Hello! Happy to have found this forum! I am a Chinese national and have a research position at an Australian university on a 457 visa. I have worked for a year already, and have two more years to go on a three-year post-doctoral research fellowship.
I know that a 457 visa holder can apply for permanent residency after having worked for two years in Australia. I am wondering, however, whether I could start applying for permanent residency already now, instead of waiting another year. It'd be great if I could get some tips from those of you who know the process! Also, if any of you have a good migration agent to recommend in Canberra or Sydney, please let me know.
Hi Mark
My son is on a 485 visa which runs out end of this month - He has completed the Job Ready Program and is awaiting a final certificate (document) post the payment. Is there a bridging visa he can apply for whilst applying for PR because I believe he will now be able to apply for PR.
Not that I know of - bridging visas are designed to work alongside a lodged visa application, not in advance of one in most cases. Depending on the type of PR visa being anticipated, I'd look at trying to accelerate the process. If it's state sponsored, that will take several months normally - if it's a subclass 189 independent skilled visa, that can generate an invitation to apply sooner depending on his points test, etc. If I can assist further in looking at different types of visas, etc would be happy to at a consultation - see website link below for our website - look for professional consultation link.
Hi Mark
My son is on a 485 visa which runs out end of this month - He has completed the Job Ready Program and is awaiting a final certificate (document) post the payment. Is there a bridging visa he can apply for whilst applying for PR because I believe he will now be able to apply for PR.
Hi, I'm coming from Hong Kong and I'm interested to become a PR of Aus in near future. I'm currently in my last year of PhD and my major is in Biological Science/Biotech/oncology research and at the same time I'm also working as a research assistant in the past 8 years. For English proficiency, my level is higher than a competent level and at the moment I've found my occupation is listed under the CSOL category. I have recently been suggested by some local agents that if I come over to do another Diploma course, my chance of leading myself to a PR would be higher. However, I'm also thinking of applying for a postdoc position. Anyone may give me suggestions in which way or what path should I go to in order to become a PR of Aus please?
Not sure I see the benefit of a one-year Diploma course for someone who already has a PhD (or will have one soon) - I'd look at the employer sponsored visas such as 457 if you can find a sponsoring employer (can lead to PR in 2 years) or a state sponsored skilled visa (subclass 190 or 489).
Thanks for the reply.
I've actually seen you posting at Linedin as well, I'm wondering how would you actually be able to help people like us to look for a sponsored employer? Is it by job referral or so?
BTW, this morning I've been reading at some information and I've found that the State nomination scheme for PhD graduates in Victoria, my occupation category is listed under the state nominee list : Life scientist nec, with working experiences of 5 yrs, of your experience, does it required to be at a high rank such as Prof., postdoc or so? Because for the past 7.5 yrs I've been working in this field as a research assistant, would that be counted as the required working experience? (info obtained from Live in Vitoria website)
Thanks for the note. As a migration agent I spend most of my time helping people get visas, and am not involved in helping find employers to sponsor- there's a good online source for this though - see AustJobs
Would need to see your detailed CV in a consultation to analyse and give you any specific advice re: occupation choice and requirements.
Thanks for the reply.
I've actually seen you posting at Linedin as well, I'm wondering how would you actually be able to help people like us to look for a sponsored employer? Is it by job referral or so?
BTW, this morning I've been reading at some information and I've found that in Victoria, occupation category is listed under the state nominee list : Life scientist nec, and on the work experiences, of your experience, does it required to be at a high rank such as research fellow or so? Because for the past 7.5 yrs I've been working in this field as a research assistant, would that be counted as the required working experience? (info from live in vitoria website)
I've been in Australia for almost three years and I'd like to apply for permanent residency. I've been on a 457 visa with the same employer since Aug 2012.
However, I also have an Australian partner.
Do you think the employer sponsored PR would be a good option for me? Or would I be better going down the de facto route?
Either could work - the Employer Sponsored PR is probably a bit less paperwork and hassle, and the application fees are lower than the onshore partner visa - also the partner visa will probably take longer to be approved. Happy to discuss details in a consultation if you'd like - link to website below -
I've been in Australia for almost three years and I'd like to apply for permanent residency. I've been on a 457 visa with the same employer since Aug 2012.
However, I also have an Australian partner.
Do you think the employer sponsored PR would be a good option for me? Or would I be better going down the de facto route?
i have been on 457 now for 17 months. in the first 3 months i got paid less than the market salary( less than my contract). after that i got paid above the market summery (as in my contract).
could you please advice me when i can apply for PR after 7 months or 10 months from now.
If DIBP finds out you were paid less than your contract, your employer may be liable for sanctions. Suggest you wait 10 months and hope DIBP only asks for 2 years worth of payslips as evidence for PR visa (so doesn't include the time they paid you less than the contract. Very dangerous for your employer to have done that - puts both their sponsor status and possibly your ability to get PR at risk.
i have been on 457 now for 17 months. in the first 3 months i got paid less than the market salary( less than my contract). after that i got paid above the market summery (as in my contract).
could you please advice me when i can apply for PR after 7 months or 10 months from now.
Hello Mark,
I want to ask my 457 was granted in January 2013 and I started working with my employer in April 2013. So can I be nominated for PR in January as after 2 years of my visa grant or in april2015 after complishment of 2 years of my work?
If you plan to apply under the Temporary Residence Transition stream, you can't be nominated or apply until after you have worked 2 years on your 457 in the nominated occupation with the nominating employer. So that would be April 2015 in your case.
I just want to ask something before I proceed logging my EOI.
I was granted 457 and started work this August 2014. So technically, I've been to the employer for 2 months. I know that after 2 years, the employer could sponsor me but I don't want to go through it anymore so as not to be "bonded" with them. Aside from the fact that the company might lay-off some employees because of lack of clients.
So to make the long story short...
When I was given 457, was I already assessed for my skills by VETASSESS or ACS?
If yes, can I just reuse the assessment? and proceed on logging EOI?
For most applicants, a 457 visa application doesn't require any skills assessment. If you did have one, it may still be usable but you'd need to look at the assessment document as well as the DIBP website (I think they're only valid for 3 years from the date of the assessment).
If you do get sponsored by your employer for a PR visa (i.e. 186 visa), you aren't obligated to work for them for any specified period of time after the visa is granted. However, if you were to live immediately after the visa was granted, it could look questionable and it's possible your employer could complain to DIBP that you applied with no intention to remain with them.
Hi Mark It is good to talk to you.I am going to get 457 visa which has 4 years contract with my employer. My question is that is there any terms of law to confine my employer to sponsor me to apply for PR ,in other words does my employer bear legal obligation to sponsor me to apply for PR
No, your employer has no legal obligation to sponsor you for PR. You can try to negotiate that into your contract but keep in mind that it may be hard to enforce that as it's possible the employer may not meet the criteria to sponsor PR when the time comes.
Hi Yotsuba - Probably not - normally 457 visas do not require a skills assessment - you'd have to check your application package and see what was submitted. Hope this helps - Best, Mark Northam
Hi mark I have one question for you if you can pls help me? I have cert 4 in hospitality but I have only 6 months work experience. Am I eligible for positive skill assessment ? Thx
You need to check carefully with the specific skills assessor for your occupation, however a C4 without 2 years of experience (including on-the-job training) may be a problem - check with the assessor for more info.
Hi Vikram990 - You need to check carefully with the specific skills assessor for your occupation, however a C4 without 2 years of experience (including on-the-job training) may be a problem - check with the assessor for more info. Hope this helps - Best, Mark Northam
Hi mark thanks for your quick and prompt reply.
One more question .. do I need skill assessment for 189 or 190 visa? Is it compulsory ? and what is professional year points? Thanks
Yes, all skilled visas (489, 189, 190) require a positive skills assessment in hand before you lodge an Expression of Interest (IELTS too). Professional Year points are if you complete a specified, approved Professional Year course after your main qualification - see DIBP website for more on this.
I got my 457 in Sep 2012. My work required me to travel in and out of Oz. By the end of 2013 I needed to be back home with my family due to some circumstances and my employer was kind enough to let me take an extended leave of absence (without pay).
I am now able to get back to Oz to continue with the same employer, who would like me to be able to come out to Oz in late Feb. I would like to be able to take my wife and kids along with me.
I've talked with my employer and they are willing to sponsor my PR if I wish to apply for it.
My thoughts are
1. to have my family added on to my current (valid) 457 and take them along with me
2. I go by myself and then apply for employer sponsored PR for me and my family (is this possible?)
3. Have my family added to my 457, go with them and then apply for employer sponsored PR for all of us.
Would you be able to share your opinion on which of these is the best option that minimizes the separation from my wife and kids as well as the least expensive and quickest route for the PR.
Thanks for the note. As your leave without pay (LWOP) exceeds 12 months, you need to be prepared to provide documentation and reasons to DIBP to justify it as their policy indicates that LWOP's > 12 months are subject to investigation as to whether your relationship with the employer truly continued during this time, even though you were not paid and not working for them.
Re: PR, that's a complex question as the different visas and pathways involved have specific requirements - would need to go through your situation in much greater detail at a consultation in order to give you specific advice - if you're interested, see link in my signature below to go to our website, then look for "Professional Consultation" link at the top of the screen - a 30 min consultation should cover what you need.
hello, my name is Deepak. Today i am enquiring about 457 visa that i am on from last 19 months and i am working as a cook in queensland. just want to know that can my boss apply nomination before i complete my 2 years or i have to wait till i finish 2 years
If you are applying under the Temporary Resident Transition stream, then neither the nomination nor the application can be lodged before you've completed 2 years of work on your 457 visa. If you are applying under the Direct Entry stream, then these can be lodged at any time.
- TRT stream requires you to have worked on a 457 for your nominating employer in the same occupation for 2 years before applying, while DE does not (can be less than 2 years on a 457 or never on a 457)
- DE stream requires you to have a positive skills assessment related to your occupation, while a TRT doesn't require a skills assessment at all
hello my name is Deepak and i am on 457 visa. 5 more months to complete my 2 years. just want to enquire about my boss already approved nomination 3 months before. He sponsor another chef on 457 visa from same restaurant where i work and he got nomination for 3 years. can i use that nomination number to apply my Permanent residency and also can i include my parents in my permanent residency,is this possible.
Each nomination is unique and specifies the applicant (he needs to provide your passport number and name in the nomination). So they will need to submit a separate nomination for you.
You can perhaps include your parents if your employer includes them in the nomination and if you can prove your parents are fully dependent on you (live with you and you provide all financial and other support).
Hello this is Deepak again. How much is immigration fees. if I want to include my parents in my nomination and pr file and they will also get PR at same time me.
To include your parents under the Temporary Resident Transition stream, they would need to first be included/added to your 457 visa, which requires your employer to confirm in writing to extend the 457 nomination to include them. If they aren't already on your 457 visa, you may have a struggle to convince DIBP that they are suddenly dependent on you.
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