Filing 457 Longstay visa, with no lawyer
 

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question.
has anyone had thier 457 visa accepted without using a lawyer, as was there a lot of this wasnt right etc?

thinking about doing it myself to save a few grand....
or

if anyone knows a good, reasonably priced lawyer in sydney?

thanks, Joey

Re: Filing 457 Longstay visa, with no lawyer
 

You wouldn't use a lawyer anyway. You would use a MARA registered migration agent if you need help with the visa application.

Does the sponsoring company not have an agent? Usually the applicant uses the company's agent. Is the company an approved sponsor? Have they done your nomination yet? Did they do these themselves or use an agent?

Re: Filing 457 Longstay visa, with no lawyer
 

well they have sponsored a chick before, and went through an independant agent, as its an independant hairdressing shop i work for. however its an awful lot to go through her,

Re: Filing 457 Longstay visa, with no lawyer
 

and as for the nonimnation its all there waiting to go, as soon as im ready.

Re: Filing 457 Longstay visa, with no lawyer
 

This doesn't make sense. What do you mean an independant agent because they're an indenpendant hairdressing shop?

If the shop you work for wants to sponsor you for a 457 they must be an approved sponsor. They then must nominate you for the visa. Once that's done then you apply. The job must meet certain criteria, including minimum salary.

Take a look at www.immi.gov.au for all the forms, etc. http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/

Re: Filing 457 Longstay visa, with no lawyer
 

hey dorothy, yeah i got that last bit, i was looking to see if anyone had done it alone
as in, my workplace is eligible to sponsor me, but i dont want to pay the fee's that an immigration agent will charge to put my forms through. if you get me?

Re: Filing 457 Longstay visa, with no lawyer
 

You don't NEED to use an agent. If they have done it before and you are happy filling in forms without someone to double check them then save yourself the money.

Re: Filing 457 Longstay visa, with no lawyer
 

Its $55k now isnt it? Not bad for chopping hair! :eek:

Re: Filing 457 Longstay visa, with no lawyer
 

Just download the forms, get all your paper work together and submit them. Its about $8-900 I think. But dont bugger it up or it will get denied.

OR pay the extra agent fee and get it submitted only when everything is in order!