Mart86 10 Posted January 24 Hi All, Part of the eligibility criteria states a ‘contract of employment’ for WA. I would be applying from the UK, and noticed it states that settlement funds would be required if when applying you reside outside of WA. But I’m curious if anyone has knowledge or experience of, the settlement funds are instead of a job offer or in conjunction with a job offer. Any help/knowledge would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,054 Posted January 24 6 hours ago, Mart86 said: Part of the eligibility criteria states a ‘contract of employment’ for WA. I would be applying from the UK, and noticed it states that settlement funds would be required if when applying you reside outside of WA. But I’m curious if anyone has knowledge or experience of, the settlement funds are instead of a job offer or in conjunction with a job offer. No. If they are demanding you have a job offer then you must have a job offer. No substitutes acceptable. Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband granted UK spouse visa, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ausvisitor 748 Posted January 25 I think WA (generally) offers 190 visas to those with a valid job contract (more than just an offer). Unless you are already in WA (for 12months or more) then this isn't usually applied. On top of this, because they know job contracts can fall through you need to show proof of funds, it's about $30k for a couple A MARA agent could assess your situation and give you a true opinion on likelihood of entry and the criteria you'd have to meet. WA is the hardest state to migrate too (unless you have a 189 in which case it isn't the states decision where you go). You will find your journey easier if you are happy to live in another state for 2 years first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,054 Posted January 25 15 hours ago, Ausvisitor said: Unless you are already in WA (for 12months or more) then this isn't usually applied. Are you saying that if you're not already in WA, you don't need to have a job offer? Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband granted UK spouse visa, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ausvisitor 748 Posted January 26 It's their words not mine, but they mean the exact opposite. You need a job offer of outside WA. If applying for a 190 in WA you don't need one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,054 Posted January 26 3 hours ago, Ausvisitor said: It's their words not mine, but they mean the exact opposite. You need a job offer of outside WA. If applying for a 190 in WA you don't need one... Thanks, that's what I thought. Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband granted UK spouse visa, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
