debbie13 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 How soon after landing in Australia (on a 457)can I apply for a permanent residency visa - do i have to wait until the four years are nearly over, do I need my employer to sponser the application if I have enough points on the new system to apply myself????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I have read on here before that you can apply for the 175/176 visa whenever you like. I think you have to leave Oz for a little bit when it's granted though. If you don't have enough points to do it yourself, then your employer can sponsor you after 2 years I believe. All the information is here: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/ens/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Your employer can sponsor you from day one for PR. If you don't wait 2 years you will need a skills assessment though. As said, you can apply for a 175 or 176 visa now if you qualify. The last visa granted will cancel any previous ones so if you are granted the 175/6 it will replace the 457. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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