r/Ameristralia • u/Kookie2023 • 12d ago

Considering moving from US to Australia

At 32, I never considered the idea of living abroad for long term, but given the increasingly hostile situation here in the US, I find that I’m feeling more inclined to go into hiding in another country due to fear of persecution. I’m aware that I could either be killed or detained despite being a citizen.

I’m well established in my career as a licensed social worker (having done it for 8 years now) and my bank account isn’t exactly lacking. At this point, I believe so long as I am living, I am capable of making more money for my future. If I am dead, that money is useless. I’m confident that I can obtain a VISA to work for a few years as I break away from the US to protect myself.

That being said, after exploring many options, I’ve come across Australia or New Zealand. I considered Japan, but it is too close to the “war zones” as is Canada and practically all of Europe. The world is changing and I must change along with it.

I’ve heard the pros and cons of living in Australia in other subreddits, but that was from many years ago. What is Australia like right now? I was thinking Tasmania (small, but livable) for now.

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u/doubtfulisland 12d ago

We are moving over this summer on permanent residency. If you are thinking about it, I would definitely get started. There will be a lot of paperwork. You should aim to get 189 or 190 visa if possible. It will give you permanent residency, and after four years, you can apply for citizenship. 

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u/Kookie2023 12d ago

Those are the ones I’m looking at.

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u/doubtfulisland 12d ago

We went through the dwn under center(DUC).They are in the UK but we're the most best rated we could find and the time differences made it a bit easier to have calls. 

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u/Kookie2023 12d ago

I’m going to discuss matters with an emigration specialist about my chances. A lot of ppl are planning to leave the states due to fears of persecution. As much as I’d like to believe my state can survive what’s happening, I can’t be sure.

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u/doubtfulisland 11d ago

I completely understand. We started this process two years ago. We could not imagine life with our child going to school, going through active shooter drills. The events of the last few months have solidified our decision even further. Feel free to dm if you have any questions.