Emily2008

I am an Canadian citizen and planning to move to Australian soon.

I am recently doing the job search and it looks like that several companies I have talked are willing to sponsor me. However, before making any final decision, I want to go and see the place first.

I have two questions:

1. Visit Sydney by ETA. Then see the city and the company. Assume that I can get the sponsorship while I am there, can I wait there for my 457 before I work?

I will go with a return ticket. Just wondering whether this could work legally.

2. I separated with my husband for more than one year and I just started to file the divorce. I moved in with my boyfriend two months ago.

If my divorce is not final by the time I get my visa 457, is there a way that my boyfriend can get a visa so that he could work?

We are both over 35 so we can not use working holiday visa.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Emily

JAJ

Have you looked into whether you could qualify for skilled migration, which would give you permanent residence (or a clear pathway to this) from the outset?

Emily2008

My job is on the SQL and I may be able to get the PR from outside. My points are 110, but I think I meet all the requirements for the regional sponsorship.

For me, the issue is the timing: applying for PR outside of Australia takes 7 months+6weeks skill assessment + 4 weeks NSW regional sponsorship. I am wishing to leave within two months.

Thank you,

Emily

JAJ

You should get some good professional advice immediately so that you do not unintentionally make yourself ineligible to migrate on a skilled basis.

jayr

Similar to JAJ advice; if you want to live in Australia PERMANENTLY then do not undermine your ability to do that simply because you want to arrive QUICKLY.