When Augusto first arrived in Australia on a Subclass 500 Student Visa, he came with a simple dream: to learn, work hard, and create a better life for himself and his partner.

He enrolled in a Certificate III in Horticulture, juggling full-time study with casual work as a landscape gardener. Day after day, rain or shine, he showed up with grit and gratitude earning not just a wage, but the trust and admiration of his employer.

But his visa was due to expire in a year. The clock was ticking.

His employer didn’t want to lose him. And Augusto didn’t want to leave the life he had started to build. That’s when they turned to PE Global for expert guidance.

In a single strategic consultation, we mapped out a step-by-step migration pathway. We knew “Landscape Gardener” was on the Skilled Occupation List, so we proposed a staged approach:

First step: Apply for a Subclass 407 Training Visa, allowing Augusto to remain in Australia legally and continue building his skills under a structured training program we developed with his employer.

Next step: Once he met the work experience criteria, transition to a Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS)—paving the way for future permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186, assuming eligibility and occupation listing remain stable.

Our team didn’t just give a plan, we executed it.

We helped the employer every step of the way, from drafting a compliant training plan to liaising with the Department of Home Affairs. We withdrew Augusto’s 407 application just before grant to strategically activate his 482 visa in time. We even secured work rights for both Augusto and his partner on their Bridging Visas by submitting strong supporting documentation allowing them to work and live without interruption.

“Thanks to PE Global, I not only stayed in Australia, I stayed on the path to my dream.”

Now, Augusto is no longer a student uncertain about his future. He’s a sponsored professional, thriving in a skilled career, with his partner by his side.

At PE Global, we don’t just process visas, we build futures.
Whether you’re an employer wanting to retain top talent or an individual trying to find a long-term pathway in Australia, we’re here to help you every step of the way.