CottonOne Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Hello hello, HELP! :arghh: Been looking at this forum for a long time but never joined.Have to say it helped me understand a lot during my road to residency. I got approved for a 186 visa several months ago with my wife and children. I have been headhunted by a competing business which is offering nearly 3 times my currently salary. They never asked me what I am earning and I think they have just estimated I am earning more than what I currently earn. As my current employer sponsored me PLEASE can someone tell me about the legal implication of me resigning and going to work for the other side. I am so worried of loosing this opportunity and being stuck for another 2 years. I know what people will say... that I should be grateful that I was sponsored and should do the right thing and standby by my company, but if you see the pressure I have been put under for the past 2 years you will understand why I want would be happy to leave - if I am able to do so. Really appreciate any help/feedback people can give. I only have a verbal offer from this afternoon and expect written job offer by the end of next week. Thanks C.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Assuming that you never gave false or misleading info during your 186 application, you are free to do whatever you like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 There's no condition on a 186 visa that you need to stay with your employer any particular length of time. You are free to accept a position with another company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Not a problem with the visa, but you need to check your contract. I suspect if your employer paid you any relocation fees then there could be a clause about repayment should you break the contract early. Then again you are obviously being underpaid so............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only1emon Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I guess you can move with your 186 visa there shouldn't be any problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerLady Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 It's entirely up to the employer - there are no immigration issues whatsoever. My employer states that you must repay the visa costs ($8,000) if you leave within a year, but that sounds like it would be totally worth it to you! Just check what your internal policy is. You might not have to repay anything at all :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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