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Trying to move to Sydney aged48
Hi everyone, I’m Michelle, and I’m new to this forum.
I’m looking for support and advice on navigating the process of moving to Sydney with my teenagers/young adult. To be honest, I’m starting to lose hope!
I’ve been struggling to find a migration company that will actually respond to me, which has been frustrating. I’m a qualified counsellor, so I understand the challenges with my age and the skilled occupation lists, but I’m hoping there’s still a pathway forward.
I have family in Sydney—my sister and other relatives are citizens, and my son is about to apply for his permanent residency.
I’d really appreciate any recommendations for migration agents, as well as any positive experiences from others who have been through something similar.
As a backup plan, I’m also considering New Zealand, since their skilled migration age limit is 55.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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G’day Michelle and welcome to our little home on the web! 😊
I completely understand how frustrating the process can be, especially with migration agents not responding. You’re not alone in this, and you may still have options.
Potential Visa Pathways:
- Family Sponsorship – Since your sister is a citizen, she may be able to sponsor you under the Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115/835), but this is only available if you have no other close relatives outside Australia.
- Parent Visas – If your son becomes a permanent resident, you might qualify for a Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143/173), but these come with VERY long processing times and high costs. 😖
- Skilled Migration – Your occupation (Counsellor, ANZSCO 272111) is currently on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), which means you could explore:
- Employer-Sponsored Visas (Subclass 482/186) – If you can secure a job offer from an Australian employer willing to sponsor you. You can check out https://482jobs.com for visa-sponsored job listings.
- State Nomination (Subclass 190) – NSW sometimes invites STSOL occupations, but age could be a limiting factor.
- New Zealand Option – Yes, NZ has a higher skilled migration age limit (55), so that could be a good backup plan – Hopefully Australia will one day follow suit!
Migration Agents
Since you’ve had trouble getting responses, I can recommend an agent. Please note that they do charge an assessment fee for their time (approx $100 AUD for a 30-minute Video call). Payment and bookings can be made via the link here on our website at 482jobs if that is an option you want to consider.
Alternatively, I recommend searching for MARA-registered agents (Migration Agents Registration Authority) here: https://www.mara.gov.au. That way, you can ensure you’re working with a legitimate agent.
If you’re open to employer sponsorship, focusing on networking and applying directly to roles in Australia, this could be your fastest route.
Feel free to let me know if you need more details on any of these options! I hope this helps you.
Cheers
Mark
482jobs.com
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