Question: I have been working with one employer on a 457 but changed to another employer, can I still get PR? I have now worked for 2 years.  With the change in legislation, that just occurred on the 1st of July, changing employers on a 457 can still mean that you can get your Permanent Residency (PR)Read more

UPDATE: On the 14th December 2015, new policies were implemented by Immigration that now discourage self-sponsorship from sole operators and small businesses under the Subclass 457. To do a self-sponsorship, you have to have substantial start-up capital available and a very strong business plan with viable market penetration. The requirement to prove that the position,Read more

Question: Can you get me a 457 work visa? And can you get me a job? To answer the first question, “it depends if you have an employer sponsor”. To answer the second question, “no”. One of the most common questions I get is: Can you get me a work visa? Answer: It is only possible toRead more

Question: What are my chances of success? Can you definitely get me the visa? A common question I get from visa applicants, sponsors, and employers is “What are my chances of success?” and “Can you guarantee to get a positive outcome?”. The fact of the matter is, applying for anything with the Department of Immigration,Read more

Question: How long does it take to get a visa? The time it takes to get a visa can range from days to months and sometimes years depending on what kind of visa you are applying for. You must also take into consideration the time it takes to “prepare” your application. So if you wantRead more