FooFighter Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Hi All, I was granted my SSV 176 2 years ago to WA (all good)..... Basically my plan was always to move to Sydney, and originally i applied for a 175 visa so I could move there once granted. Unfortunately after my visa was lodged back in 2008, I was hit by all the changes to immigration & was left waiting for 1 1/2 years without hearing a thing. My visa agent then advised that it would be much quicker for me to apply for a WA state sponsorship as my occupation was on the skilled list & meant i would recieve my visa quicker. The visa agent also advised that if I stuck with my 175 visa, there would be no guarantee how long it would take to get the visa granted, as I would in effect go to the back of th queue... I had a conversation at the time to my visa agent & she said not to worry too much about staying in WA for the 2 years needed.. She advised that the department arent very hot on keeping track of you, & as long as I could give them a WA address & filled out my questionaire from the department every 6 months, there wouldnt be anything stopping me living in Sydney. I wondered if anyone has any advice or if anyone is thinking of doing a similar thing?? I dont wanna jeapodise my visa in anyway so dont know whether to just stick in Perth for the 2 years as required, then move to the east side.... Any words of wisdom or advice much appreciated!:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 My understanding is its a moral obligation not a legal one. I'd certainly not falsify or lie about your address though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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