Previous Aus work experience
Sep 13th 2006, 4:13 pm
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Previous Aus work experience
Hi all
I'm considering applying for a Skilled Independant visa.
My issue is that 5 years ago i was on a working holiday visa in Aus and worked for over 3 months at one employer. The 137 application asks for full employment history as far back as year dot.
If i am honest and state that i spent 4/5 months with one company rather than 3, will my application be revoked for not complying with the requirements of my WH visa? I am currently working in Aus on a 457 visa.
Any help would be appreciated!
Many thanks,
JC
I'm considering applying for a Skilled Independant visa.
My issue is that 5 years ago i was on a working holiday visa in Aus and worked for over 3 months at one employer. The 137 application asks for full employment history as far back as year dot.
If i am honest and state that i spent 4/5 months with one company rather than 3, will my application be revoked for not complying with the requirements of my WH visa? I am currently working in Aus on a 457 visa.
Any help would be appreciated!
Many thanks,
JC
Sep 13th 2006, 8:25 pm
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Re: Previous Aus work experience
Originally Posted by JC_downunder
Hi all
I'm considering applying for a Skilled Independant visa.
My issue is that 5 years ago i was on a working holiday visa in Aus and worked for over 3 months at one employer. The 137 application asks for full employment history as far back as year dot.
If i am honest and state that i spent 4/5 months with one company rather than 3, will my application be revoked for not complying with the requirements of my WH visa? I am currently working in Aus on a 457 visa.
Any help would be appreciated!
Many thanks,
JC
I'm considering applying for a Skilled Independant visa.
My issue is that 5 years ago i was on a working holiday visa in Aus and worked for over 3 months at one employer. The 137 application asks for full employment history as far back as year dot.
If i am honest and state that i spent 4/5 months with one company rather than 3, will my application be revoked for not complying with the requirements of my WH visa? I am currently working in Aus on a 457 visa.
Any help would be appreciated!
Many thanks,
JC
Hi JC,
Obviously, what you did was wrong, but as long as you've complied with the conditions of your 457 you should be ok. As you've described it, it doesn't sound so serious as to justify refusing.
Cheers,
George Lombard
www.austimmigration.com.au
Sep 14th 2006, 11:09 am
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Re: Previous Aus work experience
Thanks for the speedy response George.
Do you think there would be any merit in not listing that work experience in my employment history as it was 5-6 years ago and i have worked for a few employers since then? Is the question more related to showing how much experience i have in my field?
Regards,
JC
Do you think there would be any merit in not listing that work experience in my employment history as it was 5-6 years ago and i have worked for a few employers since then? Is the question more related to showing how much experience i have in my field?
Regards,
JC
