457 Visa to Permanent Resident

LTihomir on 13/01/2019 - 10:53
Last edited 13/01/2019 - 11:10 by 1 other user

Hello everybody!

My name is Tihomir or Tim (that's how everyone calls me over here). I have a question regarding my PR visa. So I was granted my 457 sponsorship visa in February 08/2017. After having to work for two years (which will happen in February 08/2019) I could be able to apply for PR visa, however the lawyer I'm dealing with said to me that I needed another three years of previous experience in my current field (three years of experience in that same occupation let's say from 2011 to 2014 for example).

Has anyone dealt with such matters or something similar? Any help/opinion would be highly appreciated! Thanks :)

Education & Work

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  • forrester on 13/01/2019 - 10:56

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    • Baysew on 13/01/2019 - 11:11
      +7

      That's one important step taken care of.

      • Yummy on 13/01/2019 - 14:12
        +7

        At least this guy say hello first.

  • Donaldhump on 13/01/2019 - 10:59
    +4
    1. Go to another lawyer if you want 2nd opinion
    2. Fudge experience
    3. Accept the rules and return home, or get work to sponsor you more if possible
  • gooddealmate on 13/01/2019 - 11:19
    -8

    Get a student visa to allow you to stay in the country, study something and work part time in your chosen field until you have enough experience.

    • whooah1979 on 13/01/2019 - 11:55
      +10

      Op is working and paying income taxes. Many Australians may consider that as contributing to the Australian economy.

    • dcep on 13/01/2019 - 13:25

      maybe close down centrelink 1st

    • [Deactivated] on 13/01/2019 - 16:17

      Someone has to pay for Centrelink.

  • nahkk on 13/01/2019 - 11:41
    +4

    Here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-fi…

    Fill in your circumstances and it will show you visa options. You can then look at the requirements for each visa.

    From memory, you do need minimum 5 years of experience in your current field to have 5 points scored towards points tested system. For less than 5 years, you get 0 points for experience and hence your point total may not reach 65 points.

    • Tihomir on 13/01/2019 - 12:50
      +2

      Thanks. Once answer that is worth reading it :)

      • cansydint on 14/01/2019 - 09:15

        you will probably need to pass and EILTS or PTE english test. good luck, my canadian partner who has an engineering degree and is a native english speaker struggled to pass and failed a number of times. its a scam and based on your points you will probably require band 8

        • hal9000 on 25/01/2019 - 10:24
          -1

          you would be surprised many non-native speakers have better grasp of english than natives

      • onevstheworld on 16/01/2019 - 18:42

        https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-li…

        This is probably where your lawyer is getting the work requirement from. I assume you can't get enough points from the other categories?

    • Randxyz123 on 13/01/2019 - 14:50

      This. I think your lawyer might be correct about 5 years working.

      I am assuming the lawyer you have is an immigration expert?

  • mbck on 13/01/2019 - 12:31
    -5

    already found a lawyer, and now seeking even more expert advice from ozbarganites…yeah thanks for the compliment!

    my advice is bikies.

    thanks that AU$2000. or 10 eneloops.

  • askme69 on 13/01/2019 - 13:29

    What is your occupation?

  • pao2x on 13/01/2019 - 13:53
    -1

    Get a migration agent or lawyer and not just any lawyer. Understand the point system which is like a one or two page summary in the immi website

  • [Deactivated] on 13/01/2019 - 15:05
    -6

    The only one true way for any foreign immigrant to stay on a permanent basis in any country is to find themselves a native to settle down with. Trying to do it through work or study really only just adds a delay to the inevitable deportatation back home.

    • zonra on 13/01/2019 - 18:18
      +8

      Trying to do it through work or study really only just adds a delay to the inevitable deportatation back home.

      Speak for yourself.
      Ex-international student here, got my PR via employer’s sponsorship and know many others who did the same.
      The system is harsh, but it’s the only way to weed out incompetent immigrants who will be burdens to the country.

      • [Deactivated] on 13/01/2019 - 18:25
        -4

        But are you an ex-foreign immigrant?

      • Icecold5000 on 20/03/2019 - 20:59

        lol

  • giacgal on 13/01/2019 - 15:34
    +1

    If your employer is willing to sponsor you again towards PR you don’t need those previous three years of experience.

  • dp1 on 14/01/2019 - 09:31

    Did your employer manage to get a 457 approved to sponsor you even though you don't have prior experience in the job overseas? I didn't think this would be possible.

    Is an employer-sponsored PR (186 visa) an option? I had to go this route, I had 6 years overseas experience plus a year in Australia, but the "4 years immediately prior to application" working hours didn't add up to the requirement for the 189 visa.

    I would suggest a migration agent rather than a lawyer for advice. Good luck.

  • [Deactivated] on 14/01/2019 - 09:45

    I recommend making an appointment with AECC Global in Melbourne CBD (assuming you live in that area.) If you call them to make an appointment, you can meet with an immigration consultant for free. I've done it and it was amazingly helpful, the lady told me exactly what I needed to do and all about the points system. I'm here on a 462 Visa. Talk to someone at AECC Global if you can! Good luck!

  • reactor-au on 14/01/2019 - 14:48

    For PR 190 and 189 you have to satisfy the points requirements (age, English, qualifications, work experience), it may be that the upgrade path from 457 also requires the same.

  • Icecold5000 on 23/01/2019 - 10:37

    FFS comparing the opinion of bunch of unqualified randoms vs migration lawyer because you don’t like the answer.

  • kaleidoscope on 09/02/2019 - 10:55

    your lawyer is right. you need 5 years total to get 5 points. They have raised cut off marks for skilled visa migration that means you’ll need to score better in your ielts as well.
    Keep in mind age too, as after 32 years you’ll loose half the points for age.

    source: my personal experience.

  • HighAndDry on 19/03/2019 - 15:23
    +1

    Tihomir

    Bloody epic, that's like a name out of Lord of the Rings!

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