Originally Posted by Lyfey (Post 12116088)

Hi all,

I'm living in Sydney on my 175 Skilled Independent PR. Actually, my second one - I really should get around to applying for citizenship. I also brought over my parents on a Contributory Parent and some colleagues with a SBS and 457 visas.

As the process has changed with Skillselect, I'm looking to buff up my knowledge. I'm looking for someone that wants to come over on a skilled basis in about a year and I'll help them with the process.

To be entirely clear, I'm not an agent, I'm not registered and this is not a paid-for service. If you have a complicated case and aren't clear cut, then I'd advise you speak to a more qualified bod on this forum :)

PM me and we'll have a chat :)

Lyfe

Originally Posted by Lyfey (Post 12116112)

Ha! I see your point, but you know that renewing a PR takes about 15 minutes online, about $140 or so (if I remember) and you get the visa through your email an hour later... it was so easy when I was short on time.

Originally Posted by Lyfey (Post 12116112)

Ha! I see your point, but you know that renewing a PR takes about 15 minutes online, about $140 or so (if I remember) and you get the visa through your email an hour later... it was so easy when I was short on time.

Originally Posted by Lyfey (Post 12116088)

Hi all,

I'm living in Sydney on my 175 Skilled Independent PR. Actually, my second one - I really should get around to applying for citizenship. I also brought over my parents on a Contributory Parent and some colleagues with a SBS and 457 visas.

As the process has changed with Skillselect, I'm looking to buff up my knowledge. I'm looking for someone that wants to come over on a skilled basis in about a year and I'll help them with the process.

To be entirely clear, I'm not an agent, I'm not registered and this is not a paid-for service. If you have a complicated case and aren't clear cut, then I'd advise you speak to a more qualified bod on this forum :)

PM me and we'll have a chat :)

Lyfe

Originally Posted by Lyfey (Post 12116119)

No, I'm on a 155 now. Just checked my email :)

Yes, the 175 and the other skilled visas where replaced by the Skillselect and EOI thing. I've just had one of the guys I sponsored swap out his 457 for a 189 Skilled Independent, and that's whats got me wondering about the new process, and my original post.

The 189 does appear to be almost the same as a 175 but with a more streamlined application process - unless you know different?

Originally Posted by Lyfey (Post 12116119)

No, I'm on a 155 now. Just checked my email :)

Yes, the 175 and the other skilled visas where replaced by the Skillselect and EOI thing. I've just had one of the guys I sponsored swap out his 457 for a 189 Skilled Independent, and that's whats got me wondering about the new process, and my original post.

The 189 does appear to be almost the same as a 175 but with a more streamlined application process - unless you know different?

Originally Posted by old.sparkles (Post 12116124)

Same process really except now you have to be invited to apply for a visa.

If I recall correctly, to provide visa advice legally you need to be a registered migration agent.

Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 12116125)

You are not now on a 155. The 155 gives you travel rights only. Your substantive visa is still the Skilled Independent 175.

Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 12116125)

You cannot 'swap' a 457 for a 189. If you hold a 457 there is nothing to stop you applying for and getting a 189, but it is a totally different visa and the processes are not connected in any way.

Originally Posted by Lyfey (Post 12116139)

Humm... this might get interesting. My 175 clearly states it expires after 5 years, however, the holder may be permitted to remain indefinitely.

The 155 (from the immi site) allows you to...


I see what your saying with the substantive visa and I haven't seen a 176 or 475, which are the restricted ones, but if you were sponsored for 5 years, and receive a 155, are you saying that the 176 or 475 restrictions stay in effect? That doesn't sound right based on my previous discussions with immi. I was under the impression holders of a 155 don't have any working restrictions, irrespective of their previous status.


I think that's a little bit pedantic. Let me rephrase, if you'd like. I sponsored his 457 with my SBS. He left my firm and worked for a second with the same 475. He then independently applied and received his 189 (which renounces? (please don't be upset with the phrasing)) his 457. In other words, he had a 457. Now he has a 189 instead.

I also take on board your comment about agents in Australia. I wasn't planning on doing it for them or charging, but the phrasing of 'advise' is probably key. Maybe this isn't a good idea after all.

Originally Posted by old.sparkles (Post 12116146)

A 475 was a temporary visa - it would not be possible to go from a 475 to a RRV. A 176 is state sponsored, and has no restrictions, but does have the moral obligation to live and work in the sponsoring state for the first 2 years.

Originally Posted by Lyfey (Post 12116151)

I think you may have misread. My 175 'renewed/reapplied/just applied' to 155 RRV. A completely different persons 475 replaced by a 189.

So, the 176 only applied a moral restriction? I was under the impression that 'there could have been some residential conditions that were specified by the relevant state or territory government in your nomination'. But again, as I stated, I haven't seen a 176, so wouldn't know the wording of one.

I think I'm completely in the wrong place.

Thank you all for your contributions and comments :)

Originally Posted by Lyfey (Post 12116139)

Humm... this might get interesting. My 175 clearly states it expires after 5 years, however, the holder may be permitted to remain indefinitely.

The 155 (from the immi site) allows you to...
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