Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
Oct 27th 2007, 8:41 pm
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Re: Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
If you are nearly at the end of the 2 years I'd proceed with the permanent residency visa as soon as you are able. Once the visa has been granted you are a free agent.
Note that your likely permanent residency visa pathway won't require a State Nomination (as was the case when the subclass 495 visa was introduced).
If you'd like to discuss further you can reach me via our Perth office on 08 9261 7762.
Best regards.
Note that your likely permanent residency visa pathway won't require a State Nomination (as was the case when the subclass 495 visa was introduced).
If you'd like to discuss further you can reach me via our Perth office on 08 9261 7762.
Best regards.
Oct 27th 2007, 9:32 pm
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Re: Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
Hi
I am on a 475 visa in Broome WA and it is ok but there are some things you need to know before you go ahead.
if you come on this it is very hard to get any credit ie morgage, bank loan so come with enough to last ie car rent deposit. you have to stay in an area for 2 years and work for 1 year. The job doesnt have to be as the skills you quoted but as close to it as possible is OK.
we have found out that you could move out of that area but you have to stay away from the main cites. so in WA is OK for us.
It doesn't take long for the two years (2 months to go) and then there are 3 ways to permanent.
these require a fee of about $200.
So the visa is OK because it gets you here but the down side is the waiting for residency.
you don't get medicare but we have found that if you go to the hospitals they treat you free because back in england they treat the Australians the same.
if you want more info on this email me
clyve1
I am on a 475 visa in Broome WA and it is ok but there are some things you need to know before you go ahead.
if you come on this it is very hard to get any credit ie morgage, bank loan so come with enough to last ie car rent deposit. you have to stay in an area for 2 years and work for 1 year. The job doesnt have to be as the skills you quoted but as close to it as possible is OK.
we have found out that you could move out of that area but you have to stay away from the main cites. so in WA is OK for us.
It doesn't take long for the two years (2 months to go) and then there are 3 ways to permanent.
these require a fee of about $200.
So the visa is OK because it gets you here but the down side is the waiting for residency.
you don't get medicare but we have found that if you go to the hospitals they treat you free because back in england they treat the Australians the same.
if you want more info on this email me
clyve1
thanks again,
Donna.
Oct 27th 2007, 9:33 pm
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Re: Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
Clyve,
Are you on a subclass 475 visa, or a subclass 495 visa? I have a hunch it might be the latter (the Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa) as the 475 subclass is one of the new categories of visa which can only be applied for from 01/09/2007.
If so, you may be interested to know that you can in fact apply for (say) a subclass 175 visa before your 2 years of required residency are complete - so long as you can meet the requirements (and are happy to pay for) a new offshore skilled visa.
Best regards.
Are you on a subclass 475 visa, or a subclass 495 visa? I have a hunch it might be the latter (the Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa) as the 475 subclass is one of the new categories of visa which can only be applied for from 01/09/2007.
If so, you may be interested to know that you can in fact apply for (say) a subclass 175 visa before your 2 years of required residency are complete - so long as you can meet the requirements (and are happy to pay for) a new offshore skilled visa.
Best regards.
Oct 27th 2007, 9:40 pm
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Re: Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
so in VERY layman's terms
, whats the difference between a 457 and a 475, and also an ens.
As stated earlier, OH is pain in arse
, and also flat glass tradesperson. And we where looking at brisbane area (maybe Caloundra or Caboolture), forgot to mention we have 3 kids under 10, and a dog!!!! Will this make a difference.
Sorry to be such a pain.
thank you.
, whats the difference between a 457 and a 475, and also an ens.As stated earlier, OH is pain in arse
, and also flat glass tradesperson. And we where looking at brisbane area (maybe Caloundra or Caboolture), forgot to mention we have 3 kids under 10, and a dog!!!! Will this make a difference.Sorry to be such a pain.
thank you.
Oct 27th 2007, 10:22 pm
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Re: Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
In short, they are different visa types with differing requirements and different outcomes.
The answers are available on the immi website - or contact a competent migration agent.
Best regards.
The answers are available on the immi website - or contact a competent migration agent.
Best regards.
Oct 27th 2007, 10:57 pm
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Re: Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
so in VERY layman's terms, whats the difference between a 457 and a 475, and also an ens.
As stated earlier, OH is pain in arse, and also flat glass tradesperson. And we where looking at brisbane area (maybe Caloundra or Caboolture), forgot to mention we have 3 kids under 10, and a dog!!!! Will this make a difference.
Sorry to be such a pain.
thank you.
, whats the difference between a 457 and a 475, and also an ens.As stated earlier, OH is pain in arse
, and also flat glass tradesperson. And we where looking at brisbane area (maybe Caloundra or Caboolture), forgot to mention we have 3 kids under 10, and a dog!!!! Will this make a difference.Sorry to be such a pain.
thank you.
Oct 28th 2007, 10:13 pm
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Re: Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
Am struggling with visa's?????:curse: Have been disappointed not to get independent skills visa.....only 110 points. Have been in touch with an agent who have spoken of 457 visa, and the ENS visa. Other than the obvious one is perm and one is temp....what are the other pro's n con's.
We have 3 kids...and I dog, and would hate to be on a temp visa, but we aren't sure on how difficult getting a ENS visa will be. Agent seems to think getting OH skills assessed would be ok-but tra on hold at minute??????
Please please help, am getting greyer by the day!!
cheers
Donna.
We have 3 kids...and I dog, and would hate to be on a temp visa, but we aren't sure on how difficult getting a ENS visa will be. Agent seems to think getting OH skills assessed would be ok-but tra on hold at minute??????
Please please help, am getting greyer by the day!!
cheers
Donna.
You could try doing the IELTs test for the extra points...........
Oct 28th 2007, 10:17 pm
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Oct 28th 2007, 10:19 pm
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Re: Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
George's email address is at the foot of his posting ...
Best regards.
Best regards.
Oct 28th 2007, 10:20 pm
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Oct 28th 2007, 10:54 pm
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Re: Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
Clyve,
Are you on a subclass 475 visa, or a subclass 495 visa? I have a hunch it might be the latter (the Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa) as the 475 subclass is one of the new categories of visa which can only be applied for from 01/09/2007.
If so, you may be interested to know that you can in fact apply for (say) a subclass 175 visa before your 2 years of required residency are complete - so long as you can meet the requirements (and are happy to pay for) a new offshore skilled visa.
Best regards.
Are you on a subclass 475 visa, or a subclass 495 visa? I have a hunch it might be the latter (the Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa) as the 475 subclass is one of the new categories of visa which can only be applied for from 01/09/2007.
If so, you may be interested to know that you can in fact apply for (say) a subclass 175 visa before your 2 years of required residency are complete - so long as you can meet the requirements (and are happy to pay for) a new offshore skilled visa.
Best regards.
Would the new 175 require the full 2 yrs before applying for PR
Oct 29th 2007, 12:05 am
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Re: Can't get skills visa!!!!Heeeeeeeeelp please.
YOU CANT APPLY FOR THE FIRT TWO YEARS ON A 495 BUT YOU CAN RE-APPLY FOR OTHER VISAS AT MORE COST.
THE 495 IS AFTER TWO YEARS AND 1 YEAR FULLTIME EMPLOYMENT.
IS ANYBODY ELSE ON THE SAME AS US?
CLYVE1
THE 495 IS AFTER TWO YEARS AND 1 YEAR FULLTIME EMPLOYMENT.
IS ANYBODY ELSE ON THE SAME AS US?
CLYVE1
