457 visa to 186 visa

[wheresdbeef]

Hi All,

Looking for some info. A family member is currently working on a 457 visa for the last 13 months and has been offered a job with a new employer.

The new employer has an migrant agent involved and is offering to sponsor them on a 186 visa and would like them start work in 4 weeks. 

My concern for the family member is that they don't rush in and cause issues to their visa while trying to transition. 

Is it possible to make a transition like this?

Some migrant agents are better than others so looking to confirm if this is possible?

 

Cheers

[Marisawright]

That doesn't sound right. I'd have thought the new employer would have to take over as sponsor for the 457 first, before they could do the 186.  Your relation would be wise to get his own migration agent.

[Wonderingaloud]

The employer could sponsor them as a direct entrant on the 186, providing they meet all the criteria which would take months and months to process. During this time they couldn’t work for this company though.

 

In order for them to work for this company in 4 weeks, the new employer will have to take over the 457 first. The sponsorship for the 186 would then be via the TRT  stream but they have to have worked for the same employer for 2 years first (as well as meet the other criteria- age, skills assessments, English etc) so they couldnt apply straightaway...

As above, your friend needs his/her own migration agent to handle things in his/her best interests. Yes some are better than others, make sure they are reputable (google) and Mara registered. Don’t use an immigration lawyer. Any of the agents who post on this forum are reputable in my opinion.