My ozzy VISA options? (currently 457)

messymess · 11-05-2012 04:30AM #1

Hi,

I'm a bit confused from some of the chats I've had with people (in addition to googling).

Currently I'm on a business sponsored 457 and have been for just over a year. Very very grateful to my employer but I'd like the option of moving about now, particularly to another city.

What options do I have? I don't want to have another employer have to sponsor me, so I'd like to be a free agent. Myself and my ozzy girlfriend have discussed marriage and that's the way we're going ... but I don't want to be in her pocket either

catbear · 11-05-2012 05:22AM

Don't know about the marriage route but like yourself we're on a 457 and are now looking at a 857. Have a look at it and see if there's anything helpful in it.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/rsms/
You be tied to the same employer for two years but after that you're free to move, plus you'll have done two years towards citizenship on your own.
I don't think the 857 route is affected much by the upcoming changes, anyone know?

Doc · 11-05-2012 06:45AM

You don't have to actually get married to get a Partner Visa you can be in what is called de facto relationship for one year
Check here to see if you qualify http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/35relationship.htm

Partner permanent visa (subclass 801)

remain permanently in Australia with your partner
work and study in Australia
enrol in Australia's medical benefits expenses and hospital care scheme, Medicare
See: Medicare
eligible to receive certain social security payments
See: Centrelink
apply for Australian citizenship (subject to the residency eligibility criteria)

My ozzy VISA options? (currently 457)

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