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thank you kimsdu. I guess that means a visit to the immig offices and hours of waiting then

I have left this one a bit late - I am in the middle of applying for a Permanent Residency visa through my company who are currently sponsoring me on a 457 visa. The 457 visa expired 2 weeks ago (without my knowing - I just realised now upon checking my passport). I am due to be travelling to Europe for 15 days in 3 days time. How will I be able to come back into the country if my current visa shows it has expired? Also, will I have any problems leaving the country? thanks

Does anyone have any ideas? Any help would be much appreciated!

I've been at the same company in Sydney for 3 years, having been in Australia for 4. They've been sponsoring me on a 457. Now I want to apply for my PR so I can look for work at another company (in Sydney). Is this possible? I have been told that if I apply for my PR now I have to sign something to say I'll be staying at the same company for a couple more years. My intention is to leave the company as soon as I have a PR, but am not sure if this is possible. Please help!

Apologies if this is a duplicate thread If I get a PR visa through my company, am I allowed to leave Australia straight away? And if so for how long can I be abroad until my visa expires? I want to go to Europe for a year or so safe in the knowledge that I'll be able to return to live and work in sydney again