Oz Richard

Hi I have just finished a two year contract as a Business Analyst with my current employer who sponsored me on a 457 skilled visa. With the recent changes to legislation and as a business analyst in a competitive market, I'm finding it difficult to find companies willing to apply for a new visa. Does anyone have any experience / had dealings with third party firms offering to take on the sponsorship? I mentioned this option to a recruiter when they pulled my interview when they found out I required sponsorship - due to 'past experiences' they were not willing to consider this option. Any advice would be much appreciated. Rich