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Thanks Maggie and foo. Appreciate your answers.

Undestood foo. Thanks a lot. It's clear now. On a 189 visa, because I am not sponsored, I can change employers at any time, and can even setup my own business. Is that correct?

Hi Maggie, Thanks for your answer. Yeah, sorry. I didnt write correctly. While on a 457 visa, I can only apply for the Permanent Residency after 2 years, correct? So by having the 189 visa, means I automatically have the Permanent Residency? And then, after having the PR and being in the country for 4 years, I can apply for the citizenship? Thanks

Hi everyone, I hope you're well. I arrived in Australia exactly 4 weeks ago on a 457 visa. Understanding that my current employer might not apply for my PR in two years time, I am looking into the 189 Visa. Do you guys know if I may apply for the 189 visa (well, the EOI right now), even being here for only 1 month? My skills are on the skills list and I have the points for it. Also, by getting the 189 visa I will be able to apply by myself for the Australian residency in two years time, is that correct? And one last question: processing time for 189 visa is 12 months. Assuming I apply today and get the visa in 12 months, I would be in Australia for 13 months. Would I be able to apply for the residency in 11 months after getting the 189 visa (2 years in total), or by getting the 189 visa my residency period application "resets" and I have to start from month 1? Thanks!

Hey guys I am due to arrive in some weeks - still finalizing a few details. I come from a programming background (Java) and now mostly doing Enterprise Integration and BPM work with TIBCO products. I am arriving with a 457 visa, sponsored by a company to keep on working on the same field. In terms of salary, I can't complain. It's not bad, but not what I had planned for me. I am 10% under what I had planned for my minimum base. I will be quite aggressive in 2014 trying to get a raise or finding a new employee.