Paul Robinson

Hi All Looking for some regional work that will go towards extending my sons Working Holiday Visa (417), or looking for some work that will also give him a sponsored visa instead. We live down in the Mornington Peninsula (Victoria) and are looking for anything that could be close by. Most websites point towards Mildura (which has very mixed reviews). Hope you can help Paul

Ah yes, I missed that bit. Many thanks

Hi Thanks for this info, I know the 12 months of the visa starts the from the day they enter the country. This question is more about if they never enter the country. When you get a Grant on the visa you have 12 months to enter the country before your actual 12 months start.

By Authrised person, I mean, there is a section in the application that asks if you want to allow someone else to get the correspondence instead of you, usually an Agent, but as his dad and I did my own PR visa, he listed me instead. I can see the logic in looking more closely if you re-apply, but in reality to them, its simply more revenue. I can also see that you may need the medical if you said you will work in the Medical area. We simply put 'Other' as we have no idea yet. I dont think it matters what you put compared to what work you end up doing as the Grant letter doesn't have any 'industry' restrictions on it.

That would be great to know. It would put my sons mind at ease (as this is for him). Good luck with your latest application. Just for your info, we filled out his application online, had me as an authorised person (living in Melbourne) and got a Grant Notification back within 15 minutes.

Hi Hopefully a simple question. If you don't use a Working Holiday visa (not entering the country within the 12 months) and the Visa expires, does that still count as your first 417 Visa or can you re-apply for a first Working Holiday Visa at a later date ? Thanks in advance Paul

A subsequent question. If they come out on working holiday visa's, move onto work sponsored visa's. Is there a route to then gain PR ? Thanks in advance Anxious Dad

They are both in a Skilled job, one as IT Support and the other as an Ambulance Driver/Technician, but both of them will not have enough experience to get an Independent Skilled Sponsor visa yet. Which is why i think they have more chance of getting the longer term sponsored visa once they are out here.

Thanks Isabel I tried to, but they were not classed as "Dependent" at that time. So their best route is a Working Holiday Visa, then try to get a Sponsored Working Visa to stay longer?

Thanks for the guidance. Is there any Family Sponsor visa's that I can be the Sponsor ?

They have both been working

Hi Really hoping someone can give me some guidance. I hold a Permanent Residency Visa for Australia and now want to bring my grown up children (25 and 21) over here. They can get the working holiday visa, but I would prefer to get them a longer term or permanent visa. Which ones can we apply for and which are best suited. They will be living with me and eventually be out looking for work. Thanks in advance

Sounds cool. Im on holiday at the moment so wont be back in time for the home game, what about the following game(s). Do you take a break through the closed season or keep on training and meeting up ? Paul

Hi, Recently moved over to Rosebud from the UK, desperate to find a local seniors team to play for. Where does this team play so i can pop down to introduce myself ? Paul