Can I Leave My Employer After Getting a 186 Visa?
There is no specific condition on the 186 visa that prevents you from leaving your employer. However, the authorities expect you to complete at least two years under your sponsoring employer.
๐๐๐ฌ, ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐(employer nominated visa), and if you leave you employer before the two-year period, you may face legal implications. Your employer may notify the Department of Home Affairs and then the Department will do further investigations in this case. If the Department notices any fraud or misrepresentation of events, there are chances that your visa will be cancelled.
However, if you present legitimate reasons why you are leaving your employer, the Department will consider your request. These reasons include the following:
a. If your employer is mistreated or exploited, you have the right to look for better employment conditions.
b. If you receive a better job offer, it might be worth considering, especially if it aligns with your career goals.
c. Sometimes personal or family circumstances demand a change in employment.