Currently on a 485 - timing issues

[nwazette]

Hi All,

 

I'm new here and could do with a little help! Little bit of background first:

 

• I lodged my 485 back in July last year and this was just granted last Friday (15/06/12) – relief, however the stressful part is yet to come!
  
• I was planning on applying for an 885 however my occupation (marketing specialist) isn't on the SOL anymore...
  

So I was to apply for my 885 today then I'd have to use the current SOL, not an option for me.

 

I am now thinking of going for a 856 - my employer has always been happy to sponsor me however I didn't really want to consider this as a possibility.

 

Issue here is I've only been with them full-time for a year. I'm on my 485 until December 2013 - might be a timing issue.

 

In order to apply for the 856, my understanding is that:

 

• I need to have been with my employer for 2 years IF on a temporary visa (457 would be the only one to apply to me)
  

 

 

• Or, I need to have been with my employer for 3 years
  

Not 100% sure about the first point as this is what is advised under the eligibility requirements however, when I use the visa wizard, nothing of the sort is mentioned. Do I need to be on a 457 for this requirement to be true? And I am assuming the immigration starts counting the two years from the day my 457 is granted?

 

If someone could please shed the light on this - I'll need to apply for my 457 ASAP if this is the case.

 

Thank you,

Anais

[Guest The Pom Queen]

Hi Anais

Sorry I missed your original post, welcome to the forum, hopefully someone will be along soon who can help.

Kate

[nwazette]

Thanks Kate - appreciate it

 

Hopefully someone will!

 

Anais