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Thanks for all your input everyone. Ha ha toy boy!

Thank you. I am clear on this now. We are going to start applying for jobs and will ask prospective employers if they have offered PR before and if there will be a chance of getting it if everything works out.

That's good then. So I'm understanding that we can go as long as an employer wants to give him a job even though he only has around 18 months in this current job in the uk. So as far as you know, are there no restrictions on getting a 457 visa unless the employer restricts you in some way? Sorry for going on and on

They are all MARA registered who I have talked to but one said 12months is adequate on 457 and another said 3 years.

Hi there. An agent told me we have to have been working for 3 years for a 457 visa. Is this true because another agent said the past 12 months would do? He has been working for this company for about 18 months but before that was self employed as a builder which is not the job he is going for.

I've just been speaking to an agent and she said that PR must happen before you are 50, but you can't get it for 2 years. Will you be OK for that? Also she said that Bruce must have worked in the job he is applying for for the past 3 years for a 457 visa. He has only been in the job for 2 and we thought this was ok?

Well done as it is so hard. What does RTO stand for? Who decided it was to go through them?

Thanks Barry

Good luck to the 3 of you. I hope it works out for you. What is scaring me is that we can be asked to leave literally at any time. Why are you going the 457 route?

Thank you for the advice. I think I will consider doing something else and then (if money is OK) try to get extra credits from a uni course. I've been told by my headteacher that I may only need to top up, but not really sure until I ask over there. It's difficult to think what else to do...maybe a classroom assistant for a while to get foot in the door and find out about the education system over there. Are these jobs in demand? Bruce (name is apt for Australia ) would have to lose his job here, but would I be able to ask for a couple of years out of work? Does anyone know if my job could be held open for me? I might start a new thread. Another possibility for us is to live at my mums until we have the security of permanency.This would avoid the problem of renting issues. Not ideal but it's a thought.

Not good Pingpoma. How old are you? Do you have plenty of time? So you are in UK now?

I hadn't considered the retirement thing. Yes the risk is enormous and certainly very worrying. Thank you

Thank you that will be very helpful. Good night...or should I say good morning

You have certainly been through it! But it has been worth it in the end. Thank you for putting so much effort into sharing your experiences. I really hope it turns out ok. Not sure I could cope with having to leave, but like you say I have no choice. I am going to speak to an agent tomorrow and sort out CV ready to apply for jobs.

Yes the harsh reality is that they could do what I did and stay in England. My mother left when I was 21 and I got married and had children and never ended up going. My son is studying law at Cambridge and my daughter is doing a teaching degree like her mum. They would have to do extra study in Oz I think. If we could get enough points for an independent 189 visa, is this a permanent visa? A while ago an agent said they could go on the visa, as at the moment they are dependent on me. I heard somewhere that as long as they then decide to go to Oz before the end of a 5 year period they could migrate to be with us later? But by then they will be out of uni etc. so I wonder if this is true?

Wow I'm so happy for you. That is great news and a breath of fresh air. I hope we can be so fortunate.

Everything I try seems to have a sticking point. It seems far too risky! I really appreciate this advice thank you. Have I repled correctly this time? Ha ha

Oh I see. Thank you. If we were to go on a 457 and the sponsor laid him off or went into liquidation could he get a job anywhere in NSW or is it the same conditions as the 489 visa?

Oh good well you never know...maybe the companies my brothers work for would help us even if it's not the job he would want, just to get us permanent residency. Maybe I'm in cloud cuckoo land though.

I could try to teach where my brother is in the Blue Mountains region. That's quite a way out, but still no guarantee I suppose. So I guess that even if we go for a 489 visa this will still not allow my kids to be accepted with us permanently without them applying themselves?

No worries. Thank you for helping. I would rather know than have false hopes.

Hi again Nemesis. If the company goes bust or lays him off can he get a job elsewhere and therefore stay in Australia?

Hi again. Can I ask why you think I am unlikely to get a permanent job in Australia? Is it because it's not on the SOL list or do you just know from living there and perhaps people you know? Thanks. Leanne

Thanks Chortlepuss. I completely agree with you and that's why I am in such a state, as I can't bear the thought of not at least trying. If there was no age restriction we would wait and not panic, but this literally is our very last chance

Yes it is important so I will take that advice. Thank you everyone