Katie93 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Hi all, My fiancé is a carpenter/joiner and we qualify for subclass 189. We have the funds aside to apply for our residency and come to make a go of a life in Perth. My mother's best friend lives in perth and we are starting with her as a base. Our question is... do we take the plunge and go for a 189 visa from the UK having never visited the country before? Or do we go on a Working holiday visa and if we get there and fall in love, apply straight away? I know it can be done from inside oz. Any advise is much appreciated!! Thank you Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Apply for your 189 visa. If you don't like it in Australia, you can still go home, but, statistically, that is unlikely, (unless you are looking at the Poms In OZ 'statistics', which might give the impression that for every happy little Vegemite, there are nine who hate OZ!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie93 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Ok thanks for the advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 No right answer to this one, I think it all down to the individual. If you want to "try before you buy" then get the WHV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 If you've never been to Australia before, I'd advise you to get the WHVs first. You'll probably love it here but Australia isn't for everyone and you may find that one or both of you is in the 'not for me' group. If getting a 189 were an inexpensive and simple exercise, either way would be fine but it's anything but that. It costs no more to apply for a 189 in Australia and you'll have plenty of time to get an application lodged if you decide to go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 If you've never even visited, I'd apply for the WHV first to see whether you'll like it here. I wouldn't risk well over $5K on a 189 without spending some time here first if you have the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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