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My residence was activated in Sept 2011 and I was on a WHV/Work Permit before that. I'd be waiting until late 2016 or early 2017 to get a NZ citizenship.

Project Administrator is currently on the CSOL as stated on the immigration.gov.au website.

Hi there, I am a UK Citizen and currently living in NZ with permanent residency. In 2005/2006 I did a working holiday in Australia for a year and loved it. Now I want to go back and live/work there (hubby not too keen atm). I have been in NZ for over 4 years now and am ready for a change. I have two visa options: 461 Subclass - NZ family relationship (as I'm married to a NZ Citizen). 457 Subclass - Temporary Stay and sponsored by an Aus Employer (which I will have to seek as a Project Administrator). My question is, is there a pathway to apply for PR after being on either of the above visas? Also, I would like to find out if I would be able to get maternity pay/leave while on these visas? If you have any pros and cons on these visas, it would be helpful to know more! Thanks for your help Claire

Hi there, My husband is a NZ Citizen and I'm a Pom with NZ residency (can't apply for NZ citizenship until Sept 2016). Just wondered if my husband would be eligible to any maternity benefits such as Baby Bonus or Paid Parental Leave in Australia if I go on under a partner of SCV visa? Or will I at least get something if I get a job over there? He is currently house husband and I have a job. I think I may not be entitled to anything if I end up pregnant in Australia while working on a SVC visa? Just collating some research at the moment... On the other hand, I have been looking at permanent migration (employer sponsored) so the processing times takes ages!! Any thoughts? Thanks, Claire

Hi everyone, I will be waiting out until 1st July when Skill Select takes effect and I’m hoping to submit an EOI. I am eager to try my luck for the second time to migrate to Australia. Back in 2008, my Skills Assessment came back positive but never made a visa application as I lost out by 5 points (age). I thought while I still have my Positive Skills Assessment and got nothing to lose; I thought I could submit it with my EOI with a chance of securing employer sponsorship. I contacted VETASSESS to find out if my Skills Assessment would still be valid. According to them, I was assessed under the previous assessment criteria - pre-2010 (qualifications only). I was told to contact DIAC and ask if they can confirm that they will accept my Qualification Assessment or I am required to apply for a Skills Assessment under the current assessment criteria (qualification and employment). I have emailed DIAC a few times but I am not getting the answer I had hoped for. Does anyone know if DIAC would accept the Skills Assessment, going back as far as 2008? Thanks, Claire

Hi, I have been looking at possible options to move to Australia and obtain PR (if we can). I apply for the subclass 461 visa if my kiwi fiance sponsors me because he is an NZ Citizen. I know it will be a temporary visa but once in Aus, we could then apply for the subclass 119/857 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) if I nominate an occupation from the SOL List outside the 4 main cities. I would have to find an employer first if they are willing to sponsor me. This is a Permanent residence visa. I know you can apply if I have a qualifying visa i.e subclass 461. Anyone experience this route before? Thanks, Claire

Me: UK Passport with NZ Permanent Residency. Fiance: NZ Resident & Citizenship/Passport. I am trying to get some options and see if there is a possibility of moving to Australia. Many years ago I attempted to apply for an Australian migrant visa alone and after it became difficult, I tried my luck to NZ. I still feel I would like to give Australia a go but my kiwi Fiancé isn’t too keen (never know!!) I can see that a lot of kiwis are moving to Australia for various reasons. I understand New Zealanders do not require a work permit and wondered how would it affect me? Would my fiancé need to sponsor me? Would we obtain permanent residence straight away? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Claire