Hi

I have looked thru the information web from Australian Immigration, but cannot find out about our specific case. I also called Australian visa application center in bangkok, but after a 1/2 waiting I got a Thai lady on the phone that hardly speak english.

I am a Norwegian citizen living in Thailand with my Thai wife. My wife is offered a position in an Australian mining company close to Perth. She have a master in Environmental science. I recon she will not have any problem with visa/work permit.

This offer from the mining company is important for here future career and she like to say yes to this job. The offer is 2 years contract with possibility to renew.

So the question: Will I be able to apply for some kind of “marriage” visa to stay with my wife? (Here salary will be more than enough to support both of us.)

And if I got some kind of visa, will I be able to apply for job in Australia.

Thank you in advanced

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I can't answer your question as i know nothing of Australian visas.

But;

.............I got a Thai lady on the phone that hardly speak english.................

As most applicant's are Thai, not surprising. Why not ask your wife to phone?

Sounds like your wife is being sponsored for an Australia 457 visa - link with overview is http://www.immi.gov....ed-workers/sbs/

Your wife's employer will be able to assist, so long as she has declared that she is married with you. The 457 visa does permit the spouse to accompany the 457 visa holder so you can obtain employment. if you have any University/trade certificates get them translated into English and certified at the Australian Embassy.

EDIT: If the workplace is close to a mine, check that accommodation is provided as a part of the package as rental accommodation will be very limited and expensive.

Best of luck...

Edited July 9, 201213 yr by simple1

Sounds like your wife is being sponsored for an Australia 457 visa - link with overview is http://www.immi.gov....ed-workers/sbs/

Your wife's employer will be able to assist, so long as she has declared that she is married with you. The 457 visa does permit the spouse to accompany the 457 visa holder so you can obtain employment. if you have any University/trade certificates get them translated into English and certified at the Australian Embassy.

EDIT: If the workplace is close to a mine, check that accommodation is provided as a part of the package as rental accommodation will be very limited and expensive.

Best of luck...

Thanks

Sure, I have got my paper translated, but not yet been verified by Australian Embassy.

Accommodation is taken care of by the company. The apartment is 10km outside the mining area. They have company busses going every evening/morning

Sounds like your wife is being sponsored for an Australia 457 visa - link with overview is http://www.immi.gov....ed-workers/sbs/

Your wife's employer will be able to assist, so long as she has declared that she is married with you. The 457 visa does permit the spouse to accompany the 457 visa holder so you can obtain employment. if you have any University/trade certificates get them translated into English and certified at the Australian Embassy.

EDIT: If the workplace is close to a mine, check that accommodation is provided as a part of the package as rental accommodation will be very limited and expensive.

Best of luck...

Thanks

Sure, I have got my paper translated, but not yet been verified by Australian Embassy.

Accommodation is taken care of by the company. The apartment is 10km outside the mining area. They have company busses going every evening/morning

OK, don't forget to liaise with the employer to facilitate your visa. Stating the obvious check to see if your qualifications will be recognised/accepted in Australia as it not always the case.

Edited July 9, 201213 yr by simple1

Sounds like your wife is being sponsored for an Australia 457 visa - link with overview is http://www.immi.gov....ed-workers/sbs/

Your wife's employer will be able to assist, so long as she has declared that she is married with you. The 457 visa does permit the spouse to accompany the 457 visa holder so you can obtain employment. if you have any University/trade certificates get them translated into English and certified at the Australian Embassy.

EDIT: If the workplace is close to a mine, check that accommodation is provided as a part of the package as rental accommodation will be very limited and expensive.

Best of luck...

Thanks

Sure, I have got my paper translated, but not yet been verified by Australian Embassy.

Accommodation is taken care of by the company. The apartment is 10km outside the mining area. They have company busses going every evening/morning

OK, don't forget to liaise with the employer to facilitate your visa. Stating the obvious check to see if your qualifications will be recognised/accepted in Australia as it not always the case.

I recon Australia will accept my education. I am a graduated programmer, but i they dont, I can always spend my time fishing

Sounds like your wife is being sponsored for an Australia 457 visa - link with overview is http://www.immi.gov....ed-workers/sbs/

Your wife's employer will be able to assist, so long as she has declared that she is married with you. The 457 visa does permit the spouse to accompany the 457 visa holder so you can obtain employment. if you have any University/trade certificates get them translated into English and certified at the Australian Embassy.

EDIT: If the workplace is close to a mine, check that accommodation is provided as a part of the package as rental accommodation will be very limited and expensive.

Best of luck...

Thanks

Sure, I have got my paper translated, but not yet been verified by Australian Embassy.

Accommodation is taken care of by the company. The apartment is 10km outside the mining area. They have company busses going every evening/morning

OK, don't forget to liaise with the employer to facilitate your visa. Stating the obvious check to see if your qualifications will be recognised/accepted in Australia as it not always the case.

I recon Australia will accept my education. I am a graduated programmer, but i they dont, I can always spend my time fishing

IT Programmer in WA should be in reasonable demand due to high level of investment in ERP for the resources sector with the likes of SAP. I used to work in the IT industry (sales) in Australia & I do know that BHP & Rio Tinto have a huge global investment in SAP and have offices in Perth. Larger IT vendor organisations in WA are CSC, Accenture, IBM, CSG and a few others. If you are not already certified in some SAP modules you may like to use your spare time to gain certification. Well worth the time & effort.

Again best of luck for your new life in Australia.

IT Programmer in WA should be in reasonable demand due to high level of investment in ERP for the resources sector with the likes of SAP. I used to work in the IT industry (sales) in Australia & I do know that BHP & Rio Tinto have a huge global investment in SAP and have offices in Perth. Larger IT vendor organisations in WA are CSC, Accenture, IBM, CSG and a few others. If you are not already certified in some SAP modules you may like to use your spare time to gain certification. Well worth the time & effort.

Again best of luck for your new life in Australia.

Thanks for the tip. I have certification on 2 SAP modules and Microsoft MCITP on the latest platform.

Since I am Norwegian citizen, we could have chosen Norway but it had been difficult for my wife to get a proper job there. So we really look forward to a different life now. If we ever go back to Thailand, I don’t know. Probably only on holidays. We want to keep our house here, but selling car, motorbikes etc.

Edited July 9, 201213 yr by expat63

OP Dont know who your wife will be working for. Both my wife and I are with Rio Tinto & Woodside and also in the mining game, if you need any assistance dont hesitate to send me a PM.

Also been down the spouse route into Oz.

Good luck with your future plans.

Eddie

OP Dont know who your wife will be working for. Both my wife and I are with Rio Tinto & Woodside and also in the mining game, if you need any assistance dont hesitate to send me a PM.

Also been down the spouse route into Oz.

Good luck with your future plans.

Eddie

Thanks Eddie. My wife have 2 job offers and we will go on a visite in august. Then she will deside which company