derham Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Just thought I would pass on the information I got from my agent today re Perth now being classed as ''Regional'' ''There is a little wrinkle in the Perth 475 process. The law allows 475 visa holders to go to Perth - there's no argument about that. However, the WA govt have advised that their policy is that they'll only entertain applications for 475 visas from people saying they're going to go outside Perth. It's just a policy, not a legal thing. If you're family sponsored for the 475, this doesn't apply, but if you're seeking state sponsorship, it does.'' Not great as i was considering going for 475 :arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus4holmes Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 hi, oh dear not good at at all.... we have had a rather rocky road, and another spanner in the works. we are trying to apply for a 475 state sponsor visa for perth! :em4600: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Remember the law states you can live anywhere in WA. WA just wont accept anyone who states they will live in Perth, you applyb for somewhere else then move to Perth legally they can't do anythging about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus4holmes Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Will bare this in mind. Thank u Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetogo Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Remember the law states you can live anywhere in WA. WA just wont accept anyone who states they will live in Perth, you applyb for somewhere else then move to Perth legally they can't do anythging about it. I think this is not quite right. With a 475 visa you have to live regional and Perth is not classefied as a regional city when you are sponsored by state. You will get problems when you apply for a PR after two years. You have to bring evidence that you have lived and worked in regional area. It only works if you are family sponsored or by employer (RSMS) but not by state. This is from WA's homepage: http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Pages/RegionalclassificationforPerth.aspx State sponsorship applications for the Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (Subclass 475 or 487) The changes announced by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship do not affect State Sponsorship applications for the Skilled Regional Sponsored visa classes. Applicants who are successful in gaining a State Sponsored visa for the Skilled regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (Subclass 475 or 487) are still required to live and work in a regional area of Western Australia outside of Perth. Listed below are the eligible postcodes in Western Australia for Skilled Regional Sponsored visa holders: Western Australia except Perth and surrounding areas 6041 to 6044 6083 to 6084 6121 to 6126 6200 to 6799 Be careful with such advise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md8008 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Hello I am new here. I lodged 475 on 23 Oct. 2011 CO asked health assessment, pcc and form 80 on 3 Nov. what is the next phase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 I think this is not quite right. With a 475 visa you have to live regional and Perth is not classefied as a regional city when you are sponsored by state. You will get problems when you apply for a PR after two years. You have to bring evidence that you have lived and worked in regional area. It only works if you are family sponsored or by employer (RSMS) but not by state. This is from WA's homepage: http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Pages/RegionalclassificationforPerth.aspx State sponsorship applications for the Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (Subclass 475 or 487) The changes announced by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship do not affect State Sponsorship applications for the Skilled Regional Sponsored visa classes. Applicants who are successful in gaining a State Sponsored visa for the Skilled regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (Subclass 475 or 487) are still required to live and work in a regional area of Western Australia outside of Perth. Listed below are the eligible postcodes in Western Australia for Skilled Regional Sponsored visa holders: Western Australia except Perth and surrounding areas 6041 to 6044 6083 to 6084 6121 to 6126 6200 to 6799 Be careful with such advise! fivetogo, Perth has now been classed as ''Regional'' there are loads of posts on PIO and my agent has confirmed this, it was his statement about WA not accepting applications for Perth and how this might not be legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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