Guest liverpoolhome Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hi everyone, Im new to this site, but my friend suggested I use this for advice, especially as we havent got the $250 per hour to pay an immigration lawyer. Basically I was sponsored and my employer decided to pull the plug 3 months in, after promising me it for over a year (and for no reason at all) So then my partners company said they will sponsor him so we have waited for that and immigration have come back and said no due to phil not having 3 years experience in the job role. We really thought we had that visa in the bag so have saved nothing. Has anyone here been in this position before? We havent got the money to jump on a student visa. Phil is a Zoologist and Canberra are still state sponsoring them but we where told we couldnt apply from QLD we would have to live there in Canberra and show we are 'commited to that state' for at least 6 months before we can apply for state sponsorship, but obvousily we havent got the time. We have until 16th Jan to leave.. times ticking and with most places closed over christmas and new year we are so stressed Thanks guys for any advice. That immigration website just sends you round in a massive circle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Sorry to here this. It isnt uncommon with 457 visa holders. All you can really do is get applying for as many jobs as possible but be prepared that it is more than likely you will be going home. The company that has pulled the plug on you will be required to pay your repatriation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Welcome to PIO Your case is quite complicated and you will need to speak to a Registered Migration Agent. You say that your OH did not have 3 years work experience, so this was for the 186 visa, why were they not sponsoring for 457. Depending on your ages (poss NZ WHV may be an option) - maybe you could go offshore and apply for ACT SS from there, there will be no 6 month requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I am also puzzled by the three year thing, this is a requirement of the permanent employer sponsored visa but not generally of the 457. I would suggest that you double check to see what visa was applied for and if the 457 is something you could line up quickly. Arevyou eligible for the WHV? Otherwise, I think that thre is not much else you can do other than madly look for other jobs and also prepare to leave. Then look into other options, like skilled migration, from offshore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hi everyone,Im new to this site, but my friend suggested I use this for advice, especially as we havent got the $250 per hour to pay an immigration lawyer. Basically I was sponsored and my employer decided to pull the plug 3 months in, after promising me it for over a year (and for no reason at all) So then my partners company said they will sponsor him so we have waited for that and immigration have come back and said no due to phil not having 3 years experience in the job role. We really thought we had that visa in the bag so have saved nothing. Has anyone here been in this position before? We havent got the money to jump on a student visa. Phil is a Zoologist and Canberra are still state sponsoring them but we where told we couldnt apply from QLD we would have to live there in Canberra and show we are 'commited to that state' for at least 6 months before we can apply for state sponsorship, but obvousily we havent got the time. We have until 16th Jan to leave.. times ticking and with most places closed over christmas and new year we are so stressed Thanks guys for any advice. That immigration website just sends you round in a massive circle! I repeatedly advise people who are applying for a 457 visas to take steps to prepare for a permanent residence application in conjunction withe thew 457 application, or as soon as possible afterwards and not to rely entirely on advice from an agent acting for a prospective employer. It should not cost you much to consult a registered migration agent for advice about the strategies open to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel1 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I think your options are : 1) if you are 30 or under try and apply for a working holiday visa - that gives you 12 months in Australia - not sure if you can apply offshore though? 2) go to a migration agent and see if you can extend the time given and see what your options are 3) apply for loads of jobs in the meantime - but unlikely to hear back at this time of year 4) if all else fails make sure you get repatriation home from the employer as they have to pay it if they terminated the sponsorship. Can you appeal their decision? I think you can do that. 3 years should be long enough work experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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