zaxscdvf Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 Hello All, Hope I can get some advice on temporary visas. I have been offered a position in Australia, the plan is to come under the new temporary visa process. The hiring company have said they are speaking with their lawyers to ascertain what skill I would fall under. So until this is known I'm not sure if I fall under the 2 or 4 year visa. My question is just in regards to the best route in. I believe the company are sponsoring me under the temporary visa as a means to get into the country quicker. Obviously I would prefer to come in on a PR visa. However my eldest child would be due to start school in January 2018, therefore I would like to get in quickly to settle, get a chance to see the schools etc. Once I am on the temp visa, can I immediately apply for PR? Is that something the company can sponsor or would I do that myself? Thanks zaxscdvf
zaxscdvf Posted May 3, 2017 Author Posted May 3, 2017 I've seen a 457 to 186 visa mentioned. Can anyone let me know what it means? Can I come on a 457 whilst the 186 is being processed?
VERYSTORMY Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 The first thing I would say is never assume the company will sponsor PR. If I had a pound for every time I have seen them later refuse, I would be a rich man. Until you have a PR visa in your hand you should assume you are purely going on a 457. You can as individual apply for PR when ever you want as long as you meet the criteria such as the occupation being on the correct list - occupations on the short term list can not and that you can obtain a positive skills assessment for the occupation and have 60 points.
MaggieMay24 Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 The short answer is that yes, you can come on a 457 while a 186 is being processed. However with recent radical changes and proposed changes to 457s and 186s, I'd make sure that there's a clear plan as to what's going to be done. As well, although it's great that the company is speaking with their lawyers (I hope their lawyer is a registered migration agent?), I'd strongly suggest you do enough homework on the visas and have a good conversation yourself with the lawyer/agent to make sure you are comfortable with what's being proposed. At the end of the day, it's your visa and your life that will be impacted by the outcome.
zaxscdvf Posted May 4, 2017 Author Posted May 4, 2017 Thank you both. Can anyone suggest a good agent or the best place to find one?
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