I hope someone can help me... 
We have already applied for a 175 (Skilled) visa but we are not on the CSL so our application will not be reviewed any time soon :Cry:
Currently we are on a 457 which expires in 2011. Our concern is that the 457 will expire before our 175 is approved. What we did was: applied for a State Sponsorship (QLD - we are based in Brisbane) but because the occupation was taken off their list we were declined.
Our only, other option (without having to move to another State) is an Employer Sponsored visa. Has anyone done this visa application? I have read all the booklets and as far as I can see there is only an approx. $500 charge for the Employer Nomination. Our 121 application will be fee-free as we have already lodged a 175.
The problem is this....
The employer informed us that their agent said it was going to cost $7,500! The reason: the business is not accredited to sponsor and needs to get accreditation. Is this for real? I can not find any mention of business accreditation for a 121 visa.
Our options are running out
We have already applied for a 175 (Skilled) visa but we are not on the CSL so our application will not be reviewed any time soon :Cry:
Currently we are on a 457 which expires in 2011. Our concern is that the 457 will expire before our 175 is approved. What we did was: applied for a State Sponsorship (QLD - we are based in Brisbane) but because the occupation was taken off their list we were declined.
Our only, other option (without having to move to another State) is an Employer Sponsored visa. Has anyone done this visa application? I have read all the booklets and as far as I can see there is only an approx. $500 charge for the Employer Nomination. Our 121 application will be fee-free as we have already lodged a 175.
The problem is this....
The employer informed us that their agent said it was going to cost $7,500! The reason: the business is not accredited to sponsor and needs to get accreditation. Is this for real? I can not find any mention of business accreditation for a 121 visa.
Our options are running out