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Thanks to all for your advice, much appreciated. I'm in no rush or even considering leaving my job, just thinking more long term (could have coincided with a birthday haha) and the (relative) security that partner visa would offer, but had heard various stories about bridging visas etc. Will have a chat with a migration agent!

Hi all, First time poster but have seen some conflicting posts on this subject. I'm currently on a 457 visa which my org has been good enough to sponsor me for. I've also been in the workforce long enough to know that jobs don't last forever too, and that in all likelihood there will be some down scaling in the business I work in, especially in my area of work (Learning and Development). So, with that in mind - I've got an Australian partner, we've been together almost two years: Does it make sense to move to a Partner visa? Have the security of the more permanent visa and not beholden to my org (but will be to my partner haha!) Are there any restrictions from moving from a 457 to a Partner visa? Appreciate the cost involved in getting a Partner Visa, not cheap. Any advice much appreciated.