welshpod Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hello, i'm on a 187 visa and was wondering if immigration can dictate working hours for employees. I've been working for my employer for almost 12 months and i'm struggling to manage with both myself and husband working full time , 4 children and all the fun stuff of being in a different country with no family support. Its affecting my ability to settle and adding to homesickness. I suspect that my empoloyer is not keen to let me reduce my hours and i think they'll say that immigration says i cant reduce my hours on my visa. My visa grant letter states only that i must remain in the nominated position for 2 years and nothing about fulltime/ part time hours. would i be able to make a case to immigration as we think my youngest may have dyspraxia which means he'll need lots of physical support at home and at kinder- he's 4. If so who should i speak to the original case manager or is it a different dept. any advice would be gfratefully appriciated. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 It is supposed to be full time hours. That is the basis your employer sponsored you on. I don't think you can apply to reduce it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 In my experience if one is working full time hours employers want full time hours. If you are the one with the visa can your oh reduce his hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 May I suggest that you re-check the conditions imposed on your visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 May I suggest that you re-check the conditions imposed on your visa? You mean it should say full time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 You mean it should say full time? There are no conditions imposed on a 187, except not entering into a de facto or married relationship before entering Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 There are no conditions imposed on a 187, except not entering into a de facto or married relationship before entering Australia. So the visa can't be cancelled if you leave the job within two years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshpod Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thanks for your replies. in the visa grant details it staes that ther are nil visa conditions and in the obligations section, it states that you must meet the following obligations commence employment within 6 months of arriving in Auatralia...... remain employed in the nominated position in the regional area for at least 2 years your visa may be cancelled if you do not comply with these obligations to completethe 2 year contract with the employer. i just wanted to see if anyone had any insight on this as the grant letter itself is quite vague. the boss isnt that reasonable and i didnt want them to just say its not possible because i'm on a visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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