True, but I don't think it would be easy to secure a job offer like that unless you're getting transferred within a company you already work for, or unless you are in extremely high demand for some reason
Ya that's another route, I think the 457 is a temporary work visa, and is apparently the most common way that people get in, and probably way quicker and cheaper, but you need to get a job that will sponsor you (you're guaranteed work because you must find a job to get the visa). You don't get the perks of permanent residence though, and it only lasts for 4 years, so you do have to apply for residence after a couple of years.



So your planned course of action is probably the right one despite my theorising above.
