PaulL Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Hi, I hope someone could inform me of what my best options are - I'm currently in Sydney on a working holiday visa and enjoying it so much! Great to be back in the surf and the active lifestyle that Aus has to offer. Compared to London! What would my best options be if I wanted to stick around? I have 10 years experience in property marketing services (floor planning & some photography) which I'm thinking of looking into (at the moment I am planting shrubs and doing okay - may be getting promoted to team leader in the next week or so). And also on the lookout for regional work so I will be eligible for the 2nd yet holiday working visa. I also have some money saved from London which I could embark on 4 months of studies (maybe a trade of some kind) which will increase my chance of sticking around. Most of my family are up in Brisbane (aunts, uncles and cousins) who would also be will ing to sponsor me. And they live in a designated area (not sure of the difference between the areas). Many thanks to anyone who can point me in the right direction!! paulL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Have you checked the SOL and CSOL to see if your occupation is on either list? Employer sponsorship might be possible if your occupation is on the list (and the employer meets criteria etc.). I would not waste your money on a four month trades course, immigration is not so easy and most trades need several years of experience to qualify, not a quick course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy2577 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 you could always apply for a second year visa and then eventually go for residency ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 you could always apply for a second year visa and then eventually go for residency ??? It is not as easy as that. The OP has to find out if they have a listed skill yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 you could always apply for a second year visa and then eventually go for residency ??? Another year is just that, another year. Time spent in the country does not, in itself, lead to a permanent visa down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Having family in Australia is a dead end now as you require an occupation on SOL to be eligible for sponsorship for a provisional visa. from what you have posted your experience may fit in to something on the CSOL but I would imagine you would need employer sponsorship as its not something I've see. On any state lists. Do you have any fformal qualifications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulL Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks guys, much appreciated. I've had a look on the CSOL list and think I il would fit under 'marketing/ advertising specialist'. Unfortunately the only qualifications I have are uk domestic energy assessment which I dont think has any relevance here. With regards to floor planning it was a Learn on the job role and I believe people do get qualifications for it now. I also did a short photography course for the property marketing work. Although my speciality is floor plans. So I'd guess the next step is to contact all the floor planning companies in Sydney/ Brisbane and see if they would be willing to sponsor me? How would I know if a company is eligible to sponsor me? THanks again for the information. PaulL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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