Juliep 73 Posted November 18, 2009 im working here in oz on a 457 visa but am getting my paper work together for my pr, what im i classed as onshore or offshore ? julie:wacko: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest siamsusie Posted November 18, 2009 im working here in oz on a 457 visa but am getting my paper work together for my pr, what im i classed as onshore or offshore ? julie:wacko: On shore Julie:wubclub: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 18, 2009 yeah,siamsusie's right. onshore.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dennisfamily Posted November 18, 2009 Hi, You will be onshore, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wanderer Posted November 18, 2009 juliep, im working here in oz on a 457 visa but am getting my paper work together for my pr, what im i classed as onshore or offshore ? julie If there's an onshore visa that you are eligible to apply for, such as the ENS 856 or RSMS 857, yep that'll make you onshore. But if you're looking at the 175/176 or 885/886 options, likely you'll be ineligible for the onshore 885/886 which has study in Oz as a requirement and so in applying for 175/176 that puts you back to offshore [but you can still apply from within Australia]. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Collett 3,254 Posted November 18, 2009 If you are applying for p/r under the ENS you can be either - you decide when you tick the relevant box on the application form. Onshore = bridging visa entitlement, you must have a qualifying visa, and you can be onshore at time of visa grant. Offshore = must be offshore at time of visa grant. Usually only used when the visa applicant in Australia doesn't have a qualifying visa. Or if you are offshore when the application is lodged. Or - importantly - if you have already lodged a s/c 175 or 176 visa application and want to go for the fee free ENS option. Best regards. Managing Director, Go Matilda Visas - www.gomatilda.com Registered Migration Agent Number 0102534; Registered Tax Agent (Australia) Chartered Accountant (UK, and Australia) T - 023 81 66 11 55 (UK) or 03 9935 2929 (Australia) E - alan.collett@gomatilda.com and acollett@bdhtax.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites