How long does it take for sponsor approval? Any advice please

[Guest Julesmt]

How long to wait for Sponsor approval? Any advice please

Hi All,

I'm new on here but have been reading many forums from you guys and I must say thank you all so much for the info you give. I've learnt so much about moving to Oz.

 

Myself my husband and my 3 children (18,15,and 13) would love to get the chance to move out to Perth.

My husband is in the Building industry and has been offered a job with a sponsorship on a 457 visa. However our employer has never sponsored before so we are still waiting for his approval, which is taking so long ! It's 11 weeks now is this normal? It's driving us all mad because we're in complete limbo. We can't plan anything.

We're not sure if it's our employer that's holding Immigration up or Immigration holding him up, I know that he said to us they're asking for an awful lot of info from him a lot more than he anticipated!

What would be the reasons they wouldn't approve his business please? He is a small building company that hasn't employed many people before, he has mainly used sub contractors. But he wants to expand to a larger business with my husband who is a bricklayer by trade but has experience in project managing large projects.

 

 

We have 2 dogs to consider and we were hoping to fly out before the changes to the quarrantine from 1st Jan. I have them booked in for December because I thought this process would be completed by now ! Just don't know what to do whether to cancel this booking in case he gets refused.

 

My oldest daughter is 18 and needs to plan Uni if we don't go she needs to apply in the UK by Jan, and if she goes to Uni in Perth I think they start in Jan !

 

I managed to get my other 2 kids into school over in Perth too again they were suppose to start in Feb. Now I'm not sure whether any of this is going to happen

Any way sorry to ramble on but any advice would be great. Thank you in advance

[New Life Down Under]

Hello a 457 visa is a three part process. The first part is for the employer to become a Standard Business Sponsor. Basically that involves them applying to DIAC as a credible employer. They have to produce a lot of information. Secondly the employer then applies to nominate the employee (that would be your husband) Thirdly the employee then applies for a visa. Stages 2 and three can happen together, but not until the employer has been approved. The better your application, the faster the process. I would advise you to start getting all of your documentation ready for stage 3 to save any time! Good luck!

BTW, what are the changes happening to quarantine??

regards

Camilla

 

 

 

How long to wait for Sponsor approval? Any advice please

Hi All,

I'm new on here but have been reading many forums from you guys and I must say thank you all so much for the info you give. I've learnt so much about moving to Oz.

 

Myself my husband and my 3 children (18,15,and 13) would love to get the chance to move out to Perth.

My husband is in the Building industry and has been offered a job with a sponsorship on a 457 visa. However our employer has never sponsored before so we are still waiting for his approval, which is taking so long ! It's 11 weeks now is this normal? It's driving us all mad because we're in complete limbo. We can't plan anything.

We're not sure if it's our employer that's holding Immigration up or Immigration holding him up, I know that he said to us they're asking for an awful lot of info from him a lot more than he anticipated!

What would be the reasons they wouldn't approve his business please? He is a small building company that hasn't employed many people before, he has mainly used sub contractors. But he wants to expand to a larger business with my husband who is a bricklayer by trade but has experience in project managing large projects.

 

 

We have 2 dogs to consider and we were hoping to fly out before the changes to the quarrantine from 1st Jan. I have them booked in for December because I thought this process would be completed by now ! Just don't know what to do whether to cancel this booking in case he gets refused.

 

My oldest daughter is 18 and needs to plan Uni if we don't go she needs to apply in the UK by Jan, and if she goes to Uni in Perth I think they start in Jan !

 

I managed to get my other 2 kids into school over in Perth too again they were suppose to start in Feb. Now I'm not sure whether any of this is going to happen

Any way sorry to ramble on but any advice would be great. Thank you in advance

[Guest Julesmt]

Thank you Camilla for your reply.

Our employer is still waiting to be approved at the moment so our nomination or visa won't have been submitted until he gets the go ahead for approval then.

We already have filled in all the paper work from our end and sent it to our employer for him to submit. He must be taking his time with all the other info that DIAC require because it seems to be taking so much longer than other peoples applications for the 457. He submitted them on 22nd August which was 11 weeks ago !

 

From the 1st of January Australia and New Zealand are changing their Quarrantine, all dogs coming from the UK will have to have the Rabies Vaccination and Rabies blood test 180 days before they can be released into Australia, Which is a nightmare !

I had mine booked in to fly out in December but if we don't get our visas in time they won't be able to come out until May. As we can't afford for them to be in Quarrantine for that long ! I will have to find a family member to look after them otherwise it will be so expensive they charge $39 per day for the first dog $33 of the other. Obviously that would be so Pricey !

 

Do you or anyone know what reasons a business maybe refused to sponsor please?

 

Also could I ask when Uni or Tafe courses start ? Is it Jan ?

 

Thank you in advance for any replies

[New Life Down Under]

Hello

WEll to answer your question, there are many reasons why employers can be refused Standard Business Sponsorship, it could be anything from lack of training provision for current and new staff, bad bookkeeping (!) pay scales etc etc. Maybe you should ask your employer to contact DIAC with his TRN (Transaction Reference Number) to chase up his application if he has lodged it already. If the application is not sent in decision ready and the department have to ask for additional info, that can often hold up the process substantially, so therefore make sure you have everything ready to go the first time. Then there should be no delays.

 

What a shame about the change in quarantine laws, our dog had to do one month in Byford and that was long enough. Once they ahve the rabies injection do they not have to do quarantine??

 

With regards to Uni's we have 2 semesters here, One starting Jan/Feb and the other July. Not sure about TAFE's but I would imagine the same. Primary/high schools start on or around 1st Feb and there are 4 school terms.

 

When I moved here eight years ago, my biggest stress was bringing my lovely dog, who now sadly has passed away. However, I dont regret bringing her, although she def preferred her life in England where she could run through the woods off her lead and chase things! Here she was restricted in the bush in summer due to the snakes! My new puppy of 8 months loves the beach though!

 

Good luck with your visa, sometimes these things just take a bit longer than others, some 457's have gone through in 48 hours after being accepted as a SBS

Regards

Camilla

[Guest Julesmt]

Thank you again Camilla for that info it's very much appreciated.

All we can do is cross our fingers that our employer can pull his finger out and produce all thats required. His business is small, but he wants to expand. He said he hasn't had many employees before as he always used subcontractors, not sure whether he has got all the training benchmarks up to date either, which is a bit of a worry!

I think I read somewhere if he's able to set up a business plan and pay a percentage of training he might be alright to sponsor, do you know anything about this?

 

That is good that there are 2 semesters in the year for Uni at least my daughter won't have to wait until the following year to go.

The dogs still have to do the month in Quarrantine, like you say that is plenty long enough. I agree the animals are stressing me out too, I will worry so much how they will cope.

 

Do you enjoy living in perth? Do you miss the UK at all? Any regrets?

When I have read about some people on here wanting to go home I think noooooo don't do it !! The Uk has changed so much in the last 5 years or so, and it's getting worse and worse. The recession has hit really bad for most companies and there's no work for the kids coming out of school or college. No wonder Immigration are so busy everyone wants to get out lol !

 

Where abouts are you living?

Regards

Julie

[New Life Down Under]

Hello Julie

Yes you are right an employer can make a contribution which is a % of their turnover to a training organisation if necessary.

I have been here nearly 8 years, we live in Churchlands which is a nice suburb not far from the ocean and not far from the city, perhaps 10 mins from CBD. Lots of good places close by,Leederville, Subiaco, City Beach. There are good schools nearby aswell which is one of the reasons we chose here,

No, I dont regret moving here at all, it is still hard with family at times, I had to rush back last year to visit my Mum in hospital which was difficult leaving the children behind. My husband and kids havent been back at all yet! Perhaps in the next year or two! WE have preferred to spend our holidays exploring Sthn Hemisphere. As I mentioned it was toughest for my poor dog who never really adjusted to the heat/lifestyle/restrictions on where you can take a dog and lack of off lead walks. Very happy with the education, my girls are both in primary school, they were only 3 and 5 when we came. However, it is very expensive here now, cost of living a lot more than UK, couldnt believe how cheap everything was when I went over last year. Houses expensive, food/groceries exhorbitant, however we drink some lovely WA wine so that sort of compensates!!! (mind you that is dear compared to TESCO's!!) Another hard thing is the cost of travel back to UK, you are lucky to get a flight for $2000 each whereas when family come over here they pay the equiv of $1200. My advice is bring everything with you, there is little difference between a 20 and 40ft container!!

Good luck with it all

Hope the info helps

[Guest Julesmt]

We came over in April for a reccie and thought how expensive it was in Oz now, I think it's mainly because the pound is worth nothing and the Aussie dollar has incresed in value. It does worry me actually how we're going to afford things but I suppose you adjust once your working and getting a salary.( I hope!) I noticed rent is high for properties too.

 

What Visa did you and your family come out on? Did you manage to get PR reasonably quick?

I would like to do that as soon as possible as my husband is over 45, luckily the age went up to 50 this year so we have to apply for PR before then.

I think you came out at the right time for your children, my kids are all teenagers so I think they'll find it harder to adjust, even though they are all quite keen to come, thank goodness as I know a lot of older kids are very reluctant.

 

Did you know anybody when you moved over? Did you make friends easily? I think having young kids helps as you're going to meet other parents at the schools etc.

 

Also sorry to ask so many questions but how were your parents when you told them that you were emigrating? Mine haven't been great about the whole thing, but I've got to think this is mine and my families life and I have to do whats right for them.

Do they come out very often to visit? I'm not sure my mum would fly over as she gets so scared, she won't even get on a plane to Spain!

If flights are that expensive too as you've said I don't think we'll be going back that often!

 

Thank you again Camilla

[New Life Down Under]

Hi Julie

Leaving family is always difficult and when you do it, challenges are often sent your way, ie parents getting older and sicker, it is not easy... The $ is riding very high at the moment but doesnt effect us really on a day to day basis just makes online shopping better! The property market has slipped back a little over the last couple of years though.

We came out as permanent residents on GSM. We applied in UK and it took about a year.

I agree it is probably easier with young children, in my job I meet people with families of all ages, some adapt, some do not! My girls love the ocean/beach/snorkelling/bush walking so they are very happy here and I think they have a great lifestyle. If your children are sporty they should fit in very quickly as there are clubs for every imaginable sport everywhere. If you put yourself out and about you will make friends, people here are generally very friendly and I know when I arrived the parents at the school invited me along to things straight away.

We made a clean break when we came here, ie sold everything house,cars,pensions, etc so really there was no option for going back.

If you have visited Perth and liked it, you should be fine.

Perhaps though you should be looking into permanent visas as the 457 will not offer you permanency and I should let you be aware that there are a lot of people in Perth on a 457 who can not gain a pathway to permanency. They are sort of in limbo, they want to stay but dont meet the criteria/points for GSM. A lot of people think that now Perth is Regional they can just apply for RSMS or look at ENS as they have been here for a while. Both these visas are complex and there are a lot of criteria that need to be met, such as age, whether or not you hold a qualification that is comparable to Australian Standards, what type of employer is wishing to sponsor you, what ANZSCO skill level your trade is etc etc.

Remember Migration Law and Policy is always changing, I would never advise anyone to plan into the future on a visa category they are currently eligible for, after all things may change. As you say the GSM has changed this year to incorporate applicants over 45, so although one door opens, one may also close. Even Migration Agents can not be aware of all the potential policy changes!

Good luck Julie

Kind regards

Camilla

 

 

 

 

We came over in April for a reccie and thought how expensive it was in Oz now, I think it's mainly because the pound is worth nothing and the Aussie dollar has incresed in value. It does worry me actually how we're going to afford things but I suppose you adjust once your working and getting a salary.( I hope!) I noticed rent is high for properties too.

 

What Visa did you and your family come out on? Did you manage to get PR reasonably quick?

I would like to do that as soon as possible as my husband is over 45, luckily the age went up to 50 this year so we have to apply for PR before then.

I think you came out at the right time for your children, my kids are all teenagers so I think they'll find it harder to adjust, even though they are all quite keen to come, thank goodness as I know a lot of older kids are very reluctant.

 

Did you know anybody when you moved over? Did you make friends easily? I think having young kids helps as you're going to meet other parents at the schools etc.

 

Also sorry to ask so many questions but how were your parents when you told them that you were emigrating? Mine haven't been great about the whole thing, but I've got to think this is mine and my families life and I have to do whats right for them.

Do they come out very often to visit? I'm not sure my mum would fly over as she gets so scared, she won't even get on a plane to Spain!

If flights are that expensive too as you've said I don't think we'll be going back that often!

 

Thank you again Camilla

[Guest Julesmt]

Wow you really do Know your stuff ! Thank you.

Unfortunately the 457 is our only option to get over I think we've missed the boat to come over on any other visa because obviously it's all done on a points system and the only way my husband can get enough points is to be sponsored, mainly because of his age (47), not because of his qualifications or ability! I am under 45 (42) and a hairdresser but I don't work more than 20 hours a week here so I don't qualify, also I'm not on the SOL list anymore.

We were told that we could apply for PR as soon as we arrived in Oz as long as our sponsor was willing to back us, and my husband could pass the skills test, is this true?

I would need to try and do this straight away for peace of mind.

There are so many visas and I'm not entirely sure what all of them are it's all very baffling. When we got back from Perth in April we went to see an agent and she told us that this was the only way we could get over, so I'm presuming she knew what she was talking about!

We are not selling up everything here just in case it doesn't work out, so we decided to rent our house which will also be an extra income as we don't have a mortgage. We are going to leave all our furniture in the house, and we'll sell up and bring everything over if and when we have PR.

I know it's a risk but this is our only option.

If our sponsor doesnt get approved I'm not sure what we can do. All our fingers are crossed right now, we so want to be living in the sun!!

 

Thanks for all your knowledge it's very much appreciated

 

Kind regards

Julie

[New Life Down Under]

Hi Julie

It is very difficult for me to give you a definite answer regarding your options without a full case history. Firstly, if you saw a Migration Agent registered with MARA https://www.mara.gov.au/agent/ARSearch.aspx?FolderID=394 I am sure you would have been given reliable advice. In Australia it is illegal to provide immigration advice or assistance without being a registered, qualified Migration Agent. Therefore the consumer is protected and assured that the agent has current licensing, a University Degree in Migration Law or equivalent, However, strangely and something that registered Australian agents are always trying to address, people can become Migration AGents for Australia in other parts of the world and not be registered, My advice to you and anyone else is check on the MARA website for registration, many reputable UK agents are on there (even though legally they dont have to be registered if they are operating out of Australia.) If not use an Australian registered agent.

 

You asked whether you could apply for PR when you arrived, I am not sure from the information you have given me what type of visa you would be applying for. There are over 150 categories of visa!!!! Again I am sure your agent will have advised you on your best options.

From the brief infomation I have about you and your family, you MAY be able to apply for ENS visa , however the datc your husband is over 45 exceptional circumstances for his appointment would need to be demonstrated. Hairdresser is also on that list, so that could be an option for you if you get a sponsor and have got the relevant experience required. Bricklayer is also still on the SOL for GSM so perhaps you could apply there if your husband meets the points. He may want to start looking at getting an IELTS as he may need the extra points??? Regional Skilled Migration may also be an option, but again I am sure that your agent in the UK has looked at whether or not your husband and the employer is eligible, AS a very broad guideline he may need 2 yeasr experience on a 457 before that is even a possibility,again his age is against him, although exceptional circumstances for his appointment could be addressed with a submission to the Dept and who knows whether or not PErth will be regional by then???? Also the employer would have to demonstrate Labour Market Testing by showing that he can not employ an Australian citizen or permanent resident. These visas have many criteria which need to be addressed in order to submit a valid application.

It is very important to have confidence in your agent and I am sure she will look after you, and guide you through every step of the way! Perhaps your agent should liaise with the employer to ensure he has the correct documention for Stnadard Business Sponsorship???

However, once his approval ahs come through you need to make sure he lodges the nomination asap and I would advise that with your time restraints your agent lodges the nomination and application online together to save any more hold ups. That way your dogs may avoid the rabies injections!!!

 

Good luck, now I must get back to work!!!!

Let me know when your visa is granted!!!

Regards

Camilla:unsure:

 

 

 

 

23439]Wow you really do Know your stuff ! Thank you.

Unfortunately the 457 is our only option to get over I think we've missed the boat to come over on any other visa because obviously it's all done on a points system and the only way my husband can get enough points is to be sponsored, mainly because of his age (47), not because of his qualifications or ability! I am under 45 (42) and a hairdresser but I don't work more than 20 hours a week here so I don't qualify, also I'm not on the SOL list anymore.

We were told that we could apply for PR as soon as we arrived in Oz as long as our sponsor was willing to back us, and my husband could pass the skills test, is this true?

I would need to try and do this straight away for peace of mind.

There are so many visas and I'm not entirely sure what all of them are it's all very baffling. When we got back from Perth in April we went to see an agent and she told us that this was the only way we could get over, so I'm presuming she knew what she was talking about!

We are not selling up everything here just in case it doesn't work out, so we decided to rent our house which will also be an extra income as we don't have a mortgage. We are going to leave all our furniture in the house, and we'll sell up and bring everything over if and when we have PR.

I know it's a risk but this is our only option.

If our sponsor doesnt get approved I'm not sure what we can do. All our fingers are crossed right now, we so want to be living in the sun!!

 

Thanks for all your knowledge it's very much appreciated

 

Kind regards

Julie

[New Life Down Under]

Hi Julie

It is very difficult for me to give you a definite answer regarding your options without a full case history. Firstly, if you saw a Migration Agent registered with MARA https://www.mara.gov.au/agent/ARSearch.aspx?FolderID=394 I am sure you would have been given reliable advice. In Australia it is illegal to provide immigration advice or assistance without being a registered, qualified Migration Agent. Therefore the consumer is protected and assured that the agent has current licensing, a University Degree in Migration Law or equivalent, However, strangely and something that registered Australian agents are always trying to address, people can become Migration AGents for Australia in other parts of the world and not be registered, My advice to you and anyone else is check on the MARA website for registration, many reputable UK agents are on there (even though legally they dont have to be registered if they are operating out of Australia.) If not use an Australian registered agent.

 

You asked whether you could apply for PR when you arrived, I am not sure from the information you have given me what type of visa you would be applying for. There are over 150 categories of visa!!!! Again I am sure your agent will have advised you on your best options.

From the brief infomation I have about you and your family, you MAY be able to apply for ENS visa , however the datc your husband is over 45 exceptional circumstances for his appointment would need to be demonstrated. Hairdresser is also on that list, so that could be an option for you if you get a sponsor and have got the relevant experience required. Bricklayer is also still on the SOL for GSM so perhaps you could apply there if your husband meets the points. He may want to start looking at getting an IELTS as he may need the extra points??? Regional Skilled Migration may also be an option, but again I am sure that your agent in the UK has looked at whether or not your husband and the employer is eligible, AS a very broad guideline he may need 2 yeasr experience on a 457 before that is even a possibility,again his age is against him, although exceptional circumstances for his appointment could be addressed with a submission to the Dept and who knows whether or not PErth will be regional by then???? Also the employer would have to demonstrate Labour Market Testing by showing that he can not employ an Australian citizen or permanent resident. These visas have many criteria which need to be addressed in order to submit a valid application.

It is very important to have confidence in your agent and I am sure she will look after you, and guide you through every step of the way! Perhaps your agent should liaise with the employer to ensure he has the correct documention for Stnadard Business Sponsorship???

However, once his approval ahs come through you need to make sure he lodges the nomination asap and I would advise that with your time restraints your agent lodges the nomination and application online together to save any more hold ups. That way your dogs may avoid the rabies injections!!!

 

Good luck, now I must get back to work!!!!

Let me know when your visa is granted!!!

Regards

Camilla:unsure:

 

 

 

 

23439]Wow you really do Know your stuff ! Thank you.

Unfortunately the 457 is our only option to get over I think we've missed the boat to come over on any other visa because obviously it's all done on a points system and the only way my husband can get enough points is to be sponsored, mainly because of his age (47), not because of his qualifications or ability! I am under 45 (42) and a hairdresser but I don't work more than 20 hours a week here so I don't qualify, also I'm not on the SOL list anymore.

We were told that we could apply for PR as soon as we arrived in Oz as long as our sponsor was willing to back us, and my husband could pass the skills test, is this true?

I would need to try and do this straight away for peace of mind.

There are so many visas and I'm not entirely sure what all of them are it's all very baffling. When we got back from Perth in April we went to see an agent and she told us that this was the only way we could get over, so I'm presuming she knew what she was talking about!

We are not selling up everything here just in case it doesn't work out, so we decided to rent our house which will also be an extra income as we don't have a mortgage. We are going to leave all our furniture in the house, and we'll sell up and bring everything over if and when we have PR.

I know it's a risk but this is our only option.

If our sponsor doesnt get approved I'm not sure what we can do. All our fingers are crossed right now, we so want to be living in the sun!!

 

Thanks for all your knowledge it's very much appreciated

 

Kind regards

Julie

 

 

 

Hello Julie

Just an update, which may make you feel a bit better, I lodged a nomination last week, lodged the application on Friday and the visa has just been approved today! This was for one of my clients in the UK, so don't feel disheartened, I am sure your agent will be able to turn yours round quickly once the business has been approved. So, effectively it was only 3 days from final lodgement. Just make sure you submit everything with your e457, ie plenty of attached docs~! This one was fast but one of my colleagues managed to get approval in 24 hours, so by his standards mine was slow!!

Regards

Camilla

[Guest Julesmt]

Hi Camilla I've just realised you're an agent yourself lol !!! I thought to myself wow you really do know what your talking about !

That's promising if that application went through that quick! Hopefully ours will do that too if our employer gets approval. We haven't actually got an agent, we only went to see one for some advice. Our employer is doing it all himself which probably explains why it's taking so long!!

If he doesn't get approval, I'm thinking of other options.

Can I just ask if there was any way I could get a visa myself with my hairdressing skills? I have 23 years experience and a 3 year apprenticeship with a diploma. I haven't worked in a Salon for 10 years though just kept my hand in with Friends and family, I've mainly been concentrating on bringing up my 3 kids. But now they're older I would be willing to get back to work and would do a skills assessment if needed.

Do I need to have shown a certain amount of income to be suitable?

 

Thanks

Regards

Julie

[New Life Down Under]

Hello Julie

Unless you have been self employed and kept very good records, ie tax returns, invoices, regular training certs etc it would be very unlikely that you would pass an assessment if you havent been in the work force for 10 years. You would need to be able to demonstrate that you have up to date skills, currently working f/t and from the brief info I have about you looks unlikely I am afraid! If your husband gains his 457 you will also have work rights and I belive (although do not quote me on this that WA has removed the need for licensing of hairdressers, ie you may be able to get work without a licence> Having said that that would be at the employers discretion and is NOTHING to do with your suitability of applying for a visa.)

I really think perhaps you should go back to your agent and get her to assist you and your potential employer with the 457 as it seems as if there is a problem somewhere along the line?? It may be worth the expense if it means getting your visa?? The migration industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in Australia, so if they are MARA registered you should be OK.

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Camilla I've just realised you're an agent yourself lol !!! I thought to myself wow you really do know what your talking about !

That's promising if that application went through that quick! Hopefully ours will do that too if our employer gets approval. We haven't actually got an agent, we only went to see one for some advice. Our employer is doing it all himself which probably explains why it's taking so long!!

If he doesn't get approval, I'm thinking of other options.

Can I just ask if there was any way I could get a visa myself with my hairdressing skills? I have 23 years experience and a 3 year apprenticeship with a diploma. I haven't worked in a Salon for 10 years though just kept my hand in with Friends and family, I've mainly been concentrating on bringing up my 3 kids. But now they're older I would be willing to get back to work and would do a skills assessment if needed.

Do I need to have shown a certain amount of income to be suitable?

 

Thanks

Regards

Julie

[Guest Julesmt]

Ok thank you I thought that would be the case but it was worth and ask !

If my husband did come out on a 457 and I was able to get a full time job in hairdressing would I be able to apply for PR then once we were out there? Incase my husbands sponsor couldn't back us?

I have been in contact with our agent and have forwarded our employers details so hopefully we can get this sorted asap !

Thanks again

Regards

Julie

[New Life Down Under]

Ok thank you I thought that would be the case but it was worth and ask !

If my husband did come out on a 457 and I was able to get a full time job in hairdressing would I be able to apply for PR then once we were out there? Incase my husbands sponsor couldn't back us?

I have been in contact with our agent and have forwarded our employers details so hopefully we can get this sorted asap !

Thanks again

Regards

Julie

 

 

Hi Julie

Speak with your agent about which category you may be able to apply for. GSM, ENS, RSMS all have different criteria which have to be met with regards to diplomas, work experience, sponsorship criteria, age etc etc. Visas really have a minefield of information and criteria which need to be addressed!!!, I am happy to provide general info but honestly can not be specific as I wouldnt want to give anyone false hope, or alternatively provdide incorrect immigration assistance due to lack of detail! Your agent will have your thorough background and should be able to steer you in the right direction with regards to whether or not you have a chance of permanency. But pls remember a 457 is only a temporary visa..

I think perhaps you should get your employer to contact your agent! He will need to appoint the agent with regards to the nomination, and SBS not youself!

Cheers

Camila