Ian & Sharon

I don't understand the type of visa !

My job offer states that the Visa is a 4 year temp working visa and the company will sponsor me for PR within that 4 year period.

Is this normal ? I know the short falls of temporary visa's V PR and would like to get my PR as soon as possible.
Do I have to work for the company for a minimum period before they can start the PR application or can they start the PR process straight away ?

I've tried a search but could not find the answer to above !

Hope you can help.

Ian

The Bevs

Hello

We are here on a temporary visa (457) and are just about to apply for RSMS
which is a permanent visa, we have been here about 8 mths. I don't think there is a waiting period before you can apply for this type of visa, not sure if its the same with ENS etc
Sue

thebears

NZ will miss you guys

But Australia will welcome you

DianneH68

As far as I'm aware they can start the PR application ASAP, but this is something you will have to sort out with them.
They may want you to work for them for so many months/years before they sponsor for PR - it will be up to the company so if I was you I'd discuss this with them before you accept the job.
Good luck

Ian & Sharon

Where would I find that specific information ?
Just so I am armed with all the relevent info before I next speak to them.

Ian & Sharon

Got this off the website -

have worked full-time in Australia in the occupation for which they have been nominated for the last two years (and have spent at least the last year working for the employer who is nominating them)


Have I read it right ?

So I go over on a 457 visa and only after 2 years the company can sponsor me for PR ?

DianneH68

Or , if you complete and pass a skills assessment (by the relevant body), the company can sponsor you for PR at any time, I believe.
After two years you do not require a skills assessments.

Ian & Sharon

Thanks for that, I understand now !

I've got to work the 2 years because my qualifications would not be enough to apply for PR straight away.
I guess there are a lot of people who have gained PR this way, I'm just a bit iffy about the "leaving the Country after 28 days"

HellasAU

Hi,

My company are also sponsoring me on a 457 Visa with the benefit of applying for my ENS after 12 months. The reason my company did it this way was because it takes approx 12 months to apply for an ENS, whereas it takes considerably shorter to apply for and be approved for a 457. My company want me there yesterday, so this is why it was done this way. Perhaps it's the same for your company?

Hope this helps!

Ian & Sharon

That makes sense, they do want me there quick. How long does the Visa take ?

HellasAU

Hi Ian,

I'm afraid I can't give a definate answer to that one, but you should be prepared for a delay as immigration are experiencing a backlog at the moment. Perhaps it would help if your company wrote a letter to your CO or MA detailing the reasons why, if your visa isn't approved soon, it would cause the company difficulties? Mine did that and things appear to be moving a lot quicker than they were!

Regards,
Ed

Ian & Sharon

Hi Ed,

The company I am hopefully going working for have sponsored people from the UK and had no problems, I'm a Brit living in NZ which should not make any difference.
Just got to rely on them, if they want me to start work in January they'll have to pull some strings !

Ian

JAJ

No it doesn't. ENS and RSMS are prioritised by DIMA.

NickyP

If they are looking at a 457 then it is quite possible to get it all sorted for January. We came over on a 457 and applied for PR straight away through a company sponsored 856 visa (Ian did the skill check thing). We had no problems and if you are concerned about the 457 then check out the thread about the possible pitfalls. It worked for us and does for a lot of people but it does rely on you liking your job and having a suitable package so know your stuff before hand.
Good luck.
Nicky

HellasAU

..Allow me to re-phrase... ENS Visas take a lot longer than a 457 visa to be approved; this information can be sough from any thread on here that discusses the length of time for an ENS. Plus, I know 4 people, for whom it took longer than 12 months to be approved.

In addition, my 457 visa should be approved within the next few weeks; considerably quicker than an ENS, don't you think?