trace1

Hi Kelly My husband, Neal, myself and my son have been in Australia for nearly a year now. when we left it was a very difficult time...we stayed with Neal's parents in Leicester for a week before we went home to Essex to leave for Oz....never forget our last goodbyes....was difficult for me also as I felt really guilty as Neal is an only child...we only got married the year before we left and I felt that I was taking him away from his family...was awful seeing them all in such a state about us going but we did...Neal loves it here and although he misses his family certainly doesn't want to go home...we have children back in the UK which is also very difficult but most of them have already been over to visit...I love it also and we have just signed the second year on our rental here...Neal's mum , dad and son are due to visit next July so we have that to look forward to...unfortunately the guilt doesnt really go away...although I love it here I miss my boys and sometimes wonder if we shouldn't return back to the UK...I cant even imagine how I'll feel when my boys have their own children...my grandchildren...I put this right out of my mind for now as has not happened yet...I dont really miss the Uk and we can always visit when the time is right so that is not a problem...its people you miss...life here is great...still really hard work as Neal and I both work full time but you have to make the most of yr time off and get out in this beautiful weather...after all that's what we came here for and when you enjoy time with your family here you'll understand why you made this move...am sure that your family will be really happy for you...you will miss them without a doubt but you can skype which is a godsend I can tell you...is great to still be able to see everyone back home as well as talk to them...I suppose it comes with the territory....as a mother...daughter you never really stop feeling guilty but as others have said this is your time...my parents came over her in the 60's...we were the £10 poms...returned back to the UK 5 years later and when we tried to get back to Oz we couldnt...at least if you try this you can say you did it...it really doesn't matter if it doesn't work out you will have had the courage to make a go of it for your own childrens sake...they should come first...we are certainly going to stay and at least get out permanent residency and hopefully citizenship so that we can return home if things become too difficult but we can also come back....really dont want to make the same mistake as my parent s did...unfortunately when you miss your loved ones can make you make decisions that you might regret later on so my advice for what its worth is stick with it...what you are doing takes a lot of guts...be proud of what you are doing for your children and never forget although its along way away being in Oz is never the end if you cant cope...you have choices...just think very carefully before you make them.. Hope it all goes well Trace :biggrin:

No is about 72,000 plus shift allowances....but DIAC state that for purposes of 457 visa you have to be earning above $51,400 or $54,100 cant remember which now

I am presently living in Townsville and have been working full time on a 457 visa as a midwife...I have been in touch with DIAC as I wish to reduce my full time hours to point 8....eight shifts per fortnight...this is ok on a 457 visa even though it states that you have to work full time....DIAC state that you can reduce your hours so long as you earn over a certain amount....think they quoted $54,100 or so...I now wish to apply for my permanent visa but have to do it through my work as I do not get enough points to do this myself...my employers have agreed to sponsor me through the direct entry Employer Nomination Scheme...this states also that I have to be offered a full time position for at least two years....when I phoned Diac they stated that the change in my hours would not affect my permanent visa...my employers are happy to reduce my hours on my 457 visa but their understanding is that I have to work full time...I then phoned Diac again who then gave me conflicting advice...they stated that for the purposes of the nomination I had to be offered a full time position but that I could then reduce my hours once the visa was granted...I was then told however that I had to continueto work full time for the duration of the visa....am now very confused and obviously do not wish to put my permanent visa in jeopardy...can anyone help with this pls? Tracy:arghh:

I am presently living in Townsville and have been working full time on a 457 visa as a midwife...I have been in touch with DIAC as I wish to reduce my full time hours to point 8....eight shifts per fortnight...this is ok on a 457 visa even though it states that you have to work full time....DIAC state that you can reduce your hours so long as you earn over a certain amount....think they quoted $54,100 or so...I now wish to apply for my permanent visa but have to do it through my work as I do not get enough points to do this myself...my employers have agreed to sponsor me through the direct entry Employer Nomination Scheme...this states also that I have to be offered a full time position for at least two years....when I phoned Diac they stated that the change in my hours would not affect my permanent visa...my employers are happy to reduce my hours on my 457 visa but their understanding is that I have to work full time...I then phoned Diac again who then gave me conflicting advice...they stated that for the purposes of the nomination I had to be offered a full time position but that I could then reduce my hours once the visa was granted...I was then told however that I had to continue to work full time for the duration of the visa....am now very confused and obviously do not wish to put my permanent visa in jeopardy...can anyone help with this pls? Tracy:arghh: