JamieSuds

On 11/05/2021 at 13:03, Marisawright said:

No.  Sponsorship will not (usually) get you PR.  Most employer-sponsored visas just get you a temporary contract to live and work in Australia while you're employed by that company. If the job finishes for any reason, you have to go home. There is a possibility, towards the end of the temporary contract, that you might be able to apply for PR, but it's far from guaranteed and it gets less likely every year as the government makes it more difficult.  It was a lot more predictable a few years ago but things have changed.

Even so, it's a great option if you're single, as it gets you to Australia fairly quickly and then, even if you don't get PR, you've enjoyed an adventure for a few years.  If you have a wife and kids, you need to think more carefully about how the disruption and high cost of a temporary move would affect your future as a family.

Ah I see, I thought sponsorship was the fastest way forward to obtain PR, I didnt realise how difficult it was to obtain perminant residency. 

I'm not sure if this reply goes directly to yourself or just on the thread but thanks very much for the advice! I'll contact Raul as well. 

Much appreciated

Jamie 

On 07/05/2021 at 14:25, Marisawright said:

Try Suncoast Migration or Go Matilda if you want a second opinion, but I think the advice you've already got may be right.

Thanks for your reply! I'll get in touch with them to discuss options. 

19 hours ago, Raul Senise said:

A 189 at the moment would be highly unlikely as the number of invitations issued is extremely low and mostly for occupations on the Priority List.

To even lodge an expression of interest for a 189 requires a skills assessment.

Thanks for your reply.

So would sponsorship really only be the way forward to get PR? 

Hello All.

I'm looking for some advice, I'm currently on a covid visa, I've been in the country for 3 years now (prior visa 417 Working Holiday).

I got in touch with a migration agent about self sponsoring on the 189 visa, they said it wouldn't be possible as I've not been working as a mechanic for the last 3 years... 

I'm a time served mechanic who served just over 6 years in the Automotive Industry, I was working on Light vehicles, plant, machinery and carrying out mechanical install jobs on Solar Farms on and off for the last 3 years in Australia. 

I have been offered sponsorship in a garage but I'd like the opportunity to go onto the 189 visa so I can travel and work. 

Is this possible to do or can anyone point me in the right direction of a migration agent to assist?

Thanks in advance 

Jamie