Kemm Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I’ve recently been offered a job in Australia working in health care. Unfortunately my job is not named on the skills shortage list (they are working on this just now) it’s ANZSCO skill level 2. anyway the employer has came up with the following plan. Apply for a 482 then apply for a labour agreement with an age exemption (I’ve just turned 45). Then after three years on the labour agreement we can apply for the 186 permanent resident visa. my question is will this work and can anyone say how risky it would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemm Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 My job currently is under a medical technician Nec. Although hopefully this will change soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 This is highly complex and you need to speak to a good registered migration agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceebs-x Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Medical technicians are being asked for in certain states, I’m assuming the job location is in a region that is not requesting from that occupation? Can I ask which state it’s in? I’m of the understanding that they don’t tend to add to skills lists, these only really change the next financial year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemm Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 It’s Queensland. It’s a specialist role and the company already has a labour agreement in place does anyone know if I just get added to this labour agreement or if they need a new one specially for me? im trying to work out how risky it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Kemm said: im trying to work out how risky it is! If the company already has a labour agreement, then they are presumably experienced. However, from their point of view, what they care about is getting you out to Australia on the 482 to solve their current problems. If the rules change and you can't apply for the 186 in 3 years, it won't be a big deal for them, whereas it could be a huge deal for you. Lots of people come to Australia on a 482 visa and lots of them get the 186. Equally, lots of people come to Australia on a 482 visa and don't succeed. The employer can promise to sponsor you for the 186 but that has no legal standing. There are no guarantees. There are no statistics that I'm aware of, to give you an idea of the success rate -- it does vary by industry. My big concern for you is that the age limit for skilled visas has been reduced from 50 to 45. As we speak, there's an age exemption for the 482 in certain limited circumstances. However immigration rules change all the time. What if in three years' time they cut that exemption too? Then you won't be eligible to apply for the 186. However, at your age you've got no other options. It's not like you can wait and hope another employer can offer you a better deal, because there isn't a better deal. If the employer will give you a generous relocation package, then the 482 is a great opportunity to experience Australia. You could rent out your UK home rather than selling it. Edited October 28, 2022 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 28/10/2022 at 07:35, Kemm said: I’ve recently been offered a job in Australia working in health care. Unfortunately my job is not named on the skills shortage list (they are working on this just now) it’s ANZSCO skill level 2. anyway the employer has came up with the following plan. Apply for a 482 then apply for a labour agreement with an age exemption (I’ve just turned 45). Then after three years on the labour agreement we can apply for the 186 permanent resident visa. my question is will this work and can anyone say how risky it would be? They would need to negotiate the labour agreement first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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