The 457 visa will be replaced with Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa
... moreThe 457 visa will be replaced with Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton (R) has defended the decision to scrap the 457 visa program.
From March 2018, the current 457 visa program will be abolished and replaced with the completely new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.
The TSS visa will be comprised of a Short-Term stream allowing stays of up to two years, and a Medium-Term stream allowing stays of up to four years.
The Short-Term stream visa is renewable only once. The STSOL occupation list will apply for Short-Term Stream applicants.
The Medium-Stream visa holders may renew their visas onshore and may apply for permanent residence pathway after working for three years in Australia. The MLTSSL occupation list will apply for Medium-Stream visa applicants. This stream is relatively similar to the current 457 visa.
Tighter Regulations for both streams:
Increased Work Experience Requirements
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Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have released the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2016-17.
This list will come into effect from 1st July, 2016.
The Skilled Occupations List is used for 189 (Skilled Independent Visa), 489... moreDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have released the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2016-17.
This list will come into effect from 1st July, 2016.
The Skilled Occupations List is used for 189 (Skilled Independent Visa), 489 (Skilled Regional Provisional Visa) and 485 (Graduate Temporary Visa) visa applications.
The DIBP have also released the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) which is used for 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa), 457 (Temporary Work Skilled Visa) and 186 (Employer Nominated Scheme) visa applications.Here’s the SOL 2016-17 less
Good news for entrepreneurs. A new visa for individuals with innovative ideas and financial backing from a third party will come into effect from November 2016.
For more information on the Entrepreneur visa http://www.border.gov.au/Tra... moreGood news for entrepreneurs. A new visa for individuals with innovative ideas and financial backing from a third party will come into effect from November 2016.
For more information on the Entrepreneur visa http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/188-
The 457 visa will be replaced with Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS... moreThe 457 visa will be replaced with Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton (R) has defended the decision to scrap the 457 visa program.
From March 2018, the current 457 visa program will be abolished and replaced with the completely new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.
The TSS visa will be comprised of a Short-Term stream allowing stays of up to two years, and a Medium-Term stream allowing stays of up to four years.
The Short-Term stream visa is renewable only once. The STSOL occupation list will apply for Short-Term Stream applicants.
The Medium-Stream visa holders may renew their visas onshore and may apply for permanent residence pathway after working for three years in Australia. The MLTSSL occupation list will apply for Medium-Stream visa applicants. This stream is relatively similar to the current 457 visa.
Tighter Regulations for both streams:
Increased Work Experience Requirements
Higher English Langua... less
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have rele... moreDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have released the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2016-17.
This list will come into effect from 1st July, 2016.
The Skilled Occupations List is used for 189 (Skilled Independent Visa), 489 (Skilled Regional Provisional Visa) and 485 (Graduate Temporary Visa) visa applications.
The DIBP have also released the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) which is used for 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa), 457 (Temporary Work Skilled Visa) and 186 (Employer Nominated Scheme) visa applications.Here’s the SOL 2016-17 less
Good news for entrepreneurs. A new visa for individual... moreGood news for entrepreneurs. A new visa for individuals with innovative ideas and financial backing from a third party will come into effect from November 2016.
For more information on the Entrepreneur visa http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/188-
The 457 visa will be replaced with Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS... moreThe 457 visa will be replaced with Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton (R) has defended the decision to scrap the 457 visa program.
From March 2018, the current 457 visa program will be abolished and replaced with the completely new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.
The TSS visa will be comprised of a Short-Term stream allowing stays of up to two years, and a Medium-Term stream allowing stays of up to four years.
The Short-Term stream visa is renewable only once. The STSOL occupation list will apply for Short-Term Stream applicants.
The Medium-Stream visa holders may renew their visas onshore and may apply for permanent residence pathway after working for three years in Australia. The MLTSSL occupation list will apply for Medium-Stream visa applicants. This stream is relatively similar to the current 457 visa.
Tighter Regulations for both streams:
Increased Work Experience Requirements
Higher English Langua... less
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have rele... moreDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have released the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2016-17.
This list will come into effect from 1st July, 2016.
The Skilled Occupations List is used for 189 (Skilled Independent Visa), 489 (Skilled Regional Provisional Visa) and 485 (Graduate Temporary Visa) visa applications.
The DIBP have also released the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) which is used for 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa), 457 (Temporary Work Skilled Visa) and 186 (Employer Nominated Scheme) visa applications.Here’s the SOL 2016-17 less
Good news for entrepreneurs. A new visa for individual... moreGood news for entrepreneurs. A new visa for individuals with innovative ideas and financial backing from a third party will come into effect from November 2016.
For more information on the Entrepreneur visa http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/188-