RossMac

Thanks for the advice everyone. That gives me more hope anyway. 
 

I’ll definitely check out those migration agents

Hi, I’m currently 43 and might have a potential job and sponsor to move from UK to Perth.

Looking at 494 visa which is a 5 year visa with PR application possible after 3 years. I’ve read you need to be under 45 to apply for PR. So if I got a 494 visa at 43 I’m 46 after 3 years. 

Or is it taken from when you apply for initial visa? If not then technically you would need to be under 42 when apply for a working visa that requires 3 years work before PR is possible?

Thanks for any info, been reading loads on this forum after finding it. Very helpful