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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: …
457 Visa Changes - What Visa Applicants need to know! English levels up, Application Fees up, TSMIT up…
Here are some of the changes introduced from the 1 July 2013 that are important to 457 visa applicants: English Requirements now more difficult for many English levels of Functional English must now …
457 Visa Application Fees to Rise and Labor plans advert campaign to promote recent 457 policy announcements.
It has been reported that form the 1 July 2013 the 457 visa application fee will increase from $455 to $900. See article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-14/nrn-fedbudget-457costs/4689874 Labor has …
Student Visa and Temporary Work Visa Holders - Are You Currently Being Investigated for Tax Fraud?
One million student and temporary work visa holders tax records to be targeted for tax fraud by the Australian Tax Office (ATO). It is most noteworthy that Student Visa holders and 457 visa holders, …
Timing of subclass 457 visa changes and other details released by DIAC
Further details of 457 changes Further details on the planned changes for 457 visas have been released by DIAC on their website. “The measures being brought forward include: the introduction of a …
Changes to 457 visa program announced and reactions from business
Changes to 457 visa program announced On the 23 February 2013 the Minister for Immigration Brendan O’Connor announced that there will be changes to the 457 visa program. The changes announced …
Higher English requirements for Employer Sponsored PR applications from 1 July 2012 …
On 9 March DIAC announced there will be changes to the permanent employer sponsored program to be implemented from the 1 July 2012. The reforms will reduce the number of visa classes in the Permanent …
Work Visa Lawyers becomes an official member of AustJOBS
Need Help Locating a Business Sponsor? Try AustJOBS! One of the biggest challenges many suitably qualified overseas graduates and qualified tradespersons face in the Australian migration process, is …