I am currently here on a WHV that ends Nov 2018. I have met someone that I want to be with and therefore would like an extended Visa, preferably permanent.
** When did you meet?
My issues are currently:
1. I am a nurse but feel that my skills assessment will not be positive due to lack of experience and other things.
** It would be wise to spend a few hundred $'s with a RMA to investigate this and other options.
2. Partner Visa - we have not lived together for more than 12 months. I am tempted to lodge the application at the end of my WHV and stay on the bridging Visa and then appeal the decision when it’s declined - or reapply for another Partner Visa if possible.
I’m in WA which does not recognise registered relationships for migration purposes.
** There is no 12 month "living" together requirement for de facto, it is a length of relationship of at least 12 months (dating does not count here).
3. WHV 2nd year - again, tempting, but due to work commitments for the next 5 months i’m unable to work on a farm. I may be able to though, but 3 months away will be hard.
** 3 months is nothing compared to what many from high rick countries face.
4. I have heard that obtaining a Student Visa / Visitor Visa after a WHV is difficult and risky. I am leaning towards a Student Visa however through Brightannica. I would like to study more anyway, and even although I have a degree already i’m happy to do a course on a lower level.
** Not a good idea to apply for Student Visa when a Partner Visa is what is really wanted. You also need to show funds for this without relying on the 40 hours per fortnight work rights.
** When did you meet?
My issues are currently:
1. I am a nurse but feel that my skills assessment will not be positive due to lack of experience and other things.
** It would be wise to spend a few hundred $'s with a RMA to investigate this and other options.
2. Partner Visa - we have not lived together for more than 12 months. I am tempted to lodge the application at the end of my WHV and stay on the bridging Visa and then appeal the decision when it’s declined - or reapply for another Partner Visa if possible.
I’m in WA which does not recognise registered relationships for migration purposes.
** There is no 12 month "living" together requirement for de facto, it is a length of relationship of at least 12 months (dating does not count here).
3. WHV 2nd year - again, tempting, but due to work commitments for the next 5 months i’m unable to work on a farm. I may be able to though, but 3 months away will be hard.
** 3 months is nothing compared to what many from high rick countries face.
4. I have heard that obtaining a Student Visa / Visitor Visa after a WHV is difficult and risky. I am leaning towards a Student Visa however through Brightannica. I would like to study more anyway, and even although I have a degree already i’m happy to do a course on a lower level.
** Not a good idea to apply for Student Visa when a Partner Visa is what is really wanted. You also need to show funds for this without relying on the 40 hours per fortnight work rights.
