Isabelj28

The basic answer to your question is no. If he leaves before the PR is granted, then the current employer will withdraw sponsorship and if they do that he can't be granted the visa. He needs to stick it out for a bit longer and then look for jobs only after PR grant. Some time needs to pass though otherwise his current employer could say that he never intended to stay with them and advise DIBP that he gave false info at the time of visa application. I know it's hard, believe me, but short term pain for long term gain. Perhaps only another 6-9 months and he can start the next chapter.

I got 100% and it took me 3.5 minutes, yes 3.5! That's how incredibly easy it is!

The OP now has 60, they did have 65 but lost 5 when turned 33. It sounds like your agent hasn't been as transparent about the situation as you would have expected. However, if they gave you advice at the time to resit IELTS whilst waiting for your appeal, and you chose not to, then that was your call. You must have known that you were going to turn 33 and would lose points, so time was of the essence? You also would know that an IELTS remark can take 8 weeks (a quick google just gave me that info) So if you chose to hold on for the 8 weeks of the appeal, knowing you were soon to be 33 and lose 5 points, and the agent advised you not to, I think you've got no complaint towards the agent, they gave you their professional opinion and you stuck with your principles, confident of an upgrade at the remark.

according to this previous post, this is exactly what happens, your exisiting visa is 'extended to allow you to stay in Australia even though you would otherwise not be allowed to on the basis of it' (because you're no longer with that employer and would normally have 90 days to find another or leave) Then the BV doesn't kick in until that existing visa expires. http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/207713-457-820-partner-visa-help.html

Wrong thread!

Why don't you check with Immi if there's any way for you to obtain work rights?

all the things that you pointed out add up to security. Being secure that, whatever happens, you can choose to stay here with your family and friends and that the decision will be yours, not a DIBP officials' is a part of that feeling of security. I think this is more important when you have children. Read the story below, this guy has been here since he was 1 year old and now they're going to deport him... I would imagine he thought the same way as you, it'll never happen to me, (perhaps when he was a volunteer in the army??) http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/nov/12/british-citizen-in-australia-for-50-of-51-years-faces-deportation-for-scrub-fire

No it won't, not after this length of time. Do try to leave on good terms with your employer though, as they may be a bit peeved that you left after they sponsored you and could suggest to Immi that you never intended to stay with them for the 2 years.... Unlikely after 8 months though. I did 9 before I moved on

Well said. And this is part of the reason why people should apply for citizenship as soon as they are able, which was my first point.

It can be a crime. In Victoria it can be 'careless driving' in Qld and NSW even eating at the wheel can cop you a fine, if police believe you do not have proper control of your vehicle. I dont text at the wheel, but research suggests that 32% of people read a text and 18% send a text while driving... And that's only those who admit it... So you see, more common than you think

Yes it's via your agent, and there aren't specific days, it's any business day

So. To all those who say. I'll never commit a crime. Have you ever; tuned into a radio station while driving? Answered a call while driving? Sent a text while driving? Driven over the speed limit? All of those are crimes. And just say you happened to knock down someone while doing that, then that could easily be death by dangerous driving. Which can land you with a custodial sentence. Even suspended sentences are enough to cancel your visa. It it may sound like an extreme example, but I've seen it. So if you can honestly say, you've never done those things, great. But if you have, it's there but for the grace of God, which is why I make that statement.

this is all fine until to you commit a crime, which any of us could do... And end up having residency revoked under S.501 and being put into detention before being returned 'home.' Despite not having lived there for over 30 years. Get citizenship as soon as you are able.

What on earth has that got to do with anything? Why would an employer waste time and money sponsoring someone for a 457 who's going for a skilled independent shortly and could then leave and go off on their own? i think it's great when MAs post on here, Rauls' example above is really helpful, but if you just post cryptic one liners then there really isn't much point.

The ceremony is the part where you stand up and publicly declare your allegiance to Australia, I think it's disappointing that you say you don't care about it.

Not sure, it will tell you on the form

You need to complete form 929 and submit to the department

Very unlikely given the increasing unemployment here and large industrys (car manufacturing) closing down, you'd have a good pool to choose from

The criminal association thing mainly refers to being attached to criminal organisations. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs are a big thing in Oz and there have been cases of people having visas cancelled because of their membership of these groups despite perhaps not having a criminal conviction. I think it is extremely unlikely you would have to provide evidence of your father in laws criminal history, and unlikely that this would have an impact on your visa if you did. If you would like further reassurance, contact a registered agent, they deal with thousands of applications and can tell you whether they have ever seen this and if they have, the best way to respond. Here is an example; http://m.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/kiwi-mp-slams-decision-to-revoke-visa-of-decorated-soldier-20151110-gkvpdw.html

Although it will all be moot if the op will ONLY go to Brisbane or GC!! my advice would be short term pain for long term gain...

Thats not necessarily correct, depending on what the op has been doing as a police officer he may be able to pass the skills assessment. For instance, if he has been working in a custody suite or if he has experience with anti social behaviour teams or Intel, a significant number of those skills would be transferable. the requirements for this are only equivalent to cert 3 in Australia, plus one year post qual, it's very possible that any police quals from uk may match or exceed this.

PRISON not police. http://www.australiasnorthernterritory.com.au/working/bsm/nt-nominated-general/pages/sol.aspx

I think only Northern Territory is sponsoring prison officers, as it's only on csol.

They are only obliged to pay your airfare out of Oz (and any family who came with you) see this booklet (pg14) and you need to request in writing https://www.border.gov.au/Forms/Documents/1154.pdf sorry to hear about your redundancy

It sounds like you're getting the word 'contractor' mixed up. What the company means is that they put their employees on a fixed term contract, depending on the types of business. So you would work for the company but just on a fixed term contract.