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Alberto's migration to Australia happened at the right time

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Alberto at work Source: courtesy of Alberto Mercati

Alberto feels very lucky: he obtained a permanent residency in record time and just before the 457 visa was scrapped. Would he have tried to come to Australia under the new rules?

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Alberto feels very lucky: he obtained a permanent residency in record time and just before the 457 visa was scrapped. Would he have tried to come to Australia under the new rules?

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