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Thats great thanks for sharing I wasn't aware the 186 direct entry route would still be available while on the 482 I will explore that with the visa agent and employer after the LMT! Employer needs me there ASAP for a project so won't wait for the 186 DE visa processing based on advice from the agent who confirmed it is a much longer wait than the 482. We will go out on the 482 (with kids in tow!) but as per advice on here will definitely try for PR ASAP before the 3 years either sponsored DE or independent. Thanks

Thanks for that. I was doing a bit of research this morning and read the same thing about the stamp duty and surcharges. It's not worth it at all with those charges so will just rent until we get PR (hopefully)

Firstly I am aware of all the risks in not getting a PR visa after 3 years etc. but I was wondering has anyone here been able to actually get a mortgage on a TSS 482 Visa?? A few websites say it is possible with 20% deposit, good salary, savings etc.

Thanks for the info and knowledge. They have just started the LMT now and after that I will have direct contact with their migration agent to start asking questions We do have kids and it is a risk but we still think it would be worth taking the 482 if it is the only option. They are a good company and it is a pretty senior position for which I have plenty of experience. But if the 482 does go through I think it would be silly from what you shared not to start an application myself for a 189 or 190 straight away rather than take the risk and wait the 3 years when I will have less points

Thank you for sharing. This company is also a large global company and I suspect the same but I will ask the question regarding the PR 186 visa as it would obviously be the best option. They did say it was easier and quicker to get a TSS 482 visa through at the minute....... I would be interested to hear from agents on here if that is the case? Anyway if the 482 is the only option on the table we will be taking it. They are a good company and it is rare to find an employer that is willing to sponsor overseas engineers in my line of work + I am happy that I can apply for PR myself when I get there or through them after 3yrs

Hello clever people I will be moving to Australia soon (hopefully!) on an employer sponsored 482 TSS visa (medium term) which says you can’t apply for the permanent residency visa 186 until after 3 years working there. What are the chances of not being granted a 186 visa after the 3 years working in Australia? Has this happened to anyone here? Second question…is it possible to be in Australia on a 482 visa and apply for a PR visa like a 190 or 189? I am just thinking worst case if I wait for the 3 years and my employer decides not to go ahead with sponsoring me for a PR 186 visa and I need to go an alternative route that required the points test I will have lost 10 points as I turn 40 just before the 3 years is up. Thanks in advance!

Curious what did you decide to do in the end and how it worked out? We are in the same position moving to Australia in Jan/Feb hopefully. I have a job in Australia when I arrive but my wife who is a Director of the company in the UK will not be working in OZ so I am wondering is it better to just keep paying her a salary and and take dividends from the UK company until the account is empty