[Kugan]

Dear Mark,

Hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to seek your professional guidance on how my current visa circumstances and future eligibility for Permanent Residency may affect my employment prospects in Australia—particularly in relation to employer sponsorship options such as the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa.

Over the past year, I have spoken with several Talent Acquisition Specialists across multiple Australian companies. A recurring message has been that most employers primarily consider candidates who are either Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. I was also advised that offshore applications are often excluded automatically by recruitment systems, and that candidates must already be residing in Australia to be considered for most roles. You have explained to me on the above.

As you’re aware, my fiancée is currently employed by one of the Big Four accounting firms, and her employer has confirmed their intention to sponsor her for Permanent Residency. The process is expected to begin in September 2026, once she meets the two-year Australian work experience requirement.

In light of this, I would appreciate your insight on the following:

1. Assuming I find a suitable role aligned with my professional background, would Australian employers be in a position to consider my application under any of the following scenarios?

2. a) Once my fiancée’s PR application process has formally commenced?

3. b) During the PR application process, while awaiting the outcome?

4. c) Only after the PR has been officially granted?

5. Would I be eligible to apply for positions where the employer is open to sponsoring a candidate under the subclass 482 visa, regardless of my partner’s PR status or timeline?

6. Would submitting a letter or confirmation from my fiancée’s employer regarding her PR sponsorship plan help strengthen my applications, or is it largely irrelevant in the context of employer-sponsored visas such as the 482?

Your advice would be immensely helpful as I plan for my future relocation and career transition to Australia. Thank you for your time and assistance—I look forward to your response.

Kind regards,

Kugan V

[Kugan]

Hi Mark,

Thank you so much for your detailed and insightful response. I sincerely appreciate the time you’ve taken to explain the nuances of my visa status and the potential reasons behind the challenges I’ve faced in my job search.

Your advice on how to clearly present my visa status and work rights in both my resume and LinkedIn profile is invaluable. I now understand the crucial details I’ve been missing, which could make a significant difference in how recruiters view my application. The tips you provided on resume formatting for the Australian job market and LinkedIn optimizations are especially helpful.

I will update my profile accordingly and take full advantage of the resources you’ve shared, including uploading my resume to 482Jobs. I’m hopeful these changes will improve my chances moving forward. I also have a few follow-up questions regarding the 482 visa:

1. Does this mean I can only apply for jobs listed in the 482 job listings by the Ministry of Home Affairs?

2. Is it unnecessary to apply for jobs on platforms like SEEK or Indeed?

3. If a position like “Customer Service Manager,” similar to my current role, is listed, should I look for such positions on SEEK or Indeed and identify which companies are offering them?

4. I found a list of over 170 companies offering sponsorship. How should I approach these companies?

5. As I’ve been applying from Malaysia, does my location affect my chances? What would be your advice in this situation?

6. Assuming I am in Australia, how confident should I be about securing a job, considering the cost of living and bills?

7. Do I need to have my skills assessed by VETASSESS?

8. If so, do you offer VETASSESS services? If yes, what are the costs and processing time?

Once again, thank you for the additional information and guidance. It has been extremely helpful, and I now feel much more confident about the next steps in my job search.

I truly appreciate your ongoing support.

Kind regards,

Kugan

[Kugan]

Dear Mark

Thank you so much for your reply. I’ve made the necessary changes to my LinkedIn profile and will do the same for my cover letters moving forward. I believe I will stand a much better chance of securing a job once I am physically in Australia and this is the risk I will have to take. I will let you know when I’m heading to Australia. Thank you for your reply and feedback.

Kugan V

[Kugan]

Hi Mark

Thank you for your reply. Could you please delete all ‘*****’ from my postings immediately. The rest is fine. Just replace it with a ‘big four’ instead. Appreciate it.

Thank you.

KUGAN

• This reply was modified 4 months, 2 weeks ago by  Mark. Reason: Edited term as requested