VicentJ Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 hello, I have currently worked for 2 years on a 4-year 457 visa, and I am considering transferring my visa to a new employer. I have two questions: - Since my visa expires in 05/2020, I will not be able to work for 2 consecutive years for the new employer. In this case, will there be any possibility for this new employer to sponsor me for PR? - After the expiry of this 457 visa (in 05/2020), what are the possibilities to keep working for this new employer? Could they sponsor me for a new 482 visa? And, how long would it be until I am eligible for PR sponsorship? Should I wait 3 new years for PR (until 2023), or would the previous years on the 457 count towards that period? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicentJ Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 2 hours ago, VicentJ said: hello, I have currently worked for 2 years on a 4-year 457 visa, and I am considering transferring my visa to a new employer. I have two questions: - Since my visa expires in 05/2020, I will not be able to work for 2 consecutive years for the new employer. In this case, will there be any possibility for this new employer to sponsor me for PR? - After the expiry of this 457 visa (in 05/2020), what are the possibilities to keep working for this new employer? Could they sponsor me for a new 482 visa? And, how long would it be until I am eligible for PR sponsorship? Should I wait 3 new years for PR (until 2023), or would the previous years on the 457 count towards that period? Thanks!! OK, I just noticed that I typo'ed my visa expiry date... it expires in 05/2021, not 05/2020. The rest is correct. Sorry, and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 The answer to all your questions is Maybe, depending on your specific circumstances. Much more information wold be required to provide any useful advice. A professional assessment would be recommended before making any decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicentJ Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Thanks Raul, I certainly will. In any case, what further information would be needed, or what would my eligibility depend on? I am a civil engineer by training, although I am sponsored as an engineering manager on my visa. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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