (I have hundreds of articles published in my language), photographer and translator - only high school diploma - since I've been a freelancer, it could be difficult to provide proof of job experience, not sure what would even count - I've got no money (apart from possessions I'd sell) and would need to rely on abovementioned sponsorship for housing etc. Some people told me I could just go as a refugee due to some circumstances in my country but that sounds silly and risky to me. I've been looking at visa options etc but you know how confusing it is. Could you point me at a direction where it would be most worthwhile to look? Thanks in advance!