JULIE RYCROFT Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi I have just been offered a job in Perth as a nurse, Its a 4 year sponsor. I have been told that after 6 months I can apply for a PR and they will help me. Has anybody else done it this way and is it recommended. Has anyone had problems doing it this way. I am supposed to be going around september, ill be 42 by the time I can apply for a PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi Julie. I was promised the same. The hospital went back on it. It was a verbal agreement therefore the risk was mine. Depends on how easily you could obtain PR independently as to how you feel about taking the risk. Will they sponsor for PR beforehand? Worth asking. If not I'd look into getting PR first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIE RYCROFT Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi Happy Heart, What was the name of the company that offered you the post, did they say why they went back on it, is this the job sponsor or the help with the PR they went back on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 It was WA Health, Royal Perth, no I got the 457 went out but they then stopped assisting with PR due to financial cuts so had to DIY, who's your offer with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIE RYCROFT Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Ramsey Health at Hollywood hospital in Nedland, are you there now, did you get the PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Ramsey Health at Hollywood hospital in Nedland, are you there now, did you get the PR Yes citizens now, been here 6 years, when they said they wouldn't help we applied ourselves, had to go offshore for the grant for a few days, soon as I got PR handed notice in and went to work for someone else, felt let-down but end of the day it's business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Are you eligible for any permanent visas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIE RYCROFT Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I cant see why not, what reasons would I not be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I cant see why not, what reasons would I not be Degree qualified? Age? Im unsure of rules now but if you do qualify and a quick look on IMMI should tell you then why not widen your options and get PR visa first rather than relying on sponsorship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIE RYCROFT Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I was thinking the sponsor would get me there quicker, i have been registered with AHPRA the last 2 years and been paying that each year, im under 45 so that shold be ok, I could do the IELTS test for a further 20 points, but I thought you gain points by being there, im gettin all stressed out about this now, also sponsor is cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I was thinking the sponsor would get me there quicker, i have been registered with AHPRA the last 2 years and been paying that each year, im under 45 so that shold be ok, I could do the IELTS test for a further 20 points, but I thought you gain points by being there, im gettin all stressed out about this now, also sponsor is cheaper It's only cheaper in the short term though unless the employer will pay for PR visa application? Then you have the medicals...more money...sounds like you could get it easy enough and then you'd have more choices of employer, especially if you're not coming till Sept. How long does PR take these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I was thinking the sponsor would get me there quicker, i have been registered with AHPRA the last 2 years and been paying that each year, im under 45 so that shold be ok, I could do the IELTS test for a further 20 points, but I thought you gain points by being there, im gettin all stressed out about this now, also sponsor is cheaper Sponsor may be cheaper but like HH says there are no guarantees and personally I wouldn't take the risk coming over on a temp visa although many do and it has paid off for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIE RYCROFT Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Ill look into it, im gonna see what I can do to up my points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 The application fee for both employer sponsored and skilled migration costs the same, apart from skills assessment and IELTS, the 457 may end up costing more as you may have 2 seats of medicals to pay for, medical for nurses prob around £400 with the extra blood tests required. If you applied for PR now, there is a good chance it would be granted before Sept, but you can have 2 applications running along side one another, or apply for skilled migration PR once you are in Australia. Sounds like you you would be paying for the application fee for employer sponsored PR, can't see any benifits of waiting, plus there is usually and increase in Visa application fees in July, with the 50% increase with the partner fees in Jan I would lodge PR sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Also, quick question do you have children? If so consider the schooling costs and be aware of the risks of having to return to the UK if your job ends with little warning. If you want to buy a house etc there are implications depending on if you are on a temporary visa or a permanent visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chewitts Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 If you want to buy a house etc there are implications depending on if you are on a temporary visa or a permanent visa. Not really much difference tbh, only temp residents need to apply to the foreign investments review board, you fill in a short online form and it is pretty much a formality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIE RYCROFT Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I just thought I would get more points if I'm already there coz u get more points by having work experience in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I just thought I would get more points if I'm already there coz u get more points by having work experience in Australia You get 5 points for having 1 year Australian work experience, 10 for 3 years, 15 for 5 years, 20 for 8 years. max of 20 points can be claimed for work experience. state nomination will also give 5 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernstyle Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 another consideration is taxation levels, I believe it is higher for temporary visa holders than for permanent residents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Tax is same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIE RYCROFT Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Whats a taxation level???, I feel iv left it too late now for the PR, I did a online points test and only scored 30, I could try and get an extra 20 with IELTS but would still be 10 short, even if i apply 12 months after i start my job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 The other thing to consider is the reduction of other job opportunities being on a 457 - you're tied to that employer and if you see your perfect job advertised you might not be able to go for it (if they won't take over sponsorship), but you might also not get it as a lot of nursing jobs here in WA are being advertised with 'preference given to Citizens and permanent residents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkm10 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I would just apply for the PR visa now, I made the huge mistake of going out to oz 18months ago on sponsorship visa, ended up having probs with my work and basically had to come home as no employer was willing to take over sponsorship. They will always go for someone on PR visa first. Best advice I can give you is apply for PR, you've got that flexibility, plus I wish looking back now I had applied for PR as my 457 sponsorship visa took about 6months from when I first applied to grant date. Gud luck :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIE RYCROFT Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Thanks everyone for your advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 As others have said, you should apply for a permanent points tested visa if at all possible rather than taking the chance on a 457 with the promise of permanent sponsorship later but that's only possible if you have the required 60 points. Those online tests are often pretty unreliable (though they usually over- rather than under-estimate). What is your current age? Do you have any work experience? Are you degree qualified? What is your nursing occupation code (i.e. medical, surgical or...)? Do you only want to live in Perth or would you consider other regions or states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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