Rossi46 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hi , Does anyone have any advice about the process of gaining a 457 self sponsorship visa . I am currently on a 457 visa but want to go self employed. I have been in oz for 2 years and have a further 2 left on my visa. Tired of being controlled and trapped by the constraints of a visa. im over it ! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 It is very unusual and specialist situation. Way beyond the scope of a free forum, you need professional advice for that. It wouldn't be possible as a sole trader though, you would have to run your a business of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebloggs Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 New business (less than a year) only allow 12 months on the applicants visa, you would probably need a new 12 month visa as the remaining 2 years is too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 New business (less than a year) only allow 12 months on the applicants visa, you would probably need a new 12 month visa as the remaining 2 years is too much. What do you mean Joe? OP wants to leave employer and start own company as I read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I think joe means it couldn't be transferred over as you might when just changing employer on a 457 visa. Op, you need a good migration agent to walk you through this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hi , Does anyone have any advice about the process of gaining a 457 self sponsorship visa . I am currently on a 457 visa but want to go self employed. I have been in oz for 2 years and have a further 2 left on my visa. Tired of being controlled and trapped by the constraints of a visa. im over it ! :confused: It is possible, but difficult. May i suggest that you consult a registered migration agent for advice about your options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I think joe means it couldn't be transferred over as you might when just changing employer on a 457 visa. Op, you need a good migration agent to walk you through this one. Ah ok, got you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebloggs Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 What do you mean Joe? OP wants to leave employer and start own company as I read it. Yes so did I, if he starts his own business then it's a start up business Before 1 July 2013 - The terms of sponsorship for start-up businesses were the same as standard business sponsors. After 1 July 2013 - The term of sponsorship approval for start-up businesses has been amended to an initial 12 months and all subclass 457 visa holders sponsored by start-up businesses are limited to an initial 12 month visa. http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/changes-457-program.htm He would be limited to max 12 month visa, his current visa still has 2 years on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Grey Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Yes so did I, if he starts his own business then it's a start up business http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/changes-457-program.htm He would be limited to max 12 month visa, his current visa still has 2 years on it. While it would be true that a person nominated by a start up business would be limited to a 12 month visa, it doesn't apply to people who already hold a 457, only those applying for their first or a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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