De Facto Spouse needs a Visa!
Sep 22nd 2003, 4:28 pm
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De Facto Spouse needs a Visa!
Coming to Aus in January 2004 with my partner who has secured a job and sponsorship for a year, she's a Doctor, with a view to staying for good if it's as great as we expect it to be. I however, will not be allowed to work if I come over on her Visa (442 Occupational Trainee) as her de facto partner. I work in Advertising Sales and this is not considered to be a worthwhile occupation so it looks as though I am gonna be stumped for money. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I might legally be able to find work to help support our household, after all the Australians want her job skills to fill a gap in the Aussie market so why should we have to live in relative poverty! There must be a way to allow me to sweep the streets or unblock toilets somewhere?!?!?
Sep 22nd 2003, 6:33 pm
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Is a Working Holiday Visa a possibility for you? I think there are age restrictions on it, but might be worth looking into.
Sep 23rd 2003, 8:16 am
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I wish a working holiday visa were the answer but I am a bit of an old duffer now at 32!
Sep 23rd 2003, 8:18 am
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Originally posted by AntandJane
I wish a working holiday visa were the answer but I am a bit of an old duffer now at 32!
I wish a working holiday visa were the answer but I am a bit of an old duffer now at 32!
old at 32... that means i only have 2 years left
Sep 23rd 2003, 8:20 am
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Apparently you are only eligible for the working visa upto the age of 30. It's took me this long to save up to go there, now I can afford it they no longer want me! Oh woe is me!
Sep 23rd 2003, 9:15 am
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Hi I was just wondering how your girlfriend found out about immigration as I have a couple of friends that are Dotors and they want to go to Oz but though that Docs were not needed. Any help you can give would be appreciated.
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Hi I was just wondering how your girlfriend found out about immigration as I have a couple of friends that are Dotors and they want to go to Oz but though that Docs were not needed. Any help you can give would be appreciated.
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Sep 23rd 2003, 9:27 am
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There seems to be loads of work for Docs, my girlfriend applied directly to her hospital of choice because the particular hospital was affiliated to one of the Medical governing bodies back in the UK meaning the training counts towards her career progression in the UK. She found the job advertised on the Hospitals own website and went through the application process directly through the hospitals HR dept. However there are loads of medical recruitment agencies, try
http://www.wave.com.au
or
http://www.medicstravel.co.uk/Dr-Rec...n_australi.htm
or
http://www.edenbrown.co.nz/
I have a couple of friends who are currently working in Perth in Medicine and another one who is about to land in Darwin any minute now! So the work is out there. Good luck
http://www.wave.com.au
or
http://www.medicstravel.co.uk/Dr-Rec...n_australi.htm
or
http://www.edenbrown.co.nz/
I have a couple of friends who are currently working in Perth in Medicine and another one who is about to land in Darwin any minute now! So the work is out there. Good luck
