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The following examples are a selection of recent successful services to candidates from overseas and Australian employers.
Candidates
"Harry": We first met Harry (Honghai Ju), a Welder, in Quindao, China, in mid 2007. Harry had thoughts about a plan to migrate to Australia for several years and the Australian Government requirement for Functional English from July 1 2007 made him realise that he needed to make a move (not that he didn't have reasonable use of English but he was worried he would not pass the written element). Harry's welding test, conducted by Catapult People and overseen by a senior TAFE manager and Boilermaker by trade, was extraordinary, and we elected to offer him a sponsorship under the sublass 457 Visa for our client, Stevens Resources. Harry , together with nine of his countrymen from various parts of China, arrived in Adelaide, South Australia, in October 2007 and commenced working with Host Employer Custom Coaches. He has now been joined by his wife and continues to make a significant contribution to the output of his employer. By late 2009, Harry will qualify to apply for his Permanent Resident Visa and we feel sure that he will continue to make a significant contribution to the future of Australia. Well done Harry.
"Eric" Fan: Eric was a subclass 495 Visa holder when we met him in Adelaide in late 2007. His Independent, but provisional, Visa status meant that he needed to find 12 months fulltime work to be able to qualify for his application for Permanent Residency. We managed to find this work for him with long term client, Custom Coaches, in a position where he could apply his Electrical expertise and qualifications. Eric has six months to go, but his employer loves his work and all going well, he will achieve his life goals.
"Kamaljit": This lovely young man from India found his way to Adelaide via a Student Visa, but was desperate to secure work in his field of Civil Engineering. We canvassed our valued client, PMP Bitumen, for interest and they were prepared to take him on for the permissible 20 hours per week (as per the conditions of the Student Visa). Within two weeks, PMP asked us to arrange for Kamaljit to be sponsored on a subclass 457 Visa, providing for fulltime work rights. At the time of writing, we eagerly await approval of this Visa.
Employers
Stevens Resources
PMP Bitumen (now Fulton Hogan)
Samaras Group
Sealeck Doors and Windows
MGA Whittles
Carter Corporation
Sharman Sheetmetal
Custom Coaches
Ahrens Group
Lucas Group