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What is the difference between a 457 Visa and a working/holiday visa to Oz?

MilkTheGroup · 2011-05-18 17:33:55

I know that you must be listed as a member of one of the occupations on the 457 list to qualify for the 457 Visa. But how else is it different to a WHV? are you allowed stay with employers longer? or are 457 visas just working holiday visas converted wen you've been in Oz for two years?

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18-05-2011 6:33pm

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MilkTheGroup

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I know that you must be listed as a member of one of the occupations on the 457 list to qualify for the 457 Visa. But how else is it different to a WHV? are you allowed stay with employers longer? or are 457 visas just working holiday visas converted wen you've been in Oz for two years?

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#2 18-05-2011 9:53pm
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A 457 is an employer sponsored visa, once sponsored you can stay for up to 4 years. You can only work for said employer and if you leave/lose your job you have 28 days to find a new sponsor or leave the country.

The hard bit is finding an employer willing to sponsor in the first place.

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#3 19-05-2011 12:12am
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