Starfish Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi. I came over to Aus on a 3 month tourist visa, but after arriving me and my daughter (she's 8) wanted to stay. My mum, stepdad & 2 sisters have PR here, they have been here for 7 years now. I went down to immigration and they were no help at all. I can't apply for a residency visa because I p have turned 25, I can't apply for a work visa because I have a dependant. Just wondered if anyone knows any thing that could help me? Or should I just go back to the UK? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petkula73 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Have you looked in to your family sponsoring you? http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/29overview_family.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathead Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Have you looked in to your family sponsoring you? http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/29overview_family.htm That would not particularly help.....it is only useful for extra points towards a skilled visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon4017 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I certainly wouldn't outstay the visa, otherwise you're screwed. Now that you know you like to live here, you could apply for a PR visa, like everyone else. I was quite surprised how quickly it can go. A radiographer had the decision in about 5 weeks from start to finish. Much better than before when you could end up waiting months if not years. Bottom line is; do you have any skills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeroman Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi. I came over to Aus on a 3 month tourist visa, but after arriving me and my daughter (she's 8) wanted to stay. My mum, stepdad & 2 sisters have PR here, they have been here for 7 years now. I went down to immigration and they were no help at all. I can't apply for a residency visa because I p have turned 25, I can't apply for a work visa because I have a dependant. Just wondered if anyone knows any thing that could help me? Or should I just go back to the UK? Thanks Your location is Perth, WA You can apply visa 489 (4 years Temporary Visa) with dependent sponsor using your sisters and step-mother as they are already PR. Check with Migration Agent (MIRA) for further information. I can recommend you mine, free consultation and I think she is the best migrations agent out of all I try (3-5 I went to seek consultations) so far. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Unless you have a sponsorable skill/profession you are stuffed. Family cannot sponsor you to stay unless you also have the relevant trade, experience and / or qualifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebloggs Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Family sponsor is only worth 10 points on a 489 visa, you still need to obtain 50 points yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi. I came over to Aus on a 3 month tourist visa, but after arriving me and my daughter (she's 8) wanted to stay. My mum, stepdad & 2 sisters have PR here, they have been here for 7 years now. I went down to immigration and they were no help at all. I can't apply for a residency visa because I p have turned 25, I can't apply for a work visa because I have a dependant. Just wondered if anyone knows any thing that could help me? Or should I just go back to the UK? Thanks May I suggest that you run yoiur case past a registered migration agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfish Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have no skills that I can work with out here. I think I'll go back to the UK and apply that way. I've applied for a migration officer but they wanted between $660-$900 just to book an appointment with them. I can't afford that as well as their $3000 fees too. Thanks for everyones help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I think I'll go back to the UK and apply that way. Regardless of where you apply from you still need to be skilled... Unless you have no other family in the UK it seems doubtful a last remain relative visa would be an option either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeroman Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have no skills that I can work with out here. I think I'll go back to the UK and apply that way. I've applied for a migration officer but they wanted between $660-$900 just to book an appointment with them. I can't afford that as well as their $3000 fees too. Thanks for everyones help Agent fees, is depend on type of visa you apply if they ask $3000, and asking price too for consultation. NEVER EVER GO FOR IT~! They are just trying to make money on your situation. Cheers, I reply your p.m. Hope that can help you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Have a chat with George Lombard or Go Matilda. I believe they will give an initial assessment for free. But, from what you have posted I would not be hopeful of being eligible for a visa. Your best option may be to head back and try and gain the skills required to qualify for a visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 This looks like grounds for an 835 Visa. Provided there are no parents or siblings in other countries (which I have assumed to be the case from the OP) then it meets the requirements for Onshore Remaining Relative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have no skills that I can work with out here. I think I'll go back to the UK and apply that way. I've applied for a migration officer but they wanted between $660-$900 just to book an appointment with them. I can't afford that as well as their $3000 fees too. Thanks for everyones help If you do not qualify for a skilled migrant or other work based visa, then there are no options for you other than, perhaps the last remaining relative visa. The trouble with this is that it takes 15 years to be granted and even if you bridged from the tourist visa you would not have working rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 If you do not qualify for a skilled migrant or other work based visa, then there are no options for you other than, perhaps the last remaining relative visa. The trouble with this is that it takes 15 years to be granted and even if you bridged from the tourist visa you would not have working rights. It does have a long wait, but it should be possible to get the no work condition lifted on the grounds of financial hardship. It would mean the OP couldn't travel overseas for 15 years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymacs Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I'm sorry to read your post that must be really tough with your mum out there and all. I hope someone comes up with a positive answer for you or that a migration agent on here will agree to speak to you. Best of luck and don't give up if it's your dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 It does have a long wait, but it should be possible to get the no work condition lifted on the grounds of financial hardship. It would mean the OP couldn't travel overseas for 15 years though. Might be possible to get it lifted, not should be. Actually we don't know if OP has any other relatives outside Australia yet anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I thought if you could prove your dependency on a relative ie daughter to father you could apply? Last remaining relative visa etc...I would just have a good look on the website and the criteria for anything family related http://www.immi.gov.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I thought if you could prove your dependency on a relative ie daughter to father you could apply? Er, no. It's not as easy as that. The UK has a social security system which means that no adult needs to be financially dependent on anyone else. It would be different if she was a child - but she's not. She's 25 years old who currently lives 12000k away and independently of her family in Australia, so she can hardly be classed as being dependent on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Er, sorry, I dont pretend to be an expert its just I had a chat with an adult recently and thats how she got here but obviously I dont know the full story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfish Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 I have a dad in the uk, who I don't talk to but he's still there. Thank you everyone for opinions. I am just going to go back to the UK and apply through that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I have a dad in the uk, who I don't talk to but he's still there. Thank you everyone for opinions. I am just going to go back to the UK and apply through that way. So that rules out last remaining relative. What are you going to apply for? I can't see any options for you, based on the information provided that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I have a dad in the uk, who I don't talk to but he's still there. Thank you everyone for opinions. I am just going to go back to the UK and apply through that way. Best of luck Starfish. I hope it works out for you. You may find it helpful to undertake training that will let you do skilled work. That might help you migrate to Australia and would also probably make life more interesting for you if you stay in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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