Originally Posted by
youngretired
What you'll need is not simply a visa, but also a work permit. Generally, when you got your permit then your family can travel with you in terms of long term visa (also called residency permit). But as I understand from you mentioned your partner as "girlfriend" you are not legally married with her, so she needs a visa/work permit too to study/travel/work abroad, which means she needs to clarify where she should be doing her degree, apply for it, and ask for appropriate visa type.
These types of work needs pre-planning/arrangement. Just like she needs clarification, you need them too. To make an application for a work permit you have to apply for a job first; either face to face by obtaining tourist visa and visiting them or by sort of distant application. When you do that they must provide you an invitation letter and relevant consulate will ask you that letter when you get there.
Also these are general information about how you study/work abroad. Some countries may have other specific requirements for you. For example Lithuania invitation letters must be submitted to their system by the invitation provider and you only need to provide a reference code provided after submission. USA have TSA screenings for security reasons and also tons of paperwork and fees for foreign workforce
AFAIK.
Hey, I appreciate you reply!
She will be getting her visa through the university she’s applying to...
I tried to connect one of the flight schools in Australia to get a sense of the situation, here are the replies I got, which made me really scared:
Hi Dvir,
Thanks for your email. Unfortunately Australia's skilled migration program is very regulated and flight Instructors is not one of the Skills Catargories under which you can be sponsored.
Regards
David
Hello David,
Just to make sure we’re on the same page here... I can pay my training, I am not looking for a sponsor... I am looking for a visa so I will be able to work in Australia as a flight instructor... is that possible? Appreciate the quick reply, looking forward to hearing from you again,
Dvir.
Hi Dvir,
It is possible to obtain a student visa to allow study in a course towards your Commercial Pilot Licence and your Flight Instructor Rating. Refer to (can’t upload the links)
It is not possible to then work in Australia as a Flight Instructor with out meeting residency or citizenship requirements
David,
Thanks again for the reply... I am sorry to bother you with these questions... the information isn’t readily available. Is it a possible and likely to get a residence privileges after completing these courses? I am seriously weighing my options now, and moving to Australia is definitely my preference... thanks again for the help!
Hi Dvir,
Residency and work privileges are not available for foreign Pilots.
Dave
The whole thing really surprised because, it’s contrasting what I have seen in the Australian website about flight instructors... anyways according to him it is not possible.
am I missing something? Thanks!