Stephan123

Thanks Marisa, got it!

Hi Marisa, thanks for the extensive answer, much appreciated!! I was about to lodge my EoI with NSW, having everything else ready (skills assessed, bachelor degree, english test, etc.) I totally plan to move and work in NSW, just planned a longer trip / travel in advance. I am also fully aware of the competitive nature of the visa and that the chances are not super high to get one. But still want to know all technicalities when it comes to residence, tax, travel, ... There seems to be loads of information on "before applying", but not the other way around. --> So after the intial entry date: are you obliged to have a permament adress in NSW/Australia? Or to enroll as a tax payer?(wether you have to pay taxes or not) Or to be employed? What is the exact definition there? Thanks again! Stephan

Hi All, I am having a hard time finding information on my rights and obligations after the 190 skilled migration Visa has been granted. 1. I will get a letter with a initial entry date, depending on the validity of my medical exam. --> So I can leave time up to 6-12 months to first enter Australia? 2. I apply for a NSW visa, which says I have to live and work in the state for the first two years. --> could I live and work outside of Australia during that time? Does the counter start from zero when first entering the country or from granting the visa? 3. I seem to be able to leave/re-enter Australia without limitations during the first 5 years. After that I need to get a visa for re-entering. It seems this will easily be granted if you lived/worked around 2 out of the 5 years in Australia. --> Anyone has infos on that? The background of my questions is that I will be travelling (backpacking probably) while waiting on my visa. So I would like to be a bit flexible when receiving the visa (if!!!) and not sit at home and wait for 9 months for an uncertain outcome. Any advice is highly appreciated!!! Cheers, Stephan