EOI 457 visa

wet sand

Hi

I used up my whv 10 years ago. I'm scouting for ways to get into oz again and the 457 visa seems like my best shot.

I'm not sure what profession to nominate on the eoi. I am a security guard by profession with over 5 years of experience. I was thinking of nominating prison officer as it closely matches this profession but not sure

I also hold a Bachelor of Civil Law.

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

Batgurl

457 is an employer nominated visa ie you need an employer to support your application. It's up to them to decide what job you will be holding in their company.

wet sand

Batgurl wrote: »

457 is an employer nominated visa ie you need an employer to support your application. It's up to them to decide what job you will be holding in their company.

OK. So what's the best way to get nominated? Do I just apply for jobs online? I'm in nz now.

Batgurl

You need a firm job offer and for them to sponsor you.

It's pretty difficult to do when you are not in the country unless your skills are highly desirable.

punk_one82

wet sand wrote: »

OK. So what's the best way to get nominated? Do I just apply for jobs online? I'm in nz now.

I think the visa you are looking for is this - Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).

The description is "This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government.

It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident."

wet sand

punk_one82 wrote: »

I think the visa you are looking for is this - Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).

The description is "This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government.

It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident."

I think your profession needs to be on the list to qualify for that one though. Mine isn't.

Batgurl

Do you have any formal qualifications in security guard or is it just what you do?

If not, you will find it practically impossible to get any sort of skilled work visa for Australia.

Mellor

wet sand wrote: »

I think your profession needs to be on the list to qualify for that one though. Mine isn't.

You profession needs to be on a list for a 457 too.


I've never heard of an EOI for a 457 visa. I think you are getting something mixed up.

wet sand

Sorry I should of been clearer.

The CSOL list applies to the 457 visa and the SOL list applies to the 189 visa.

The SOL list has far fewer professions than the CSOL list and applies only to SKILLED migration. The CSOL list applies to SPONSORED migration.

Mellor

wet sand wrote: »

Sorry I should of been clearer.

The CSOL list applies to the 457 visa and the SOL list applies to the 189 visa.

The SOL list has far fewer professions than the CSOL list and applies only to SKILLED migration. The CSOL list applies to SPONSORED migration.

I was pointing out that I don't think security guard is on the list (CSOL) for the 457.
I'm aware of the differences between SOL and CSOL. I've had both 457 AND 186 visas.

I think you are getting a bit mixed up between 2 or 3 visas.
A 457 isnt a sponsored migration visa, that's a 186. You also don't lodge an EOI for 457, that's a 189. You can't just choose a profession from the list (prison officer) - it has to be your actual profession. You don't nominate yourself either, an employer nominates you.

stickman1019

I heard before that if your under 31 I think you can get another WHV as long as it was over 5 years from your first one.

Might be worth checking out

Zambia

wet sand wrote: »

Hi

I used up my whv 10 years ago. I'm scouting for ways to get into oz again and the 457 visa seems like my best shot.

I'm not sure what profession to nominate on the eoi. I am a security guard by profession with over 5 years of experience. I was thinking of nominating prison officer as it closely matches this profession but not sure

I also hold a Bachelor of Civil Law.

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

The 457 is not your best shot at all imo.

Would you consider re-training in another profession?

aido79

wet sand wrote: »

OK. So what's the best way to get nominated? Do I just apply for jobs online? I'm in nz now.

It is very difficult to get a job with 457 visa sponsorship from outside Australia as there are not many employers who would be willing to sponsor someone they have never met or seen working unless they are desperate to find someone with a specialised skill set.
In my opinion the 457 visa is one of the worst possible visas to be on in Australia as you are tied to one company so you should look into other options and visas.

catbear

Would Prison Officer be covered under cultural heritage perhaps?

bestleftfull3

Hi

Has anyone experience of applying for a 457 by themselves (without using an agent)

The prices for some of them are crazy, is there much in it doing it yourself?

My girlfriend works in healthcare and her company have said they can sponsor her (they have been approved already and have sponsored loads of people)

I'm quite good with paperwork myself but is it taking on a lot?

We have all our proof of been together etc but i was wondering is there much
for the company to fill out? Does it take long to get forms etc or should the company already have them to give to us?

Thanks in advance