gunu7 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hi Pleave advice and help... I am working as a cook in a restaurant for more than a year Business is ready to sponsor me, But i am not sure which visa to apply 457 or 856 (exemption from skills? ) I have done my Job ready skill assessment from same restaurant. I also have Australian qualifications. Very confused Any help will be greatly appreciated Thank you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doing a geographical Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 457 is a temporary visa for 2-4 years. Its generally more straightforward to get an 856 visa. 856 is permanent. If you apply for 856 visa, you need to do a migration skills assessment, unless you have been in the position for 2 years on a 457 visa (in which case no skills assessment required. job ready isn't what they're asking for. Your Australian qualifications will be good for your skills assessment :biggrin:. If you have time I recommend going for the 856 visa straight away. Just bear in mind that the current processing time is about 6-8 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Got my 856 last year in a month and a friend got his in a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doing a geographical Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Got my 856 last year in a month and a friend got his in a week And if the OP is prepared to shell out for an immigration agent, he will too :biggrin:. But if you complete it yourself its 6-8 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunu7 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thank you for your reply So do you mean I can get exemption from 2years requirement for 856, As I have working in same place for 1year 3 months... So If I get my migration skill assessment I should be able to apply for 856? Do I get this skill assessment done by TRA ? Thanks you Waiting for your reply 457 is a temporary visa for 2-4 years. Its generally more straightforward to get an 856 visa. 856 is permanent. If you apply for 856 visa, you need to do a migration skills assessment, unless you have been in the position for 2 years on a 457 visa (in which case no skills assessment required. job ready isn't what they're asking for. Your Australian qualifications will be good for your skills assessment :biggrin:. If you have time I recommend going for the 856 visa straight away. Just bear in mind that the current processing time is about 6-8 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doing a geographical Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thank you for your reply So do you mean I can get exemption from 2years requirement for 856, As I have working in same place for 1year 3 months... So If I get my migration skill assessment I should be able to apply for 856? Do I get this skill assessment done by TRA ? Thanks you Waiting for your reply For 856 you need either 1. a positive skills assessment (no time on 457 visa required) 2. Have done 2 years on a 457 visa in the occupation (with at least 12 months at the company which is sponsoring you for the 856 visa) I think.. You're a cook, so I think its TRA. Don't take my word as gospel as things change. Double check everything for yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunu7 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thank you so much for your promt reply ... Last question .. I dont need to go on 457 right i can appy for skill assessment on 485 and then go on from there?? Thank you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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