Looking for a Employer Sponsored Visa

[Estian]

My name is Estian and I have been trying with little luck to get into Australia. I was accepted into a University there, however, I was unable to get a study loan. I would now like to go over to live and work and study part-time if possible but I am being told I cannot get a job unless I have a visa and I can't get a working visa unless I have a job! Can someone perhaps help me with information on any companies looking for apprentices and who are willing to help with an Employer Sponsored Visa?

[Mara]

Hi Estian

I think you may have a problem, mostly people coming over on a 457 visa (work visa) are well qualified already. I suggest you go to the members section, top right of this page, then type in the word 'customeyes' she is a registered migration agent who lives in Perth. She will be able to tell you if you would be able to be an apprentice on an Employer Spoonsored Visa.

[Bob]

Estian!

What sort of apprenticeship are you doing at the moment?

I hear that some companies are taking apprentices in their last year or so, to finish their trade off.

This was a government initiative from a couple of years ago, and Australian companies are still finding it hard to get enough apprentices to qualify in some trades.

Edited March 19, 2008 by Bob

[Chantelle D]

Hi there how old are you? Don't you qualify for a working holiday visa I think they are valid for a year? Don't know if you are allowed to study when you go over on one but I assume that you will be.

I think it's best to ask a migration agent for assistance.

Good luck hope you find some more info.

Edited March 19, 2008 by Chantelle Dreyer