Hi Everyone.
I was wondering if anyone can offer any advice or guidance as I am feeling totally stuck at the moment and not sure where to begin.
Myself, my partner and our 3 year old son are desperate to relocate to Australia to be with my family, My mother, sister, brother in-law and niece's whom are all permanent residents.
I have previously lived in Australia and held a permanent resident visa, but after spending a period of time out of the country this visa is no more. I have been advise that I am able to apply for this again on the basis that I have family ties?
My partner was refused a visitor visa a few years back due to past convictions, we lodged the application ourselves via the immi account, after we spoke with an agent who advised us to try again after some time has past as there would be a refusal mark on his file.
We were thinking of applying again for a visitor visa and then If that is approved go out on holiday and then when we are back look at the next steps visa wise for relocating on a permanent basis?
I have no idea if this is the best way forward or what to do for the best, ideally we wanted to be living in oz within the next few years and I know that the last visa we applied for him took 16 months to say no?
We are willing to do whatever it takes to be with my family and so any helpful advise or pointers would be really appreciated?
Thanks so much
Vicki xx