glittababe

Hi there,

How difficult is it to apply for PR visa whilst on a temp one? I'm assuming its the same process with the same costs? Would you use a migration agent or spare the expense and go through the hassel alone?

My case is an odd one as I'm going to oz next week and fingers crossed be working by end of september on a 457 visa. I didn't want PR as I want to wait and see how the children settle etc, however I'm now starting to wish I'd gone through the PR application and process due to lots of reasons. My case should be ok as I'm a Registered Nurse.

Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks ever so X

wmoore

As far as I know the process is exactly the same and the costs are the same. If you are working on a 457 visa though, why not get them to sponsor you through ENS? ENS isn't points tested (I think?) so you don't need to worry about making 120.

glittababe

Have checked my points and make 135, not including husbands, so no worries there. I don't think the company will sponsor as it's too much money. They're a nursing agency that employ's nurses on the 457 for 4 yrs. They have an agreement with the Dept of Employee and Working Relations to assist in the labour shortage in Australia. Have checked the DIMIA website, it states that whilst on a 457 visa you can apply for PR however the visa must be obtained offshore. This means returning to the UK.

Not having had to complete any of this paperwork previously (agency has done it through the agreement), where do i start? Scary and probably a silly question but I've searched the website and cannot find where to obtain the application pack? I just want to go through it throughly before making a decision. Sorry to be a pain!!!! Thanks ever so X

wmoore

Bloody show off
Not strictly true, just 'offshore' from Australia, so you could go to Auckland.
OK, you need to look at the Skilled Occupations List to double-check that your occupation is there and find out about the assessment authorities, then you need form 47sk. That'll get you going for starters!

JAJ

A general skilled PR visa normally needs to be granted offshore. As someone else has noted, you can go to Auckland for a week or two.

Employer Nomination PR can be applied for and granted onshore.

You need to go back to the DIMIA website and find the Skilled Migration Booklet, Booklet 6 for general skilled. Booklet 5 is for employer nominated.

With respect, you need to be prepared to spend many hours finding your way around the DIMIA website and researching for yourself - or hire a good agent who knows the system well and can give personalised guidance.

Jeremy

glittababe

Thanks everyone, I'll go explore the website in more detail, if I find it too complicated I'll get a migration agent in! Thanks again, its really helped put things in perspective. The continue as plan (stay on the 457 then apply!) I'll come back to the UK as I have to sort out the sale of my house etc.... Best wishes XXXX