stexxie75

Hi myself and my family want to come to Australia and are wondering if there are any companies we should avoid and any that can be recommended thanks in advance

Pollyana

Do you mean migration agents, or employers? What sort of visa are you looking at? Sponsored or independent?

stexxie75

Hi there migration agents yes and I can applynfor a 457 government sponsored visa

Pollyana

So do you already have a job offer for the 457 with a government employer? If so, your part of the process probably doesn't need an agent

stexxie75

No I havent got a job offer yet so I will need an agent

canadaeh

If you want a 457 then you first need to find a job that will sponsor you. If going for a 457 then you won't need an agent as the company will handle everything for you.

So, find a job in a company that is willing to and can sponsor you.

Bermudashorts

Decent migration agents don't typically find the jobs as well. I would avoid those companies that promise to find you a job and a sponsor for a nice search fee.

If you want to go on a temporary visa like the 457, then you need to find a job first, try www.seek.com.au or contact some recruitment agencies.

Once you have a job, then the company probably has their own preferred migration agent.

Note that not all jobs are eligible for sponsorship. What is your occupation? Any particular reason you want a government job? Often these are reserved for citizens.

stexxie75

Sorry i have made a mistake its 190 visa

Pollyana

In that case you need to check out the States who have your skill listed and apply to one of them for sponsorship.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skills.../subclass-190/

has all the instructions, and you need to download Booklet 6 from there.

stexxie75

Thankyou

stexxie75

Has anyone used the immigration advisory service and what did you think thanks

Dorothy

What immigration advisory service?

stexxie75

Hi its a company through which you can apply for visas

Dorothy

But what is the name of the company? There are literally thousands of "companies" out there. Loads of people have used them, just as many (if not more) do it themselves.

roaringmouse

Possibly the one he's already mentioned: http://theimmigrationadvisoryservice...ustralia-visa/