Big A Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Hi there, I have just received my 489 regional visa and I'm planning on arriving in Australia early next year ,I am a welder and was planning on going to live in Mandurah area.I have to work in a regional area for a year and when looking for jobs online there doesn't look like there is a lot of work about.Was just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction where there could be more work about for welders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Hi there, I have just received my 489 regional visa and I'm planning on arriving in Australia early next year ,I am a welder and was planning on going to live in Mandurah area.I have to work in a regional area for a year and when looking for jobs online there doesn't look like there is a lot of work about.Was just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction where there could be more work about for welders. Sorry I cannot help with the jobs, but just to clarify something - you have to work in a regional area for the entire duration of this visa, not just for a year. In order to progress to the permanent visa from this one you have to have lived in a regional area for two years and worked in a regional area for a year. Then you can apply. Until the permmanent visa is granted you need to abide by the conditions of the 489 which is to live and work in a regional area. Unfortunately some people do have trouble finding work in regional area. It is beyond me why immigration continues to even have this visa when there is so little work available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Sorry ,I don't understand,It is a 4 year visa and as far as I know as long as I live in a regional area for 2 years and work in a regional area for 1 year ,then I can start looking for work in a none regional area . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Sorry ,I don't understand,It is a 4 year visa and as far as I know as long as I live in a regional area for 2 years and work in a regional area for 1 year ,then I can start looking for work in a none regional area . And that is what I am pointing out, that you may have misunderstood. You must live and work in a regional area for the duration of this visa. Once you have met the two criteria mentioned, 2 years living and 1 year working, you are NOT free to go and look for work in a non regional area. What you can do at this point is apply for the second stage visa that provides permanent residency. When the permanent visa is granted it replaces the 489 visa. Only when you have that in your hand can you move or secure work in a non regional part of Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Ok ,thanks for clearing that up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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