dejani Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 After some posts here on PIO I have got some advice that I should write exactly what my plan is and then I can could get a good advice. So here we go. Me (male 34, wife 26 & son 2 year old) and my father (61 and mother 55 years old) want to migrate to Australia. I work today as system developer / project manager with more then 7 years of experience. My dad has over 20 years as air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic. My dad got and offer for a job and he has a 457 in place. I have an offer for 457 through Lester Associates if I get a job offer. And I can say that I have so I will have that sorted out in a week or two. So now since we want to settle for life in Australia we would need to go from 457 to a PR visa. And in my case I will try to get one and later on I will apply for a parent visa for my parents. So I have many questions as everybody in my situation but one question that is important right now is if I should apply for a direct entry visa 189 or if I should go for 457 and during my time in Australia as soon as we arrive apply for a 189? Our issue is also that we want to make the move to Australia during summer 2014. Please give me some advice. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I think this was pretty much answered on your other thread. It is always best to get pr as soon as possible, but it does take longer than the 457. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejani Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 What is your opinion on applying for 189 while working on a 457 visa? I think this was pretty much answered on your other thread. It is always best to get pr as soon as possible, but it does take longer than the 457. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Applying for a 189 would give you permanent residency status and means you are no longer relying on your employer for being able to legally remain in Australia. Many people choose to apply for the 189 for this reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejani Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Can I apply for 189 visa while in Australia or do I have to do it overseas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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