Is it feasible for domestic white-collar workers to sell their house to study in Australia and then immigrate, using their job and property in Beijing as costs? At this age, it is difficult to turn back; is it worth it?
First, I would like to thank everyone in advance for your guidance. My wife and I are white-collar workers in Beijing, employed by state-owned enterprises, with a combined after-tax income of about 250,000 per year. I graduated with an engineering degree in China, but my work is completely unrelated to my degree. We own a property in Beijing worth 5 million. I want to immigrate to Australia, change my major to pursue a master's degree in civil engineering, achieve an IELTS score of 7 in all four components, and obtain residency. I am already 32 years old this year, and the earliest I can graduate and obtain residency is at 35. I am conflicted about whether to sell the house to immigrate, buy a new house, and find a job. At this age, without any work experience in civil engineering, can I find a relevant job with an Australian master's degree? My requirements are not high; a regular office job would suffice. I am extremely worried that I might end up working in a supermarket or doing menial jobs. My English proficiency is an IELTS score of 7 in all four components. I seek advice from everyone: is it worth trying? Using my job and property in Beijing as costs, at this age, it is difficult to turn back; is it worth it? I sincerely seek your advice and would be very grateful.
Answer: The risks are too high; it is not worth it!!!
1. The difficulty of studying and immigrating to Australia is high
The difficulty of studying and immigrating to Australia is already quite high. The questioner's age, major, and experience are not advantageous. If there are no specific requirements for the immigration country, I suggest considering Canada.
2. The study and immigration process is lengthy
Given the questioner's situation, I do not recommend pursuing study and immigration at an older age. The process of studying and immigrating is lengthy and involves many risks that need to be considered. After studying abroad, the questioner's age will not be advantageous, and I do not recommend using the study and immigration route. Other options such as investment immigration, employer-sponsored immigration, and skilled immigration should be considered; do not put all your eggs in one basket.
3. Reckless actions carry high risks
The questioner is already living a good life in China, and the family can enjoy a comfortable life. To give up everything in China for immigration seems counterproductive. Immigration is meant for a better life, not for taking on higher risks. Immigration itself is a risky endeavor, and unexpected situations may arise for various reasons. The questioner's reckless approach undoubtedly increases the risks further. There is a possibility of making a single misstep that could lead to total loss.
4. Consideration is essential when wanting to immigrate
If the questioner wants to immigrate, the most important thing is to understand what they truly want. What is the ultimate goal of immigration? Work around this point, ensuring that it aligns with personal expectations while also ensuring a smooth process without adding too much burden and risk to their life.