Markar Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 To whom may concern I am an international student, with a student visa. I am attending an university in Australia, yet I am having a tough time finishing it. I work as a part time worker at my sponsors business as a plasterer. My question is can I change my visa and still get a permanent resident status? Thank you in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 If you qualify for a different visa and can meet the requirements you could apply for a different visa - you can't just change your visa. However, someone more knowledgeable about the visa processes will be along to answer your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Student visa applicants cannot be sponsored by an employer. From what you posted, your cicumstancess are not at all clear. May I suggest that you consult a registered migration agent for advice about your options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markar Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 I apologize for the inconvenience. I am getting a bachelor degree. And where I work, as I said, they want to sponsor me, yet I don't know if that is possible because they are completely different ares of work. I have experience in both countries for plastering. So is it possible to transfer a student visa to a working 457 visa? I apologize again, and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Markar said: I apologize for the inconvenience. I am getting a bachelor degree. And where I work, as I said, they want to sponsor me, yet I don't know if that is possible because they are completely different ares of work. I have experience in both countries for plastering. So is it possible to transfer a student visa to a working 457 visa? I apologize again, and thank you. As already stated, no you cannot transfer a visa. You need to meet the requirements for the new visa. And if its a 457 then the sponsor also needs to meet various requirements. You might be best getting professional advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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