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Yes I think this may be a good option. Worst case I am out a few thousand dollars if my work asks me to pay pack the money for the visa, but it is better than working for 2 years and then having my PR rejected because they didn't pay me correctly. Thanks for all of the advice. I just wish there was a way to hold them accountable without loosing my visa in the process...

Thanks for the advice. It appears I am between a rock and a hard place. To make matters worse, my 417 expires in just over a month so looking for another company to sponsor me would be tricky. I also know a few other people at my work on a 457 are also not being paid up to the market rate and the now possibility of not getting my PR after 2 years is very concerning.

Hello, I have just been nominated for my 457 visa and when the question of salary was displayed on the nomination, my employer put 56k to comply with the regulations. I asked if I was getting a raise (I only make 48k) and he laughed and said “there is no way I can’t afford that”. My dilemma – I want to tell him to pay me what is fair, however since my 457 is in the bridging phase I am afraid he will just cancel it. Any suggestions? Thanks