457 -> PR how long does the process take ?
Nov 4th 2012, 3:50 pm
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Re: 457 -> PR how long does the process take ?
There is no need to wait two years to go for ENS. They can apply any time, it will just take a willing employer and a skills assessment.
Nov 4th 2012, 8:53 pm
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Re: 457 -> PR how long does the process take ?
Hi- just to confirm, the ENS has two streams within it, the first being the Transition stream for a visa holder who has held the 457 visas for 2 years and the Direct Entry stream where a visa holder has not held the 457 visa for 2 years but still wishes to apply for PR under the Employer Sponsored options. Under the Direct Entry stream, the visa holder will have to get a positive skill assessment prior to applying in addition to the sponsorship from the employer.
Nov 5th 2012, 12:21 am
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Re: 457 -> PR how long does the process take ?
Hi- just to confirm, the ENS has two streams within it, the first being the Transition stream for a visa holder who has held the 457 visas for 2 years and the Direct Entry stream where a visa holder has not held the 457 visa for 2 years but still wishes to apply for PR under the Employer Sponsored options. Under the Direct Entry stream, the visa holder will have to get a positive skill assessment prior to applying in addition to the sponsorship from the employer.
Nov 5th 2012, 12:25 am
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Re: 457 -> PR how long does the process take ?
Yes that is correct, but I only outlined the two that was relevant to the individual based on his query.
Nov 5th 2012, 12:27 am
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Re: 457 -> PR how long does the process take ?
Nov 5th 2012, 4:51 am
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Re: 457 -> PR how long does the process take ?
Hi Bermudashorts, may I know which perm visa you applied? Thanks!
Ok thanks, if no need to wait for two years, then it will be 186 Direct Entry Stream?
Last edited by mentos; Nov 5th 2012 at 4:57 am.
Nov 5th 2012, 10:45 am
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Re: 457 -> PR how long does the process take ?
Hi- just to confirm, the ENS has two streams within it, the first being the Transition stream for a visa holder who has held the 457 visas for 2 years and the Direct Entry stream where a visa holder has not held the 457 visa for 2 years but still wishes to apply for PR under the Employer Sponsored options. Under the Direct Entry stream, the visa holder will have to get a positive skill assessment prior to applying in addition to the sponsorship from the employer.
