jordanhall40 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Hello readers, During COVID and the various lockdowns I have been carefully following the negotiations and resulting UK-Aus Free Trade Agreement, with a hope the outcome would enable significantly more mobility opportunities for my partner and I to fulfil our dream of moving to Sydney. I am pleased to say the new mobility arrangements that have been announced, would be fantastic and allow my partner and I to live in Australia whilst working similar jobs as we do in the UK - Albeit for a maximum of 3 years. Unfortunately the new arrangement have a 5 year implementation phase and we do not want to wait this long, which has made us re-consider our options. I am now looking at a 189 or 190 visa and would like some guidance, since I know from reading here that these are very competitive. We would also qualify for a 417, but the restrictions on working rights means we’d be looking to get sponsored whilst initially living in Aus on the 417. Both my partner and I have 90 or 95 points each (95 if we apply after September-22). My partner could qualify as a sales and marketing manager (Or marketing specialist), whereas I am not 100% on what my own occupation would be class as. As far as I can tell, a Finance Manager, Technical Sales or Sales and Marketing may be applicable. Are you able to share your thoughts on the competitiveness of these occupations plus their associated timelines for a 189 / 190 Visa? Do you also have any experience of people going over on the easy access 417 WHV and then subsequently finding a company who will sponsor them once they arrive? I also operate a private limited company on the UK. What are your thoughts on my company applying for the business sponsorship scheme and then sponsoring me to open an Australian office etc? I am 1 of 2 employees at the Limited company and the sole shareholder/director. The business revenue is approx £50k per year. Have you heard of any success stores? Or would the PLC be too small? many thanks Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I would speak to a good registered migration agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 It’s highly unlikely your business can sponsor you unless you already have substantial business in Australia. Only one of you needs to qualify as the main applicant then the other partner is included on their application. I agree with Verystormy. In the current highly competitive market, you need a good agent. Try Go Matilda or Suncoast Migration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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