457 visa

[Guest philnjulie]

Hi,

could anyone help . Has any one moved employers while in australia on a 457 visa and could they tell us what is involved .

Phil

[Guest petenic63]

hi well as far as i understand you can move employers as long as you can find one to take over the sponsored visa , what line of work are you in , may be worth ringing around a few places see what they have to offer , otherwise i think you have to stay with the employer that is sponsoring you , i am also on 457 , hope this helps , nicky

[Guest Abby]

hi

I havent changed job, but my husband has. If you can find another employer who will sponsor you on a 457, then you can transfer your visa. if your lucky enough, your new employer may also pick up the cost. The transfer took about 1 week. hope this helps.

p.s what line of work you in? my husband is in recruitment and he may be able to help!

good luck

Abby

[Guest philnjulie]

hi, thanks for the reply could you tell me the way you did the change did you use an agent or solicitor and what were the costs , which forms were filled out many thanks phil

[Guest daren.wr9]

Hi Phil,

 

Dont know if this answers your question:

 

your employer can terminate your employment but not cancel your 457 visa. If you lose your job before the end of your contract, you have 28 days to apply for a new 457 visa with a new sponsor. Get in touch right away with DIAC and inform them of your situation. A Bridging Visa may be provided to you to give you more time to process your new 457 visa application or to look for a new sponsor. If you do not have a new sponsor and a new visa (457 or Bridging Visa) after 28 days, you become an illegal alien in Australia.