rachoward Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hello, I think I am one step away from a nervous breakdown. It has come as a bit of a shock but our 457 sponsor has said that they are not going to nominate us for residency on the transition stream (he will have worked for them for 2 years in December) despite early on saying they would. They are a medium sized company and I think they just don't understand whats involved or want to spend the time sorting it out. We are on a 457 and it ends March 2016. My partner is sponsored, he is a light vehicle mechanic. I am now thinking we will have to apply via a 189? My understanding is that this will require English tests and a skills assessment etc and I am in a panic as I don't know if we will run out of time on our current visa to get that all done and an EOI in and be invited to apply before our current visa expires. We went through so much to get the this point, living in the middle of nowhere and having a fairly terrible time for the first 18 months. We are finally settled, happy and want to stay here in Newcastle. Please, can anyone offer any advice? Are there any mechanics out there who have applied for skilled migration, particularly from inside Australia? Are/ were you on a 457 and not nominated for residency, what did you do? What are the timeframes involved in applying under skill select? Should we engage a migration agent/lawyer. Thanks so much, Rach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Rach I don't have the answers but have a :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Many people apply for their pr independently from 457 and it doesn't necessarily cost any more as many employers who do sponsor or ask the candidate to pay for it. You have plenty of time to obtain it before your 457 runs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 There are a number of possible options open to you. May I suggest that you consult a registered migration agent for advice about developing a visa strategy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachoward Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 How much would that cost? thanks for the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Iwould call wrussel - his contact details are in his signature. He is a very highly regarded agent and won't charge for an initial consultation to come up with options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumster Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Get in touch with Leanne Stevens she will be able to advise you. She was very good at liaising with our employer & also assisting them with the paperwork . Could you also offer to pay the cost of the employers contribution? Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keano1000 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 you dont have to get your sponsor to nominate you, you can go for PR yourself. Just talk to a good migration agent, it will cost you the same anyways. You have plenty of time. Dont worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 you dont have to get your sponsor to nominate you, you can go for PR yourself. Just talk to a good migration agent, it will cost you the same anyways. You have plenty of time. Dont worry. Assuming you can pass the skills assessment that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keano1000 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 thats why i said talk to an agent, they will advise him. Its not all doom and gloom, plenty of options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Another recommendation for wrussell from me. A good bloke with a lot of wisdom and solutions. @wrussell If you start working on this now I reckon you'll find a way to get there Edited October 18, 2014 by Captain Roberto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul566 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 my company has just done the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hi Rach. > Yes, the skills assessment is a key hurdle. Have a look at the VETASSESS factsheets here: http://www.vetassess.com.au/Skills-Assessment-for-Migration/Trade-Occupations/Guides-and-Factsheets > Maybe also call VETASSESS in Melbourne to make sure they would be able to undertake the migration skills assessment. > Check also your points position - it may be that an IELTS test isn't required if you have sufficient points already, but as a rule we find that most need at least 7's across all 4 bands of the IELTS test to claim some points towards the threshold of 60 required for a subclass 189, 190, or 489. > Points test info: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/points-tested-migration-fact-sheet.pdf With all this done, maybe then speak with a migration advisor; it will give the enquiry some structure and you'll be in a better position to know the issues you want to explore. Hope this helps. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Also ... does the employer understand that moving a sponsored employee onto a permanent residency visa under subclass 186 or 187 removes the obligations that attach to sponsoring the same person for a 457 visa? In other words it can be a win-win for both parties. The nomination aspect of a TRT stream application is relatively straightforward, so long as the training commitment has been adhered to, and can be validated by way of receipted tax invoices, etc. If you can get the employer over the line I'd see the TRT stream strategy as preferable to a 189/190/etc. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abritabroad Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 If your sponsor does not continue your 457 visa, I believe they are obliged to pay your return flights home, so supporting your application may be preferable to them in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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