Hi Miss Swan,
Welcome to the forum.
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Originally Posted by Miss Swan
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"?
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I went through the point test link in the "Please read..." post and according to this website
What is the points test? - Workers - Visas & Immigration
120 is a pass mark and does NOT put you on the waiting list.
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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? |
If you can get in on your own (see above) then you don't need to worry about the de-facto relationship.
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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*
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Unless you are sponsored most of us come in Oz without a job and get one when we are here. Most employers won't even consider you unless you have the right to work here.
If you read through some of the posts that hasn't stopped people who are in demand from contacting employers and trying to get jobs though.
As always Dolly and I would recommend contacting an agent since we are not experts. The first consultation is usually free and we have 2 agents on the forum - Alan Collett and Liana Allan, or you can try some recommendations form other members.
Regards,
Karen