Confusion re Visas
Hi,
Can someone offer some definitive advice please? I'm 52, well qualified in a profession on the skills list etc... I have family in Oz and meet all other criteria (apart from the age one). I've now been offered a sponsored post in Melbourne. The employer doesn't seem bothered about my age. But I am of the opinion I won't get any sort of visa that would ultimately facilitate myself, wife and kids moving out there because of my age. So many conflicting opinions! Thanks in advance! |
Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by Myotai
(Post 12186397)
Hi,
Can someone offer some definitive advice please? I'm 52, well qualified in a profession on the skills list etc... I have family in Oz and meet all other criteria (apart from the age one). I've now been offered a sponsored post in Melbourne. The employer doesn't seem bothered about my age. But I am of the opinion I won't get any sort of visa that would ultimately facilitate myself, wife and kids moving out there because of my age. So many conflicting opinions! Thanks in advance! You also need to be aware that your eldest daughter may need to find her own visa (did you say she is 24?). Your employer may be able to sponsor you for a temporary visa (457) but this will not automatically lead to a permanent residency so you may have to leave if it expires. You are also effectively tied to the employer. Your age is definitely against you but it is not impossible |
Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by Myotai
(Post 12186397)
Hi,
Can someone offer some definitive advice please? I'm 52, well qualified in a profession on the skills list etc... I have family in Oz and meet all other criteria (apart from the age one). I've now been offered a sponsored post in Melbourne. The employer doesn't seem bothered about my age. But I am of the opinion I won't get any sort of visa that would ultimately facilitate myself, wife and kids moving out there because of my age. So many conflicting opinions! Thanks in advance! I am also going to assume that your kids are over 18? |
Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by Myotai
(Post 12186397)
Hi,
Can someone offer some definitive advice please? I'm 52, well qualified in a profession on the skills list etc... I have family in Oz and meet all other criteria (apart from the age one). I've now been offered a sponsored post in Melbourne. The employer doesn't seem bothered about my age. But I am of the opinion I won't get any sort of visa that would ultimately facilitate myself, wife and kids moving out there because of my age. So many conflicting opinions! Thanks in advance! |
Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by Dorothy
(Post 12186417)
What visa is the employer offering? I am going to assume it's a 457 which is a temporary visa for up to 4 years.
I am also going to assume that your kids are over 18? |
Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by Myotai
(Post 12186420)
Yes and yes. 😉
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Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by Beoz
(Post 12186419)
Not sure about this but worth checking. I know someone who is in their 50's and has been on 457. When it expired they looked into permanent residency and were told they couldn't apply because of their age.
It's only going to work if my family can flow me out within a reasonable period too. Wife is 42. Daughter 23. If there was any possibility of us having to return after the 4 years then it's not worth the hassle to be frank. Not with a family to consider. |
Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by Myotai
(Post 12186428)
Thanks...
It's only going to work if my family can flow me out within a reasonable period too. Wife is 42. Daughter 23. If there was any possibility of us having to return after the 4 years then it's not worth the hassle to be frank. Not with a family to consider. |
Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by Myotai
(Post 12186428)
Thanks...
It's only going to work if my family can flow me out within a reasonable period too. Wife is 42. Daughter 23. If there was any possibility of us having to return after the 4 years then it's not worth the hassle to be frank. Not with a family to consider. |
Re: Confusion re Visas
Because our aim was to move and apply for PR at some point. We'd have to sell up here and then I'd have to make a huge wedge to justify moving back. So most of the money I'd earn would not be spent in Oz as I'd have to save it to use when asked to leave! 😂😂
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Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by Beoz
(Post 12186419)
Not sure about this but worth checking. I know someone who is in their 50's and has been on 457. When it expired they looked into permanent residency and were told they couldn't apply because of their age.
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Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by Myotai
(Post 12186463)
Because our aim was to move and apply for PR at some point. We'd have to sell up here and then I'd have to make a huge wedge to justify moving back. So most of the money I'd earn would not be spent in Oz as I'd have to save it to use when asked to leave! 😂😂
To be honest, New Zealand is a more likely prospect, they do have openings on PR skills visas into one's 50s, so I would pursue that route instead if I were you. |
Re: Confusion re Visas
Unless your wife can qualify for a visa or you can qualify for a business visa then PR is unlikely.
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Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by rammygirl
(Post 12186570)
Unless your wife can qualify for a visa or you can qualify for a business visa then PR is unlikely.
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Re: Confusion re Visas
Originally Posted by xizzles
(Post 12186625)
That's a fall back plan of last resort that might be worth a thought. However, a 188 will cost a LOT of money - $1,500,000 to be invested, at the very minimum. Probably not what the OP had in mind, from reading his earlier posts
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