blobby1000 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad: Our 457 visa has arrived which is wonderful news!:biggrin: However, we do not want to fly to Australia until November 1st (which we have stated to our emmigation agent clearly since the start) and I want to start work on 15th November. My question is this...... Is there anything on the visa that states you must arrive in Australia and commence work within a certain timeframe after visa is granted? Our emmigration agent is keen for us to go within 2 months, we want it to be 3 months (and we have a sensible reason, if we go before novemeber we have to repay £5000 in maternity pay to the NHS!):huh: Thanks for your help, I have looked all over the internet to find out but have not managed to do so! Rob:swoon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s4mmy Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Congratulations on getting your 457 visa. I'm still trying to pass the IELTS. I can't answer your question I am afraid, but interested to know how long it took you to get your visa ? Also would like to know your original question myself. Are you a nurse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad: Our 457 visa has arrived which is wonderful news!:biggrin: However, we do not want to fly to Australia until November 1st (which we have stated to our emmigation agent clearly since the start) and I want to start work on 15th November. My question is this...... Is there anything on the visa that states you must arrive in Australia and commence work within a certain timeframe after visa is granted? Our emmigration agent is keen for us to go within 2 months, we want it to be 3 months (and we have a sensible reason, if we go before novemeber we have to repay £5000 in maternity pay to the NHS!):huh: Thanks for your help, I have looked all over the internet to find out but have not managed to do so! Rob:swoon: I always though that you only had a month to start work after getting the visa, but if your agent is saying two months then that can't be right. Perhaps you should ask the agent why he has a preference for you starting work in 2 rather than 3 months. I assume your employer is happpy with this arrangement, to be honest, I would have thought they more than anyone else would determine this. Most 457 visa applicants that I have seen make the move over quite quickly. You are right that it is hard to find any answers to this on line, I have just had a look on the government website but found zilch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluster13 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 we did the same thing (waited 3 month ) after getting our 457 before comming out. I was on a 3 month notice period and we wanted to see our daughter finish the school year. we supplied a letter from Cath's employer stating the start date to the diac who accepted it no problem. The only real thing to note is that your 4 years (or however long they have given you) starts running from the issue of the visa, not the date of entry into the country. weve now been in Sydney 2 weeks and are finalising the local paperwork side of things, (Medicare, TFN's ect.) PM me if you would like any more advice. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobby1000 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Thank you for the sound advice. I would appear that the visa runs for two years and when you start work depends on how flexible the employer is. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36187 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 The 457 long stay business visa runs for 4 years and start date depends on your employer. For me (2005) I landed on the wednesday adn was at work on the Thursday! There was NO flexibility!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s4mmy Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Yeah I am struggling to get a 7 for the reading part of the IELTS. I am an RGN. How long did it take to get your registration from APHRA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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