Working holiday visa while other visa pending

[DXW059]

Hi,

I’m due to be moving to Perth early next year and have employment lined up. My employer is sponsoring myself and my de facto partner for a 407 training visa. Unfortunately the wait times for this particular visa mean my start date is likely to be delayed.

I am 30 years old. Is there anything that would stop me from applying for a WHV then applying for a 407 visa and commencing my job while on the WHV and awaiting the 407 grant? I understand the WHV has a no further stay condition - but if I apply for the 407 offshore before arriving would this be ok? 
 

thanks

 

[paulhand]

3 hours ago, DXW059 said:

I understand the WHV has a no further stay condition -

It’s theoretically possible, but pretty unlikely. 

[DXW059]

1 hour ago, paulhand said:

It’s theoretically possible, but pretty unlikely. 

Pretty unlikely that it would come with a no further stay condition? 

[paulhand]

4 hours ago, DXW059 said:

Pretty unlikely that it would come with a no further stay condition? 

Yes.

[DXW059]

Thank you Paul

[GeeBee]

I’m not familiar with the 407 but sounds temporary. something to be aware of with WHV:  when you leave australia at the end of your 407, you need to request your superannuation back via a DASP form. When you do this the super gets taxed at 35-45%  

If you hold a WHV and at any point get paid into a super fund (ie have any kind of a job while on the WHV)  when you subsequently leave australia after your 407, your entire super will be taxed at 65% including what your earned while working for your employer in the 407. It’s a bloody scam

alsk note the WHV limits how long you can work for a single company.

DASP for working holiday visa

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/super/in-detail/temporary-residents-and-super/super-information-for-temporary-residents-departing-australia/?anchor=DASPforWHMs

 

tax rates are here along with 
https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Temporary-residents-and-super/Super-information-for-temporary-residents-departing-Australia/?anchor=HowandwhenDASPispaid#HowandwhenDASPispaid

EDIT: of course if it all leads to a permanent residency then you don’t have to worry about is as your super will be locked in until retirement (but you avoid the tax). 

Edited December 16, 2022 by GeeBee