Hi maggiemay24,
Thanks for your response so quickly. That makes me feel loads better.
I had spoken to a migration agent over the phone who said it would be a problem. However I didn't fully explain that they are associated companies which they are. I believe that this would apply to myself & will hopefully be ok because of this.
Yes my company also sponsored me on a 457 and have done many more 457's & PR's so should all is legit with everything. My worry was that not many had been done in WA (different abn) but should still be ok with being associated companies like you mentioned.
I have a meeting with a migration agent on monday to confirm after I speak to my HR again so fingers crossed!!!! :-)
Thanks again,
Steve
QUOTE=MaggieMay24;1936645096]Was this also the employment arrangement and company set-up when you got your 457 visa? I've been advised by a migration agent that my company's two separate legal entities (and separate ABNs) can be considered associated companies due to the fact that we meet this requirement under the Corporations Act. So perhaps that's also the situation for you. If you've already submitted your application, there's little you can do about it now so see what happens. If the nomination has been approved, that may be a good sign that this is fine.