hardtochase Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hi, I am currently on a bridging visa which was granted on 19th Dec and waiting for my 457 to be approved. It's been 12 weeks, has anyone else ever waited this long??? Also with regards to permanent residency I read up on the immi website and know I need to work for one employer in the same role for two years before they can nominate me. Does this period on a bridging visa still count toward the two years? And does it matter that this will be my 2nd 457 in this role? (1st one expired Feb), it's still the exact same role. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 You can apply for PR anytime. The only thing working with an employer for 2 years gives is an exemption from the skills assessment. No, time on a bridging visa would not count unless you are actually working for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hi, I am currently on a bridging visa which was granted on 19th Dec and waiting for my 457 to be approved. It's been 12 weeks, has anyone else ever waited this long??? Also with regards to permanent residency I read up on the immi website and know I need to work for one employer in the same role for two years before they can nominate me. Does this period on a bridging visa still count toward the two years? And does it matter that this will be my 2nd 457 in this role? (1st one expired Feb), it's still the exact same role. Thanks in advance. If employer is happy to sponsor you, why not just do a skills assessment and then you don't have to worry about two years and bridging visas etc. Did you get a very short 457 the first time, out of interest? Just wondering why you needed another one already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtochase Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 You can apply for PR anytime. The only thing working with an employer for 2 years gives is an exemption from the skills assessment. No, time on a bridging visa would not count unless you are actually working for them. Yes I am working for them. And my job doesn't qualify for skilled migration as far as I'm aware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtochase Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yes I am working for them. And my job doesn't qualify for skilled migration as far as I'm aware. Woah just came across a much broader list of skilled occupations I've never seen before and different to the one on the immi website. I always thought skilled migration meant doctor, engineer, teacher etc etc. what have I been missing!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtochase Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 If employer is happy to sponsor you, why not just do a skills assessment and then you don't have to worry about two years and bridging visas etc. Did you get a very short 457 the first time, out of interest? Just wondering why you needed another one already. I didn't think I could do the skills assessment but maybe I can. I always thought skilled migration meant doctor, engineer, teacher etc as per the list on the immi website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silencio Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Do you really understand the Australian migration skill stream? There are lots of trade and social jobs on the SOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtochase Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Do you really understand the Australian migration skill stream?There are lots of trade and social jobs on the SOL. For every helpful person on this website there is one who is only here to make others feel small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi, I am currently on a bridging visa which was granted on 19th Dec and waiting for my 457 to be approved. It's been 12 weeks, has anyone else ever waited this long??? Also with regards to permanent residency I read up on the immi website and know I need to work for one employer in the same role for two years before they can nominate me. Does this period on a bridging visa still count toward the two years? And does it matter that this will be my 2nd 457 in this role? (1st one expired Feb), it's still the exact same role. Thanks in advance. 12 weeks for a 457 does sound quite long, especially for an onshore applicant. As you have held more than one 457 visa your situation is a little more complicated than most. Time on a bridging visa between 457s can sometimes count towards the two year requirement to satisfy the Temporary Resident Transitional Pathway. Professional advice may be warranted in your case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtochase Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 12 weeks for a 457 does sound quite long, especially for an onshore applicant. As you have held more than one 457 visa your situation is a little more complicated than most. Time on a bridging visa between 457s can sometimes count towards the two year requirement to satisfy the Temporary Resident Transitional Pathway. Professional advice may be warranted in your case. Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudmuminUK Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hello Hardtochase, My daughter's fiancé J was nominated early December in Sydney, and they submitted their application early January as their WHVs were about to expire. So both have been on bridging visas since Jan, and in their respective jobs for 8 months now. No agent is involved as the company had previously successfully sponsored other employees. About a month ago they were advised that they'd been allocated a case officer, and submitted additional docs as requested. Not hearing anything more they sent an email a week ago asking if everything was progressing. This week a new CO contacted J to advise that the Nomination appeared to have been stuck in a hole, and he would have to dig that out before reviewing their application. So all told they've been waiting over 3 months since the nomination was submitted. I'm a bit confused as to how they were asked to submit more information if the nomination hadn't been approved (in Feb) unless the first CO was looking at the nomination and application together, and then picked up another case to deal with. Both J and my daughter are on tenterhooks, as I'm sure you are.... They love their jobs and I assume J's company are happy with him after 8 months otherwise they would have cancelled their nomination rather than continue employing him in the role. I am really hoping that the new CO will review the application speedily now, I believe the SLA for low risk applicants should be around 2 months, so this case has clearly exceeded the average timescales! I hope your new visa is approved soon Hardtochase, it's an awful time waiting for such a life changing decision regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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