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As someone who is going through redundancy on a 457 visa I would 100% agree that you shouldn't give up what you have in the UK unless you have always wanted to try life in a different country/Australia. Plenty other posts have highlighted the difference in living costs and the salary isn't great - especially if your other half cant get work. My partner took 6 months to get a job when we came over as employers can be put off by the 457. I completely understand the turmoil you will be going through so fingers crossed you can come to a decision as quickly as possible :-)

The migration agent (and DIAC) still reckon 12-18 months for a PR visa though......

I've been told by the migration agent my company use that the 90 days is for all holders of the 457 visa. That's a relief but Sydney is that expensive that I figure if I haven't managed to find a new sponsor by the time I get made redundant then heading home (at the cost of the Company) is probably better as otherwise we'll waste our savings on Sydney rent. I agree this probably does come down to where we want to live.....which is a difficult decision in itself. The thought of having to start again in the UK is a tiny bit terrifying....better the devil you know I suppose! PR is an option ( I am a Chartered Accountant) but again, we couldn't afford to wait in Australia whilst the application goes through.

Hi This is my first post here although I have been on this forum for some time now - It has really helped with my move to Sydney. Now I am hoping for some advice.......I came over in 2011 on a 457 visa with my partner. We were fully aware of the nature of the visa but its just the two of us so it was all a bit of an adventure. I eventually moved jobs and transferred my visa to a great job - been at the Company for 8 months and my role is being made redundant (sometime in the next 2-5 months...). So the decision now is what to do? I am in the process of trying to find a new 457 Business sponsor (which is proving tricky as given its an election year most people are waiting to see what changes are coming) but there is a real chance that we might have to go home. I don't know how good/bad the job market is in the UK so I don't know if I should take a lesser role here in Sydney or head home and take our chances in London.......Anyone been in a similar position? Thanks in advance for any advice.