Richard Stevenson Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hi i have a background in office/customer service kind of positions so not something on the occupations list which would get me in. I am 32 years old and currently studying a sports and exercise science degree. My brother has permanent residency/citizenship. Is there any way to secure a visa to allow me to move over? I understand its unlikely but can't hurt to look into it. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Not with a sports science degree having family in Australia are little use now. Really depends what you are going to do with your degree when you are finished. I also have a sports science degree so know there is not a direct career path from some courses, my course was more biomedical science research based. exercise physiologist is on csol but your would need state nomination or employer sponsorship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stevenson Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 The other thing i should have mentioned is that my girlfriend is in an occupation on the list, if she was to want to move.....would she have to go alone or would i be entitled to go with her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 If she was eligible for a visa, then you could be included on the application as her defacto partner, if you meet the 12 months relationship requirement, ie living together, joint accounts etc. If granted PR you would have pR in your own right and if split up down the line you can remain in Australia with out any issues. What is her occupation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stevenson Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 She is a nurse. On thing i had considered is completing a PGCE to become a secondary school teacher upon completion of my degree, this is obviously on the list. Is there any rules on how long you mist have been in the particular occupation to qualify? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Each occupation is different on years of experience required to get a positive skills assessment, I don't think that teachers need a set amount of teaching experience, but require 4 years uni education to get a positive skills assessment. if your g/f is a degree qualified nurse she should have no prob qualifying for skills independent visa, and yourself as secondary applicant. She will need to sit the academic IETLS, and get skills assessment from ANMC. Prob look in to this soon if you are planning in going, rather than waiting until you finish your course, the visa process can take up to a year, but once granted the visa will give you 5 years to make the move (visa needs to be validated in the first year which can be done with short holiday). Least once you are finished your course you will be ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stevenson Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 ah thanks, this helps! its not that easy to find clear information online. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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