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On 23/10/2022 at 04:55, GeeBee said:

We came on a 482 and after 2.5 years got PR from an employer sponsored visa - 186 Direct Entry.  It was the same employer. Same job. 

You can go for PR through the 482 transition stream after 3 years (one of my friends is doing this) but the only benefit I could see is you skip the skills assessment.

Otherwise, so long as you've got the 3 years experience, as soon as the employer is willing to sponsor you for PR you can apply for it as a 186 visa, unrelated to your 482. 

Obviously going straight to 186 is preferred in the first place, but realistically the processing times are too long for most employers. When you're here on a 482 you're in the job while you're waiting for the 186 but there's 2 sets of fees for both parties.

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

13 hours ago, Marisawright said:

Yes it is, but I believe it's got to be on the Medium list.   However it's another factor to add to your budgeting assessment.

In Australia, you pay stamp duty on a purchase.  As a temporary visa holder, you'll also have to apply to FIRB for permission to buy. There is a fee just to apply, AND a hefty surcharge on the purchase price.  The stamp duty, the FIRB fee and the FIRB surcharge are all percentage-based, so the more expensive the house, the higher they get.

For instance, on a $750,000 home, you'll pay about $30,000 stamp duty + $60,000 FIRB surcharge.  The FIRB fees have just gone up so I don't know what that would be, but guessing $12,000.

Obviously, if you don't get PR and have to return home, there's a risk you may not recoup those costs when you sell the property.   It will depend where you're going and what kind of property you're buying.  

https://stampdutycalc.com.au/

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.

47 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

That is true. I do sympathise with the sponsoring company on that score.  The fact remains that while the 482 is a great option for singles and childless couples, it becomes a risky prospect for a couple with children -- unless they are in a senior enough role where the company is meeting most of the relocation costs there and back, and the children are young enough not to have their education disrupted if it doesnt work out.

I see a lot of  corporate people on here going, "The 482 is a dawdle, of course you'll get PR, don't be a Debbie downer etc etc", but that's not the case for other sectors.

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

3 hours ago, Ausvisitor said:

I work for a large global company and our standard policy is that whilst we are happy to sponsor overseas applicants we will only sponsor on the temporary track. We are happy for them to later apply for a PR but this is on their own initiative not our responsibility.

I believe that most corporates tend to have the same policy when it comes to sponsorship.

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