Daffyduck

No worries, hope you get things sorted out.

Very true but we were offered a very generous relocation package. The days of everything getting paid for are pretty much over now, my wife's company now cap relocation at $10k which if you're moving a family across doesn't cover much.

It can be done. FIL was referred to VACCU as he had a caution for a domestic issue (non violent) but it still came with the tag line "domestic abuse aggravator". He has terminal cancer and had a very narrow window for coming out so we sent pleading emails to the minister for immigration and our federal MP. Lot's of character statements and police reports also submitted to VACCU. Visa was approved within a week of sending the emails. The extenuating circumstances, (relatively) minor nature of the conviction and the fact it would be a one off trip would have helped but can't see them bending any rules in the case of a working holiday visa.

If you're going for a 186 wont the sponsoring employer organise an agent?

Found this if it helps. https://www.keystonevisa.com.au/ens-186-visa-am-i-able-to-leave-my-employer-after-i-obtain-my-permanent-residence/

I think that very much depends on your personal circumstances. We did well out of the sponsored scheme as the entire move was paid for (including visas). We essentially got to move to Australia for very much reduced personal financial cost. I'd probably also say that it's on the individual to fully understand the terms and conditions of the visa before any ink hits paper.

The working full time for 2 years bit was one of the conditions in the visa. Like Maria says though, if your employer is okay about it then I wouldn't worry too much.

Ours took a few weeks but might depend on your trade

We were looking at that. Seems that there is a requirement in the visa to remain with the employer in a full time role for 2 years.

Afraid it's unlikely to be good news for yo, VACCU referral pretty much a certainty and they take a very dim view of any domestic violence convictions. They consider restraining order on grounds of safety domestic violence, especially when it comes with a conviction. The VACCU process will probably take at least 6 months and potentially years. The VACCU unit is also a notorious black hole, it's very difficult to get to speak with anyone there either through email or phone. Generally, the only way they will speed an application up is on grounds of ill health or if there are strong extenuating circumstances to grant entry, unlikely to be the case for a WHV. Again, doubt it's what you want to hear but I think it's very unlikely your application would be approved. Australia imposed what is essentially an outright ban on anyone with a domestic violence conviction from entering the country in 2019. Just think it's best to be honest about your chances before you go chucking lots of time, effort and money at it.

Jeezo, some grim reading here. Was bad when we left but can see it's got a lot worse. It's a shame, like Cheery, I remember Glasgow during the late 90's early 2000's being absolutely buzzing. We're heading back for a trip around Easter so suppose we can see how bad it's gotten. Might be good because my wife is having her first wobble just after passing the 1 year mark here.

Hi, Quick question I'm hoping someone can help me with. My wife was the main applicant for a 186 skilled PR Visa. She was looking to make a small reduction in her working hours to spend more time with the kids. She's been told by her employer that working FT is a condition of her visa. I'm not really sure where this comes from, does anyone have any experience of this?

Congratulations Rob, hope the move goes smoothly

Thought even the Merchant City was going downhill, all started when they closed Boudoir. Same all over Scotland, our council tax was sitting at 2.5k before we left and the council kept dreaming up ways to add in additional charges. Best one was when they started charging you if there was any grass in your food waste bin.... Swimming pools closing, libraries the same, roads and pavements a sate but still charging full whack. Still seems like there's plenty of money for hair brained schemes though, the cycle lanes appearing all over Scotland for a start, then Glasgow council restricting the biggest motorway in the country to 30mph. Glad I left.

The West end might as well have been another planet when I was younger, don't think I even went to Ashton Lane until I was in my mid 20's.