> Hi,
>
> I have just got a job offer, the employer has a labour agreement and
> knows that I have a visa being processed (a July application using my
> wifes skills). The other new employees will be going into Oz under
> this Employer sponsored visa.
>
> I understand that the Employer sponsored route is faster, in the event
> that there is a delay in processing my application under 136 MODL I
> could be waiting for my visa while the other applicants/new employees
> are in-country and available for work. We have front-loaded and we
> recieved our acknowledgement in August.
>
> My question is should I write to the DIMA and inform them of my
> employment and quote the labour agreement reference in order to try to
> speed things up, change my application or wait and see?
>
> I am guessing that I am not the first person who has been in this
> situation, your advice and experience would be appreciated.
>
> :)
Hi Bruce,
No, wouldn't make any difference, they won't jump the queue for that
sort of reason, particularly as you probably haven't been skills
assessed. Anyway, there's nothing stopping your employer bringing you
all over on a 457; you can validate the 136 with your first trip home.
Now if your wife has a MODL occupation and had the job offer it might be
different...
Cheers,
George Lombard
www.austimmigration.com.au
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