Scuba Steve

Is it possible to travel on an ETA and get a 457 once in the country? I have a potential job offer and trying to find out the quickest and easiest way possible of getting it tied up.

welshtony

Yes, unless you extend ETA in Australia then will have No Further Stay condition if done on-line and may get the condition if done through a DIAC office.

Regards


Tony Coates
MARN 0635896

JAJ

Immigration can get upset if a person arrives as a tourist with a plan to stay longer.

Scuba Steve

I know, that's why I wanted to check. I'm only coming over for a couple of weeks and hope to have a job offer sorted beforehand anyway, just wanted to see if it was possible if it came to it.

jayr

I know someone who entered on WHV and got 457 (don't know if he had to go offshore for evidnecing mind).

I would exercise caution though, do not upset the immigration authorities

Nerine

The longest part of the 457 (for us) was getting all the employers references together before putting in for the visa. If you can get these before travelling you'd save yourself a bit of time. Also, make sure you've got certified copies of all the documentary evidence that you'll need.

Scuba Steve

Thanks Nerine,
Is the paperowrk side of things much shorter for the employee than if applying for a 138 for example? How long did it take you all in? I want to try and take as much of the burden off the firm I'm talking with so is there much I can do to assist them?

margit

sent you a pm