Converting 457 -> PR
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Converting 457 -> PR
My company (through an agency) has agreed to change my visa from a 457 to PR. The paperwork is being dealt with by an agent. Can anyone advise what the process involves?
Are medicals still reqiuired?
Is pregnancy likely to be an issue?
Are there any restrictions on travel?
Is age a major issue (both 35)
Are there any other issues i should be aware of?
Thanks
Are medicals still reqiuired?
Is pregnancy likely to be an issue?
Are there any restrictions on travel?
Is age a major issue (both 35)
Are there any other issues i should be aware of?
Thanks
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Re: Converting 457 -> PR
Originally Posted by easygroove
My company (through an agency) has agreed to change my visa from a 457 to PR. The paperwork is being dealt with by an agent. Can anyone advise what the process involves?
- YES
Is pregnancy likely to be an issue?
- YES
Are there any restrictions on travel?
- DEPENDS. You must advise DIMA of any travel during processing and if your 457 is close to expiry, you may need a Bridging Visa B.
Is age a major issue (both 35)
- NO, age not an issue for employer nomination provided main applicant is under 45.
Are there any other issues i should be aware of?
- YES. Read the requirements in Migration Booklet 5.
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Re: Converting 457 -> PR
Is pregnancy likely to be an issue - Yes in a positive or negative way??
Originally Posted by JAJ
Are medicals still reqiuired?
- YES
Is pregnancy likely to be an issue?
- YES
Are there any restrictions on travel?
- DEPENDS. You must advise DIMA of any travel during processing and if your 457 is close to expiry, you may need a Bridging Visa B.
Is age a major issue (both 35)
- NO, age not an issue for employer nomination provided main applicant is under 45.
Are there any other issues i should be aware of?
- YES. Read the requirements in Migration Booklet 5.
- YES
Is pregnancy likely to be an issue?
- YES
Are there any restrictions on travel?
- DEPENDS. You must advise DIMA of any travel during processing and if your 457 is close to expiry, you may need a Bridging Visa B.
Is age a major issue (both 35)
- NO, age not an issue for employer nomination provided main applicant is under 45.
Are there any other issues i should be aware of?
- YES. Read the requirements in Migration Booklet 5.
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Re: Converting 457 -> PR
Also, advise DIMA of travel within Oz (Sydney - Perth)?
Originally Posted by easygroove
Is pregnancy likely to be an issue - Yes in a positive or negative way??
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Re: Converting 457 -> PR
Originally Posted by JAJ
Is age a major issue (both 35)
- NO, age not an issue for employer nomination provided main applicant is under 45.
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- NO, age not an issue for employer nomination provided main applicant is under 45.
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Re: Converting 457 -> PR
Originally Posted by easygroove
Is pregnancy likely to be an issue - Yes in a positive or negative way??
Also - if your baby is born before your PR visa is granted, it won't be an Australian citizen and will therefore have to have a medical. Health problems for the baby could mean PR refusal and a one-way flight home for whole family.
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Re: Converting 457 -> PR
Originally Posted by Vanessa
what happens if you are over 45?
DIMA then have to be persuaded to waive the age bar for ENS/RSMS. Not impossible in many cases, but not always possible either, and never easy.
Once you turn 45 the "fall-back" options of points tested migration, skilled sponsored, STNI and Skill Matching, are completely closed. No waiver here.