tomahawk 10 Posted August 6, 2013 Hey all, this is a general enquiry on information about visa and the like. I'm pretty certain I know there is little options viable for me but maybe someone on here can highlight some possible routes I may have missed or misunderstood. I am currently 8 months in to my 2nd year Working holiday visa (4 months left :sad:) and really wanting to extend my stay if possible. I know about the obvious route of sponsorship, but I'm currently working through an agency so it's hard to get to know a company employer well enough to grab the chance of sponsorship as I move jobs every so often. I know there could be a route of studying but I'd prefer not to to be honest. And I can get an Aussie girl to go out with me for a defacto! Haha Any amount of insight from people's experience would be great. Thanks for your time peeps!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 6, 2013 Hey all, this is a general enquiry on information about visa and the like. I'm pretty certain I know there is little options viable for me but maybe someone on here can highlight some possible routes I may have missed or misunderstood. I am currently 8 months in to my 2nd year Working holiday visa (4 months left :sad:) and really wanting to extend my stay if possible. I know about the obvious route of sponsorship, but I'm currently working through an agency so it's hard to get to know a company employer well enough to grab the chance of sponsorship as I move jobs every so often. I know there could be a route of studying but I'd prefer not to to be honest. And I can get an Aussie girl to go out with me for a defacto! Haha Any amount of insight from people's experience would be great. Thanks for your time peeps!! problem solved. Time for some big gestures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomahawk 10 Posted August 6, 2013 problem solved. Time for some big gestures Oops u meant I CANT get a girl lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blossom 3,079 Posted August 6, 2013 Ha ha, well the girlie is out as you would need to have lived with her as a couple for a year before applying. Sponsorship is not an option for most people on a whv as you can't be sponsored for just any job. It has to be on one if two lists. The sol or csol. (Have a look). IF your job is on one if those lists (and you have training, years or experiencd etc) then you may have a very, very rushed chance. Have a look at the lists. Has two beautiful Aussie little girls :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VERYSTORMY 3,320 Posted August 6, 2013 Do you have any skills that might allow you to qualify for a visa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrumac 16 Posted August 6, 2013 I wouldn't discount the education route, you'd be surprised how little time you need to spend studying and how many hours you can work... ACS RPL ICT Security Specialist || IELTS - 8.5 || Vic SS || Visa app 176 14/5/12 CO 21/5/12 ||Visa Grant 25/6/12 || Tickets booked, going back to UK 12/4/14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VERYSTORMY 3,320 Posted August 6, 2013 You can work 20 hours per week on a student visa. However, international fees are very expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrumac 16 Posted August 6, 2013 agreed - but you can work unlimited hours during holidays and fees are not that expensive for certificate I, II, III for example ACS RPL ICT Security Specialist || IELTS - 8.5 || Vic SS || Visa app 176 14/5/12 CO 21/5/12 ||Visa Grant 25/6/12 || Tickets booked, going back to UK 12/4/14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blossom 3,079 Posted August 6, 2013 agreed - but you can work unlimited hours during holidays and fees are not that expensive for certificate I, II, III for example They are more than you end up earning. My husband was on my student visa, so could also only work 20 hours a week. We could pay our bills etc fine on the two part time wages, but nothing towards the course fees (which would be at least $1000 per month). Has two beautiful Aussie little girls :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quoll 5,241 Posted August 6, 2013 agreed - but you can work unlimited hours during holidays and fees are not that expensive for certificate I, II, III for example But a cert I, II, III or IV won't necessarily give you PR at the end of it so you'd be gone anyway. Probably better to plan to retrain (or train) in an occupation which is likely to get you sponsorship where you won't be stung thousands for the privilege. Short term pain, long term gain. oh, and try harder with the Aussie girls!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites