mwjw Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hi, Im getting mixed messages from people at Immi, not sure they know what they are doing!! Im trying to get around the 12 months working part, trying to complete 12 months work asap then thought I could then work outside the regional area, but still live regionally. Been told yes one minute, then no I have to do two years work and then, 1 years work but this cant just be done in the first year and then go out of regional areas......confused massively!!! aarrggghhh!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 The condition is: You must work in a regional area for 12 months. You must live in a regional area for 2 years. Never take advice from immi. I know that sounds odd, but they are notorious for giving bad advice - PIO is littered with posts from people in difficulties as a result of following their advice. They have a legal immunity from such consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwjw Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Hey Stormy, bless ya! Ive had 3 different bits of information from them! I though I could get the 12 months out the way in the first year, then work in Perth. They said I couldn't do this, one person said yes and another said I had to do 2 years!!! The living part is easy, I just though I could get to march, pass the 12 months and then work elsewhere....no idea now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 It is def 12 months working in a regional area. Then you can work anywhere. This comes up fairly regularly on the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwjw Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 The 12 month thing isn't the issue, thought could do this in the first 12 months and get it out of the way, but was told wasn't the case. Was told I can be unemployed for the remaining 12 months, work or study but cant go out the region after the 12 months, if this makes sense?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 That is wrong. Once you have completed 12 months of work - wether it is the first 12 months doesn't matter. If you land start work in a regional area on 1st January, you can work in Perth from January 2nd the following year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwjw Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hey thanks for the advice, what would I do without you!! Is that 100% right then, I asked them this and they said no!! They are useless at immi!!! Hows things with you, manged to get work? Fancy catching up for a beer or two one day?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Yes, that is 100%. If if you have any doubts, look up Alan Collet - a member on here and also the managing director of Go Matilda i have a bit of casual work as a geologist. Doing two and one. Not great and crap pay but it is keeping our heads above water. Would love a beer. I am flying to work today, but in a couple of weeks when I get back would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Life Down Under Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 verystormy ha ha yee of little faith with DIBP !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 verystormy ha ha yee of little faith with DIBP !!!!! I am always shocked Camilla by the things that DIBP tell people - had one on PIO not long ago who was told he could apply for a 189 when aged 55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Life Down Under Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 I am always shocked Camilla by the things that DIBP tell people - had one on PIO not long ago who was told he could apply for a 189 when aged 55.[/ Very worrying! I hear this quite often!!! Mind you not as shocking as some of the "advice" I read on here!!! I do try and point people in the right direction when time permits but sometimes I read things and think uh oh, refusal looming! WIth the exhorbitant fees now, it can be a very expensive mistake getting it wrong and if on shore a potential S.48 bar from making another onshore application - therefore opening a whole new can of worms! Keep hearing of more and more refusals for 457's and partners, getting tougher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 I think you'll find that condition 8539 requires the visa holder to live and work in regional Australia - as defined - for the duration of the 489 visa. The 2 years living/12 months working relates to the requirements attaching to the subclass 887 permanent residency visa. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwjw Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Oh mate, your having a tough one. Cool, send me a pm when you get back, will get together for a few beers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwjw Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Hi Alan, thanks for contacting me privately as well. I was just trying to confirm if I started on Feb 8th in a Rural job in 2015, that come Feb 9th 2016, I can then work in Perth as would have done the 12 months regional work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hi Alan, thanks for contacting me privately as well. I was just trying to confirm if I started on Feb 8th in a Rural job in 2015, that come Feb 9th 2016, I can then work in Perth as would have done the 12 months regional work. As above you need to work in regional Australia until the grant of the 887 visa as you are bound by the conditions of the 489. Breaching the conditions of the 489 could lead to a refusal of the 887 visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agibb83 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Depending on what ur job is You can work ABN. (Registered to your own address which is regional but carry out work anywhere around perth) were now pr. No questions asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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