Im in the same boat as your gf - Im american on same visa. Luckily my boyfriend and I were together 2 years prior to moving here together on my temporary visa. So I have opted for the Permanent Partner visa.
ANYWAY - our australian friends' girlfriend works in hospitality - at a hotel to be exact and apparently its the best job to gain sponsorship easily. She said most of her coworkers are foreign residents seeking sponsorship. Maybe something to look into! And since her visa doesnt expire for a good 6 months - there are plenty of employers willing to hire and if they like her theyll offer sponsorship. My visa expires in two weeks and I got a casual job just two months ago and they were aware of how early my visa expired. So dont hesitate to ask! and if youre nervous about it- they honestly dont need to know shes on a temporary visa. Just say you do not plan to leave the country and maybe a month in- you ask about sponsorship.
ANYWAY - our australian friends' girlfriend works in hospitality - at a hotel to be exact and apparently its the best job to gain sponsorship easily. She said most of her coworkers are foreign residents seeking sponsorship. Maybe something to look into! And since her visa doesnt expire for a good 6 months - there are plenty of employers willing to hire and if they like her theyll offer sponsorship. My visa expires in two weeks and I got a casual job just two months ago and they were aware of how early my visa expired. So dont hesitate to ask! and if youre nervous about it- they honestly dont need to know shes on a temporary visa. Just say you do not plan to leave the country and maybe a month in- you ask about sponsorship.
