naibsel Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi All, Here is the background and question - I really hope someone can help me Well I have been living in Australia since 30th Nov 08 on a 417 working holiday visa, I have taken a job which I started on the 3rd March 09 earning a lot less than I did at home just to get some cash while applying for other jobs. I am 30 years old and in a same sex relationship (We were married in a civil partnership in UK before we left) My father is a citizen in NSW and we have lots of friends here in Melbourne and really want to stay permanently I went for an interview today with a recruiter who has a fantastic position with a great company and he said I'd be perfect for the role. The only thing that could stand in my way is that the company would have to sponsor me. I have been told that if I apply for my 457 visa I have to go back to England for a month while they are processing it, this would obviously put them off employing me. Is this true and can anyone help me out with more information on this visa if you have been through it yourself. I am an IT Sales/Network specialist - various job titles and roles in IT - what would be the best to put on the application? Thank you all so much in advance. Naibsel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Best to talk to an agent for some sound advice. Not sure whether you have to be "offshore" or not. what would be the best to put on the application? The exact job you did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Mighalls Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have been told that if I apply for my 457 visa I have to go back to England for a month while they are processing Incorrect. You can apply for and be granted a 457 while you are here on a WHV. Your potential employer will need to apply for Standard Business Sponsorship status and get your position approved as well. These three applications are usually lodged at the same time. If they have a SBS in place already they will need a vacant slot as the SBS is approved for a certain number of positions. If there is no vacant slot we can apply for the SBS to be modified. If your employer is new to this ask them to call me and I can explain the process. Contact details are on my web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naibsel Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 I actually have various job titles and I know they can be quite strict with the exact one you put - I was just asking for help from other people in similar situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzy27 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi les, Our 457 expires in 3 months & cuz our sponsor only nominated the 1 app. We have to re-apply from the beginning, but if what you wrote is correct, how do you modifi your sponsorship app. Anything so we don't have 2 do that app. Again!! Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Mighalls Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Our 457 expires in 3 months & cuz our sponsor only nominated the 1 app. We have to re-apply from the beginning This sounds odd. Would you please PM me your full details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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