xzibit

If you could go over on a sponsored 176 visa, would you consider a sponsored 457 employment visa? Would there be any advantages other than knowing you have a job to go to?

Is there any way of being sponsored and getting a permanent visa?

Just interested in people opinions.

JAJ

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/457_Visa_Restrictions

xzibit

Thanks, I have seen that page, makes it seem negative.

So I presume a 457 isn't a good option then? Apart from having a job offer?

xzibit

I suppose what I am asking is, if you had the choice of going on a permanent 176 family sponsored visa, or a temporary 457 employer sponsored visa which would be preference. I have heard the 457 is processed much quicker, and you can apply for permanent residency after a while.

I just want to know whether it's worth contacting employers who are willing to sponsor or not.

JAJ

176, in most cases.

You can apply but if you don't meet the requirements you will be refused.

And in the meantime there are a lot of restrictions. Refer to the link in post #2.

ponyrama

Sorry to brage in but I am also hopefully applying on a 176 - my sister is a PR in NSW. Does she have to have a certain income level to sponsor me or is the fact that she is working enough? I know that I no longer need an assurance of support for a 176 but just wondering if anyone knows of any other pitfalls that might trip me up?