Best route to take for migration?

[Hkerri]

Hi sorry in advance if this isn't the right form I'm new

So I'm a fairly new software developer from the UK and have some friends and family in Melbourne. I'd love to live there for a while and was looking into the skilled worker mid term visa.

From reading the conditions on that I need a sponsor before I apply in two years experience so I'd have to start looking for jobs in Melbourne next May.

But I've also read that's it's unlikely and difficult to get sponsored while living in the UK.

My question is would it be a better route to go for the WHV first, get established find a sponsor then apply for the mid term visa? Also the fact that I may change my mind and might want to live there forever so the longer I have work experience in Australia the more points I'll have?

Sorry if the post it's a bit rambly haha been reading stuff all day and would like some of your experiences and advice!

[wrussell]

If you go to my website pinoyau.com and use the contact form, shall have a look at your case, if you wish. 

[Marisawright]

1 hour ago, Hkerri said:

My question is would it be a better route to go for the WHV first,

Yes, if you are eligible for the WHV then get that first, no question.  It's very easy and it's granted within a few days or weeks.   

A lot of people on WHV's work in bars and other temp work so they can travel, but there is nothing to stop you working as a software developer for the whole time.  The only restriction is that you can't work for the same employer for more than six months. 

You could even extend the WHV to two years, if you're willing to go and do the short period of regional work requred (however it would probably involve farm work).

The WHV will give you a chance to make contacts in the industry, so even if you don't find a job with a sponsor during your WHV, you'll have contacts for the future. 

The main thing to check is what work experience is required to get the sponsored visa. If you need two years' experience, say, then you'll need to delay the WHV until you've got those two years under your belt (just in case you don't find work in your field during the WHV). As long as you're still under 30, you can then get your WHV and you're all set.

Of course, there are no guarantees that you'll find a sponsor, but that's life.

Edited April 9, 2020 by Marisawright

[Hkerri]

9 hours ago, Marisawright said:

Yes, if you are eligible for the WHV then get that first, no question.  It's very easy and it's granted within a few days or weeks.   

A lot of people on WHV's work in bars and other temp work so they can travel, but there is nothing to stop you working as a software developer for the whole time.  The only restriction is that you can't work for the same employer for more than six months. 

You could even extend the WHV to two years, if you're willing to go and do the short period of regional work requred (however it would probably involve farm work).

The WHV will give you a chance to make contacts in the industry, so even if you don't find a job with a sponsor during your WHV, you'll have contacts for the future. 

The main thing to check is what work experience is required to get the sponsored visa. If you need two years' experience, say, then you'll need to delay the WHV until you've got those two years under your belt (just in case you don't find work in your field during the WHV). As long as you're still under 30, you can then get your WHV and you're all set.

Of course, there are no guarantees that you'll find a sponsor, but that's life.

Thank you for your reply

My only concern with the WHV is the likelihood of getting employed for a 6 month contract, but as you say if I already have two years experience it's probably the easiest way to get connections in the country. 

Just say everything goes better than expected and I get offered a sponsorship 6 months in would I be able to apply for the mid term skilled worker visa before my WHV runs out?

 

[Marisawright]

2 minutes ago, Hkerri said:

Thank you for your reply

My only concern with the WHV is the likelihood of getting employed for a 6 month contract, but as you say if I already have two years experience it's probably the easiest way to get connections in the country. 

Just say everything goes better than expected and I get offered a sponsorship 6 months in would I be able to apply for the mid term skilled worker visa before my WHV runs out?

 

Yes