Tracy26 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hello everyone, Just hoping anyone can assist me with below enquiry. My husband is applying for 457 visa at the moment. As a secondary applicant, I am not sure if I need to provide IELTS as well? My friend told me if I cannot prove my English skill, then my visa will be granted with certain condition,such as I won't be allowed to work full time in Australia. Is this true? Many thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archlever Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 There is no English language requirement for visa purposes if you are a dependant on a 457 application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy26 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks for your reply. Yes I saw this one on the immi website. But does it mean my visa will be granted with certain condition attached? It only says for visa purpose, i dont need to provide IELTS. However I am applying for it is for working purpose. If I cannot meet the English requirement, I am not allowed to work full time in Au? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Your visa won't have any special condition attached relating to English requirements. Employers in Australia don't know or care anything about IELTS - they interview you and if your English skills are good enough for you to do the job and you're the best applicant, you get the job. If you can find an employer who is willing to employ you, there is nothing to stop you from working for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leah28 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hello everyone, Just hoping anyone can assist me with below enquiry. My husband is applying for 457 visa at the moment. As a secondary applicant, I am not sure if I need to provide IELTS as well? My friend told me if I cannot prove my English skill, then my visa will be granted with certain condition,such as I won't be allowed to work full time in Australia. Is this true? Many thanks in advance Hi! We went here to australia in 457 visa and im also a secondary applicant and i do not need an ielts.. me and my kids just did the medicals, passes our passport copies , birth certificate and my marriage contract thats all in my part as secondary applicant, and also able to work here in Australia with no restrictions at all, i hope i help you with this:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy26 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Your visa won't have any special condition attached relating to English requirements. Employers in Australia don't know or care anything about IELTS - they interview you and if your English skills are good enough for you to do the job and you're the best applicant, you get the job. If you can find an employer who is willing to employ you, there is nothing to stop you from working for them. Thanks for the reply. what i am confused is not about my husband"s English requirement but mine. He has already got job offer from Aussie employer. However I could not find any info about if I need to provide IELTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the reply. what i am confused is not about my husband"s English requirement but mine. He has already got job offer from Aussie employer. However I could not find any info about if I need to provide IELTS. I answered your question. My answer related to you, not your husband. You do not need to do IELTS. Edited February 27, 2015 by Ozmaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy26 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Sorry my bad. Thanks so much!:laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy26 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hi! We went here to australia in 457 visa and im also a secondary applicant and i do not need an ielts.. me and my kids just did the medicals, passes our passport copies , birth certificate and my marriage contract thats all in my part as secondary applicant, and also able to work here in Australia with no restrictions at all, i hope i help you with this:) Thanks for your response. May I ask if you are holding NZ or UK,US passport? I know people from these countries don't need prove their English skill. Unfortunately, i am not one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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