Working with me

Two ways to make this work

I'm a Frontend / Full-Stack Developer with six years of experience, currently based on Australia's Sunshine Coast. Here's an honest look at my migration situation and the two practical paths we can take — pick the one that fits your team best.

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The journey so far

Six years of development experience across Argentina and Australia. Currently navigating the transition to my next visa pathway.

Feb 2020

Started professional development career

Began as a Junior Full-Stack Developer in Buenos Aires after completing my University Programmer Analyst qualification. React, Node.js, SQL — the usual mix.

2020 – 2023

Senior roles at Deloitte, Cartasur, eXpand IT

Three years building production systems across consulting, fintech, and product companies. Deepened in Angular, TypeScript, and team leadership.

2023 – 2024

Moved to Australia

Working Holiday visa, then regional work at a mining-services site (88 days). Used the time to lock down English skills and prepare for the long-term move.

Sept 2024

482 employer-sponsored visa granted

Joined a Sunshine Coast SaaS company as Frontend Developer. Two years of full-time work in Australia under the same nomination — exactly the runway needed for the 186 TRT permanent residency pathway.

May 2026 · You are here

Exploring the next pathway

Current sponsor decided not to renew, citing broader business priorities. I'm actively pursuing my next move with multiple options in motion — no panic, just picking the right fit.

2026 – 2028

Permanent residency on the horizon

Whichever path forward, the destination is the same: PR via 186 TRT (employer sponsor) or 491 → 191 (skilled regional). On track either way.

Two paths forward

Both options are real, viable, and already in motion on my side. Pick the one that matches your situation.

Option 1 · Easiest for everyone

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New 482 sponsorship

Direct path · ~4-8 weeks to start

Best for: Australian companies that have sponsored before, or are open to it. Tech, consulting, agency, scale-up — anyone with a registered ABN.

I cover all visa, migration agent, and government fees personally
Nomination under same ANZSCO preserves my 2-year history for 186 TRT
You sponsor on paper; I handle the entire migration process with my agent
Minimal HR / admin load on your side — just the standard nomination forms

Your cost

Admin load

Light

Option 2 · No sponsorship needed

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Hire after my 491

Self-funded skilled regional visa

Best for: Australian companies that don't sponsor but want to bring on senior talent without paperwork. Once my 491 lands you hire me like any local employee — fully remote works perfectly with this visa.

ACS Skills Assessment already underway (Software Engineer ANZSCO 261313)
EOI ready to submit mid-2026 with QLD & WA nominations in scope
Once granted, the 491 gives me 5-year work rights → I can work fully remote for any Australian employer, in any city
You hire me as a regular employee, no visa paperwork on your end

Your cost

Admin load

None

Common questions

The questions I get most often from recruiters and hiring managers when visa context comes up.

How much does sponsoring me actually cost the company?

I cover all government and migration agent fees personally — typically AUD 4,000–6,000 total. The company's only obligation is to act as the legal sponsor and complete the nomination paperwork (about 1-2 hours of HR time).

How long does sponsorship take from offer to start date?

With priority processing and a clean application, typically 4–8 weeks from nomination lodgement to visa grant. I can usually start work earlier on a bridging visa with full work rights once the application is lodged.

What if your 491 application doesn't get granted in time?

My current 482 is valid until 1 September 2026. The 491 is one of several parallel paths I'm working in motion. If timing is tight, the new 482 sponsorship route is the faster backup — both end up in the same place (PR), just on different timelines.

Do you need to relocate, or are you flexible?

Based on the Sunshine Coast and happy to stay regional. Open to relocating within Australia for the right role, and able to commute to Brisbane easily. For remote roles, my timezone works well across AU / NZ / SEA and partial overlap with EU / US.

Have you been through a sponsorship before?

Yes — my current 482 was sponsored in 2024 by an Australian SaaS company. I know the process end-to-end from both sides, which means the new sponsor doesn't have to learn the system from scratch.