Can my family emigrate to Australia?

[b20tug]

Hi everyone.

My partner and myself are looking into moving to Australia.

We have a 3 year old girl and would like a better enviornment to bring her and any subsequant children up in. We are currently not married but intend to some day.

I work in IT and have enough points to qualify, my partner does not have the points personally with her current qualifications (though should she has worked in catering for 7 years and is looking at becoming a qualified chef or cook if neccessary).

My question is do we both have to qualify as skilled migrants or can my family qualify solely on my occupation?

I have an aunty how has lived in Australia for over 20 years and she is willing to sponsor us.

Many thanks in advance.

Simon.

[kaz101]

Hi Simon,

Welcome to the forum.

Firstly I am not an agent, just someone who moved out to South Australia in July 2007 from the UK.

Agents often give free consultations and that and a visit to emigration expos will give you some good info.

In the "PLEASE READ...." post there is a link to visa types (as well as other useful info).

Check that an aunt can sponsor you since you may need a closer relative.
I would have though that you and your partner can be on the same application form with you as first applicant and her as your partner if you are looking at the skilled independent route. That's how we got in.

Regards,
Karen

[Dolly]

Hi Simon,

It looks pretty straightforward for you but I'd run it by an agent, just for peace of mind before you start. As Karen said, on your initial enquiry most agents won't charge.

We used George Lombard who was absolutely fantastic
Welcome to Austimmigration | George Lombard Consultancy Pty. Ltd.

I've also heard good things re GoMatilda Go Matilda - Your Gateway to Australia - Visa, Tax, and Financial Planning for Australia

If you have enough points then you would be the main applicant and your partner's skill set wouldn't come into it.

If you opt for a Designated Area Sponsored visa then just make sure your aunt has lived in the postcode area for at least a year (Qld, WA, NSW only)
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...ated-areas.htm

Not sure of the new rules as we came in on the old Subclass 139.

HTH

Dolly