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I'd be interested to know the outcome of this as I'm looking at doing the same when my 457 ends.

Thanks for the responses. I would qualify on points but I unfortunately just don't have the thousands of dollars to go down that route. The WHV (at $365) is a much cheaper option. And moving in with the boyfriend isn't an option, it's far too early!

I moved to Australis in June 2012 on a year's contract on a 457 visa. My visa (and job) will finish in June; there are no opportunities to extend the job. And there aren't many jobs out there so I think it'll take me a while to find a new job. Do I have to leave by the time the visa expires if I haven't found a job in the meantime? I have family here and a new boyfriend and I really don't want to go. The best option I can come up with is going to New Zealand for a week when my visa expires, and applying for a Working Holiday Visa, which would give me time to find a new job. Will they hold it against me if I've already had a 457? I really don't want to go back to the UK! :sad:

It's making a massive difference to me as my employer isn't paying any relocation costs. They're only paying for my flight. There's no way I could afford to pay to ship a load of stuff, so this is by far the best option for me.

I've just booked my flight. I emigrate to Brisbane on Tuesday on a 457 (which came through yesterday) - eeek! I've booked with BA because of their really reasonable rates for extra bags. I'm flying - Manchester - Heathrow (BA) Heathrow - Singapore (BA) Singapore - Brisbane (Qantas) Because the first two flights are BA, my bags will be checked through and I can buy up to 10(!) extra bags at the airport I get 1 free bag of 23 kg, 2nd bag is £40, 3rd bag + are £90 each, and heavy bags (23 -32 kg) are an extra £40. So 3 bags @23 kg each will cost me £130 extra.

Snap! Mine is now showing as approved. Do you get an official e-mail and how long will that take? Thanks

My timeline - 18th April - offered position 22nd May - job contract received 23rd May - Nomination lodged 23rd May - I applied for e457 26th May - Further information requested - proof of healthcare 30th May - Nomination approved 6th June - Further information confirmed as received 14th June - Visa Approved! Yay!

My 457 was lodged 3 weeks ago and I'm hoping to get it any day now.

Good Luck with it! Mine seems to be taking forever although it's only been 3 weeks.

I've read of people getting them in 3 days. I applied on May 24th and still don't have mine yet. I had confirmation a week ago that they have everything they need and I'm just waiting for them to process it. That's just the bit that you apply for. My nomination took about 4 days, and the company were already sponsors. I think it depends on your CO and which office it goes through as to how busy they are

My 457 visa is being finalised, and I will be emigrating in the next week or so. It's just me and 2 suitcases, so I'm really trying to minimise what I have to take. That said, I'm not sure how much paperwork I need to take. On my list currently are: Passport Job contract Payslips from the last year - for tax return Mortgage statement - for Rental agency Degree certificates Do I need to get my medical/dental/optical history? Is there anything else that I would benefit from taking? Thanks

It's definitely worth checking out BA or Qantas, as you can buy extra bags at reasonable prices.

I didn't need a medical either. AFAIK, you only need a medical if you are from a high risk country or if you will be working with children or sick people.

My updated timeline - 18th April - offered position 22nd May - job contract received 23rd May - Nomination lodged 23rd May - I applied for e457 26th May - Further information requested - proof of healthcare I've had an e-mail from immigration asking for proof of healthcare. I was expecting this; I'm currently sorting out BUPA cover as it's a condition of my contract that I have private healthcare. I'm just surprised that that was all they asked for. With my application I put in scanned colour copies of my passport, CV, and degree certificate. I wasn't sure what else to put and figured they'd just ask.

My timeline so far - 18th April - offered position 22nd May - job contract received 23rd May - Nomination lodged 23rd May - I applied for e457 My contract was to start on June 1st, but that seems rather unlikely now!

I currently live with my partner in a flat that is mortgaged solely in my name. I have just been offered a job in Oz for 2 years on a 457 visa. My partner will likely stay in the UK, so will stay in my flat for as long as he needs. I'm in negative equity, so I can't sell the flat. It also needs quite a bit of work doing to it, so renting it out really isn't an option. He's going to cover all of the bills etc while he's living there, but I'll still be paying my mortgage. A friend in Oz has suggested that I need to get a tax accountant in the UK? Apparently still owning property will make my tax complicated. For official purposes, am I technically renting it out to my partner? *is very confused*