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Key news and trends for Australian immigration in 2017 and what to expect for 2018
Relevant News and Updates for specific visa categories Employer Sponsored visas – subclass 457, 186 ENS, 187 RSMS and Soon the New TSS Visa 457 Visa There have been many major changes to the 457 visa …
Possible Changes to the Skilled and 457 occupation lists from 1 January 2018 including removal of Hair or Beauty Salon Manager and Recruitment Consultant but adding University Tutor, Psychotherapist and some Real Estate occupations
The occupations listed for changes are: SHORT TERM SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST (STSOL) OCCUPATIONS FOR POSSIBLE REMOVAL No: ANZSCO OCCUPATION CURRENT STATUS 1 141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers …The Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa will begin March 2018! What does it mean for 457 Visa holders?
I am going to apply for a 457 visa before March 2018. What has changed? A NEW list of eligible occupations There are new Skilled Occupation Lists for the 457 visa. Applicants will need to nominate an …
New skilled occupation lists for the new financial year!
Equipment Hire Manager ANZSCO code 149915 Fleet Manager ANZSCO code 149411 Picture Framer ANZSCO code 394212 Property Manager ANZSCO code 612112 Psychotherapist ANZSCO code 272314 Real Estate Agent …
Australia migration and visa changes for 1 July 2017!
Changes to the MLTSS, STSOL and RSMS Occupation Lists Legislative instruments have been released for the revised occupations lists. We will be reviewing the legislative instruments and publish a …The new 2017 Australian Budget and how it affects the Australia immigration programme and visas
On 9 May 2017 the Treasurer for the Government of Australia announced the latest budget for Australia. While many of the policies and changes affect locals in terms of public services, infrastructure, …
BREAKING: Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces decision to abolish 457 visas!
More to follow… Information accurate as of 18 April 2017. UPDATE 19 April 2017 The 457 visa will be replaced by the new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa in March 2018. Transitional …
Australia Department of Immigration and Border Protection announces new Australian Visa Processing Times! Visa applications expected to take longer!
Visa type Description 75% of applications processed in 90% of applications processed in 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) 86 days 6 months 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (Direct Entry Pathway) 9 months 11 …
457 visa holders with children in South Australia will need to pay contributory school fees in January 2018! Start applying for your permanent visa now to be exempt!
Some examples of the contributory fee calculation (as provided by the SA Department for Education and Child Development): Example 1 Tomas commences work under a 457 visa arrangement and will be paid a …
Labour Agreement for Fast Food Industry scrapped! 457 visas for Fast Food businesses to be cut!
Key terms: 457 visa – labour agreement – employer sponsored visas – migration policy changes The Fast Food Industry Labour Agreement established in 2012 has been scrapped by Immigration Minister Peter …