Changing employer on a 119 visa
Sep 9th 2009, 11:36 am
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Changing employer on a 119 visa
A friend of mine is on a 119 visa and was wondering if it is possible to switch employer, or will she have to stay with the same on?
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Kareena
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Kareena
Sep 9th 2009, 11:03 pm
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Re: Changing employer on a 119 visa
Without knowing your friends exact circumstances, in general terms, an employee on a subclass 119 visa has an obligation to remain employed in the nominated position in the regional area for at least two years; and the employer must make sure that all relevant workplace laws and award conditions are met. DIAC may cancel the visa if the employee leaves the position.
I suggest that your friend discusses her situation with DIAC so she can make an informed decision; for example if her employer is breaching Australian laws, DIAC's perspective would be different than if you friend was just bored and wanted a change.
Best regards
Susan
Last edited by Susan Wareham McGrath; Sep 9th 2009 at 11:07 pm.
Sep 10th 2009, 1:08 am
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Re: Changing employer on a 119 visa
Hi kar-kier
Without knowing your friends exact circumstances, in general terms, an employee on a subclass 119 visa has an obligation to remain employed in the nominated position in the regional area for at least two years; and the employer must make sure that all relevant workplace laws and award conditions are met. DIAC may cancel the visa if the employee leaves the position.
I suggest that your friend discusses her situation with DIAC so she can make an informed decision; for example if her employer is breaching Australian laws, DIAC's perspective would be different than if you friend was just bored and wanted a change.
Best regards
Susan
Without knowing your friends exact circumstances, in general terms, an employee on a subclass 119 visa has an obligation to remain employed in the nominated position in the regional area for at least two years; and the employer must make sure that all relevant workplace laws and award conditions are met. DIAC may cancel the visa if the employee leaves the position.
I suggest that your friend discusses her situation with DIAC so she can make an informed decision; for example if her employer is breaching Australian laws, DIAC's perspective would be different than if you friend was just bored and wanted a change.
Best regards
Susan
They are wanting to continue in the same role, in the same regional area, just with a different employer. Not sure if that helps?
Kareena
