Snake_00987

I'm on 475 visa, which states that i have to live and work in regional area for two years. I joined a Construction company which is in regional area but there projects are in main cities (sydney, brisbane). Does it effect my permanent residency requirement? ... anybody experienced this situation before? ...

Thanks

Bermudashorts

It is not just about future PR requirements, your visa only permits work in regional areas. You would be in breach if you work in Sydney or Brisbane.

chapkenv

Although i tend to agree with Bermudashorts, i think construction sector work may be categorised as an exception because of the constant location moves that are characteristic of anyone involved at other-than-top management tiers. So if your employer's & landlord's address is in regional AU like it may be printed on the reference and lease agreement, you might stand justified in your claim....however, an MARA agent might be the best person to consult here

Snake_00987

Thanks Chapkenv ...

mrsgreenstar76

Do you have any evidence to support that? Have you seen some list of exceptions on the DIAC website?

chapkenv

my post is open for support at both ends - because, even though i have no evidence per se, i think i saw a post on the forum earlier where an RN from a reputed med organisation in England was seeking exception to even the basic requirement of maximum age of 45 just because she had had continual SOL/MODL 'nursing' med sector experience which is quite a respected profession down under...so location for a construction industry worker just may turn out to be one - is all i was trying to convey here...

mrsgreenstar76

You're basing that on a post that you think you saw though. The OP could be risking breaking the conditions of their visa based on conjecture. For something this important there needs to be hard evidence (i.e. links from DIAC). I agree that seeking the advice of a MARA registered agent would be a good idea if unsure though.

Dorothy

Your post is misleading, not "open for support at both ends". As Mrs GS says, the OP could be breaking the conditions of his visa and needs the advice of a qualified agent, not guessing.

Pollyana

Nursing age waivers are totally different to a possible location waiver in the construction industry. The shortage of nurses in Australia means it is very common for nurses over the age of 45 to get age waivers on certain visas (such as ENS) especially if they work in specialised areas. There are a fair few on the forum.
There is no such waiver for location on visas which specify living/working in regional areas - that would defeat the whole point.

Bermudashorts

That is not even remotely the same situation. I note the OP didn't seem to notice my response but thanked you for yours. People see what they want to see. But the 475 visa requires holders to work in regional areas and there are no exceptions. Your advice was very risky indeed and not the first time.

mrsgreenstar76

I've noticed that a fair bit recently too. If the OP wants to take that much of a risk, on their own head be it.

I will leave these here for the OP: