Immigration Forum / Australia and NZ / July 2006

hi all, I am fairly new to these forums and have been scouring you
posts for a while.

I have been doing my Masters of Commerce in Melbourne which is a 2 yr
course and have specialised in finance and financial planning
Unfortunately this gives me only 40 points on the occupation list.
I have 2 options-

1. either study 4 more units and get a specialisation in accounts an
then apply for PR, or

2. I have a cousin who is a citizen living in Melbourne for 5 yrs now
She's has not been working for the last 2 yrs due to a series o
surgeries. She is willing to sponsor me. but the problem would be t
prove our relationship coz her mom, i.e my aunt does not have birt
certificate, school certificates or marriage certificates. I am no
sure if she could get a new birth certificate issued and if that woul
be valid.

I am not sure which path to choose. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank