Australian Residency
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Australian Residency
Hi Folks,
Advice please
I'm ex crew with 9years experience and since arriving in Australia late last year, I've been thinking about returning to the skies once again. I'm applying for a visa which (if successful), gives me temp residency for 2years before perm residency is granted.
I know competition for F/A jobs here is pretty fiercee, but am I right in thinking that all Australian airlines recruit ONLY perm residents or citizens with no exceptions?
I'm currently working in a hotel in the city which I do enjoy but sooner or later I know that I'd like to return to being cabin crew again.
Also, does anyone know if this is the case for positions other than flying? I'd even consider working on the ground with an airline or something - I dunno!!!!
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Exmax
Advice please
I'm ex crew with 9years experience and since arriving in Australia late last year, I've been thinking about returning to the skies once again. I'm applying for a visa which (if successful), gives me temp residency for 2years before perm residency is granted.
I know competition for F/A jobs here is pretty fiercee, but am I right in thinking that all Australian airlines recruit ONLY perm residents or citizens with no exceptions?
I'm currently working in a hotel in the city which I do enjoy but sooner or later I know that I'd like to return to being cabin crew again.Also, does anyone know if this is the case for positions other than flying? I'd even consider working on the ground with an airline or something - I dunno!!!!
Confused
Exmax
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From: Sydney
exmax
I am afraid must companies will only employ you if you have perm residency.
There are some employers who even insist on potential candidates a citizen but doubt this applies to the aviation sector in Australia.
Good luck!!!!!!
I am afraid must companies will only employ you if you have perm residency.
There are some employers who even insist on potential candidates a citizen but doubt this applies to the aviation sector in Australia.
Good luck!!!!!!
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From: In an airspace near you!
Hmm, difficult question to answer...
Technically, you must have the right to live and work in Australia before any employer can employ you.
Once you have your permanent residency visa (or have a temporary visa leading to permanent residency) you should be in a better position to apply for jobs.
Bear in mind that different employers may be subject to legislation which provides a minimum criteria for employment (ie citizenship or permanent residency).
Technically, you must have the right to live and work in Australia before any employer can employ you.
Once you have your permanent residency visa (or have a temporary visa leading to permanent residency) you should be in a better position to apply for jobs.
Bear in mind that different employers may be subject to legislation which provides a minimum criteria for employment (ie citizenship or permanent residency).
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From: Perth, Western Australia
Good luck, but even citizens with LOTS of airline experience appear to have difficulty in landing a job with the current carriers. Of course, this may not apply in SYD. Maybe you need to find an Australian spouse!
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From: Sydney
Thanks for the info everyone.
To Rabid Dog- I'm in a relationship with an Australian (over 2years) and I'm currently going through partner migration process.
and even if wanted to get married Mr Howard opposes such activity, know what I mean??
To Rabid Dog- I'm in a relationship with an Australian (over 2years) and I'm currently going through partner migration process.
and even if wanted to get married Mr Howard opposes such activity, know what I mean??
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From: Stuck in the middle...
Exmax,
I'm not sure that formal marriage has much to do with partner migration - I know of a couple of cases like yours, where the partner rules applied the same way, irrespective of whether the applicant bowled from the Paddington or Randwick ends.
All that seemed to matter was that it was a bona-fide relationship and the co-habitation rules were satisfied.
But that was a few years ago, I don't know if the rules are any different these days.
Good luck & hope it all works for you.
I'm not sure that formal marriage has much to do with partner migration - I know of a couple of cases like yours, where the partner rules applied the same way, irrespective of whether the applicant bowled from the Paddington or Randwick ends.
All that seemed to matter was that it was a bona-fide relationship and the co-habitation rules were satisfied.
But that was a few years ago, I don't know if the rules are any different these days.
Good luck & hope it all works for you.
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From: In an airspace near you!
This is correct. Providing you can substantiate that you and your partner live in a bona fide domestic relationship akin to marriage you should have no problems.
Ironic - you must live in a relationship akin to marriage, but you can't get married. That's another debate altogether though.
Let us know how you go exmax!
Ironic - you must live in a relationship akin to marriage, but you can't get married. That's another debate altogether though.
Let us know how you go exmax!
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Hi folks,
Thanks for the replies and to clarify; I'm in a same sex relationship of over 2yrs and we've been living together for 11months now, so only one month to go and I can apply for that interdependency visa. I've done all the homework and compiled a folder full of "evidence" of the entire relationship, so I'm sure we'll be fine.
To Taildragger67; When I mentioned marriage and Mr Howard, I was just referring to the fact, that even if I wanted to marry my partner, I couldn't because it appears that the current government opposes this. The co-habitation rules that you mentioned are pretty much the same now.
Referring to what I originally said, I guess I'll wait and see about flying in Australia, if it happens, great, if not, then I'm talented enough to apply my skills and experience to something else.
Thanks for the replies and to clarify; I'm in a same sex relationship of over 2yrs and we've been living together for 11months now, so only one month to go and I can apply for that interdependency visa. I've done all the homework and compiled a folder full of "evidence" of the entire relationship, so I'm sure we'll be fine.
To Taildragger67; When I mentioned marriage and Mr Howard, I was just referring to the fact, that even if I wanted to marry my partner, I couldn't because it appears that the current government opposes this. The co-habitation rules that you mentioned are pretty much the same now.
Referring to what I originally said, I guess I'll wait and see about flying in Australia, if it happens, great, if not, then I'm talented enough to apply my skills and experience to something else.
