Originally Posted by Pollyana

The reason for assuming he had the option to apply for his own PR is the fact that he is now applying for it, either onshore or offshore. All the news reports have stated that if he had to leave he would be going back to the UK to apply to re-enter Australia as PR.

Originally Posted by the troubadour

Probably better those that take that option accept it is a temporally stay and not have in mind that is will be a stepping stone to PR. Far better to come out on a permanent visa from the beginning. (on all fronts) I'm not sure just why the Australian workplace is too often a place of bullying or under mining but it sadly is. In most countries expertise is welcomed and those importing highly qualified labour from overseas sources will allow that individual to pursue what would be fair to assume the reason they were recruited in the first place. (to bring their form of expertise to the employer and Australian work place) Sadly, too often management is of a very poor standard. Ineffective and feels threatened by those from a work place (overseas) that promoted, let alone allowed, the freedom to complete task without undue interference, instead of judging on finished result . It too often appears the employer wants the knowledge from overseas employee but take the credit then rid themselves of that employee once knowledge gained. (depends on position obviously)

But simply, very hard to understand how Green family did not take matters into hand and seek a change of status. Unless of course, for whatever reason was unable to qualify under existing rules. Something is suggestive that this is more likely the case. There was an English couple in Perth with a similar ordeal last year. Never heard the outcome to that. But I thought at the time 'they were trying it on' by going to the media , with a rather flimsy arguement for reasons to stay.

Originally Posted by paddy234

Yes hindsight is a wonderful thing but the reality is many come here on a sponsorship from an employer which leads to PR. I know if I was headhunted by a company on the other side of the world and offered relocations costs and a route to PR I would accept it aswell rather than going the route I did. In most cases it does work out. We only hear of the bad cases because they are highlighted.

I do agree that yes it would have been better that the Greens took matters into their own hands but given that they have been using immigration agent's throughout this process and have spent ALOT of money there must have been a reason they have went the route they have advised to them by immigration agent's.