Changes to the subclass 457 visa
Changes to the subclass 457 visa
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has recently announced major (but yet undefined) changes to the Subclass 457 visa, expected to take effect on 1… Read More
Non-decision ready ENS/RSMS Processing Times extend from 4 months, to 9 months!
DIAC warn that there will be lengthy and inconsistent processing times for ENS and RSMS applications, due to the “rush” of applications lodged before 1… Read More
What are the issues associated with working in Australia without work rights?
Proposed changes to the immigration legislation will increase the penalties for employers who hire illegal workers. The proposed Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Bill… Read More
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) warned against using unregistered migration agents.
Potential migrants could be putting their visas under threat if they turn to mobile applications for advice rather than registered migration agents. A spokesperson… Read More
Optional Skills Assesment service
Trade Recognition Australia (“TRA”) has advised that skills assessment to access occupation licensing will be accessible by potential migrants before they arrive in Australia. Successful… Read More
Expansion of Skills Assessment services
Trades Recognition Australia (“TRA”) has advised that it has expanded its registered training organisation (“RTO”) skills assessment services to include the licensed occupations Electrical Linesworker… Read More
Further news on how 457 holders can still use the living away from home allowance…
In October 2011, foreign workers were told that they would no longer be able to claim the living away from home allowance after 1 July… Read More
Proposed reforms to the work visa (employer nomination) scheme
DIAC have announced significant changes to the employer nomination scheme, effective 1 July 2012. Applicants for the newly named Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa… Read More
Age limits lifted and foreign workers on work visas can now apply for PR if they (1) are under 50 years old, OR (2) earn more than $118,000 and have been here for 4 years on a 457
The age limit for accessing some skilled visas has also been extended upwards from 45 to 49 thus allowing older foreign workers to secure permanent… Read More
VETASSESS changes requirements for skills assessments for general professional occupations.
Turnaround Current turnaround time (March 2012) for our general professional occupations is 12 to 16 weeks for full assessments (of qualifications and employment). Applications will… Read More