JulesR Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hi everyone I am currently visiting Australia for the third time. My first visit was in 2001 (Brisbane) and my second two visits are to close friends in Derby, WA. I have recently gotten divorced (hence this visit to disappear off the radar for a bit), and have started the immigration "investigation" process. I have investigated immigration before, after the 2001 visit, but didn't pursue it too far since back then my points allocation wasn't favourable. My primary reason for wanting to make the transition now is to get away from the political instability back home, and to make a clean break and fresh start. I am wondering, however, how easy it will be to go it alone. I am an independent person, so I'm hoping it will be ok. I have appointed a Perth-based immigration consultant to assist me - so far he has been worth every cent. I did the IELTS last week - awaiting my results with bated breath - and my VETASSESS skills assessment for a 190 visa has been submitted. My biggest concern about leaving is leaving my mom behind. We are close, and she is on her own, although she is very supportive of me making the move. Leaving my dad will be hard too (my parents are divorced) but at least he has a partner so he is not alone. I'm sure this is a decision many have found very hard to deal with. I am kind of closing my eyes and just running with this for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichKen Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 All the best with your process! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Welcome and hope all goes well. I have a single friend who emigrated to Oz about 6 years ago with her mom and daughter. Think her mom was about 65 at the time. There are lots of single people who make the move so it is doable. Why not investigate taking your mom with you? I don't know the rules on this. Your migration agent should know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYLC Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Are you affected by the recent changes to migration to WA? They seem to have put a hold on visas while they review their occupation list... http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-wa/occupations-in-demand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Wow..indeed... not even at the regular changing of the guard (June-July) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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