milo 52 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi everyone, I have been in Oz for just over a year now and I am on a working holiday visa, my plan when I came out here was to get sponsorship. I have just finish 6 months with a company who sponsor a lot of people and more than likely would of sponsor me if I payed for it. They are base in Sydney and all the work is in Sydney and to be true I do not like Sydney and don't want to be tied down here for two years. The place I would like to live is Queensland and get sponsorship there, but it is so hard to get a job there I am a plumber by trade with Oz licence. I don't mind what I do there if I get sponsorship from plumbing to working in the mines need contacts. Is there any other way of staying in Australia or should I give it a few months and ring back up my Sydney company and be tied for 2 years there. Thanks Milo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I couldnt stay in sydney and would rather have went back to uk than that but luckily I got sponsored by another employer in qld..im applying for permanent residency now..is that an option for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Skilled migration would prob be your best option if dont want to be tied to an employer. Not sure where you are getting the being tied down for 2 years from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo 52 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yeah if I could get sponsorship from QLD company that would make my day, When can you apply for permanent residency? I have heard of a skilled migration visa but does that mean I can only work for plumbing company's or any company. I thought you had to stay with the company that gave you sponsorship for a minimum of two year before changing jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 If you get PR through skilled migration you can do any type of work. Most companies sponsor on a 457 temp visa, as it's an employer sponsored you need to remain with your sponsor while you are on the visa or find a new sponsor to take over the 457 obligations. there is a misconception that after 2 years you are then automatically able to apply for PR. You can apply for PR at any time if you meet the direct entry conditions - positive skills assessment and 3 years work experience. After working for the same employer on 457 for 2 years you are exempt from the skills assessment - but you still need a willing employer to sponsor for PR. If you want to work in QLD, and you can get a positive skills assessment and pass the points test - the 189 visa would give the flexibility that you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yeah if I could get sponsorship from QLD company that would make my day, When can you apply for permanent residency? I have heard of a skilled migration visa but does that mean I can only work for plumbing company's or any company. I thought you had to stay with the company that gave you sponsorship for a minimum of two year before changing jobs. You should do some research of the various work-related visas on the DIBP website to give yourself a better understanding of how they work and what you may qualify for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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