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But Australia is not making it easy too. I studied and graduated UQ (but only for a year, so no work for me), and a number of my friends did too and continued t

But Australia is not making it easy too. I studied and graduated UQ (but only for a year, so no work for me), and a number of my friends did too and continued to work in Australia. But it's not easy. Most job openings prefer PR/citizens. My friends who got a job can only stay for maximum 2/3 years, with uncertainty related to the point and visa grant system. If there's a way for me to work in Australia or even get into the work visa stream without spending AUD100k+ on a 2 yr masters + living costs, I'd definitely consider it.

Mandatum 6y ago
If you're already qualified, it's been slow but easy for my friends to get sponsored. Yes, it ties you to your employer - but the transfer process between employers is relatively simple since the recent visa changes, but does just seem to take forever (even pre-COVID). My suggestion when applying to large orgs is to not mention your visa status. It's quite often HR policy not to ask about it until an offer is made, then you've got a lot more leverage. But yes, getting that initial sponsor is a royal pain in the butt.