Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
#1
Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
We arrived in Brisbane in Feb 2008 on a 457 Temporary Sponsored Visa, and altough admitting I should have researched more, we find that we miss out on a lot being on a 457 rather than being a PR. Then there is the stimulus packages, although we are a single income family, have two children, pay all my taxes to the Australian Government, we are not eligible for this extra cash. We are also not eligible (or so I am told) for any Centrelink help with child care etc.:curse:
Can you all give me your comments, as I am concerned that I may have this wrong ??
Can you all give me your comments, as I am concerned that I may have this wrong ??
#2
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
If you want all the rights and privileges of being a permanent resident then you need to be....a permanent resident.
Sorry to be so harsh but that's the way it is.
As you say you probably should have researched it more. Hopefully your feelings will encourage others considering a 457 visa to make sure they have studied it properly.
Sorry to be so harsh but that's the way it is.
As you say you probably should have researched it more. Hopefully your feelings will encourage others considering a 457 visa to make sure they have studied it properly.
#3
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
We're on a 457 too, and yeah, it's crap we don't get anything. 457 was our only option, so we can't complain, if we didn't take that, we wouldn't be here!
#4
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
You're on a Temp Visa. Why should the government give you all the perks of being PR if you're not. You could up and go at any minute depending on the company you're working for. It's one of the main issues of being on a 457. This is why everyone recommends people get PR if at all possible. If you can't and the only way to get to Aus is via the 457 you put up with the downsides and try and get PR as soon as you can.
#5
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Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
I'm aussie and never recieved anything from centrelink and will miss out on the $950.
Serves me right for going out working hard and trying to make something of myself.
Serves me right for going out working hard and trying to make something of myself.
#6
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated. This time next year we will be able to apply for PR so not that long to wait, unfortunately my company moved me here on a 457 as that was quickest way to get me here to relieve the skills shortage in my line of work, so shouldn't moan as they paid all the relocation costs.
I did here they are doing away with the 457 soon aswell.
Oh well beach and BBQ tonight (Just like living in the UK ???)
I did here they are doing away with the 457 soon aswell.
Oh well beach and BBQ tonight (Just like living in the UK ???)
#7
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
We arrived in Brisbane in Feb 2008 on a 457 Temporary Sponsored Visa, and altough admitting I should have researched more, we find that we miss out on a lot being on a 457 rather than being a PR. Then there is the stimulus packages, although we are a single income family, have two children, pay all my taxes to the Australian Government, we are not eligible for this extra cash. We are also not eligible (or so I am told) for any Centrelink help with child care etc.:curse:
Can you all give me your comments, as I am concerned that I may have this wrong ??
Can you all give me your comments, as I am concerned that I may have this wrong ??
If it's any consolation we did not get any of the last payouts nor will we get any of the next round of the stimulus payouts. Our combined income is too high, so like the previous poster, serves us right for both working and contributing to the economy.
#8
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
tut tut tut,
so you saying you have moved to a diffrent country and stright away you want to clame benefits.
that one of the biggest reasons i want to leave this one!
it wont be long before Australians are moving here to get away from the English scrounging off there state.
sorry if you think thats harsh but its what it says on the tin!
so you saying you have moved to a diffrent country and stright away you want to clame benefits.
that one of the biggest reasons i want to leave this one!
it wont be long before Australians are moving here to get away from the English scrounging off there state.
sorry if you think thats harsh but its what it says on the tin!
#9
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated. This time next year we will be able to apply for PR so not that long to wait, unfortunately my company moved me here on a 457 as that was quickest way to get me here to relieve the skills shortage in my line of work, so shouldn't moan as they paid all the relocation costs.
I did here they are doing away with the 457 soon aswell.
Oh well beach and BBQ tonight (Just like living in the UK ???)
I did here they are doing away with the 457 soon aswell.
Oh well beach and BBQ tonight (Just like living in the UK ???)
#10
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
tut tut tut,
so you saying you have moved to a diffrent country and stright away you want to clame benefits.
that one of the biggest reasons i want to leave this one!
it wont be long before Australians are moving here to get away from the English scrounging off there state.
sorry if you think thats harsh but its what it says on the tin!
so you saying you have moved to a diffrent country and stright away you want to clame benefits.
that one of the biggest reasons i want to leave this one!
it wont be long before Australians are moving here to get away from the English scrounging off there state.
sorry if you think thats harsh but its what it says on the tin!
Are you saying that when you get here you are going to refuse any centrelink payments? No rent rebate? No child care rebate? No child tax benefits?
#11
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
Been here 30 years next month and never had a hand out of any kind from the government. Who knows, maybe we will get the $900 one - that will be the first. We have both always worked and paid a significant whack in tax. Now we are self funded retirees we arent even entitled to any age benefit either nor are we likely to be when we hit 65.
As the others have said, you want the benefits you come as a permanent resident and not a temporary one. On the bright side, at this stage if you decide to pull the plug at least you will be able to cash in the super you have paid and not have it languishing in some Aussie super fund until you reach retirement age.
As the others have said, you want the benefits you come as a permanent resident and not a temporary one. On the bright side, at this stage if you decide to pull the plug at least you will be able to cash in the super you have paid and not have it languishing in some Aussie super fund until you reach retirement age.
#12
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Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
Been here 30 years next month and never had a hand out of any kind from the government. Who knows, maybe we will get the $900 one - that will be the first. We have both always worked and paid a significant whack in tax. Now we are self funded retirees we arent even entitled to any age benefit either nor are we likely to be when we hit 65.
As the others have said, you want the benefits you come as a permanent resident and not a temporary one. On the bright side, at this stage if you decide to pull the plug at least you will be able to cash in the super you have paid and not have it languishing in some Aussie super fund until you reach retirement age.
As the others have said, you want the benefits you come as a permanent resident and not a temporary one. On the bright side, at this stage if you decide to pull the plug at least you will be able to cash in the super you have paid and not have it languishing in some Aussie super fund until you reach retirement age.
#13
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
Along with the tax free relocation costs did your company not sort you out with LAFHA? You cannot get it from the moment you apply for PR but could have been a large tax advantage over some "normal" PR people. I was 457 for a year initially and I certainly valued my large tax free wedge of earnings far in excess of any government handouts.
Here's one to stir things up again, in the UK we received 116 ponds a month Child Benefit for haveing 2 children, this was regardles of income. We now live here and get no child benefit, (not a PR, blah blah blah so dont get it, thats fine) so should I still be entitled to child benefit in the UK ?? or are we living in limbo land ??
#14
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Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
I think yoll find if you are a 'resident' for tax purposes and earnt under $100,000 in the tax year to June 2008 you'll receive the $900 or so
#15
Re: Why do we miss out on so much with a 457 Visa
I don't think the OP wants to claim benefits. Just get the same bits that permanent residents get such as child tax benefit, some of the stimulus money, etc.
Are you saying that when you get here you are going to refuse any centrelink payments? No rent rebate? No child care rebate? No child tax benefits?
Are you saying that when you get here you are going to refuse any centrelink payments? No rent rebate? No child care rebate? No child tax benefits?
how many people can say they clam tax credits because they couldn't survive without them?
my mother-in-law died of cancer last summer ages 55. while she was disabled with cancer she wasn't entitled to a penny because she hadn't been working for 5 years consecutive or claiming unemployment benefit previous. she didn't clame unemployment benefit because she didn't need it so why should she.