hubbert0403 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Prior to arriving in Aus, we were going through the PR process, but we were lucky enough that my husband was offered a position on a 457, they were paying for our move etc. We cancelled our PR as we were informed they would fast track our PR after just 1 year. 1 year came, told there was a hold for that year and were told it would be at the 2 year mark. 2 year mark has come only to be told they will not pay for our PR (going back on what was said initially). With various other issues ranging from given promotion over a year ago and not been given new title, wage increase etc my husband has said he does not want to pay for our visa for a 2nd time (in effect). We have some other options open to us, but we need to know, if we go home after the end of the 4 years is the company liable to pay for our return as they have not lived up to their end of the bargain.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Yes, your flights only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbert0403 Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Really is that all, even though they confirmed they would do the PR and now telling us different? Are theyn not breaking the agreements on why we cam here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Did they put it in writing? If not. then there is probably not a lot you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbert0403 Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 The inital mention of it was at his skype interview, but all he has is emails from his Manager and HR stating when they can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 The inital mention of it was at his skype interview, but all he has is emails from his Manager and HR stating when they can do it. Does not sound like it was put in the contract. That's a tough one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 If it isn't written into his contract, there's little you can do to get anything more than the flights back home. If you were already looking into getting your PR visas before this employer came along, you don't want to consider trying to get it on your own again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 The flights don't have to be convenient for you either (other than date), they'll probably go for the cheapest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scattley Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Flights only for those listed on the 457 visa. Shipping costs both ways are a bonus only which is usually negotiated with a reduction in salary...but unless that was in the signed contract they are not going to pay for it. Businesses can Renee on promises...as that is what they are just promises. Like you can promise to work for them for two years but instead apply for PR on your own or move to another 457 visa sponsor...promises are not worth anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killara Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Promises can form part of the contract, even if not included in the signed contract of employment. To enforce the promise, you would need to at least have it in writing. (Emails can be sufficient). You will not be able to force the company to sponsor you for PR, but you may be able to recover from the company your financial loss (the cost of applying for PR). If the company agreed to pay for the cost of your return to your home country at the end of the 4 years, and this is in writing (emails can be sufficient), then you may be able to recover this from the company. It sounds however that what the company promised was that they would sponsor for PR, not that they would pay for the costs of you returning to your home country. That makes it more difficult (but not impossible) for you to seek to recover the costs of retuning home (apart from flights which they are required to pay for). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 We cancelled our PR as we were informed they would fast track our PR after just 1 year. A fatal error and they could not have fast tracked an application, even if they had been so inclined. May I suggest that you consult a registered migration agent for advice about the strategies open to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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