mike roberts

Hey guys,

We are travelling soon on a 457 to Perth. How long before we could apply for PR? Is it difficult? Pro's / Con's? Advice/Suggestions? How long before we should apply etc?

Thanks

JAJ

You can apply as soon as you qualify (if you do qualify - not all 457 holders do).

Gems

Yes, JAJ is right you can apply for a Permanent visa anytime if you have enough points. I checked with a Migrant agent, and they said I could even apply prior to arrival if I had the points.

We are probably going to apply for our own, instead of waiting out the 2 years. As we like Australia and PR will make us feel more secure, also has certain benefits to our advantages. e.g We have son and wants University in the future, Uni fees are higher for temp visa as classed as overseas students.

GEMS

JAJ

Employer nominated migration options are not points tested, although points tested is an option if employer won't sponsor.

State nomination may also be part of the answer.

h2oskineil

We have just gone from 457 to PR Yippeeee!!!!

I can recommend a good agent in Perth to advise you, if you need it? www.iscah.com

Steve O'Neil has been great.

Regards & good luck!
Neil.

northernbird

Congratulations Neil, was that ENS or 136? Ours is in now so we are just waiting now. Well done, I am sure that is a weight off all your minds.

h2oskineil

Hi Carol...
It was ENS visa.

I tell you, what a relief to finally know... good luck with yours!

Neil.

Mrs Jackaroo

We went from 457 to PR last year - arrived in April and PR in July

Good luck

Rach xxxx

mike roberts

Congrats... what do have to go through to apply etc?.. don't know alot about it as we went through an agent. Thanks.