angelfish

Hi
My original plan was to apply for permanent residency, but this will not work as I am not on the Skilled Migration List. However, I have been offered a sponsorship.

Does anyone know if i can then apply for permanent residency when I am in Australia (during my sponsorship), despite the fact that I am not on the list.

I dont know if that makes sense??!!
Thanks
alison

SUNBURNT

Hi Alison,
Just on this visa you wont be able to. Youll need to be out here at least 4 years and then apply and see how you go. Or you could marry an Aussie !!
Cheers
Neil

Bix

Alison,
What type of sponsorship is it ?
457 temp ? RSMS ? ENS ? The latter two are PR visas.

Neil.
Sorry mate but I don't think what you say is correct.

SUNBURNT

Yeh sorry mate I was posting one thing while reading another. If its a 457 visa, PR isn't automatically entitled though Alison.
Cheers

angelfish

I've been looking for an aussie to marry, but its not happening
I think its the 457 visa. So, 4 years - might find an aussie in that time!

SHAUN AND TRISH

Hi I am in the same position i have a job to go to and the australian consultant says i can apply for permanent residency after two years as long as i am still working i am going out on a four year visa dont know if that makes a difference
cheers Shaun

Bix

Irrespective of the duration of the 457 temp visa you can apply for PR at any time. I am on one and am applying after being here for 4 months.

If you think you can qualify for a full visa do it as soon as possible.

If I understand correctly Alison is saying she can't get a skilled class PR visa because her trade is not recognised. In that case Alison push your sponsor for RSMS or ENS which are both full PR visas.