Based on your circumstances as a freelance designer from Brazil, you have several pathways to consider for residing and working in Australia As a Brazilian citizen (and if under 31), you may be eligible for the Working Holiday visa (Subclass 462), which permits temporary residenceand work in Australia. However, applications are currently paused due to the annual cap of 500 places being nearly reached. The program year runs from 1 July to 30 June, and while applications should have reopened on 1 July, the status remains paused. You should monitor the Department of Home Affairs website regularly for updates on when applications will resume. General Skilled Migration requires demonstrating that your design skills align with Australia's skilled occupation requirements. You would need to undergo a skills assessment, likely through VETASSESS, which typically requires a relevant qualification and at least one year of full-time equivalent experience. Given your freelance background, you must carefully review the assessment requirements, as freelance work can present documentation challenges. Additionally, you would need to research the competitiveness of your occupation code, including the number of expressions of interest, points required, and invitation rounds for your specific field. The Skills in Demand (employer-sponsored subclass 482) visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers. With at least one year of relevant experience and demonstrated competency in design work, you could seek sponsorship opportunities. This pathway requires securing a job offer from an approved Australian employer willing to sponsor your visa application. Lastly, Australia has introduced flexibility for digital nomads under visitor visa arrangements. You may continue offshore freelance work while in Australia on a visitor visa for up to 12 months, provided your primary purpose for visiting Australia aligns with legitimate tourist activities rather than work-based relocation. Your connection to your boyfriend's family could support this primary purpose requirement.
