mcgregordot1 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I've been offered a job in Perth and they are going to sponsor me, can anyone tell me what happens if I decide after a year that I dont like the job and want to find a new job? How does this affect the 457 visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 As far as I am aware you will need to be sponsored by the new company. You can keep the same 457 visa. I presume (but I'm sure someone else can confirm) that the employer has to go through the process to be able to sponsor. It depends on whether you are aiming to go for PR and under what visa. If you are looking for the employer to sponsor you under the Employer Nomination Scheme then there are rules about being with that employer for a length of time and being in Australia for a certain length of time I think. IF you can, then I believe you can apply for your 175/176 when you are already there on a 457. We are not eligible unfortunately. Is your job on the wanted skills list? If so, and this is approved, you can work for whoever you like then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgregordot1 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Thanks. I need another years experience before I can apply for 175/176 visa, my job is on the regional list at the moment. So after 2 years on a 457 visa, I can apply for PR, how easy is the process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I am not sure how easy the process is. It also depends on the company to when it's done as it's their decision. DH had an interview with a company recently who said they wouldn't sponsor for PR for 4 years! They are concerned about people leaving as soon as they get their PR and going to a different company. I understand their point but it's not ideal when you have a young family and want to have some security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgregordot1 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Thanks Alaska I just thought after 2 years I could apply for PR and it had nothing to do with the company that sponsored you, I will need to look into this and see what they are saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 It just depends on which visa you are going for. If your job is on the SMP of where you want to be, then apply as soon as you have enough points. If you need the employer to sponsor you though then it's different. Here's the info I found as it's our only real option of eventual PR: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/ens/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks AlaskaI just thought after 2 years I could apply for PR and it had nothing to do with the company that sponsored you, I will need to look into this and see what they are saying. Unfortunately, that's a a very common misconception. Your employer must sponsor you for a permanent 121/856 ENS visa and if they choose not to do so, there's nothing you can do about it except find another 457 sponsor and work for them for at least 12 months before they are able to sponsor you. If your 457 employer is willing and if you get skills assessment and can meet the experience requirements, you can be sponsored for a 121/856 at any time without needing to wait for 2 years (or 1 year with a second sponsor). http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/ens/eligibility-employee-subclass-856.htm Employee eligibility If you can't find an employer who is willing to sponsor you for an ENS visa, your only other option is to apply for a 175 or 176 if you can pass the points test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgregordot1 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Ok thanks, I should of known that it wouldnt be as easy as being sponsoerd for 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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