I was wondering if anyone knows what's the process for getting an Australian work visa, and how long that process will take. I think I would need a Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457) visa.
Thanks
2007-04-11 09:05:03 · 2 answers · asked by GoliathSLW 3 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
I would be working with my future employer, so I was wondering how long it will take if I have a employer in place. Would I be able to go and start work on another visa, like the holiday working visa first or something? Then get a permanent work visa?
2007-04-11 15:32:19 · update #1
Expect that the process will take up to a year, and that you have to have a sponsor in Australia before the process can even begin. In some cases, the process is expedited (as for instance, if yo are going to be hired by a government agency, or if the empoloyer who is sponsoring you has "friends in high places", but for the average Joe, this can be a very frustrating procedure. It helps to work with an immigration agent in some cases. There is a lot of variation in how this particualr subclass is handled. Good Luck!
2007-04-11 11:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by jpturboprop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with the Department of Immigration web site http://www.immi.gov.au
If all your questions are not answered there I will be very surprised. You can also get all the necessary forms there.
2007-04-11 09:52:23 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋