a wee update

[bluestevo]

after speaking with an advisor with immunit.com there is definately no way i can get in on the normal skills visa .

my next option is to go on a 457 visa with a sponsor , is this a good visa ? and will it be quite hard to find a sponsor ? also whilst i am in on this visa can i apply for a permanent visa right away or will i need to wait a year or so ?

i was also in contact with a hire agency called extraman , anybody know of them or dealt with them ? apparantly they can get me my visa and get someone to sponsor me , without getting to excited is this correct ? i imagine if this is the case i would have to work for someone on minimum wage or this is what i`m thinking anyway .

i`m now waiting on more information from extraman so not sure where i stand just yet

[The.Colebecks]

Hi, welcome to the site

I hope you manage to sort out the appropriate visa; all the best with your plans.

Kind regards
Karen & Co


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[TaniaColin]

Hi hope you manage to sort something out
Tania X

[michelle in Havant]

Hi

Welcome to PIO!!! Unfortunately I cant help you as we are applying for a 175 skilled independent, but I am sure somebody will be along soon who can. Good Luck!!!!

michelle x

[furkew]

after speaking with an advisor with immunit.com there is definately no way i can get in on the normal skills visa .

my next option is to go on a 457 visa with a sponsor , is this a good visa ? and will it be quite hard to find a sponsor ? also whilst i am in on this visa can i apply for a permanent visa right away or will i need to wait a year or so ?

i was also in contact with a hire agency called extraman , anybody know of them or dealt with them ? apparantly they can get me my visa and get someone to sponsor me , without getting to excited is this correct ? i imagine if this is the case i would have to work for someone on minimum wage or this is what i`m thinking anyway .

i`m now waiting on more information from extraman so not sure where i stand just yet

A 457 is not a "bad" visa, but it doesnt offer as many advantages as a PR visa. You are only applicable for reciprocal health care, you are not able to claim child benefit, some states (I think QLD) do not cover school costs & you are not able to claim the first time buyers grant to name a few of the main points.

If you are unable to apply for PR, then "if" you can get a sponsor on a 457, you will need to wait 2 years before applying for a permanent visa.

As for using an agency to get a 457, I can't help much there. I came over to Oz myself, and forced myself onto people until one company offered me a sponsorship. I knew my experience in my trade was in high demand, but it is not on the list of required trades.