457 very quick but..............
Jun 15th 2005, 11:16 am
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457 very quick but..............
...................not sure I really understand the drawbacks.
We are applying on a 457 - 4 year employer sponsored visa which has the advantage of being very quick (applied at the end of May and current estimate is approval by the end of July) and less medical requirement (no full medical for me and my wife - xray only - but a full medical for the kids). We intent to apply for PR once we are there.
I have heard that there are some tax benefits to being on a 457 but what are the main drawbacks?
We are applying on a 457 - 4 year employer sponsored visa which has the advantage of being very quick (applied at the end of May and current estimate is approval by the end of July) and less medical requirement (no full medical for me and my wife - xray only - but a full medical for the kids). We intent to apply for PR once we are there.
I have heard that there are some tax benefits to being on a 457 but what are the main drawbacks?
Jun 15th 2005, 1:15 pm
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Re: 457 very quick but..............
Originally Posted by MartinH
...................not sure I really understand the drawbacks.
We are applying on a 457 - 4 year employer sponsored visa which has the advantage of being very quick (applied at the end of May and current estimate is approval by the end of July) and less medical requirement (no full medical for me and my wife - xray only - but a full medical for the kids). We intent to apply for PR once we are there.
I have heard that there are some tax benefits to being on a 457 but what are the main drawbacks?
We are applying on a 457 - 4 year employer sponsored visa which has the advantage of being very quick (applied at the end of May and current estimate is approval by the end of July) and less medical requirement (no full medical for me and my wife - xray only - but a full medical for the kids). We intent to apply for PR once we are there.
I have heard that there are some tax benefits to being on a 457 but what are the main drawbacks?
The main disadvantage I found was that you're stuck with that employer until you get your PR and believe me a few months can seem a long time if you are going in a job that makes you physically sick!!!!
Won't they sponsor you for PR instead?
Mandy
Jun 15th 2005, 1:33 pm
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Re: 457 very quick but..............
I am in the position that I got a job via a 457 visa where I am unhappy - it was not where I asked for, nor told where I would be sent, which was discussed during the interview...
You are tied to that employer for the length of your visa, and have no choice but to work full-time. This might be fine if you are happy, but if not it can be an awful time.
I am now in the process of applying for 136 SI, which I wish I had done in the first place...
Cas
You are tied to that employer for the length of your visa, and have no choice but to work full-time. This might be fine if you are happy, but if not it can be an awful time.
I am now in the process of applying for 136 SI, which I wish I had done in the first place...
Cas
Jun 15th 2005, 1:36 pm
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Re: 457 very quick but..............
Everything explained here
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=266447
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=266447
