ayatollah Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hi guys. Got back from some time away in Hobart in March there and we loved it. While I was over I was also offered a job and they offered to sponsor my visa. So I said I'd leave it a couple of months before talking to my wife about it, to allow the holiday feeling to die off. So I am going to begin the conversations with my wife, trying to convince her to move, shortly. Before I do I'd like to know what the visa application will cost us, as I was a bit confused by the Australia IMMI site Employer Sponsored Permanent Visa Charges On this it says $445 for ENS nomination, then a 1st installment of $1705 for application outside Australia. However, the 2nd installment is what confuses me. Does it apply in my case? It seems to only apply to people with poor English, which is certainly not my case. Also, what is the typical timeline for this type of visa to be granted? I read somewhere 2-8 months is the expected time. And how long do you have to move over after the visa is granted? Any help would be massively appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_MOA Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Hello There, The 2nd VAC is only for those who do not meet the English language requirements. If you hold a British passport then this does not apply. For an ENS visa you are required to have your skills assessed. I suggest that you contact a Migration Consultant and find out the lay of the land. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayatollah Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 So you reckon the charges would only be $2150 then? Another thing. Would this visa cover my wife as well or does she need a seperate visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mikekat Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 The $445 is what your employer pays to nominate you. An offshore ENS will cost you $1705, and an Onshore costs $2525. We applied onshore, as it worked out cheaper for us as a family, not having to leave Australia in order for the visa to be granted. Yes the visa does include your wife and any children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayatollah Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Cool, thanks very much for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17520 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 You will also need to get medicals done (which are expensive) and police checks for any country you have spent more than 12 months in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayatollah Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 How much could medicals possibly be?! Who organises them and with who do they get done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36187 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Our medicals cost us about $700 for both (if i remember rightly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayatollah Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Thats not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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