Why some employers are willing to consider a 407 Training Visa After the government brought in the training levy, which is applicable to the temporary 482 nomination application, some employers are looking at alternative visa options to sponsor overseas workers in Australia. The 407 Training Visa is worth considering. 407 Training Visa Quite a few employers may find......
On 4 April 2020, the Acting Minister for Immigration, Alan Tudge issued a media release regarding 482 / 457 visa changes due to Coronavirus. A Minister’s announcement is not law and legislation and policy changes must be be made. As of today*, 14 April 2020, there have been no amendments to the migration legislation or......
In March 2019, the Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) was approved. The final details are yet to be released including the application process, occupations list and criteria. The final requirements to be released: June 2019 Lodge applications from: July 2019 Start advertising the position: Immediately* The Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a five year......
Thirty (30) new occupations added to the Skilled Occupations Lists! On 11 March 2019, the skilled occupation lists were updated. If your occupation previously was restricted to the Short Term List or wasn’t listed on any list, then it’s worth having another look as your visa options may have changed. If your occupation has moved......
If you don’t comply with your visa conditions, there are many ways it can catch up with you. If you are forewarned you can make better decisions before any potential breaches take place. As registered migration agents, we receive inquiries from visa holders who have already breached their current or prior visa conditions and are......
Current processing times for 482 nominations and visa applications are 1 – 2 months from submission. Standard Business Sponsors can apply for Accredited Status to receive priority processing. Accredited Sponsor Scheme The Accredited Sponsor Scheme provides Standard Business Sponsors with streamlined and priority processing arrangements for 482 nomination and visa applications. Most applications for Accredited......
From 14 February 2019, when lodging a Vetassess Skill Assessment, for general professions, applicants will be required to provide exact employment dates (dd/mm/yyyy). Prior to this change a Vetassess Skill Assessment used only month and year to calculate the employment dates. Vetasses will continue to retrieve these dates from official documents only. So it is......
This blog post is aimed at potential business sponsors who would like to gain an understanding of the 482 visa, the risks and obligations. We provide a quick overview of the 482 visa including it’s purpose and the basic requirements for Standard Business Sponsorship, Nomination and Visa applications. We take a look at establishing the......
Part-time Work on a 482 Visa Is part-time work on a 482 visa allowed? A recent addition to the 482 nomination criteria sparked interest that part-time work may be allowed for 482 visa holders. When submitting a 482 nomination, most occupations must provide full-time work. Full-time is considered to be: 38 hours per......
Standard Business Sponsors who fail to meet their sponsorship obligations could find information regarding their breach published by the Minister. The Enhanced Integrity Act 2018 has received Royal Assent. Meaning the legislation will come into effect on the day of proclamation or on the day following 6 months from the day of Royal Assent, which......
