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1 hour ago, paulhand said:

If they were on, for example, a temporary work visa, a graduate visa or a working holiday visa and wanted to gain permanent residence. The WA (and some other) state migration teams take the view that if someone is already in-state and working, they have demonstrated both commitment to the state and employability. This makes them a better, and better known, prospect for a limited resource. 

Ok Thanks for that. In my situation, working overseas (outside Australia), is there any scope to be allowed to stay in Australia and pay tax on that income? I would have thought this may be seen as a commitment to the state also? Is there a visa class you think could be achievable given my, and my families circumstances?

19 hours ago, MasterMarinerS87 said:

491 Visa priority is being given to persons living in WA , then to person living in Australia and after that to person living outside Australia.

Hi @Marisawright , so how does the above work? How would someone require a 491 Visa priority if already living in Australia?

Thanks for the information, will likely apply for the visa / EOI once in Australia on the visitor visa whilst continuing in my employment overseas. Hopefully being in WA, albeit as a tourist will aid the application. Cheers

On 22/06/2022 at 09:55, paulhand said:

All the details are on their website: https://www.amsa.gov.au/forms/assessment-overseas-qualifications-purposes-migration-application 

 

Hi Paul @paulhand

As per my post above, I take it my steps would be as follows; Skills Assessment, COR, EOI. Then just wait on WA govt handing out visas? Is there a long winded way with the family sponsorship route? Are you available for a consultation?  Cheers in advance. 

Hi Guys, quick query. 

My AMSA skills assessment currently underway, Canberra already have all documentation in hand. 

I am a British Ship Master, currently working on offshore vessels and not really intending to work in Australia immediately, planning to relocate with my partner & son. I plan to continue with my present employer out with Australia where I am quite happy. My partners sister(British full Australian resident) & my brother in law (Australian) live in Perth WA where we plan to relocate all going well. 

Is our profession still open for the 491 visa at this time either through Regional work list or family sponsorship? If not, how often does this status change and is it worthwhile travelling on the 12 month visitor visa until such times as things open. Any help / advice would be appreciated.