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Options on returning to OZ after WHV

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  • 30-03-2015 9:14pm
    #1
    Summerhill10
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭


    Hello

    Basically me and my partner want to return to Australia
    I can go no problem as I have 1 year remaining on my working holiday visa
    My girlfriend has completed 2 full years

    Would our best option be for me to return alone with the hope of gaining sponsorship? And then bringing her over

    Or should I apply for a skilled visa from Ireland ? How long would this process take roughly
    I'm a mechanic and we are both under 30


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    #2
    Zambia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭Zambia


    Summerhill10 wrote: »
    Hello

    Basically me and my partner want to return to Australia
    I can go no problem as I have 1 year remaining on my working holiday visa
    My girlfriend has completed 2 full years

    Would our best option be for me to return alone with the hope of gaining sponsorship? And then bringing her over

    Or should I apply for a skilled visa from Ireland ? How long would this process take roughly
    I'm a mechanic and we are both under 30

    Read the FAQ mate it's all there.

    A 457 is your quickest route on first impression.


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    #3
    Summerhill10
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Summerhill10


    I'm well aware of the FAQ I'm looking for real people's expierences and time scales but thanks for killing my thread


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    Windorah
    Registered Users Posts: 210 ✭✭Windorah


    Hi,

    I just had a quick look at the SOL list and mechanic is on it.
    If you were to apply for residency you would need a skills assessment. That would generally take about 3 months.
    Then you submit an expression of interest to Australian immigration and they will invite you to apply for the 189 skilled visa.
    Iv heard of the visa being granted within 12 weeks but I think it's more like 6-9 months.
    Your partner would then go defacto on your visa.

    Have a look at the immigration website. It's very clear and easy to navigate.


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    #5
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,088 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Summerhill10 wrote: »
    I can go no problem as I have 1 year remaining on my working holiday visa
    There's a lot more to it that that.
    You might not have the option of another WHV.


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