Estelle Short's question about visas at age 48
Nov 28th 2023 | 11:19 pm
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Estelle Short's question about visas at age 48
Hi,
I would be interested in a move to Australia. Life circumstances meant I couldn’t go before now as I had hoped. I am a Social Worker and qualified counsellor in Wales, with lots of experience, but I am now 48 years old. Do I have any realistic options at this point? I did read about a relaxing of rules and a possible stay of two years, but it seemed unlikely that I could stay beyond that. Are you able to throw any light on this please?
I would be interested in a move to Australia. Life circumstances meant I couldn’t go before now as I had hoped. I am a Social Worker and qualified counsellor in Wales, with lots of experience, but I am now 48 years old. Do I have any realistic options at this point? I did read about a relaxing of rules and a possible stay of two years, but it seemed unlikely that I could stay beyond that. Are you able to throw any light on this please?
Nov 29th 2023 | 1:21 am
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Estelle Short's question about visas at age 48
Hi,
I would be interested in a move to Australia. Life circumstances meant I couldn’t go before now as I had hoped. I am a Social Worker and qualified counsellor in Wales, with lots of experience, but I am now 48 years old. Do I have any realistic options at this point? I did read about a relaxing of rules and a possible stay of two years, but it seemed unlikely that I could stay beyond that. Are you able to throw any light on this please?
I would be interested in a move to Australia. Life circumstances meant I couldn’t go before now as I had hoped. I am a Social Worker and qualified counsellor in Wales, with lots of experience, but I am now 48 years old. Do I have any realistic options at this point? I did read about a relaxing of rules and a possible stay of two years, but it seemed unlikely that I could stay beyond that. Are you able to throw any light on this please?
The OP hasn't been on the forum for nearly 9 months, but as your question is about visas, I will move it to the immigration section of the Oz forum. Hopefully those in the know will be able to help you there.
Good luck.
Nov 30th 2023 | 8:35 am
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Re: Estelle Short's question about visas at age 48
You may be eligible for an employer sponsored temporary visa but unfortunately not a permanent one. The only permanent visas after 45 are currently partner visas and parent visas. There is also an investor scheme but that requires millions of dollars and I think is suspended at the moment.
