Obligation of 176 VISA

[shonawilke]

Originally Posted by vangareddy

What if a person got 176 visa in One state and do the contract work for short term in other state without relocating to that state?

For example: one would get 176 from Victoria state. He/she would get contract in NSW state for 4-6 months. He/she just travel every weekend or alternative weekends to Victoria from work, as his/her permanent home in Victoria state.

Does the obligation still apply with this kind of situation?

Cheers

It will be fine I would think if your 176 just says live in the state. This is what was on mine for Victoria:
Conditions of Victorian Government sponsorship
1. You and your dependents intend to live in Victoria for at least two years.
2. You have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your dependents.
3. You understand that all decisions concerning eligibility for migrant visas are the responsibility of DIAC.
4. You understand that the Victorian Government is not responsible for finding employment, accommodation, or providing financial or establishment assistance to you or your dependents.
5. You understand that sponsorship is provided with the following conditions:
· You agree to advise the Victorian Government of your DIAC visa application outcome and migration plans.
· You must continue to meet my DIAC visa conditions whilst in Australia.
· You will advise the Victorian Government of your contact details prior to arriving in Victoria as well as after arriving for a period of two years from that time, including updating contact details (e.g. telephone number and address).
· You understand that the Victorian Government may contact you in relation to your sponsorship at any stage during the period of your visa, and that you will complete surveys if requested by the State, including a survey upon arrival and at six monthly intervals for the two years after arrival.

HTH

[mimran]

Originally Posted by dsn

Yes.
U have to live min of 2 yrs in sponsor state.

In case of NSW, we have to live first 2 years in the state

[atsurti]

Originally Posted by vangareddy

In this example, I mean the person would be live in the same state (Vic) and payroll company also pay the salary from the same state(Vic) and only work for a company in NSW on contract.

The states basically give sponsorship to boost their economy, bring business to the state. If you are working out of the sponsored state then the state is not being benefitted. You should be living and working in the sponsored state.

Do you mean taking a contract to work on weekends in another state and on weekdays work in the sponsored state?

[V2S4R]

Originally Posted by atsurti

The states basically give sponsorship to boost their economy, bring business to the state. If you are working out of the sponsored state then the state is not being benefitted. You should be living and working in the sponsored state.

Do you mean taking a contract to work on weekends in another state and on weekdays work in the sponsored state?

Working on week days only, but payroll will be running by Vic state company.
So that tax will be paid to the state where you live.

Cheers

[OzWay]

I am sponsored by SA but will be living my initial 2 months in VIC. I will not be working in VIC though during this period. Is this fine with SA? when exactly does the 2-year commitment starts - right from initial entry or the first job?

[qirat]

I am on 176 VISA with sponsorship from SA. Is it possible if I find work in NSW and start my job there initially and keep on finding work in SA and later move to my sponsored state whenever I find employment in South Australia.

[naoto]

Yes it is possible. However remember once you are working in NSW it will be very very hard to get into SA. Mainly because SA is so small, job market wise, that they will rarely take anyone from any other state, they prefer quick hire of locals.

[qirat]

How is the Telco Job Market in South Australia?? Any idea?

[qirat]

I would be moving to South Australia next month and wondering when I would be able to grab Job in Telco field? Is it possible to get job within short span of time..Any idea??

[firedragon]

May I just add another question here? What if I live as a resident in the sponsoring state for two years but travel around the country the whole time, without changing my residential address? Would it be sufficient to have a residential address in the sponsoring state if there is no work obligation involved in the visa?

Kind regards.