Polyanna Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hi AllMy hubbie has received a job offer from an employer in Brisbane The employer is not in a position to sponsor us (457) but has said he would assist where he can to help us obtain a visa.Do we apply for a temporary working visa? Please advise. Where to now? Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 You will have to apply for a Permanent Resident Visa. More on the various types here: http://www.saaustralia.org/index.php?showt...4628entry4628 Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christelle Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hi PolyannaThe visas are confusing it sounds to me like you don't know which way to take1- permanent visa:works on the pointsystem,no sponsor needed,takes the longest to get,you can work anywhere and have all the benefits2-normal 2 -year work visa :you need a work sponsor from a employer,you get this visa very quickly,but you can only work for 2 years3-457 worksvisa :you can work for 4 years,you have to be sponsored by a employer,visas is obtained quickly-most people who do not qualify for the points go for the 2-year work visa or the 457 work visa-if you are in a hurry to move to Australia go for the work visas-like someone said before the permanent visa is the rolls Royce of all visas-the only visa of the above you can apply for yourself is the permanent visa,the work visa you need to get a company to sponsor you,and you can only work in regional areas not in brisbane,sydney,melbourne or perth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christelle Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hi Polyanna1-permanent visa :works on the point system ,takes the longest to get ,you don't need a work when applying for this one ,you get all the benefits like medical etc.2-normal 2-year work visa :you need a sponsor from a company ,only allowed to work for 2 years ,no state benefits ,quickly to get this visa3- 457 work visa (business visa) : the same as the 2 year work visa ,this one is valid for 4 years .the 2 year work visa and 457 work visa don't work on the point system that is why some people take this option or when you are in a hurry.with this visas you are not allowed to work in brisbane,sydney ,perth o melbourne Only in regional areas ,so when you do a job search say on www.seek.com.au ,select the regional-areas to look for work not the big cities.the only visa you can apply for yourself is the permanent visa the work visas the company that want you need to nominate you and sponsor you.hope the clear up your problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hi Kim,Send me an email at carres[at]optusnet[dot]com[dot]au and I would be happy to give you a free initial assessment to let you know your visa options.Kind regards,Fiona CarreRegistered Migration AgentGold Coast, Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polyanna Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi Kim,Send me an email at carres[at]optusnet[dot]com[dot]au and I would be happy to give you a free initial assessment to let you know your visa options.Kind regards,Fiona CarreRegistered Migration AgentGold Coast, AustraliaHi FionaThanks for the offer of assistance. I have sent you an email.Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maike Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Hi there,we had the same problem. My husband had a joboffer but no sponsor. There was no way for us to get a Visa and move to Australia.We are now hoping that the immigration law will change in near future as the company will give us a job any time.If somebody nows about another possibility, please let us know.Kind regardsMaike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christelle Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 HI MAIKEwhat job do you do ?regards,christelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maike Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 HI MAIKEwhat job do you do ?regards,christelleHi Christelle,we are both working in the Airline industry. My husband works for a company here in Cape Town and they are also represented in Brisbane. We both have European passports. My husband speaks Italian and I'm German. Unfortunatley we are not elegible for a skilled Visa.Kind regardsMaike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christelle Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 What specific jobs do you do ? christelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maike Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 What specific jobs do you do ? christelleI'm a Product Coach for Lufthansa and my husband is a Reservation agent for Swiss. We are in the call center industry.Maike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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