Wannabeoz

57 minutes ago, paulhand said:

Generally for an employer to sponsor you for PR on the TRT stream of the 186 permanent visa, you must have worked for them for 3 years.

Unless you are in one of a fairly small number of exemption categories, over 45 is a deal breaker.

I suggest you get some professional advice to understand what may, or may not, be possible (even if this is somewhat far into the future).

Hi Paul, thank you. I'd be paying for PR myself; how soon could I apply? 

Hi all, I'm due to come out to Queensland later this year, but turn 43 in July. 

I'll be on a 4 year sponsored visa but wonder how soon I could apply for PR?  I'll be studying to cross-qualify and hope to complete it within 12 months. 

I know over 45 it becomes difficult so time is key, but don't want to come back! Once out there, I want to stay. 

Thanks in advance.