Sunday, April 30, 2017
Amnesty report highlights companies profiting from Australia's refugee camps - World Socialist Web Site
Amnesty report highlights companies profiting from Australia's refugee camps
World Socialist Web Site The leading private contractor is Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield, which runs the RPCs under a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) worth around $2.5 billion ($US1.9 billion). Broadspectrum ... |
Originally Published here: Amnesty report highlights companies profiting from Australia's refugee camps - World Socialist Web Site
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market Analysis and In-Depth Analysis ... - MilTech
Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market Analysis and In-Depth Analysis ...
MilTech Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market report provides in-depth statistics and analysis available on the market status of the Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) |
Originally Published here: Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market Analysis and In-Depth Analysis ... - MilTech
Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market Analysis and In-Depth Analysis on Market Dynamics, Emerging Trends, Growth ... - satPRnews (press release)
Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market Analysis and In-Depth Analysis on Market Dynamics, Emerging Trends, Growth ...
satPRnews (press release) Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market report provides in-depth statistics and analysis available on the market status of the Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Manufacturers and is a valuable supply of guidance and direction for companies and business enterprise ... |
Originally Published here: Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market Analysis and In-Depth Analysis on Market Dynamics, Emerging Trends, Growth ... - satPRnews (press release)
Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market Analysis and In-Depth Analysis on Market Dynamics, Emerging Trends, Growth ... - MilTech
Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market Analysis and In-Depth Analysis on Market Dynamics, Emerging Trends, Growth ...
MilTech Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market report provides in-depth statistics and analysis available on the market status of the Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Manufacturers and is a valuable supply of guidance and direction for companies and business enterprise ... |
Originally Published here: Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) Market Analysis and In-Depth Analysis on Market Dynamics, Emerging Trends, Growth ... - MilTech
Department of Immigration and Border Protection rejects government's public service industrial policy - The Border Mail
The Border Mail |
Department of Immigration and Border Protection rejects government's public service industrial policy
The Border Mail "The hardship that has been pushed on DIBP workers throughout this three-year dispute, and their unwavering rejection of that approach, underlines why the upcoming Senate inquiry needs to look at the bargaining mess across the Commonwealth public ... |
Originally Published here: Department of Immigration and Border Protection rejects government's public service industrial policy - The Border Mail
DIBP schedules short internet outage for April 29 - Aircargo - Asia Pacific
DIBP schedules short internet outage for April 29
Aircargo - Asia Pacific DIBP schedules short internet outage for April 29. Latest News: Thursday, 27 April 2017. Australia's Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIPB) has advised its inbound internet service will be affected by maintenance this weekend. Between ... |
Originally Published here: DIBP schedules short internet outage for April 29 - Aircargo - Asia Pacific
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Customs donates a ship to Myanmar to combat narcotics trade - Transport and Logistics News
Customs donates a ship to Myanmar to combat narcotics trade
Transport and Logistics News The ABF is the operational arm of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and works closely with regional partners to enhance border management capabilities. ABF Deputy Commissioner Operations Michael Outram formally presented ... |
Originally Published here: Customs donates a ship to Myanmar to combat narcotics trade - Transport and Logistics News
Letters to the Editor - Ballarat Courier
Ballarat Courier |
Letters to the Editor
Ballarat Courier DIBP provided this proof publicly on Friday afternoon. It's found in the last link here, in questions asked by Greens Senator Nick McKim, in Document 15 and on page 3 - http://ift.tt/2phq9MY. 1414 people who ... |
Originally Published here: Letters to the Editor - Ballarat Courier
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos - Cootamundra Herald
Bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos
Cootamundra Herald Henry Sherrell, an immigration researcher at the ANU's Crawford School of Public Policy and a former DIBP employee, said it was unsurprising the department and migration agents were feeling the heat. "There's not much information available so a lot of ... |
Originally Published here: Bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos - Cootamundra Herald
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Bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos - Bunbury Mail
Bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos
Bunbury Mail Henry Sherrell, an immigration researcher at the ANU's Crawford School of Public Policy and a former DIBP employee, said it was unsurprising the department and migration agents were feeling the heat. "There's not much information available so a lot of ... |
Originally Published here: Bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos - Bunbury Mail
Bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos - Blue Mountains Gazette
Bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos
Blue Mountains Gazette Henry Sherrell, an immigration researcher at the ANU's Crawford School of Public Policy and a former DIBP employee, said it was unsurprising the department and migration agents were feeling the heat. "There's not much information available so a lot of ... |
Originally Published here: Bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos - Blue Mountains Gazette
Monday, April 24, 2017
'268th caller in the queue': Immigration bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos - The Sydney Morning Herald
'268th caller in the queue': Immigration bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos
The Sydney Morning Herald Henry Sherrell, an immigration researcher at the ANU's Crawford School of Public Policy and a former DIBP employee, said it was unsurprising the department and migration agents were feeling the heat. "There's not much information available so a lot of ... |
Originally Published here: '268th caller in the queue': Immigration bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos - The Sydney Morning Herald
'268th caller in the queue': Immigration bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos - The Sydney Morning Herald
'268th caller in the queue': Immigration bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos
The Sydney Morning Herald Henry Sherrell, an immigration researcher at the ANU's Crawford School of Public Policy and a former DIBP employee, said it was unsurprising the department and migration agents were feeling the heat. "There's not much information available so a lot of ... |
Originally Published here: '268th caller in the queue': Immigration bureaucrats struggle with citizenship chaos - The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia abolishes popular 457 skilled worker visa - The PIE News
Australia abolishes popular 457 skilled worker visa
The PIE News It is unclear if the removal of the 457 visa could mean fewer international students move in the opposite direction, converting from a temporary skilled worker visa to a student visa, as DIBP does not publicly provide those figures, but Honeywood ... |
Originally Published here: Australia abolishes popular 457 skilled worker visa - The PIE News
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Changes to Australia temporary skilled worker program explained to Sri Lankans - EconomyNext
Changes to Australia temporary skilled worker program explained to Sri Lankans
EconomyNext Further information on these reforms is available on the website of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP): http://ift.tt/2pMahkN. Current 457 requirements are explained on DIBP's website at: ... |
Originally Published here: Changes to Australia temporary skilled worker program explained to Sri Lankans - EconomyNext
The migration world this April - The Manila Times
The migration world this April
The Manila Times The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) explained that the TSS visa program will be comprised of a short-term stream of up to two years and a medium-term stream of up to four years. Some of the changes included the compression of ... |
Originally Published here: The migration world this April - The Manila Times
Friday, April 21, 2017
Australian Citizenship Changes – Effective Immediately from 20 April 2017!
On the 20 April 2017 the Australian Government made a significant announcement in relation to Strengthening the Integrity of Australian Citizenship.
These new Australian Citizenship reforms will be effective from 20 April 2017, and will immediately influence the criteria for applying for Australian Citizenship. These changes include:
These new Australian Citizenship reforms will be effective from 20 April 2017, and will immediately influence the criteria for applying for Australian Citizenship. These changes include:
- A new Permanent Residency requirement
- A new Competent English requirement
- New Australian Citizenship test requirements; and
- A new process for determining an applicant’s integration into the community.
These new changes will only affect Australian Citizenship applications made on or after 20 April 2017. DIBP assures that applications made before 20 April 2017 will still be assessed according to the old rules and regulations made before 20 April 2017 (and will not be affected by the new reforms).
Change #1 – New Permanent Residency Requirement
Prior to the changes, applicants applying for Australian Citizenship needed to demonstrate they had resided in Australia for four (4) years (on any visa) including one (1) year as a permanent resident. However, under these new changes, all applicants will need to hold Permanent Residency status for four (4) years to be eligible to apply for Australian Citizenship.
Essentially, this means that non-citizens who are currently waiting to apply for Australian Citizenship will NOT be able to use their time as Temporary Residents as part of their four (4) year requirement. These new changes will only accept four (4) years of Permanent Residence.
Please see below for a diagram as to how the new time frames would apply to a typical international Student who comes to Australia to complete a tertiary qualification:
Change #2 – New Competent English Requirement
The new reforms will also require that applicants pass a stand-alone English test, involving reading, writing, listening and speaking. All applicants will need to demonstrate competent English. For example, applicants must achieve at least a 6 in each of four test components in an IELTS test (International English Language Testing System).
Importantly however, there are some exemptions available in relation to this English requirement, such as those who have a permanent or enduring incapacity and for those under 16 years of age or over 60 years of age.
Change #3 – New Australian Citizenship Test Requirements
Currently, there is NO limit to the number of times an applicant can fail the test. The new changes implemented on 20 April 2017, will enforce a maximum limit on the number of times an applicant can fail the Australian Citizenship test to three (3).
Furthermore, there will be new rules to automatically fail applicants who cheat during the Australian Citizenship test. The test questions will also contain new and more meaningful questions that assess an applicant’s understanding of, and commitment to, the Australian shared values and responsibilities.
Change #4 – Determining an applicant’s integration into the community
As part of the new reforms, all applicants will need to demonstrate the steps they have taken to integrate into and contribute to the Australian community. For example, applicants will need to include evidence of employment, membership of community organisations and school enrolment for eligible children.
In addition to the integration requirement, any conduct that is inconsistent with Australian community values will be also be considered as part of this process. For example, evidence of criminal activity, involvement in gangs or organised crime, violence against women and children, will be deemed as thoroughly inconsistent with Australian values.
FAQ
With the recent changes, Salvo Migration has received many questions from the public concerning the new rules surrounding Australian Citizenship. For this reason, we have complied a short FAQ based on the information currently released by the Australian Government.
1. I have already applied for Citizenship prior to 20 April 2017 – am I still affected?
No – you will not be affected by the new changes. DIBP has assured that these new reforms will affect Australian Citizenship applications made after 20 April 2017.
However, keep in mind, that DIBP may contact you for further information and you must comply with all requests made by DIBP.
2. I have been a permanent resident for 12 months already, do the new rules apply to me?
Yes – unfortunately all the new rules, including the 4 years as a permanent resident requirement and increased IELTS of 6 in each band (i.e. competent English).
3. I have previously failed the test 3 times; will I be able to apply again?
At this stage, the full details of these new rules have NOT been released, however, assuming that all these changes are being enforced from 20 April 2017, we can only speculate that you will be able to undertake the ‘new’ test and will be assessed under the ‘new’ Australian Citizenship rules. Your previous failed test results will relate to the old test. Make sure to check back here again – as we will update this blog when we receive further information.
The new reforms will also require that applicants pass a stand-alone English test, involving reading, writing, listening and speaking. All applicants will need to demonstrate competent English. For example, applicants must achieve at least a 6 in each of four test components in an IELTS test (International English Language Testing System).
Importantly however, there are some exemptions available in relation to this English requirement, such as those who have a permanent or enduring incapacity and for those under 16 years of age or over 60 years of age.
Change #3 – New Australian Citizenship Test Requirements
Currently, there is NO limit to the number of times an applicant can fail the test. The new changes implemented on 20 April 2017, will enforce a maximum limit on the number of times an applicant can fail the Australian Citizenship test to three (3).
Furthermore, there will be new rules to automatically fail applicants who cheat during the Australian Citizenship test. The test questions will also contain new and more meaningful questions that assess an applicant’s understanding of, and commitment to, the Australian shared values and responsibilities.
Change #4 – Determining an applicant’s integration into the community
As part of the new reforms, all applicants will need to demonstrate the steps they have taken to integrate into and contribute to the Australian community. For example, applicants will need to include evidence of employment, membership of community organisations and school enrolment for eligible children.
In addition to the integration requirement, any conduct that is inconsistent with Australian community values will be also be considered as part of this process. For example, evidence of criminal activity, involvement in gangs or organised crime, violence against women and children, will be deemed as thoroughly inconsistent with Australian values.
FAQ
With the recent changes, Salvo Migration has received many questions from the public concerning the new rules surrounding Australian Citizenship. For this reason, we have complied a short FAQ based on the information currently released by the Australian Government.
1. I have already applied for Citizenship prior to 20 April 2017 – am I still affected?
No – you will not be affected by the new changes. DIBP has assured that these new reforms will affect Australian Citizenship applications made after 20 April 2017.
However, keep in mind, that DIBP may contact you for further information and you must comply with all requests made by DIBP.
2. I have been a permanent resident for 12 months already, do the new rules apply to me?
Yes – unfortunately all the new rules, including the 4 years as a permanent resident requirement and increased IELTS of 6 in each band (i.e. competent English).
3. I have previously failed the test 3 times; will I be able to apply again?
At this stage, the full details of these new rules have NOT been released, however, assuming that all these changes are being enforced from 20 April 2017, we can only speculate that you will be able to undertake the ‘new’ test and will be assessed under the ‘new’ Australian Citizenship rules. Your previous failed test results will relate to the old test. Make sure to check back here again – as we will update this blog when we receive further information.
If you require the representation of a Immigration Lawyer in the Brisbane CBD today, then feel free to contact us on 1300 644 788 or send your enquiry here.
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Originally Published here: Australian Citizenship Changes – Effective Immediately from 20 April 2017!
Originally Published here: Australian Citizenship Changes – Effective Immediately from 20 April 2017!
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Reforms to employer sponsored visas - what you need to know ... - Lexology (registration)
Lexology (registration) |
Reforms to employer sponsored visas - what you need to know ...
Lexology (registration) Reforms have been implemented to both temporary and permanent working visas, with further changes to be rolled out. |
Originally Published here: Reforms to employer sponsored visas - what you need to know ... - Lexology (registration)
Reforms to employer sponsored visas - what you need to know - Lexology (registration)
Lexology (registration) |
Reforms to employer sponsored visas - what you need to know
Lexology (registration) The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) will also commence the collection of Tax File Numbers for data matching with the Australian Tax Office to ensure that visa holders are not paid less than their nominated salary. Sponsoring ... |
Originally Published here: Reforms to employer sponsored visas - what you need to know - Lexology (registration)
Australian Government to Replace 457 Visa by March 2018 but Change Already Afoot - Lexology (registration)
Lexology (registration) |
Australian Government to Replace 457 Visa by March 2018 but Change Already Afoot
Lexology (registration) According to information provided by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), the implementation of reforms required to abolish the 457 visa and replace it with the new Temporary Skilled Shortage (TSS) visa will begin immediately on ... Who will be affected by the axing of 457 visa? Web developers, IT support, cable joiners removed from new 457 visa job list |
Originally Published here: Australian Government to Replace 457 Visa by March 2018 but Change Already Afoot - Lexology (registration)
Visa refused after sham marriage exposed - Courier Mail
Courier Mail |
Visa refused after sham marriage exposed
Courier Mail Mr Bautista's girlfriend Rochelle Cortan wrote to authorities in June 2003 claiming a “wedding card” given to DIBP as proof of the marriage between Ms Cue and Mr Bautista “was 'fake' as it said it was from their parents - but both their parents lived ... |
Originally Published here: Visa refused after sham marriage exposed - Courier Mail
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Visa refused after sham marriage exposed - The Mercury
The Mercury |
Visa refused after sham marriage exposed
The Mercury Mr Bautista's girlfriend Rochelle Cortan wrote to authorities in June 2003 claiming a “wedding card” given to DIBP as proof of the marriage between Ms Cue and Mr Bautista “was 'fake' as it said it was from their parents - but both their parents lived ... |
Originally Published here: Visa refused after sham marriage exposed - The Mercury
Reforms to the 457 and 186 Visa Programmes - Lexology - Lexology (registration)
Lexology (registration) |
Reforms to the 457 and 186 Visa Programmes - Lexology
Lexology (registration) On 18 April 2017, the Government announced that the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) will be replaced with the completely new Temporary… |
Originally Published here: Reforms to the 457 and 186 Visa Programmes - Lexology - Lexology (registration)
Australian Government to Replace 457 Visa by March 2018 but Change Already Afoot - JD Supra (press release)
Australian Government to Replace 457 Visa by March 2018 but Change Already Afoot
JD Supra (press release) According to information provided by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), the implementation of reforms required to abolish the 457 visa and replace it with the new Temporary Skilled Shortage (TSS) visa will begin immediately on ... |
Originally Published here: Australian Government to Replace 457 Visa by March 2018 but Change Already Afoot - JD Supra (press release)
Australian Public Service giants to compete in cyber war game | The ... - The Mandarin (registration)
The Mandarin (registration) |
Australian Public Service giants to compete in cyber war game | The ...
The Mandarin (registration) The Department of Human Services will take on three other giants of the Australian Public Service in its first cyber war game this September, and the invitation is ... |
Originally Published here: Australian Public Service giants to compete in cyber war game | The ... - The Mandarin (registration)
90 percent of Australian organisations admit security compromise to ... - ZDNet
ZDNet |
90 percent of Australian organisations admit security compromise to ...
ZDNet 90 percent of organisations in Australia claim to have faced some form of attempted or successful cybersecurity compromise during the 2015-16 financial year, ... |
Originally Published here: 90 percent of Australian organisations admit security compromise to ... - ZDNet
Who will be affected by the axing of 457 visa? - SBS
SBS |
Who will be affected by the axing of 457 visa?
SBS The change in 457 visa policy has reduced the number of temporary skilled migrants occupations available to Australian sponsors. Language English. By. Amit Sarwal. 19 Apr 2017 - 7:00 AM UPDATED 3 HOURS AGO ... Web developers, IT support, cable joiners removed from new 457 visa job list |
Originally Published here: Who will be affected by the axing of 457 visa? - SBS
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
90 percent of Australian organisations admit security compromise to ACSC - ZDNet
ZDNet |
90 percent of Australian organisations admit security compromise to ACSC
ZDNet ... Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) lacking on the information security front. "Cybersecurity is integral to protect government systems and secure the continued delivery of government business," Committee Chair, Senator Dean Smith said previously. |
Originally Published here: 90 percent of Australian organisations admit security compromise to ACSC - ZDNet
Who will be affected by the axing of 457 visa? - SBS
SBS |
Who will be affected by the axing of 457 visa?
SBS The change in 457 visa policy has reduced the number of temporary skilled migrants occupations available to Australian sponsors. Language English. By. Amit Sarwal. 19 Apr 2017 - 7:00 AM UPDATED 1 HOUR AGO ... Web developers, IT support, cable joiners removed from new 457 visa job list |
Originally Published here: Who will be affected by the axing of 457 visa? - SBS
Web developers, IT support, cable joiners removed from new 457 visa job list - ZDNet
ZDNet |
Web developers, IT support, cable joiners removed from new 457 visa job list
ZDNet In a statement made by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), it was explained that the new visa is part of the government's reform package aimed at strengthening the "integrity and quality" of Australia's temporary and permanent ... |
Originally Published here: Web developers, IT support, cable joiners removed from new 457 visa job list - ZDNet
457 Visas Abolished – Are You Affected? Everything You Need to Know!
On 18 April 2017, the Australian Government announced that the subclass 457 will be abolished, and be replaced by the new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, which will begin in March 2018. Furthermore, changes have also been made to all Skilled Migrant and Employer Sponsored visas eligible list of occupations.
Given the significance of these recent announcements, we hope that this blog will help simplify what we know so far and help answer any questions you may have. For your reference, you will also find a FAQ at the end which you may find helpful.
Change #1 – Replacing 457 Visas with a New Visa (With 2 Streams)
By March 2018 the Australian Government will cease accepting applications for Subclass 457 visas. However, not all hope is lost – the Subclass 457 visas will be ‘replaced’ by a new TSS designed to better address genuine skill shortages in the work force and to safeguard and prioritize Australian workers.
The TSS visa will contain two (2) visa streams with the following summarized criteria:
Option 1 – Short-Term visa stream (up to 2-years in duration)
Given the significance of these recent announcements, we hope that this blog will help simplify what we know so far and help answer any questions you may have. For your reference, you will also find a FAQ at the end which you may find helpful.
Change #1 – Replacing 457 Visas with a New Visa (With 2 Streams)
By March 2018 the Australian Government will cease accepting applications for Subclass 457 visas. However, not all hope is lost – the Subclass 457 visas will be ‘replaced’ by a new TSS designed to better address genuine skill shortages in the work force and to safeguard and prioritize Australian workers.
The TSS visa will contain two (2) visa streams with the following summarized criteria:
Option 1 – Short-Term visa stream (up to 2-years in duration)
- Renewal: Capacity for visa renewal onshore once only
- Occupations:
- For non-regional Australia, the occupation must be on the STSOL (Schedule 2).
- For regional Australia, the STSOL will apply, with additional occupations available to support regional employers
- English language requirements: A requirement of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent test) score of 5, with a minimum of 4.5 in each test component.
- Genuine entry: A genuine temporary entrant requirement
Option 2 – Medium-Term visa stream (up to 4-years in duration).
- Renewal: Capacity for visa renewal onshore and a permanent residence pathway after three years.
- Occupation lists:
- For non-regional Australia – the occupation must be on the MLTSSL (Schedule 1).
- For regional Australia – the MLTSSL will apply, with additional occupations available to support regional employers
- English language requirements: a requirement of a minimum of IELTS 5 (or equivalent test) in each test component.
Both visa streams will have new key requirements, which generally include:
- New and more targeted occupation lists which better align with skill needs in the Australian labour market
- at least two years’ work experience in their skilled occupation required by applicants
- a minimum market salary rate
- mandatory labour market testing, unless an international obligation applies
- a non-discriminatory workforce test to ensure employers are not actively discriminating against Australian workers
- strengthened requirement for employers to contribute to training Australian workers
- DIBP will collect Tax File Numbers and data, which will be matched with the Australian Tax Office’s records, and
- mandatory penal clearance certificates to be provided.
As further information on these visas becomes available we will continue to udpate this section.
Change #2 – Changes to Current Sponsored Skills Lists
The Australian government has also significantly condensed (reduced) the occupation lists used for Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored Migration.
CSOL > STSOL
Essentially, the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) (currently used for most sponsored visas such as ENS and 457) is being replaced by the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
- There has been a removal of 216 occupations from CSOL in creating the STSOL.
- The removed occupations will affect the following visas:
- Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457)
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) Direct Entry Stream
- Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
- State and Territory Nominated stream (subclass 489)
- Some applicants in the Training visa (subclass 407).
- Click here to see which occupations were specifically removed
- Click here to see what occupations can still be sponsored on a 457 and ENS (186) visas
- Click here for the STSOL (refer to Schedule 2)
SOL > MLTSSL
The Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is being replaced by the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
- Occupations currently listed in SOL will remain available for visas that use the SOL as the sole occupation list, such as:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) (Graduate work stream)
- Skilled Regional (Provisional) (subclass 189) Eligible Relative Nominated stream)
- Click here to see the new MLTSSL (i.e the old SOL).
Change #3 – Additional Requirements with Certain Occupations
Of the occupations which are still ‘sponsorable’ under the 457 visa, 59 occupations now have additional criteria. These additional criteria vary depending on each of the 59 occupations and are best listed here (PDF download).
Readers are advised to find their occupation on SCHEDULE 2 (Page 14 onwards) of the PDF download and identify if there is a ‘Note’ beside their respective occupation. If so, you can scroll down to the bottom and read that note, otherwise referred to as additional criteria applicable to 457 Nominations submitted under that occupation.
For example, the occupation of Cook states ‘see note 11’ and ‘see note 24’. Scrolling to the bottom of this Legislative Instrument we see that note 11 excludes Cooks from being able to be nominated in positions of ‘mass production in a factory setting and positions in a limited service restaurant’. A ‘limited services restaurant’ is then defined to mean the following;
a) fast food or takeaway food services;
b) fast casual restaurants;
c) drinking establishments that offer only a limited food service;
d) limited service cafes including, but not limited to, coffee shops or mall cafes;
e) limited service pizza restaurants.
Note 24 then goes onto to clarify that the occupation of Cook cannot be sponsored on the ENS in Fast Food or a Takeaway Food Service.
Change #4 – Some Occupations Will Now Only be Allowed in Regional Areas
In addition, of the remaining sponsorable occupations, the below list demonstrates the occupation that will only be eligible to be sponsored on a 457 visa or ENS (186) in a regional part of Australia as defined by the post codes below:
Regional Occupations
Regional Post Codes
Change #5 – Work Experience Requirements for Certain Occupations
For the 457 visa specifically, the below occupations will also require that employers confirm that a nominee requires a minimum of 2 years full time experience in the occupation (in addition to formal qualifications):
For the 457 visa specifically, the below occupations will also require that employers confirm that a nominee requires a minimum of 2 years full time experience in the occupation (in addition to formal qualifications):
Change #6 – The Length They Will Grant the 457 Visa For
457 visas granted on or after the 19 April 2017 will now have the following validity period:
457 visas granted on or after the 19 April 2017 will now have the following validity period:
- 4 years – if the occupation is on the MLTSSL
- 2 years – if the occupation was not on the MLTSSL
Importantly, these changes affect even applicants who had applied before the changes and are still currently awaiting a decision.
Change #7 – Changes to Permanent Sponsored Visas
By March 2018 it is anticipated that the following changes will be fully in force affecting both ENS and RSMS visas:
o New STSOL and MLTSSL lists are force from 19 April 2017 (affects only ENS Direct Entry nominations)
o tightened English language requirements (in place from July 2017)
o applicants must be under the maximum age requirement of 45 (in place from July 2017)
o a requirement for visa applicants to have at least three years’ work experience (in place from March 2018)
o strengthened requirement for employers to contribute to training Australian workers (in place from March 2018), and
o employers must pay the Australian market salary rate and meet the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (Set at $53,900 as at 12 April 2016) (in place from March 2018)
FAQ
Despite the announcement only recently having been made, Salvo Migration has received many questions from the public concerning 457 visas and permanent visa options in future. For that reason, we have compiled a short FAQ based on the information which is currently available to our office.
1. I am already on a Subclass 457 visa, will my current visa be affected?
For current subclass 457 holders, there are currently no announced changes. According to the announcement made on 18 April 2017 (found here), the Hon. Peter Dutton, Minister for Immigration & Border Protection, mentioned that current 457 holders can continue on with their current visa until its natural expiry date.
This suggests that current 457 visa holders are not at jeopardy to have their visas cancelled due to these announcements but merely lead to the closure of all new 457 applications by March 2018.
2. I have submitted a 457 Nomination which is still pending with the DIBP, however that occupation has now been removed from the new list, will my pending application be affected?
Salvo Migration has received policy guidance on the DIBPs approach to lodged and unfinalized 457 Nomination applications for occupations that have been removed. The DIBPs policy is that these applications will not be approved and that a refund can be sought by applicants. We unfortunately suspect that this is likely to impact many applicants who may find themselves in the precarious position of having to withdraw their Subclass 457 visa applications (to avoid a refusal and a potential Section 48 bar) and be on a Bridging Visa with a pending expiry date. We suspect these applicants will find it difficult to potentially apply for another visa, such as a Student visa, due to legal requirements preventing such visas often being applied for by holders of bridging visas.
3. I have submitted a 457 Visa and my employers Nomination has already been approved, will my pending visa application be affected?
Under these circumstances if your occupation is not on the new MLTSSL then your visa will only be granted for 2 years.
4. I am on a Subclass 457 visa and have almost completed two years employment with my sponsor. Will I still be eligible after the two year mark?
It is important for readers to understand two important points here:
- Applying for residency after two years on a 457 is commonly defined as the process of applying for a Subclass 186 (ENS) visa (i.e a permanent visa)There are currently two streams that allow applicants to qualify for the ENS 186 visa. The stream 457 visa holders generally wait two years to apply for is the Temporary Transition Stream
- Accordingly, the changes to the occupation lists do not affect applicants applying for the ENS under the Temporary Transition Stream. The changes to the list affect only Direct Stream applicants.
In saying this, as of March 2018 it unclear if the rules of the ENS visa will also change extending the two (2) year requirement to three (3) years. Accordingly, this may mean that current 457 visa holders who have not accumulated a full two years with their current sponsors on their Subclass 457 visas by March 2018 may no longer qualify for permanent residency (as it may have been increased to three years.
If this is the case, we foresee complications for 457 visa holders who would not have met the 2 year requirement before March 2018 and also do not have a valid 457 for long enough to accumulate the newly required three (3) years. Such visa holders may find themselves in a position of not being able to apply for the ENS or even renew their 457 visa as the visas would have by then been abolished.
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Originally Published here: 457 Visas Abolished – Are You Affected? Everything You Need to Know!
Originally Published here: 457 Visas Abolished – Are You Affected? Everything You Need to Know!
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