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Well, i've just had the most terrible news. The Hospital that i am due to start work with as a registered Nurse in theatres has financial problems so no job!!:ohmy: ( the holy spirit in Brisbane)I have a 457 visa for this employment and was about to book flights. Now what do i do? Any advice would be great. :D

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Oh no, not good! sorry cant advise but hope it turns out ok for you.
Emma:fingerscrossed:

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Am assuming this is a private hospital?
Can you try approaching some of the public hospitals?
So sorry, what a terrible position to be in.
Perhaps the immigration forum may be a better place for your enquiry also as you may get some advice from migration agents.
Good luck:fingerscrossed:

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In my personal experience in Australia people always need to keep looking for work....its due to the system and limied competition there

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This may be the case in some professions but not usually in nursing.

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My advice is apply for Permanent Residency, I think the govt. may have put a temporary freeze on apps for a few months but this country will always want nurses. With a PR you can work for whoever you like, wherever you like and your employer won't have you over a barrel like they do if you are on a 457.

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Yes, I find it a bit strange that so many people who could easily get PR choose to come out on 457s instead.

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The reason people such as myself go for 457 instead of directly to PR is time. A 457 can be obtained in about a month from start to finish. So if you are offered a job, by the time you have worked your notice period you are entitled to come to Oz

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Plus you get LAFHA on a temp visa.