grahamffc Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hi there, I'm planning on moving to Melbourne after Christmas this year (or ASAP thereafter) and am a little confused as to my best option and would be grateful for any help: 1. I am a Part Qualified ACCA Accountant, and hoping to complete this year. I also have a BA (hons) Accounting degree and 6 years work experience as a Management Accountant. 2. I have an Australian girlfriend of 5 years, but she moved back there in December 2010. The plan is for us to get a place and live together from day one, but I'm worried the fact we've been apart for this year may rule out any partner visa options. A bit off the point but I have a friend who works in finance, but with no qualifications, who moved to Melbourne last October on a Working Holiday Visa to live with his Australian girlfriend who's UK visa ran out. He seems to think he'll be able to get a de-facto partner visa easily enough as they'll have lived together for a year come this October. Which is what I was planning to also do but because I have more qualifications, and have been with my partner for much longer, I am hopefully in a better position and don't want to go down this route if it it might be better to wait a few more months and apply for a longer term visa from the start. If anyone can recommend a good agency to talk to please recommend, I don't mind paying a reasonable amount for some sort of initial consulatation. I apprecite people don't do their jobs for free! Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Welcome to PIO Graham, I wouldnt like to advise you on your visa options, although I had some time away from my husband due to work issues and had been married a few years... my application sailed through without any worries. As you say why not contact an Agent for some advice . http://www.austimmigration.com.au/site/ George Lombard http://www.gomatilda.com/home.cfm http://www.migrateaus.com.au/ Stephen Dickson To name but a few... and I wish you every success! Susie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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