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Originally Posted by RichS
1. you can arrive on an ETA then get a 457 - I know because we did.
I have and ETA but i'm a bit worried about shipping me and my family out there until the 457 has been approved .. i have a 1year old daugher and worry about the upheaveal (sp!) if we had to return!!
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Originally Posted by cameronmolyneux
Can your 457 be declined tho? (assuming your medicals and sponsor check out okay)
I have and ETA but i'm a bit worried about shipping me and my family out there until the 457 has been approved .. i have a 1year old daugher and worry about the upheaveal (sp!) if we had to return!!
I have and ETA but i'm a bit worried about shipping me and my family out there until the 457 has been approved .. i have a 1year old daugher and worry about the upheaveal (sp!) if we had to return!!
You should also be thinking about a permanent visa - if you don't get one you will face that one-way trip home sooner or later.
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Originally Posted by JAJ
A lot of 457 visa applications get declined because there is some problem with the sponsorship.
You should also be thinking about a permanent visa - if you don't get one you will face that one-way trip home sooner or later.
Jeremy
You should also be thinking about a permanent visa - if you don't get one you will face that one-way trip home sooner or later.
Jeremy
A colleague is already at the company so i guess the sponsorship itself will be fine ..
I'll currently trying to negotiate ENS but may have to wait until i'm there to start that
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