JJW you are off track here
VH _JJW suggests we expats are hypocrites basically..
Not so .. most of us are working in the countries no one wants to live and even if we did wish to set down roots - this is not possible as the right to reside as a resident only extends to the contract length..
Not so with the imports on the 457 in Aussie, they get to apply for permanent resident / then full citizenship afetr time in a highly desirable country..
Now I would like to go and work in many parts of europe , however all the EU countries will not allow this -- why - to protect those within the union.. Or how about the States ( no green card = no go)
So get a little educated please on where we (aussie)expats who wish to come home are a little confused as to this 457 Visa thinkng, Yes amoungst us we are are international heavy skippers and f/o's with much to offer and aussie to boot, and even happy with the $$ on offer as want to get home..