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coyotewildwoman · 06-12-2007, 10:22 PM

Hello, I am new to the forum. My partner may be getting a job offer to work with a large consulting firm in Oz. We believe they will be sponsoring him under a 457 Visa- which is making me a bit nervous given some of the conditions.

Will this visa allow us to bring over a container of household goods without paying duty? If so, does anyone have the link to the gov't site concerning restrictions, rules etc?

Does the 457 allow someone to get permanent residency at some point? If so, how long does it take and do you know of a government site that states these requirements? We would also like to get citizenship at some point in the future.

Is the 457 sponsoring employer required to pay transportation to and from the worker's home country ie a round trip airfare?

Thanks in advance!

Wendy

06-12-2007, 10:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
coyotewildwoman Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	457 Visa Questions and Concerns Hello, I am new to the forum. My partner may be getting a job offer to work with a large consulting firm in Oz. We believe they will be sponsoring him under a 457 Visa- which is making me a bit nervous given some of the conditions. Will this visa allow us to bring over a container of household goods without paying duty? If so, does anyone have the link to the gov't site concerning restrictions, rules etc? Does the 457 allow someone to get permanent residency at some point? If so, how long does it take and do you know of a government site that states these requirements? We would also like to get citizenship at some point in the future. Is the 457 sponsoring employer required to pay transportation to and from the worker's home country ie a round trip airfare? Thanks in advance! Wendy