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Finding the best visa?

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  • 16-03-2013 8:35pm
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    NewsMeQuick
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    Hi, I've been researching visa types and I'm not sure which is best for me and would appreciate any help. I'm a recent graduate though I haven't been able to get any graduate work.

    The most applicable visa that I considered was the working holiday visa. However, that visa states that the primary intention must be to holiday, rather than to work. Is this what people are choosing anyway?
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    The Aussie
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    NewsMeQuick wrote: »

    The most applicable visa that I considered was the working holiday visa. However, that visa states that the primary intention must be to holiday, rather than to work. Is this what people are choosing anyway?

    No, you can work, WHV I the bog standard, there are a few restrictions involved i.e. 88 days bush work, certain amount of time with a employer and so on.

    You will get better more elaborate answers coming up shortly


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    NewsMeQuick
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    Thanks man, I really appreciate that. Well I'm glad.

    Also, is it relatively easy to stay, if you're in full-time employment? I know the Canadian govt. says you can definitely apply for a work permit, not sure about Aussieland.


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    Cooperspale
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    Most young people from Ireland arrive in Australia on a 417 WHV
    http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/

    Then stay for a second year by doing 3 months regional work
    http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/eligibility-second.htm

    During this 2 year period if you are motivated enough to stay on, you will usually try and work for an employer who is willing to sponsor you for up to 4 years. This is a 457 visa.
    http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/
    This is also the visa that skilled experienced people often use to gain entry to Australia from Ireland, Uk etc.
    This is still a temporary visa, but it may lead to permanent residency.

    When you ask is it relatively easy to stay? Yes, for 2 years, anyone can stay, skilled or not, providing they do their regional work. Beyond that, prove yourself.


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    NewsMeQuick
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    I appreciate the links and info. I'm just getting to grips with visas from the Aussie side.

    So, if I tried the 1 year WH visa, could I apply for a work permit near the end if in full-time employment?

    I'm not certain about something regarding their skilled migration visas. My degree is in international business and langauges. Their skilled migration lists finance, marketing, HR and other business managers as acceptable. I've only recently graduated though haven't gotten any work yet, but would otherwise be an intern/junior executive in one of these areas. I doubt they would accept me on a skilled migration visa unless I got work experience in this area first?

    For anyone else who reads this who is researching this stuff, you may be interested in the Canadian IEC, 2 years to work/study/anything, easy to apply to stay and work with a permit after, pay same taxes as Canadians and no need to work on farms, visas go quickly: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx?view=d


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