Hi everyone! I've been trolling this forum and gotten loads of wonderful information and cheers to those who've succeeded in getting their visas! Hope to receive some advice from Karen/Dolly as they've been so heartwarming with their replies!

I'm intending to move to Brisbane where my boyfriend is, but am having a headache over which visa can give me the best chances.

1) Skilled Migration Visa
I barely scraped through the test with the following results:
50 points for your nominated occupation
30 points for your age
25 points for English language ability
0 points for your work experience
15 points for your occupation in demand / job offer
0 points for Australian qualifications
0 points for spouse skills
0 points for work experience within Australia
0 points for language experience
0 points for regional study experience
0 points for State/Territory sponsorship
120 total points

I was just wondering how long it'll take to process this type of Visa if I apply for it? I read somewhere that 120 points will put me on a "waiting list"?

2) De-facto Visa
I'm currently working overseas on a contract but intend to join my b/f when the contract ends, hence it's not practical for us to have joint accounts, joint bill payments, joint assets, etc. But I can provide proof of photos and Skype calls/sms to show that we're serious and earnest about our relationship. Yes, sadly, we're enduring a long-distance relationship via the Internet, but we're still going strong!

This seems to put me at a serious disadvantage, since OZ Immigration doesn't recognise Internet communication as time spent together. For this year of 2008, I only get to see him 3 times/yr for a week each What can I do to make my case stronger?

3) Work Visa
I will try submitting my CV through recruitment agencies/headhunters/websites, and hope they can see my overseas working experience (in China & India, 2 of the world's largest growing economies) as a value-add. However, not sure how keen OZ employers (especially in Brisbane) are on hiring foreigners with no valid OZ work visa. *cross my fingers*

Oh boy I've run out of options at this point. It will positively sadden (and kill) me if I have to end our relationship for the lack of a Visa to go over and join my honey in Brisbane...

Any tips or experiences to share will be really really helpful!
Cheers,
Miss Swan