Recently I have been doing a lots of work for working visa (long business stay); subclass 457. I found that the Department of Immigration (DIAC) work extremely fast on this visa subclass compare to other type of visas. That is because the government now concentrate more on skill migrant who has the employer ready to sponsor. That is to ease some of skill shortage in some industry. Most of all, the visa applicants already have the job offered. Soon after the employees are working for 2 years, then they could apply for their permanent residency (PR) which most of the people are aiming for.
Having a job offered is more or less a guarantee that that employee will not be liable on our social benefit; CenterLink and so fourth. I am strongly think that the government has made the right move on these issues. I really wish to see more people on this visa category. Another words, yes...we do need more skilled migrants in our country. Good for economy, good for the country as people who are in the workforce are paying TAX!!!
My friends said, this and that
Australian migration is a changing arena. The law and policies changes, from time to time, government to government. Things happen last year, it doesn't mean that will apply to you this year. Each applicant circumstances are different. Don't always assume that whatever your friends experiences with the department from the donkey years, would be the same to you.
It is advisable to always seek the advise from someone who know stuff. Your lawyer, solicitor or registered migration agent and so forth. Trying to save a few dollars, not gonna do you any good. Unless you are not serious about getting your visa done.
There are countless of time that I encountered. People come to me most of the time and said that..."oh, my friends said this and that....blah....blah....". errr.... yeap, whatever your friends said, that was true... but that was 1-2 years ago. Things now are change...oops.
I don't feel sorry that things are changing all the time. I believe that the change is for a better. I am sure the that the government has thought it through before making any changes. It may favor some, and disadvantage some. But...that is life. There are set of rules that we have to follow to keep this country in a good order, good shape.
It is advisable to always seek the advise from someone who know stuff. Your lawyer, solicitor or registered migration agent and so forth. Trying to save a few dollars, not gonna do you any good. Unless you are not serious about getting your visa done.
There are countless of time that I encountered. People come to me most of the time and said that..."oh, my friends said this and that....blah....blah....". errr.... yeap, whatever your friends said, that was true... but that was 1-2 years ago. Things now are change...oops.
I don't feel sorry that things are changing all the time. I believe that the change is for a better. I am sure the that the government has thought it through before making any changes. It may favor some, and disadvantage some. But...that is life. There are set of rules that we have to follow to keep this country in a good order, good shape.
Extension of the post-study work arrangements from 2013
An extension of the post-study work arrangements from 2013.
Post-study work arrangements for university graduates will be available for:
- Graduates who complete their Bachelor degrees after at least two academic years’ study in Australia will be eligible for a two year stay;
- Graduates who complete their Masters degrees after at least two academic years’ study in Australia will be eligible for a three year stay; and
- Graduates who complete their PhD after at least two academic years’ study in Australia will be eligible for a four year stay.
The existing Temporary Skilled Graduate (Subclass 485) visa, which provides for a stay of 18 months for those with qualifications in eligible fields of study, will still be available.
The announcement also states that post-study work arrangements would apply to Bachelor or higher degree graduates from other education providers accredited to offer degree level programs, in addition to university graduates.
Resource: MIA
Subclass 457 Sponsorship Accreditation – from 7 November 2011
Minister Bowen has announced that DIAC will introduce a Sponsorship Accreditation system from Monday 7 November 2011.
Employers can apply for Accredited Sponsor status to qualify for priority processing for Subclass 457 visa nominations and visa applications.
Accredited Sponsor status is valid for six years, unless it is revoked because the employer no longer meets the required criteria.
Accreditation status is for employers with have a long and positive history of dealing with the Department and an excellent record of compliance with workplace and migration laws.
Applications for Accredited Sponsor status are made in the same way as applications for approval as a Standard Business Sponsorship applications, online or using Form 1196S.
A company must meet all the following criteria to gain Accredited Sponsor status:
- be a government agency, a publicly listed company, or a private company, with a minimum of $4 million turnover per year over the last three years;
- have been an active Subclass 457 visa sponsor for the past three years (with a break of no more than six months, which was not due to any sanction);
- have no adverse information known of it based on DIAC and DEEWR monitoring, including formal warnings and sanctions;
- have had at least 30 primary Subclass 457 visa applications granted in the previous 12 months;
- have lodged a high level of Decision Ready applications over the previous two years;
- have a non-approval rate of less than three percent during the previous three years; and
- have Australian workers comprising at least 75 percent of its workforce in Australia, and have made a commitment to maintain this level.
Source: MIA
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