kate1985

Hi guys! I have a couple questions about the 457 visa. I'm waiting on approval from my workplace at the moment but just want to get started on my visa application so I'm ready to go. I know I need to create an immi account and fill in the visa application form. I also know that I have to provide some references (I am able to provide 2 of my 3 references over the last 3 years), my resume, copy of my passport and my marriage certificate so I can include my husband on my application. Is there anything else I need to provide? Do I need to certify these documents? Do I need police/health checks? Is it an issue that I can't get all the references (I can provide copies of my contract for the time I was at the job I can't get a reference for)? Also, I know we have to have adequate health insurance for the duration of our stay. Currently we are on my husbands student visa and covered by OSHC until November. Is this ok initially or must we take out further insurance for after Novemeber at the time of application? Also, my husband is British and therefore is enrolled in medicare and has a medicare card. Does he need to get the insurance as well or is it just me (I'm Canadian)? Thanks for the info! K

Hey guys! So my employer seems to be happy to sponsor me to work with them which is great news. I'm trying to push for the 186 direct entry approach as I meet all the requirements (3 years experience, on the CSOL list etc) but I need to find out what the fees are for the employer. From what I'v e found for the employer, the 186 cost is $540 for the nomination fee. The 457 says there is a nomination fee of $420 for the sponsorship and a $330 fee for the nomination. I've also heard of an additional $80 (ish) fee for a nomination charge but I'm not sure. Are there any additional fees for the employer under the 186 or is it just the $540? Or are there extra fees like the 457? Thanks Guys!

Thanks for your reply! Hopefully they can agree to the 186. We have a good working relationship and the benefit is they dont have to wait for my visa to be granted as i have working rights for a while due my husbands student visa. I should be able to have the final documentstion (1 year of paid work) in may so will do the skill assessment then moat likely. Thanks!

Hi guys, I have a question about whether my husband and I are eligible for the 186 Direct Entry Permanent residency sponsorship visa. Here is a little background. I am currently living in Melbourne Australia. My husband is here on a student visa, studying for his Master’s degree. I am Canadian and he is Welsh. We know that we will be eligible for the post graduate working visa on completion of his course, but we are committed to staying in Australia long term. The quickest route to getting PR will be through myself as my husband’s occupation is no longer on the SOL list and he won’t have any experience in the job he will be qualified for. I am a language teacher and my occupation is listed on the CSOL list (TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES ANZCO 249311). I have spoken to my employer and they said they have successfully sponsored someone in the past under the 457 temporary sponsorship stream. I have 3 years of experience in my current occupation, and meet the necessary requirements for a skills assessment through VETASSESS. My questions are: - Are we eligible to apply for this direct entry to PR, or whether our only option is to go through the 457 program? I have checked all the criteria on the .gov websites and it seems to be ok. - Would it be my employer who would decide which visa to apply for or would they just submit the nomination and then I decide which stream to pursue? Any information which you guys can help me out with would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, and happy migrating! Kate