Employer Sponsored Visas
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10 things to know about when applying for a 457 visa – Australia’s most common temporary work visa
2018 UPDATE Notice: The 457 visa is no longer being granted and was replaced by the 482 visa. Top 10 Facts You Need to Know About the New Australian 482 Visa Video: Top 10 Facts You Need to Know About …
457 Visa - Review and Planned changes to the work visa program - Minister Michaela Cash speech to MIA
457 Visa - Review and Planned changes to the work visa program - Minister Michaela Cash speech to MIA Minister Michaela Cash comments on review and planned changes to the 457 visa program in speech to …
457 changes announced including greater flexibility for English language and streamlining process for low risk businesses
457 visas changes Announced by Australia Government: The Australian Federal Government has announced on 14 October 2014 that the following changes will be made: “The Government will reform the 457 …
457 visa news -Government report recommends changes including easing English requirements and LMT
The Government has release a review report on the 457 program titled, Robust New Foundations: A Streamlined, Transparent and Responsive System for the 457 Programme. The Report contains 22 …
Nomination Ceilings for new 457 employer sponsorship applications have been abolished
The nomination ceiling is the limit of positions that a 457 sponsor is allowed to nominate under the 457 program. The PAM3 - Sponsorship applicable to Division 3A of Part 2 of the Act – Sponsorship …
Labour Market Testing (LMT) for 457 visas - Summary of Key Points
On the 23 November 2013 the new 457 Labour Market Testing Requirements (LMT) commenced. The LMT requirements apply to the nomination stage of the 457 process. The requirement under Legislative …
457 visas still popular with small firms in WA
An interesting article by Myriam Robin about 457s in WA: …
The Coalition’s approach to skilled migration, 457 visas and English testing – Scott Morrison in his own words!
Scott Morrison is likely to be announced as the new Minister for Immigration. He was the Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship from 8 up until the Federal election on the 7th September 2013. …
More SA changes - Further Improvements to RSMS permanent work visa regional approval process announced to make it easier for employers!
The RSMS Direct entry subclass 187 is an Australian permanent residency work visa. The first stage of the RSMS Direct entry process requires applying to the RCB for advice on the suitability of the …
RSMS requirements for employers in SA are now much easier!
Immigration SA is the RCB that provides advice regarding the first stage of the RSMS Direct Entry subclass 187 visa process. From the 1 July 2012 up until late June 2013 the Labour Market Testing …