kapilkhera2005

I have Visa class Skilled (Provisional) (class VF) subclass 475 (Skilled - Regional Sponsored). Sponsoring state is South Australia.
I am not able to find a job in Adelaide and willing to move to Victoria Regional - Geelong.

Is it possible for me to Change State?


Also, After Changing State , living & working for 2 years in Victoria Regional, I would apply for Permanent residency visa class: Skilled – Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887).

Does states change have any impact on my permanent residency visa application.

old.sparkles

Hi kapilkhera2005,

Checking the immi website, the obligations of this visa are clear

with subsequent consequences

all explained here

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...-applicant.htm

kapilkhera2005

Hi Old Sparkles,

Thanks for your response.


Click link:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...-applicant.htm

After that Click "Specified Regional Areas" Link

or http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...d-regional.htm

The information on the page says:

State or territory nomination


If you wish to move to another regional area to live and work, you must notify both your current and new state or territory government of this change.

Also, I have seen a thread on http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=731783

As per my understanding from the experience shared by "dance123",

475 visa holders can move to another state.


Please have a look and share your thoughts.

Regards,
Kapil

old.sparkles

I think your best bet is to do as Dance123 did and speak to SA govt about the trouble you are having finding work, and your wish to change regional area. How long have you been in Adelaide?

Bermudashorts

Why are you asking then if you already have the answer?

goldchoccycoin

So you can't find a single job in the whole of Adelaide? Nothing at all?

What makes you think Geelong will be any better?

kapilkhera2005

Old Sparkles: From last 2 months I'm in adelaide

Bermudashorts : I am confirming my understanding regarding state change.

goldchoccycoin: I got couple of interview opportunities from Ballarat and Geelong.

So, Rather than leaving the country , it is better to move to other state regional areas in a legal manner and grab available opportunities.

If anyone else experienced state change then please share thoughts.

Regards,
Kapil

Pollyana

You already have the answer in your post above. Thats what you should do if you wish to change States.

If you wish to move to another regional area to live and work, you must notify both your current and new state or territory government of this change.

A lot of people just move, which is against the spirit of the visa, so forget looking for other experiences and do the right thing. And have a read of this http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=788691 and this http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=787866

kapilkhera2005

After Changing State from Adelaide to Victoria Regional , living & working for 2 years in Victoria Regional, I would apply for Permanent residency visa class: Skilled – Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887).

Does states change have any impact on my permanent residency visa application ?

Regards,
Kapil

sab0912

Hi Kapil
I am having a similar query wanted to change state from SA holding visa 475 .

what is your current status . Have you been able to change the state without breaching teh visa conditions .
pls do let me know urgently
rgds
sarab

ksdinokar

Under 475 visa can do any job,should be covered 35 hrs per week,it can be 2 jobs .One my friend got SA 475 visa and has worked to Indham Company ( Ckicken Factory )for 01 yr to comply for the visa requirement and left it from one yr .She is a Accountant .She got PR and moved to Victoria recently.Try on with Odd jobs even.Victoria also its very difficult to find a job.

sab0912

But does this state change can have any anticipated impact on the PR 887 later