It has been already one and half years since my bojooloi and I extended our visas. There is new concern for both of us again about how to renew our visas. The last extension was made just to stay here longer and improve our English. Having said that, behind this visa renewal, in my opinion, there might have been a hidden thought of getting to know each other more. But this time, the situation is thoroughly different, as we are married. Currently we have several options to stay here again. The reason why we want to stay here again is that back home, due to the recession, many people are being made redundant, and those people are heading overseas for work and survival. In this case, going back home is mediocre decision.
First option is that one of us is to study. So that the other one will be able to stay as a dependent. The advantages of doing so are that we will get good education and have better English. Moreover, this visa enables the dependent one to work full time. More importantly, after graduation my bojooloi and I will be able to apply for PR that allows international students to stay and live in Australia forever. Everyone in here wants this. However, there are some disadvantages. The biggest one is money. In Australia education is ridiculously expensive, at least $12,000 per semester and it has increased over the years. Plus, we are not sure whether we would stay here again 2,3 more years after university.
Second option is to apply for PR straight away. Even though we are not confident in ourselves, we would like to give it a try. Professional lawyers help will be necessary for us. Apparently, it takes quite long time. Because sister of my friend applied it even before I came to Australia and has still been waiting, around 3 years. But if we fail in this visa, as far as we are concerned, it might compound the situation. So we are dubious about it.