celeliza

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