Eric3197

Hello Poms in Oz, I'd be grateful for any comment or advice on my current situation. Here are the key details: I have been in Australia since 2018. I have secured a positive skills assessment for Multimedia Specialist in 2023 which is currently the occupation I am looking to obtain a 189 or 190 visa under (my background is Graphic Designer) I have had a migration lawyer since 2022 but would like further ideas I currently hold a subclass 408 visa (commonly known as the COVID-visa), set to expire in March 2025. My current Graphic Designer job isn't sponsored. Once my COVID-visa expires, I will most likely lose this job if I cannot find another way of working legally Whilst I have been working as a Graphic Designer I have also held a second job in hospitality, which has uncovered a hidden talent in me for customer service which I am good at. I am open to exploring options to use this for PR. I am open to further study in Australia, with a potential budget of $40k for a master's program if it can significantly improve my PR prospects. Here are my questions: I am currently effectively due to leave Australia next year unless I secure another visa. How likely can I a Multimedia Manager / Graphic Designer position that will temporarily sponsor me? Based on the above, would either pivoting toward customer service, or taking on a masters, position me more favourably for PR? If I cannot secure a Multimedia Manager / Graphic Designer position that sponsors me past March 2025, what kind of steps can I take to stay in the country? Thank you in advance for your valuable input!