457 visa.
Oct 1st 2012, 4:13 am
#1
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457 visa.
I am currently trying to gain a 457 visa, it has been more difficult than expected and I seem to be getting different information that is making me wonder if I want to work for this company. I have been offered work by several different companies so what I am wondering is, could I go to Australia on a holiday/visit visa and re-apply for a 457 visa while there?
I have been an expat for 4 years and have moved back to the uk temporary and am staying with friends but am starting to get under their feet now, this is why I am considering going to Aus to complete a fresh 457 visa if required.
I have been an expat for 4 years and have moved back to the uk temporary and am staying with friends but am starting to get under their feet now, this is why I am considering going to Aus to complete a fresh 457 visa if required.
Oct 1st 2012, 7:27 am
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Re: 457 visa.
It is not the preferred way of doing things, tourist visas are for tourists and if a border control officer suspected that tourism was not your intention you could be turned away.
What I don't understand is why you want to do this? You have indicated that you have several offers of work (presume you mean sponsorship too), so I cannot think of any reason why you need to go to Australia to lodge your visa application. Do it from where you are like most people do.
What I don't understand is why you want to do this? You have indicated that you have several offers of work (presume you mean sponsorship too), so I cannot think of any reason why you need to go to Australia to lodge your visa application. Do it from where you are like most people do.
Oct 1st 2012, 8:49 am
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Re: 457 visa.
The company already have lodged an application, it has taken 4 months now after they told me it would take 3/4 weeks. I left Egypt to return to the UK to sort out the paperwork,contract was signed and nomination approved.
It does now seem to be getting processed.
If it does not then I can no longer stay with friends (after 4 months of begging a bed) So I would rather spend my time in Australia getting used to my next posting.
It does now seem to be getting processed.
If it does not then I can no longer stay with friends (after 4 months of begging a bed) So I would rather spend my time in Australia getting used to my next posting.
Oct 1st 2012, 9:13 pm
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Re: 457 visa.
4 months for a 457?
Are you sure that's right?
Are you sure that's right?
Oct 6th 2012, 8:11 am
#5
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Re: 457 visa.
Hello Friends,
I hope you could help me out in this issue. I am looking for job sponsorship (457).I was applying for many jobs but all of them replied me stating they need candidates residing in Australia. I am tired of applying for the jobs anymore and have decided to come to Australia on a tourist visa and look for jobs(as suggested by many).I want you guys to help me or suggest me with some information on how to get a job sponsorship while on tourist visa in Australia. Can you please give me some idea on how far it is easy to find a sponsor while in Australia, whom to contact and how to approach. It would be of great help if you could give me some feedback on this issue. Thank you.
I hope you could help me out in this issue. I am looking for job sponsorship (457).I was applying for many jobs but all of them replied me stating they need candidates residing in Australia. I am tired of applying for the jobs anymore and have decided to come to Australia on a tourist visa and look for jobs(as suggested by many).I want you guys to help me or suggest me with some information on how to get a job sponsorship while on tourist visa in Australia. Can you please give me some idea on how far it is easy to find a sponsor while in Australia, whom to contact and how to approach. It would be of great help if you could give me some feedback on this issue. Thank you.
