Work visa

[andypower5.7]

:confused:Hi guys i was wondering if someone knew how my girlfriend can get a work visa as she is from Brasil and is coming to australia in june. We are going to live together but if she gets a tourist visa she has to go back in 3 months and i dont want that as it will be to hard to let her go. Or whats the best way she can come to australia and work as she is a Engineer, and really whats the best type of visa to get as she wants to work so both of us are working thanks guys give us your thoughts. By the way i heard about visa first and it looks quite good as they do all the hard work for you.

[rgmast]

Marry Her :)

[andypower5.7]

Thats what i was thinking. But can i marry her here i dont know how it works. Is it just as simple as signing papers.Then she can work here.

[HRTSEN]

Hi

You need to speak to a Migration solicitor, call Charles White at Lardners Solicitors on 9787 4511 in Mt Eliza.

Does your girlfriend have a sister?, I lile Brazilians!:1peek:

regards,

Richard
HRTSEN

[andypower5.7]

She has 2 mate one has a boyfriend and other married. We meet on the net and its been 3 months now. She is a beautiful person. I always wanted a brazilian girfriend all my life and i tryed this dating website and its been great all the way. She is very smart very beautiful and is crazy about me, and i am crazy for her and is very honest and genuine.

[HRTSEN]

Fantastic, look forward to going to Brazil one day!:bounce:

[andypower5.7]

If you are single go to brazilcupid.com.

[andypower5.7]

Put a profile of yourself and picture and i bet 100% you will fall in love. I had about 10 emails everyday of girls wanting to talk with me as they were very interested.

[andypower5.7]

Thanks HRTSEN i will give him a call i really appreciate it.

[rankys_ss]

would i be right in saying you havent met her in person?

[macca33]

would i be right in saying you havent met her in person?
Why do I hear many, many alarm bells suddenly ringing????

Andy - tread warily my friend - the 'net meet, especially when it concerns foreign nationals from less than First World countries is often fraught with danger.

Engineers - properly qualified ones, have very recently been identified as those persons whom our government is awarding high priority status for immigration. So, as Richard suggested, speak to an immigration solicitor / agent.

cheers

[feistl]

If it wasnt for the fact the OP has been a member for 5 years, i would so say this is a troll...

If its legit, well Visas are a pain in the ass. My Girlfriend is on a working visa from Ireland. She is having nothing but problems getting a permanent visa.

Drives me nuts that we can let hundreds of "people" into our country who live in their little "areas", never bothering to learn/speak english, sit on the dole and are usually the ones robbing and causing all the hate crimes.

Yet someone whose employed (full time), paying taxes etc etc is asked to leave.

Good on ya Australia....

Oh and without starting anything... Does it seem strange to anyone else with regards to Indias reactions to the student bashings? I mean here is the situation...

People bash a few Indian students.
Potential Indian students now decide they dont want to come to Australia.

I mean, theres nothing like getting someone back by doing exactly what they wanted?
Surely if you didnt want these people in Australia, then this is a perfect time to go an bash more of them?

(Not trying to upset anyone or start anything. But really, its such a stupid reaction)

[cnnonyx]

If it wasnt for the fact the OP has been a member for 5 years, i would so say this is a troll...



As harsh as that sounds, I think the same way.

To the OP: 3 months, a girl you have never met, sounds like a lot of risk.

It will no doubt cost YOU a heap to help get her over here.

Perhaps you should spoil yourself with a 2 week trip to Rio De Jan. in Brazil, meet her, and see how it all pans out??

Will definitely be cheaper in the long run, and you get a nice trip to Brasil as a bonus!

[clubbie]

3 Month holiday Visa extension is about $150 from memory.

BTW are you paying for the airfare?

[rgmast]

Oh and without starting anything... Does it seem strange to anyone else with regards to Indias reactions to the student bashings? I mean here is the situation...

People bash a few Indian students.
Potential Indian students now decide they dont want to come to Australia.

I mean, theres nothing like getting someone back by doing exactly what they wanted?
Surely if you didnt want these people in Australia, then this is a perfect time to go an bash more of them?

(Not trying to upset anyone or start anything. But really, its such a stupid reaction)

I know where u are coming from but these students from overseas pay a very high premium study here. Where as most of the Aussies have a Hex debt.

Money talks

[rgmast]

picture sent in profile

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/rgmast/attractive.jpg

Site u see at airport

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/rgmast/ugly.jpg

Sorry couldnt help myself :)

[andypower5.7]

Yes it might be a risk, but you only live once. As i already bought her the ticket, we talk everyday, and by cam and emails. I know there is alot of shiftys out there but this girl is legit as i already talked with her sisters and mum. I know she really loves me as for the first 2 months she was waiting on the computer for me everyday as we have a 9 hour time difference. As when i get home around 5:30 pm its 2:30 am there and she is online tired but there for me as she has to be up at 5:30am for work i think thats love as no one would do that for 2 months straight if there was no love or strong feelings and sending me love poems and love songs all the time of how much she loves me. She has showed me her passport, diploma, drivers licence, and bank details i love her and thats what matters and i cant wait and by june it will be 7 months. My mates are jealous always asking about her she is a good person from a good family as her sisters are nurses anyway i have to wait a little more till she comes should be fantastic.

[rankys_ss]

Yes it might be a risk, but you only live once. As i already bought her the ticket, we talk everyday, and by cam and emails. I know there is alot of shiftys out there but this girl is legit as i already talked with her sisters and mum. I know she really loves me as for the first 2 months she was waiting on the computer for me everyday as we have a 9 hour time difference. As when i get home around 5:30 pm its 2:30 am there and she is online tired but there for me as she has to be up at 5:30am for work i think thats love as no one would do that for 2 months straight if there was no love or strong feelings and sending me love poems and love songs all the time of how much she loves me. She has showed me her passport, diploma, drivers licence, and bank details i love her and thats what matters and i cant wait and by june it will be 7 months. My mates are jealous always asking about her she is a good person from a good family as her sisters are nurses anyway i have to wait a little more till she comes should be fantastic.

love is a very strong word....personally i cant understand how you could love someone without even meeting them, but hey thats just me. be very careful there are alot of pro scammers out there, sitting by the computer day and night waiting for the love of their life to come online does not make that persons feelings genuine. good luck to ya

[andypower5.7]

Thanks mate i think you can love without meeting the person yet.

[dlp81]

i recently watched a show on Austar regarding this type of thing over the internet..It can be very dodgy, i hope for your sake it is legitimate..

One question though, if she is an engineer, why did you need to pay for the ticket for her to fly here?

Good luck with it, hope it works out

[mmciau]

Thanks mate i think you can love without meeting the person yet.

If she is an Engineer, get her to attend the Australian Consulate in Brasil and have her Engineering Qualifications verified/ translated.

What discipline of Engineering?

Is it listed on the Australian Skill Shortage website?

Mike

[andypower5.7]

I payed for the ticket as i think its the right thing to do. As she is changing her life for me leaving her freinds and family and thats a huge thing to do, but she said to me she loves me too much and she said she has to do it anyway i can only wait and see.

[dlp81]

I payed for the ticket as i think its the right thing to do. As she is changing her life for me leaving her freinds and family and thats a huge thing to do, but she said to me she loves me too much and she said she has to do it anyway i can only wait and see.

Fair enough, Good luck!

[andypower5.7]

I just really hope she can work here as that is what she wants to help me out and have a future together, she doesnt want to go back to brasil after 3 months as the tourist visa only last 3 months. As she is trying to work out which visa to get. As she told me for a work visa she needs a reference or something a job here to get a work visa as i dont know if thats true. Like a job offer from an australian company as i dont know how thats going to work. I am trying a site call VISA FIRST and they do everything for you. They find you a job, a bank account, tax file number everything to set you up.

[X BC X]

She will need a company to sponsor her.
being that she is and engineer*, it will be easier for her....what field of engineering is her degree in ?

IMO, i would tell her to come on a 3 month tourist visa, and while here chase up work and a sponsored visa.

I have a handfull of foreign friends who have been through the drawn out visa saga....can be a right pain in the ass

Good luck mate, hope it all works out..........but in all honesty, if shes a qualified engineer...she should be able to pay for her own ticket.....something doesnt feel right....but im not involved in your situation, so my comments hold little value.

good luck again :)

[andypower5.7]

Hi X BC X when you say tell her to come on a 3 month tourist visa, and while here chase up work and a sponsored visa she still has to go back to brasil in 3 months or not. And she was going to pay for the ticket but i said its better if i do as down the track it will be a good choice i made.

[cholo]

picture sent in profile

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/rgmast/attractive.jpg

Site u see at airport

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/rgmast/ugly.jpg

Sorry couldnt help myself :)

omg thats so funny. :rofl:
andy this sounds real sus dude. gotta be careful and make sure she is genuine.

[andypower5.7]

Mate she is genuine and i am not being nieve. I know she is legit.

[rankys_ss]

Mate she is genuine and i am not being nieve. I know she is legit.

how do you know that? what kind of engineering does she do?

[hardaz]

i hope this turns out good for you mate, it will be an interesting story in the future to tell the kiddies:nyuk:

[SenatorMike]

Mate she is genuine and i am not being nieve. I know she is legit.

What other money have you had to spend on her other then the ticket so far? has She had sick family members or bills that needed paying & she got you to pay the funds to her by western union?

Sorry i hope She is legit BUT it all sounds a bit wrong & you hear about these types of Scams all the time:bawl:

[cashie]

I hope this legit and it turns out to be true love between you, but from my knowledge these things don't normally turn out too well...
You've "known" her for 3 months, never meet her and your planning spending the rest of your life with her. As I said, I hope it works out for you.

[andypower5.7]

Only the ticket she never had said anything about money.

[sjhugh]

If she wants to work here as an Engineer, she needs to join Engineers Australia and to do so, must meet all their criteria.

Their Website:

http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/


Their Migration Requirements:

http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/about-us/role-activities/msa/msa_home.cfm

.

[SenatorMike]

Only the ticket she never had said anything about money.

That's good Andy & i hope it all works out well for you Mate

[M1SSV8]

Hello, hello....
Just playing Devils advocate here.... but... if you have already waited 3 - 7 (sorry im confused as to how long it has been) months for her, what is the problem with getting her out on a 3 months tourist Visa, and MEETING her, LIVING with her, and then start the process of looking at getting her out here permanently... Sure it will be hard to say goodbye, but its not goodbye forever, and its just ensuring that you are doing the right thing... I know you love her, and she loves you - and you guys are probably itching to start your life together, BUT you have never ever met her, words over the net and getting to know someone in real life is two very very very different things. IMO if you two are that keen on each other, you will be willing to take as long as it takes to ensure what you are doing is the right thing. Keep a smart head about you, slow and steady will win this race. If you are meant for each other, then you have a whole life together, dont rush into something that has the potential to be catastrophic for you....

As for permanent Visa, you would not qualify for a marriage visa...

Andy, I sincerely hope that she is the one for you, and you guys have a long healthy happy relationship - JUST DONT RUSH INTO IT.. :D

[bush_basha]

im going to have to be on most other peoples sides, it sounds very dodgy, but also in saying that, people do find love this way. be careful and be sure to keep us all updated with the outcome. goodluck and i hope it works out for you mate

[VXSS346]

To be brutally honest, I personally think you will be ripped off by her, but for your sake, I hope not.

Its not a risk I would take.

You've been warned by many members.

But good luck!!!

[octa80n]

Hey man,

Your girlfriend can come on a tourist visa (that's probably the easiest visa to get). You can do a registered marriage, there are heaps of documentation on that on the immigration website. Once you are legally married and before her visa expires, you can fly to NZ for a couple of weeks. If all your documents are proper (and you have to be really careful about this, otherwise the waiting time is like 3 months), she will get a spouse visa in NZ itself (usually takes about a week) and you both can come back to Australia! :-)

All the best

Cheers
octa80n

[VESportswagon20]

Thats what i was thinking. But can i marry her here i dont know how it works. Is it just as simple as signing papers.Then she can work here.

Your best option if you want her to work is a Marriage (Spousal Visa) which will allow her to work.
The best I can suggest as this worked for me recently with my 2nd wife is to apply for this as soon as possible. Do make sure you read up on what you do need to so and the cost of the visa is over a grand. There are certain conditions that will need to be met on how long you have known her etc. Luckily for me from the day I lodged the spousal Visa till the day it got approved was a whole 2 days and the visa was lodged on December 24.
With this visa she would be entitlled to 510 hours of english lessons as well and eligibility to apply for a medicare card and a tax file number.

This Visa offers the best returns but you must be honest and fill everything in exactly as what has happened with regard to how long you have known your girlfriend as Stat decs will be required as well.

Any questions feel free to ask me.

[VESportswagon20]

With a tourist Visa also be very careful in ensuring that your gf does not resign from work and make sure she has work in Brazil because without work the likelyhood that the Visa will be declined is high because Immigration will want to ensure that she has a reason to return to Brazil. She will also need to have some funds behind her as they will not accept you as a sponsor if you have not previously met if she doesn't have enough money to support her whilst in Australia.

My sister in law was a senior officer with immigration before she got married so I have person I can ask questions to if needed.

[andypower5.7]

Thanks guys you have been a great help i really appreciate it. I like people being honest thats the best way and thats what you guys did thanks. I will keep you posted. I think the best thing would be for her to come her for the tourist visa get to know her a little and before the 3 months are up and i really like her marry her thanks again.

[andypower5.7]

By any chance how hard is it to get a job offer from an Australian Company for her to get a work visa.

[the big fist]

If she is a hot brazilian engineer then finding a job will be NO PROBLEM.
If she is a fat man boobed ukranian stealing all your money then you will have PROBLEMS.

No offence buddy but since you have put your situation up for comment then I think you can guarantee that if it is too good to be true......it most probably is.
Especially if she is a total stunner and you are not.

Harsh but I think you should be aware.

If it is all legit and she really is an engineer then she has to contact the IEAust as mentioned before and they can check her credentials. If she can find a company to sponsor her then she can come on a 457 Visa which she can then apply for PR which is the 856 Visa after 2 years.

[andypower5.7]

Mate she has shown me her diploma she is a engineer. Yes she is beautiful and i am quite good looking as well its not like she is to good for me i just thought i would say it and its not to good to be true i will make sure it happens. I appreciate your thoughts and being honest. By the way there are honest people out there they are not all out to screw someone thats what i think anyway. I have talked with her mum by cam so i think it is legit and her brother in law. I know its a sticky situation but it will work out however long it takes.

[the big fist]

Mate she has shown me her diploma she is a engineer. Yes she is beautiful and i am quite good looking as well its not like she is to good for me i just thought i would say it and its not to good to be true i will make sure it happens. I appreciate your thoughts and being honest. By the way there are honest people out there they are not all out to screw someone thats what i think anyway. I have talked with her mum by cam so i think it is legit and her brother in law. I know its a sticky situation but it will work out however long it takes.

Sounds good mate, all the best with it, just be carfeful.
p.s
i am jealous, brazilians are so hot.

[andypower5.7]

Thanks mate i just like her too much to let it go. I will try as hard as i can to get to know her and have a future together thats all. She is a good person maybe to good from a good family as i meet the whole family by cam and they are very nice people as her mum said she will miss her dearly but she loves me and has to do it to be happy thats what her mum told me, and her sister said to me she cant stop talking about me. Its a waiting game from now on thats all i can do. I know quite a few of you guys think i am making a mistake but you only live once and i can only try and see what happens yes its going to cost me some money but its only money if you dont try you will never know. Anyway i will keep you boys posted.

[amckiwi]

Andy

Can u find out something for me

Do Brazilians get Brazilians or do they call itsomething else

Seriously hope it works out for you

You could offer to go and live there be intersting what her response might be

Stu

[andypower5.7]

I already know the response but its a better life here as she was willing to relocate not me and its hot there all the time all year like thailand and i cant handle that. She knows its better here and yes and they do get Brazilian's the Brazilians amckiwi. I hope it works out to mate.

[clubbie]

Mate she has shown me her diploma she is a engineer.

Mate I am sure you meant degree.

What type of engineer is she qualified as? Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mining, Automotive, Aeronautical, Petrochemical etc etc.

Just asking.

[nthnbeachesguy]

3 guys I went to school with went to south america and have ended up marrying brazilian chicks. I was talking to one of them about the whole language thing and he said its actually a turn on when she's angry and swearing at him in Portugese ha ha ha!

Mate I really hope it works out. These things seem to have been exploited fairly heavily over the years but occassionally you hear good stories, I hope thi is one. When does she turn up?

[clubbie]

Mate she has shown me her diploma she is a engineer.

Mate I am sure you meant degree.

What type of engineer is she qualified as? Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mining, Automotive, Aeronautical, Petrochemical etc etc.

Just asking.

[andypower5.7]

I am not to sure clubbie i will ask her i think its electronic and nthnbeachesguy when i talk on the phone with her its amazing very sexy voice you cant beat it. I really think they are the best in the world for looks and sexyness. She is turning up in june thats why we are trying to think which visa to get. By the way her name is Ana, Ana and Andy. But they are very jealous the brazilians.

[dlp81]

:worthless:

[amadvk]

Yeah lets see some pics!!

[cnnonyx]

Update us Andy ....

Any progress yet or what dude?

[Lincoln87]

....if only i had read this thread two weeks ago.

my girlfriend had to leave becuase her student visa ran out. back to singapore she went.

ahwell. one day.


*thats my random post for the day..

[HSV521]

I can give you my experience as I am originally from the UK
I met my now wife around 6 years ago. I came over on a tourist visa, overstayed and got banned from holding the same visa again for 3 years. After a lot of messing around and to cut a long story short it was around another 18 months before I got back in a temporary resident visa, and that application took 8 months to process from the UK, I needed 2 guarantees, proof that we had been together for at least 12 months, ie phone bills, bank accounts, letters/emails, Scotland Yard police check, letter from relatives to back up our story plus medicals etc. And during this time my partner and I had gotten married and had a child together, and then I only just got my visa, after 2 extensions on the application, literaly, just, with about 2 hours left in the application. And that was for a spousal visa (Married). I got granted a temporary resident visa for 2 years before I was granted permanent residency and that wasnt guaranteed either. I understand that a de-facto visa is tougher. Getting simply married wont be enough.
To come over on a work visa is another way, maybe get sponsored. But I know that can take a long time aswell, and you will be restricted working for the original sponsor, although Immigration has removed a lot of jobs off their list of eligible sponsor jobs.
Another way is what the backpackers use, they come over on a visa for a 12 months and can have it extended for another year if they do 3 months working on farms or vineyards. Though I know a lot of them get around that too. So if you went that way for 2 years, and your still together you would have been together long enough for a good application for a spouse or de-facto application.
Either way its not simple, and expensive.
Definatly one of the tougher things I have had to go through.
Best of luck.

[vx_clubby]

Hmmm brings back memories, I met a brazilian chick at a BP servo one night (best pick up ever), and yes they are very hot and alot of fun and very giving ;), the only thing that shocked me was how attached she got so fast, she had planned our life together within a month, which was a bit much for me..

So what andy is saying could be right, as the girl i met would probably do the same but i understand the hesitation from people as the internet is a very dodgey place.
Anyhow goodluck with it all, keep us post whether it be good or bad news.
cheers
Steven

[KPWISHN]

Man!!!!! this certainly sounds suss. You are talking about marriage in your second post yet you have not met her. :confused: Why not get her over on a holiday visa for 3 months and see how that goes. :dancenana: I mean worse comes to worse you blow 5 grand. Tread carefully IMO.

[aquabat]

Meh, she's not asking him for money, doesn't seem suss at all, altough I did find it odd that you don't know what engineering discipline she works in. But, that could be because you were paying more attention to her chest on wbecam then what she was actually saying. :p

All them idiots that get ****ed over are silly enough to hand the money to someone on the otherside of the world whom they have never met. Sure, Andy has paid for her plane ticket here but he hasn't exactly handed her money to go and use as she pleases.

Goodluck with it mate,

Jason.

[Lincoln87]

hijacking!!

does anyone know how easy it is to get a working visa in various popular holiday beach areas/islands?

or just go without.. lol. and just do some cash in hand. only looking for a job behind a bar or something

[andypower5.7]

Hi guys its Andy here my girlfriend is getting all the documents for the tourist visa as we speak. There are a few things she needs like a credit card for back up she has it, her appartment under her name as it is, sufficent funds they are there, a letter of invitation she has it already, and the ticket she has it. So she will be applying very soon for the visa. She is very nervous and wants to get the visa ,and she is anxious to be with me so am i. I know i love her and she is crazy for me and we both know what we are doing, as i spoke to her sister claudia yesterday and she told me her sister loves me way too much. I really hope she gets the visa as they bloody want to much documents its crap. Anyway i appreciate your guys comments and thoughts as she is very loyal and a beautiul girl and i really want it to work out. I know its not going to be easy as i dont want to break the law but i want her to stay here with me as much as possible even extending the visa and work on a partner visa or marriage visa and go from there. We both know what we want in life, and we both want it to work out doesnt matter what. My dream was always to have a brasilian girlfriend thats what i really want in life they are beautiful people. I will keep you boys posted as i was very busy with work, and keeping in contact with my girlfiend. Take care.

[Urko]

:worthless:

and GOOD LUCK MATE...hope every thing works fine for you

[SenatorMike]

So did this ever work out in the end Andy??

[vx_clubby]

Yes Id be curious to know, good or bad, with any luck for you then good :)

[JL308]

I lived in Brazil for a year, so have some idea of some of the issues for Brazilians coming to Australia.

First thing is to go to the Australian Immigration website, search for visa subclasses 175 or 476 which cover Professionals and other Skilled Migrants applying from outside of Australia. I would post the link but post count is not high enough, but it is easy to find.

Being an engineer she should fall into the in demand category. Check out both the unsponsored visa options.

She will need to apply for them at the Australian consulate in Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Rio may have consulates, not sure. She may have to pass an English test which can be expensive, but these courses are run in most big cities in Brazil.

Be careful this can take time. The fastest I heard of is 4 months.

Brazilian woman are beutifull, and Brazil's culture is similar to ours, but be aware that they are very family and friends orientated so this can be difficult for them to moving to a different country.

Yes it is also true that they may try to get their hooks into a gringo, but that is the risk that you take with any woman. So treat it just like any relationship.

Good luck.

[happy1]

I went to a holiday destination, and met a young russian also on holidays there. We ended up chatting over Msn, and met a few more holidays and visits over the next months, then ended up together. She was genuine, but a bit too young, and far away from mum after we got married. It lasted 4 years, then we divorced. I paid for all the expences along the way, including all her university studies etc,

I was lucky in one way, she was kind and genuine, but still the differences worked against us in the long run.

Advice to anyone travel to meet her in her country before cashing out for tickets etc. Also, rather book the ticket yourself rather than sending cash across.

Anyway, how did it go?

For the engineering, if she is an engineer. Get qualifications assessed by Engineers Australia. It requires filling in 3 different assignments of previous engineering tasks you have done, and how you resolved them. If a person uses 3 months without being able to tell wich profession they have done, then it is obviously a 'corn flakes' degree..

Cheers