As a rope access and confined spaces expert with global experience and international certifications I found my skills were in high demand in Australia’s mining and construction industries. Finding an employer willing to commit to my employment with a scope to permanent sponsored migration was very important to me. I found the right employer and have recently been granted my permanent residence visa.

I had many years experience in data mining in my home country but found it difficult to locate a willing sponsor in Sydney. I had the skills, experience and qualifications but found it frustrating that many employers wanted citizens or permanent residents only. I found an employer in Mt Isa, Queensland and am happily working. We expect to lodge permanent visa nomination and application within the next few months.

I was a commercial painter back in Ireland and came to Australia on a working holiday visa. My employers were not willing to sponsor me and I felt I really wanted to stay in Australia and not go back home. I pooled some capital with an Australian friend and we purchased a business for sale as a partnership. We have gone on to grow the business and hire more staff and I will soon lodge a permanent visa application through this business.