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UK graduate: emigration & 457 visa

Discussion in 'Employment in Australia' started by Cephalopod, Sep 30, 2012.

  1. Cephalopod

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    Hello,

    I’m a recent UK graduate (a mature student) hoping to emigrate to Australia to work (most likely Sydney or Melbourne). I’ve been looking at the various options and as a mature student the employer-sponsored 457 visa seems to be the only option for me. Does anyone have experience of this? Will many employers out there consider a 457 visa ? What are the advantages/disadvantages?

    I also have previous degrees and a background in research and was given the impression by an NHS manager at a local careers convention that many employers will view this negatively and see me as being over-qualified. Considering the depth of knowledge required to do this job well I struggle to understand that viewpoint. Was this unusual or it possible employers are generally going to feel that way?

    I’d be grateful for any advice or opinions on these issues.

    Best wishes,

    Chris
     
  2. Heather J Bassett

    Heather J Bassett Well-Known Member

    good luck...
     
  3. Aengus

    Aengus Member

    Overqualified?:boohoo:
     
  4. Virginia Hall

    Virginia Hall Active Member

    we've put on a number of 457's over the years due to a lack of locally qualified/appropriate grads. A separate degree doesn't really matter as long as you are appropriately qualified and competent. I have a post grad in sports science and an MBA....

    Would be happy to chat as we look like we may have a position available in the near term. Send me your c.v. or send me an email.

    Cheers.

    Virginia.
     
  5. rabaniasma

    rabaniasma Welcome New Poster

    Hi

    I am in the same boat, i graduated june 2012 from podiatry and looking into 457 visa.

    I keep getting different answers from different agencies re the requirements as to whether postgraduate work experience is required or whether the degree will suffice if you are being sponsored by an employer out there?

    One agency said i dont need any postgrad as the 457 sponsored visa doesnt work on a points system, the other said 12 months and another 2 years!

    Any light on this would be great

    Thanks
     
  6. Virginia Hall

    Virginia Hall Active Member

    We are a private practice, we do not deal with agencies. We have sponsored three new grads from the UK on 457visas. It's pretty easy. You just need to have a recognized degree in Podiatry.

    Virginia
     
  7. amandamiah

    amandamiah Active Member

    Hi I'm in the process of going to Australia on a 457 visa. I recently graduated this year. You will have to get your skills assessed by ANZPAC which costs around £440, once this has been done you will then have to register with AHPRA which costs approx. £300+ which I'm currently in the process of doing. Then once this is all done you will have to find an employer who will nominate you for a sponsorship. The sponsorship visa costs approx £250 I think and you will have to have full medical insurance etc. for this which again is a costly process but hopefully worth it.

    Good luck
    Amanda
     
  8. rabaniasma

    rabaniasma Welcome New Poster

    Hi Amanda

    Thanks for this

    You are at the same stage as myself, I have done the ANZPAC assessment and been approved by them, and currently in the process of AHPRA registration.

    How are you finding the process? Hope all is well and good luck too

    Asma
     
  9. amandamiah

    amandamiah Active Member

    Hi Asma

    I'm finding the process very slow at the moment. My paperwork seems to take for ever to get to Australia but theirs on the other hand seems to get to me really quickly.

    However I have read on other forums that the sponsorship visa is taking as little as a week from start to finish at the moment so things may start to move pretty quickly once I get my Pod registration.

    How about you? Where are you going to, what state? Have you been offered a position with a company?

    I'm going to Brisbane but I'm really nervous to be quite honest, Ive got a husband and two children to sort out and a house full of stuff to sell so the stress is on in my house hold I can tell you.

    I wish you all the best and If there is anything that I may be able to help you with please don't hesitate to contact me: mandmiah@yahoo.co.uk

    Take care
    Amanda :hammer:
     
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