Just thought Ill share something for the benefit of all.

4years ago I got a company in Sydney to sponsor me for a 457 temporary work visa, because they needed someone with a specific skillset.

Everything was done online, the company lodged a nomination, and the immigration dept. got in touch with me to proceed with the application.

Within 2 months, I was already living in Sydney.

The natural progression for a 457 visa holder to permanent residency is a 186 Business sponsor visa, which he can apply for after working for 2 years with the same company.

Procedure is almost the same as applying for a 457 visa.

This is the safest and best way to get a PR.

I've seen too many malaysians coming here without a job only to crash and burn, working as waiters while hoping to get a proper job someday.