457 help and advice for teaching.

[Michael1984]

I posted last week and I got some really helpful advice. I would now like a little more advice or opinion.

 

As mentioned I am on a 457, but due to cuts of students and teachers it looks like I will not have a job next year. Thus I lose my sponsorship I assume? and the only way I can get another job is if I get re sponsored?

 

Would people recommend me contacting schools before I apply for a job and telling them of this issue? or should I wait for an interview etc?

 

Also does anyone know how easy it is, to transfer VIT cards to other states?

 

Finally, I have been looking at perhaps teaching in the territories or WA? anyone experienced this?

 

Any advice, help would be massive.

 

Many thanks, Michael

[Quoll]

Once you are terminated you have 90 days to find another sponsor. Unless you have some absolutely astounding skill set it doesn't look promising - NT might be your better bet as teachers don't always want to move there and someone may be prepared to take a temp resident and sponsor. No shortage in ACT. But you may just have to bite the bullet and head back - at least your sponsor will pay your air fares.