It does not matter whether you are a SG, UK PR or whatever, Oz is quite consistent in PR application. Everyone has to go through the same process. You will be awarded PR if your point is sufficient.

Hopefully you get your job. It is not easy to land a job in Oz if that is your first one, what's more you are applying offshore. If the company hires you, you can try to negotiate with the company to sponsor you the PR. Company sponsored PR will give you more edge over others in getting PR.

used to work in melbourne ages ago..10 yrs I think.. as a software eng in the oz IT company around st kilda area. very lay back, friendly atmosphere and good salary but now in london now, brits r&d company even better salary and love the working culture here..people are mostly individualistic, fast phase and competitive.

May I know who is currently working in AU under 457 visa? I hope to find out more about LAFHA stuff.I got an unofficial offer, the company that I really wish to join is paying low salary hence I want to know if there is any chance to increase the take home salary. Thanks!! I have to decide soon if I want to take this offer.

This post has been edited by jess08: May 4 2012, 07:40 PM

Me! I'm currently on LAFHA on a 457 visa...but LAFHA will end on 1st July for all 457 holders

This post has been edited by bossnass15: May 4 2012, 08:21 PM

i'm currently in admin field holding a local private u business admin degree in malaysia. any opportunities? working experience of 1.5 years .

Which part of Melbourne and when are you coming over? We might need a new roomie by end of this year. It's a 3BR apartment in Toorak, only me and bf staying, $200 pw

First time in AU? Probably better if you live closer to office for the first few weeks to get used to everything.

, only me and bf staying

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Staying with bf !! Do u know it is wrong to engage in pre-marital sex?

Having a job offer doesn't make applying PR easier.. furthermore having a work visa is only temporary.. and no PR benefits, cannot jump ship to other company... so that's why better to invest money to get the PR...

Wow, which era are you living in now? 1800s?

This post has been edited by static: May 20 2012, 09:51 AM

sorry to hear that you indirectly admitted that you lost your virginity before marriage. Wish both of you & bf all the best.



This post has been edited by Def: May 20 2012, 04:25 PM

Hey dude!! That is a personal attack. Are you her dad? Tell that to your sons or daughters.

Hello,

I might be able to secure a job to Australia thanks to my tutor in uni.

Was wondering, how does the employee sponsored VISA works? Is it hard to get even if the company in Australia wants to hire me?

sorry static.
btw, is it wrong if I wish someone all the best in their relationship?

u mean being sarcastic? nawh grow up

The Australian company need to prove that there are no available Australian or Australian PR to fill the job for a reasonable amount of time. Same as all other countries. So unless yor job is very skillful or niche, chances are slim. There are alot of unemployed Australians looking for jobs in the market

I am also sorry to hear that you failed to get laid

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Added on May 21, 2012, 7:32 pmBut a work visa can create a pathway to obtain a PR. Personally, I'd grab the work visa first then weave my way through to get the PR afterwards. Will the local experience be useful in PR application?

This post has been edited by static: May 21 2012, 07:32 PM

what's ur plan?are ur company going to give some compensation?

Going for PR...which my company is sponsoring me.

Oh noes.

Looks like it's not that easy after all.

My job needs certain kind of skill, but I guess it's not niche. :'(

Have you worked for 2 years for current company? If not, according to the new legislation starting from Jul this year, you need to do the skills assessment which is a lengthy process isn't it?