Ozmaniac

<p>Hi Ozmaniac,</p>

<p>Hope you are all well. I was just wondering if you could help please.</p>

<p>I am a 31-year-old from England. I am a journalist by trade. I came to Oz just over two years ago on a 417 visa. I found work at a small country paper in NSW. I have been on assorted bridging visas for about two years as my employer has tried to sponsor me, without success. </p>

<p>Our latest application for a 457 visa was rejected yesterday because my potential sponsors are not an "approved" business. Apparently, they do not meet the designated amount for providing funds for training workers. Apparently, my/our only course of action left now is to go to a migration tribunal. This could be a costly/time-consuming exercise. </p>

<p>I was wondering if you knew anything about these tribunals. Are they worth it? Does anyone know if there are any alternative routes I could go down or any visas I could apply for?</p>

<p>Any help/advice would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Cheers,</p>

<p>Stuart.</p>