davidhagen

I'm a NZ citizen who has been working in NZ for the last 10 years. I started a new job from 24 may.

I got married in last December. I applied for spouse visa and it taking ages for NZ immigration. Since then I visited my wife twice - she lives in Bangladesh. Immigration keep telling me they will contact me if they require any additional thing. So, I'm sick of it.

I decided to move to Australia. I was going to apply for visa 461. Someone told me I should ask my wife to apply when I'm in Australia and I must have a job there.

I think I'm getting a job in Melbourne soon. As soon as I move to Australia I will ask my wife to apply for visa 461.

I have been to Australia once(2008).

Can anyone tell me whether visa 461 is the appropriate ? Who should apply ? Me or my wife? What will be basic requirements? Do we need to live at least 1 year together to consider as couple? Any suggestion would be great.

Regards

JAJ

If you're not an "eligible" NZ citizen (apparently not, based on what you say) then 461 is probably the only short term option.

Have you got any plan to get permanent residence in Australia?

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/461_visa

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/New_Ze...s_in_Australia

davidhagen

Thank you for the reply.

I don't know much about Employee nomination. I myself a web developer and most likely I will be getting a job in Melbourne. If I stay two years as a NZ citizen and working in AU. Can I apply for PR ? If I get a PR will my wife also get a PR ? I'm just worried about my wife's situation. I don't want put her situation in a situation where she needs to keep renewing her visa 461.

Regards

JAJ

Then you need to start finding out! - start at http://www.immi.gov.au


You can always apply but unless you meet the requirements you will be refused! 2 years working on a 444 visa (NZ citizen) may help you but you still need a skilled occupation + employer sponsorship + other requirements + rules may change. You may have options to get PR sooner than that.

Yes - as long as she is included on the application. Note the health and character checking required for PR.

Are you a naturalised NZ citizen?