The best option is to continue looking for another employer or get checked for Skilled Migration.
If you have another employer willing to sponsor you, you can do a 457 or 482 transfer if:
If you are currently on a 457 or 482 visa, you can do a transfer.
This can either be a sponsorship and nomination transfer case. Or if your employer already has a sponsorship in place, it may be a nomination transfer case only.
Otherwise, if you have an Australian partner and satisfy the right requirements, you can apply for a partner visa which is also a pathway to permanent residency.
Potentially looking for another employer.
You can choose to study in Australia towards a course to further up-skill your current qualifications or choose a different career path (if you can demonstrate that you are a genuine student).
You can look to book a flight and travel home. During COVID-19 travel restrictions, this may be quite difficult to do. Ensure you speak to a migration agent or lawyer to be able to do this accurately and that you don’t violate any visa conditions.
Book in a consultation with us and get accurate, legal advice the first time round. Stop researching and wasting time getting advice from the grapevine (informal advice). Get a straight answer from experts.
*Disclaimer: Always get a migration agent or lawyer to asses your individual circumstances, in order to receive unbiased recommendations. Your unique circumstances and personal factors can affect your visa options and can either open up or close pathways for you.
I am on employer sponsored 482 visa. I lost my job, but a new employer is willing to sponsor me. My question is, will it be fine if new employer lodges the nomination application before 60 days? Or do I need to get nomination approved within 60 days to stay in Australia?