Originally Posted by preetfzr

yes I also thinking for this employment offer option. but somebody told me there are very rare chance if employ sponsor a overseas worker because of number of restrictions applied by DIAC !!

And do you have any idea if i want appeal for this decision!!

Originally Posted by moneypenny20

I have absolutely no idea if you want to appeal. I wouldn't imagine anything will change, as they say, your only hope is to find sponsorship. People do find sponsors, 457 holders have to find employers or they don't get the visa. The company has to 'prove' to DIAC that they have tried to find local employees of the required standard, prior to finding you.

If you desperately want to live and work in Australia then you will want to find sponsorship. If you're 'over it' and have decided that cost of living etc makes Australia not quite so attractive you let it go.

Originally Posted by Hafiz Shahzad Hameed

Dear Mr. Gypsy,

I have planned to apply for 176 visa including my wife and one children. I have applied for Victoria Sponsorship but there was no option for dependents. Now I've got email from Victoria about financial resources.

My question is, should I mention details of my dependents to Victoria for sponsorship purpose and if so then I have to estimate the amount of finance to show them.

Second question is that, they asked me about financial resources. Should I only reply with a final figure and details of finances or I've to show proof of my financial resources as well?

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by preetfzr

Thanks for reply..

Is Employer Sponsorship requirement are same as for visa holder of 457 ?


in this situation i am not sure wht i hav to do. i assessment was expire. the only state which offer sponsorship for ICT Security Specialist its only SA. last year i already waste my 8 months with this state ( in period of DIAC Suspension for all offshore visas) and now they want 6.5 each in IELTS. i have less in writing module that’s 6 and rest i fulfill with their requirement ! nd i am sure i am not in condition to sit in IELTS exam again !! SO lots lots of confusion are there
its was really good i drop plan migrate to Australia last year. saved my time and money now don’t know i hav to go further or left it here ??

Originally Posted by Hafiz Shahzad Hameed

Yes Mr. baljinsi, I also think so but I need confirmation. Can anyone else also help me and clarify whether should I give proof or just mention a final figure of my financial resources. The text from the email sent by Victoria is as follows

[B]We are currently processing your application and need you to confirm the amount of financial resources you have available to assist your migration; including all of your assets (in Australian dollars). We request that you provide one figure that is inclusive of all your assets.

We do not indicate the funds required to make a successful application. It your responsibility to research the cost of living in Victoria, and to provide a true and accurate reflection of the funds you have available for migration. We do not require evidence of the resources available

Originally Posted by baljinsi

Why don't you try to find employers on seek.com.au if you have not done already. I knw it's difficult but not impossible I guess....By the way How many years of exp you have ? and what's the technologies u have worked upon? Please share...

-Baljinsi

Originally Posted by julie38

it has been 4 weeks since we sent our application to victoria for state sponser is that a normal time.I thought we would hqve had the acknowledgement e mail by now????

Originally Posted by sheraz

i think u will recieve email in a week or two may be...