482 visa software engineer reddit. When I started my journey in June 2022 I was 23 years old, had less than 2 years of experience as a Software Engineer, and I also did not have a visa at all. Otherwise there are a few regional visa options. I've When applying for the 482 visa it specifies that your need to be; nominated to work in an occupation which is on the list (software engineer) and have at least 2 years of work For the 482 it is 2 years of work experience and a skills assessment isn't required for software engineer/developer programmer roles. I was working for my employer off-shore when visa was granted (under their off-shore entity). 482 Temporary Skills Shortage visa doesn't always need a skills assessment (although the person processing your application can ask you to do one if they want) so you can go for that if you can find a sponsoring employer. Unfortunately, I only have 70 points for now. I checked the last rounds for software engineer, but unfortunately the minimum is 85 for 189. I recently got an offer for London, UK for Software Engineer role, currently staying in India. If none are eligible, is there any option for me to get the Visa? I'm pretty desperate since I don't know how my employer will see this. Full text: Hi All, I'm on a 482 Visa which was granted in July '22. Partner is one of the interviewers from the tech team in a big US IT company, and that is what he told me. My details - Invite Received - 8 Dec 2022 Visa Lodged - 28 Jan 2023 Points - 90 Software Engineer(261313) Offshore It's over 12 months since I lodged visa application, yet to receive any communication. Can anyone in a similar situation let me know how long it took for their visa to be approved? Title: Should Software Engineers apply for 189 Subclass in 2024 ? How can we come to know if Software Engineer is considered for invitation in Year 2024 - 2025 ?, posted by kokaniredittor Full text: Considering my points is reaching around 85 (best case scenario) , wanted to know if it makes sense to apply for 189 Subclass visa in Year 2024 - 2025 ? Title: 476 to 482 Mechanical Engineer, posted by RightAileron. I'd love to work in Sydney or Brisbane. I work in a company that does both electrical/software engineering. I currently am full stack working Given I'd met the client, my company sponsored me to stay in Aus (TSS/482 visa sub class) which gave me the right to stay in Aus for 4 years with that one company. Title: 482 Visa waiting, posted by Klutzy-Term650. you can still make mid 100K in test but you have no where near the advancement opportunities that you get as a regular engineer. I landed on-shore in Dec '22. Typical is skilled visa 189/190/491 some took the Student Visa then applied for the skilled visa. It's a lengthy and expensive process. The company I am currently stuck with are fucking with With my 5 YoE as a Software Engineer, the "practical experience" easily added up to 10 years. Full text: Hi there. I'm a software engineer with 3 years of experience and I have to choose between a Visa is looking for Software Engineers who will help build Open VisaNet, Reddit, Inc. Title: Visa 482 query (Currently a visa 485 holder), posted by Swimming_Promise_106 Full text: hi there and thanks for taking time in reading this post :D I currently am on a visa 485 (expiry on july 2027) and working as a software engineer. 00 1 week ago Software Engineer - Frontend You’re right in that you need the medium-term 482 for a path to PR. As someone who moved the other way, the difference in lifestyle was significant. I then got offered a job by another employer in Melbourne and they pettitioned the governmetn to take over my visa sponsorship (they had to pay a lot of money to do that) which meant my visa stayed the same A lot more Australian tech workers go the other way, due to the difference in salary to cost of living ratio for software engineering. Reddit comments are not legal advice and do not replace consulting a Hello TN Visa experts As a Canadian citizen, would one be able to qualify for TN visa with the following profile: Education: Master of Science Information Systems Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering (took a bunch of computer courses) Designation: Senior Software Engineer/ Engineering manager Questions: Title: Work Visa as a software developer, posted by Perfect_Milk_189. . Full text: I am glad that the wait is You need to make sure all the letters have same title that way you minimize screening questions at the border. My visa expires in November 2024. Full text: Hello guys, hope everyone doing well. You just need to satisfy Anzco description. I havent met any ICT on a work sponsorship visa. Oct 2021 - Granted a Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) as a software engineer. I'm raising 186 with my employer and they do it through preferred Vendor. My partner and I are going to Australia on the 482 from her work (just wrapping up final documents, submitting asap) but want to know if we can go early. (Basically a coder, doing 4 people's job at the same time) My Question is that, Am I eligible for the TN visa? Is there any requirements for the TN Visa that I can refer to? Thanks! pay wise and weight wise testing roles are inferior to regular engineer roles. I myself have found a company that was willing to sponsor me. Full text: Need some help figuring out my best course of action. I am sponsored by my employer for an engineering role. But I'm not an BA. How long did you get your visa granted for a chef? Currently on bridging visa waiting for 482 to The reason why 482 is going under drastic changes is because employers are misusing this visa a lot. At the end of April 2024 again my company lodged the long term visa (medium term) 482 for me. Role is 261313 - Software Engineer. Just wondering for those who applied on 482. However just turned Member last year. Applied for 482 visa on 5th July, received an S56 (missing documents) I’m on software engineering. How do I know? Because my occupation is ICT support engineer and I did not undergo skills assessment . I came here on a 476 visa as a mechanical engineer. Temporary Skill Shortage visa. The application is still in Received state. I did some research on 482 visa and noticed that we will need 2 years work experience to be eligible for 482 visa. Usually after studying something like electrical or software engineering you'd go on a post-grad visa, get some work experience, eventually get sponsored by a company for a PR. Now recently my company has started raising a 482 I am looking to relocate to Brisbane from the UK and have managed to find an employer willing to sponsor me for a 482 Visa. I have a Melbourne based company ready to sponsor my 482 work visa and I also have an offer from My TSS 482 Visa (Medium term) application filed by Fragomen on Dec 8th, 2021 and health clearance done on 18th Dec, 2021. And I'm considering getting my company to do 186 DE for me. Currently on 90k+super. unless you’re interested in testing, avoid it because it’s really easy to get pigeonholed into that role and it’s hard to get out of. Occupation : Software Engineer, points 90 ( incl nomination ) Dreams do come true, patience is essential guys! Thanks for all this useful information. i'm currently losing hope with visas 190 and 189 as the number of seats seems to have shrunk and with the number of applicants here in Melbourne, it Title: Got my 190!! 14 month wait, posted by Horror-Sundae-6713 Full text: VIC state sponsored Submitted ROI in Dec 2022 got invite to apply in Jan 2023 Submitted application in Jan 2023 S56 in Sept 2023 Another S56 in Jan 2024 Received grant in Feb 2024. His visa is expiring soon (only granted 2 years of 485) and his employer is The 482 TSS became eligible for 186 TRT sponsorship from the end of July this year, so your timing isn't bad. Oct 2022 - Granted the Covid Visa (subclass 408) - This kicked me off the 482, this was unintended, and a mistake by me for not closing this application. if a testing role is all you can get, it is Heya I'm a software engineer from The Netherlands who recently moved to Australia. Hi Guys,I graduated in Electronics Engineering from INDIA but have been working since in the IT sector as a Software Developer for 2 years. My partner is an architect graduate working as a software engineer. Got a job in regional QLD almost immediately after arriving. Imagine a position for senior software developer advertised on SEEK with low pay than current market, this position wont be taken up by any sane people onshore because of pay rate and working condition. Thanks for all this useful information. I may lose this job if I can't relocate to Japan. You've actually got multiple pathways but the best one would be to find yourself a job with an employer that is willing to sponsor you for a 190 subclass, after you found your job/employer get yourself a WHV, move to Australia and start working for that employer. After going through this sub-Reddit, I got to know that Engineers were not granted many visas since December 2023. Yes, look at the 482 and 186 employer sponsored stream. I'm expecting to get another 5 points in a year from now from work experience (since ACS deducts 2 years of experience and I currently has 6), so I guess I will lodge now and update the application after 1 year. After you’ve complied all the requirements. Also, Title: 482 Visa Occupation relation to 189/190 Visa, posted by SIEG3R Full text: Hi, I currently hold a 482 visa under the occupation Civil Engineer (immigration Australia was the one who placed it under this occupation) however my job role is technically under Construction Planning and Programming (has been so since my application for 482 by the company). Full text: Hi all, as the title says. And done my masters (in software engineering) here in Canada. To be clear, here's my circumstances: Got university diploma in Hey everybody - Creating our community to provide support and resources for people looking to secure a sponsored visa (often referred to as the 482 or TSS Visa) to move to Australia. Also, who knows the latest 482 Medium Term - Production Engineer visa grant? Reply reply CreepyEstablishment7 Min points for ICT Software Engineer 261313 View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. 00 - $60. I'm an Software Engineer. San Francisco, CA $50. This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently. I saw on SkillSelect that Software Engs. After about a week of applying, I received an offer from a company with which I had done 3 rounds of Title: Approval Time for TSS 482 Visa (Medium Stream), posted by Peefa_2238. Title: 482 Medium term granted - Ask me anything, posted by SceneSufficient6591 Full text: Hey all, yesterday my partner and I received grant letters for a 482 visa - medium term. Title: Needing some guidance on 186, posted by Hanects Full text: Hi guys, I'm currently on a 482 visa with my company as an electrical engineer. The visa officer mentioned that I will not go back to my country. Expand user menu Open settings menu. The agent submitted the applications at the end of March, and I received the results in mid-April. Typical tourist have max 3months stay, I doubt thats enough to get visa sponsorship. Basic My gf (25) and I (25M) are planning on moving to Melbourne for at least a year by the end of 2022. In most the US cities I have lived in, a software engineer salary bought a median home with 1-2 years salary. If I can’t get a 189/190 Visa then based off what I’ve read on this sub, I would need sponsorship to get a job as a software engineer in Australia and very few companies would do this? (I don’t know if the job market has even gotten better recently) A little bit of motivation for people who are looking for a job or are on a visa. This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill. Hello there, I'm a 28yo software engineer from Europe and I'm in the process of submitting an EOI for a 189 visa. I am now looking at the ACS skills assessment and the whole thing is very discouraging, from the timeframes, the requirements and the vagueness about the exam. Title: Applying for 482 Visa: Can I go early on tourist visa?, posted by RussTheMann16. Should be a 4-year visa. We'll look to share jobs offering sponsorship and will also look to answer any questions you might have about the process. Bear in mind that if you want to be sponsored for the 186 you will have to have been working with your sponsoring employer for at least 3 years, so if you don't meet that standard yet, you will have to see about re-extending your 482 for another couple of years first. My sponsoring employer submitted my TSS medium stream visa to the Department on my behalf today (12 February). ) Just Also any of you tried switching career while on 482 visa ex. Title: 482 -> 2 year requirement, posted by Few-Commercial7823 Full text: I did smth stupid - I took my 485 visa in August 2022 (granted for 2 years) until Aug 2024 And started FT work in October 2022 at a well reputed company and currently have 1. There are offering a salary of $100k which seems to be below My employer has applied in 482 Medium Stream, does the above timelines apply for Medium stream as well? By when can I expect Visa Grant I am a Software Engineer with 10+ years of work experience and I am an EU resident. Edit: Occupation: Software Engineer, No police certificate was requested AutoModerator • Moderator Announcement Read More » Title: Finally got the 482 medium term visa, posted by namkhalinai. After our marriage, I would like to move to the US on TN visa. Full text: Hi Reddit, After you've helped me in another post the last time to understand, that I am with the wrong visa in Australia, I hope you can help me in the upcoming situation, as well. Full text: I am glad that the wait is Title: Software Engineer 7 YOE, No Degree, Only Advanced Certificate, posted by Remarkable_Oil_7204 Full text: Hi, I'm an Irish software developer and was planning a move to Australia around October of this year. This was granted for two years. Companies will never sponsor a newbie or trainee software developer. Hi everyone, 1. As a result of this I am considering looking for a job and potentially getting sponsored on the TSS 482 visa. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. What's the invitation score for 190s for Software Engineers? My company earlier applied for a 400 visa but that was rejected. I am little worried about what's happening. My question is if I accept the offer and visa processing will take approx 2 months. Now they're willing to sponsor me (482 visa) and the agency said applications like this are generally successful but there's a small risk they can refuse because my degree is in Law. 482 visa requires minimum 2 years of experience but says that skills assessment is only required for few occupations and software isnt one of them. Will my 2 years requirement for 186 be fulfilled in July or Dec? Thanks! I'm a naturalized Canadian citizen and currently working as a Software Engineer in Canada (Remote), and my fiance is in the US on H-1B visa (I-140 not filed yet). Title: 482 - Qualification differ from job, posted by Responsible_Gap_6791 Full text: Hey everyone, needing a bit of clarity here. I will have 7 years of work experience then as a software engineer and I am currently a senior in my current company. Title: 482 -> PR - When can I apply?, posted by rpitodo. entering on 482 visa 23M Software Engineer UK -> Australia. Ive only seen people go this route for Partner Visa. Based on recent reports, for software engineers, it's looking like 85+ points with at least 10 points from skilled work experience and superior English for a 190 in NSW. I need to accept the offer in 2-3 days. Applicants on a 482 visa have a pathway to permanent residency through a visa type called the Employer-Sponsored Temporary Transition Stream (ENS/RSMS). /Programmers get invited to apply at 85 points for the 189 visa (based on the last rounds of invitation). Hence the migration agents of my sponsoring company are afraid I'd only be deemed "qualified" from last year, and cannot meet the "2 year work experience at the appropriate skills level"/ "post qualification" criteria of the 482 visa. I have 80 points for the 190 visa though. I was allowed to apply for PR after 1 year in role with a skills assessment or wait until 3 years in Degree not being from the same discipline that you are having assessed will probably hurt you unless you have a decade+ of experience. I'm a software engineer. Feel free to DM me anytime. 482 Visa Questions Australia, side jobs etc. Alternatively, you must have outstanding skills to make the company want to sponsor your visa. Up to now, I had a 476 visa. I have my skills assessment completed with ACS for code 261313. Currently working in the fintech which are paying peanuts for the job I am doing. I am just wondering if I need to do a skill assessment with Engineer Australia to verify my 3 years of experience. Title: Should Software Engineers apply for 189 Subclass in 2024 ? How can we come to know if Software Engineer is considered for invitation in Year 2024 - 2025 ?, posted by kokaniredittor Full text: Considering my points is reaching around 85 (best case scenario) , wanted to know if it makes sense to apply for 189 Subclass visa in Year 2024 - 2025 ? View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. I hope you’ll get it soon . Software Engineer is quite different, so mostly people use Computer Systems Analyst for a Developer role IT roles and have successfully got TN Visa. as a subclass 457 or 482 visa holder, you have been working in the nominated occupation for the nominating employer for at least the last 3 years, and your earnings were at least as much as the Fair Work High Income Threshold for each year of that period Hi Guys,I graduated in Electronics Engineering from INDIA but have been working since in the IT sector as a Software Developer for 2 years. Title: 482 to 186 Direct Entry Visa, posted by Due_Dog_9982 Full text: Hi All, I have been working in AU since 2022 under Subclass 482 TSS Visa (ANZSCO ICT Business Analyst 261111). That is the truth Title: Question about TSS 482 , posted by No-Product3463 Full text: So basically I can apply for PR in March next year since the government changed the amount of years needed before applying. 5 years of work experience but my visa ends in August 2024 I cannot meet the 2 years experience requirement, will I still be able You don’t need to have skills assessment for IT related occupations when you’re applying for 482 visa. I am an Irish Passport Holder. I can see Subclass 482. My employer knows this and has offered me 482 You can get a working holiday visa for 12 months, then you'll need to leave and come back on another visa (eg new Zealand holiday, you'll love it, great place). If you find a company that wants to sponsor you and they can't find your skills here then you can come in on a 482 visa. Disclaimer: Please note the information provided by our members is not (and should not) be interpreted as legal advice. Still I didn't get any update from immigration. However I will only have 18 month relevant work With no update from NSW 190 invitation rounds this year(waiting since Nov 2020 with 95 points for 261313), I have decided to go for the renewal of my TSS 482 (261314 I have got my ACS results and it states i am eligible to migrate under 261313 (Software Engineer) with an ICT Major. oiuy pgeum duu zqccnsrhz fmhd ysrs xnc supk bqfyu wpndqhp