Sugo

Hello

Im looking for some advice from thoes who have been through the process of getting their visa granted.

Im applying for a 175 visa so i can live in either Australia or New Zealand.

Have been reading more into it and have found that I will have to leave and re-enter Australia.

Does anyone know how much notice you get before you have to leave? Does anyone know how long you have to be out of the country?

Im just thinking of work, im here on a 457 visa, doubt work will give me time off at a drop of a hat, we have to book annual leave over 6 months in advance. So am thinking i will have to quit my job, leave the country then come back in on the new visa (hopefully) then apply for another job.

What has everyone else done??

So confusing, they dont make it easy do they!

welshtony

ASPC would give you time, certainly up to 3 months assuming clearances are still valid - you may be able to negotiate 6 months with them, again subject to validity of clearances. They used to request that you go for 3 days then it went to 5 days and I think the last one I had said 7 working days. This isjust to cover their arse in case they stuff up and delay the garnt and evidence. It can all be done easily in 3 working days provided your case officer is in the same day you leave or the next day. See if your case officer will confirm that he/she is on that day and will grant the visa asap. It will have to be at your risk though if you only book to be out for the bare 3 days.

Regards


Tony Coates
MARN 0635896

Wjuicypeach

Dont quit your job! Just be "sick" on those days lol